• Guests

    20

  • Cabins

    8

  • Crew

    30

Length GT Built
88.5m
 4,989 GT 2020
Beam Draft Top Speed
16.3m 5.1m 15.8 Kts

Olivia O is a 88.5m expedition yacht delivered by Norwegian shipyard Ulstein Verft in 2020. Her interior design and exterior styling comes from the drawing boards of Espen Oeino, while Ulstein Verft is responsible for her naval architecture.

Key Features

  • Fully capable explorer vessel
  • 10m swimming pool
  • X Bow design
  • Commercially certified helipad
  • Full beam tender garage
  • Five decks, high forward bridge

Design & Construction

Designed around a displacement ice class steel hull and an aluminium superstructure she features a 16.3m beam and a 5.1m draft. The yacht is built over 4 decks with an internal volume of 4,989 GT (Gross Tonnes). The design also incorporates a heli-pad.

Construction started in mid 2017. Launched in August 2018 this yacht undertook sea trials over the following months. She was delivered to her owners in March 2020.

Exterior Design

Olivia O's exterior is defined by a reverse bow, an element that distinguishes her silhouette and enhances her seafaring capabilities. This bow design, part of Ulstein's X-Bow technology, offers improved performance in harsh sea conditions, reducing pitching and enabling more comfortable transit at higher speeds. 

Olivia O's structure is arranged over five decks, with a bridge positioned high and forward, offering commanding views and aiding in navigation. The exterior spaces are planned with functionality in mind, with adaptations such as an extended draft at the transom to facilitate smoother tender operations and mitigate the impact of waves. The yacht's practical design is complemented by a host of features suitable for an explorer vessel, including a midship tender garage on the main deck, an open pool area at the stern, and a certified helipad for easy access by air.

With a draft of 4.4m and a top recorded speed of 16.6 knots, Olivia O is equipped to handle diverse oceanic environments. Her design reflects a balance between the rugged demands of an explorer yacht and the comfort expected of a luxury vessel.

Interior Design

The interior of Olivia O has been designed with an emphasis on a rationalist style, focusing on simplicity and functionality while still achieving a high standard of finish. With the guidance of interior architects Droulers of Milan, the yacht's internal spaces have been configured to reflect a blend of industrial and oriental themes, executed with a disciplined approach to design.

Materials play a pivotal role in defining the aesthetic of Olivia O's interior. Four types of wood are utilized throughout to demarcate different areas, creating a clear visual hierarchy between the living quarters. The woods are strategically combined to distinguish the guest decks, with light and dark tones offering contrast, and then harmoniously integrated in communal areas such as the living and dining rooms.

Metal is another key component of the interior design, utilized to echo the industrial character of the owner's shipping heritage. This is evident in the steel-framed windows and painted metal ceilings that run along the corridors, contributing to the yacht's coherent industrial theme. Bathrooms forego traditional marble in favor of a specialized resin designed to replicate Italian terrazzo, a choice that aligns with the yacht's overall theme by providing a robust, yet refined surface.

The commitment to a straightforward and sophisticated design philosophy is further evident in the avoidance of overly ornate elements. The interior spaces are characterized by their clean lines, subdued color palette, and the strategic use of textures to add depth and interest. The long corridors mentioned by Nathalie Droulers enhance the yacht's sense of scale, while the ample ceiling height in guest areas contributes to an airy and spacious atmosphere.

For entertainment and relaxation, Olivia O includes a spa and gym, reflecting the active lifestyle of the owner and guests. While these amenities are designed to be functional and serviceable, there is also a larger cinema room to accommodate the family's preference for shared movie experiences.

Additionally, Olivia O boasts an almost fully-enclosed upper deck with full-height windows, providing panoramic views while sheltering guests from the elements. The yacht's wrap-around glass bridge stands out as a distinctive design element, further setting this vessel apart in terms of aesthetics and function.

Furnishings within Olivia O have been carefully selected or custom-built to align with the yacht's design ethos. Italian designer furniture is complemented by bespoke pieces crafted by Merritt of Ohio, known for their quality craftsmanship.

Accommodation

Accommodations on board Olivia O are tailored to host up to 20 guests, ensuring a spacious and comfortable experience during their voyage. The vessel features eight guest cabins, each thoughtfully designed to maximize space and comfort. The cabins are notable for their generous height, measuring 2.70 meters, akin to that found in luxury hotel accommodations. Within this guest capacity, Pullman bunks are included, providing additional flexibility in guest sleeping arrangements. 

For those operating and maintaining Olivia O, crew accommodations are configured to house 30 personnel. These quarters are designed to meet the needs of the crew, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing during voyages.

Performance & Capabilities

Powered by twin electric Rolls-Royce Marine 2,146hp engines, motor yacht Olivia O is capable of reaching a top speed of 15 knots, and comfortably cruises at 14 knots.

Amenities

The yacht features a well-equipped gym, allowing her guests to keep up their fitness regimes at sea. Rest and relaxation can be achieved on board, thanks to a luxury spa. A sumptuous cinema suite allows for movie nights at sea while a swim platform is on hand for guests looking to cool off in the sea. The yacht can house plenty of nautical toys and accessories, with a well-appointed tender garage for storing her impressive locker. Air conditioning offers increased on-board comfort.

Øino has retained her deep-sea explorer DNA in the superstructure, however, it is clear that elements of comfort have been subtly added. There is a large helipad on the bridge deck that will provide aerial transport for the vessel, as well as a 10-metre pool located on the main deck aft.

Catriona Cherrie, Superyachts.com (August 2018)

With a distinctive inverted bow, known as an X-bow, she is one of the first superyachts to sport this pioneering development in ship-building. The X-bow offers a host of advantages over traditional bow designs, the most notable being reduced motion on board and a minimised risk of damage to the 88m expedition yacht.

Katia Damborsky, Yacht Charter Fleet (August 2018)

A true sea-explorer vessel, OLIVIA O was built with a steel hull and impressive superstructure, offering large deck spaces, bot inside and out. One of the notable features is the commercially-rated helicopter platform. Other amenities onboard incorporate the ever-so-popular pool on the main deck, measuring 10 metres or the raised tender garage, spreading the entire width of the vessel

Eva Belanyiova, Charter World (January 2020)

Member of the World's Biggest Yachts Club

This yacht is proudly ranked at 46 in the YB100, our exclusive list of the World's Biggest Yachts by Gross Tonnage. It has held this distinguished position for 4 years, 2 months, showcasing its unmatched true size.

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