Albanautica Yacht Design Studio · CLIENT: Albanautica Yacht Design Studio
The Aqualis is a 50 meter hybrid motor yacht that redefines efficiency and spatial experience through an integrated design approach. Its hull form and propulsion system reduce fuel consumption and environmental impact while maintaining high performance. A balanced exterior with fluid lines enhances both aesthetics and hydrodynamics, while interiors are organized for seamless circulation, comfort and functionality. The design merges advanced engineering with a refined architectural language for sustainable yachting.
Press Kit
- Unique Properties
- Aqualis stands out with its elegant lines and contemporary presence, achieving seamless harmony with the sea. Its fluid form and expansive glass surfaces create perfect integration with the surroundings. Featuring a 4-person jacuzzi on the flybridge, a pool integrated into the aft deck, a spacious and modern lower deck lounge with 4.30 m ceiling height and an elegant piano, and a tender garage at the bow, this yacht combines comfort and luxury.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Loa: 49.00 m Bmax: 9.00 m T: 2.60 m Gross Tonnage: 490 Class: Rina or TL, Unrestricted Navigation
Number of Passenger: 10/12 Number of Crew: 9 Hull: Steel Superstructre: Aluminium Fuel Tanks: 40.000 litres
Water Tanks: 10.000 litres
Propulsion System:( E.Mode Hybrid) Auxiliary propulsion system with electric engines working in parallel with main diesel engines.
Range: 4.500 nm @ 10 knots
Zero Emission Speed: 6 knots
Cruise Speed: 19 knots - Tags
- superyacht, motoryacht, aqualis, alba yacht design, albanautica, eco friendly, zero emission, yacht design, naval architecture
- Production Technology
- This yacht offers safe and comfortable access to the water thanks to its custom-designed aft boarding platform. The hybrid propulsion system prioritizes environmental sustainability while providing a quiet and efficient cruising experience. With a fully automated yacht management system, navigation, energy management, and all operations can be easily controlled through a user-friendly interface, maximizing both safety and comfort.
- Design Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating the hybrid propulsion system without compromising spatial openness and comfort. This was resolved through iterative layout optimization and careful coordination between engineering and design.
- Project Duration
- The project began in December 2024 in Izmir, Turkey, with the aim of competing for design awards, and was further developed in Bodrum and Izmir, Turkey.
- Operation Flow
- Enhanced Comfort Mode: Ideal for low-speed coastal or night cruising, this mode’s main benefit is the exceptional comfort it offers. The diesel engines are switched off, but the gensets continue to supply energy to the electric motors.
Extended Range Mode: Designed for long transfer journeys and coastal cruising, this mode delivers reductions in fuel consumption and emissions. The gensets are switched off and the yacht can go at full speed, with the electric motors powered by the main engine and working as shaft generators.
Eco Transfer Mode: Both diesel generators are switched off while only one propulsion engine runs, enabling the yacht to halve the running hours of the main engines and gensets. As a result, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced by up to 16% and NOx emissions by up to 80% compared with traditional propulsion systems.
Eco Cruise Mode: This zero-emission mode is most suited to short trips along the coast. It allows entry to protected marine areas or zones usually designated as off-limits to motor yachts, with the range depending on the capacity of the battery pack. - Research
- Type: Applied design research. Objectives: Optimize hybrid yacht efficiency, spatial layout, and sustainability. Methodology: Comparative analysis of hull forms and propulsion systems. Data collection/tools: CFD simulations, energy modeling, material studies. Results: Reduced fuel use, improved flow. Insights: Integration of engineering and design enhances usability and eco-performance. Impact: Guides sustainable yacht design, influencing industry practices and user experience.
- Inspiration
- This yacht is designed with inspiration from the beach club concept, focusing on spacious and social areas. Its expansive deck areas provide guests with comfortable movement and entertainment opportunities, while the open and fluid lines create an aesthetic that blends seamlessly with the sea. The choice of materials and details combine sophisticated comfort and elegance, making the design both functional and visually distinctive.
- Image Credits
- AlbaNautica Yacht Design Engineering, 2025
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