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A home like no other on our blue planet

Built by an internationally acclaimed team.

NJORD, the world’s largest superyacht envisioned by Ocean Residences will be home to a discerning community of owners, sharing a passion for travel, adventure and discovery. Across oceans, beneath seas, in the air and on land, curated, lifestyle experiences will take residents beyond luxury, bringing the wonders of the world to life. A private superyacht, NJORD was created with a philanthropic purpose; she is equipped to undertake scientific and oceanographic research everywhere she travels. And all on board are united in supporting charities, missions and pressing causes.

Every dimension and each detail of NJORD is meticulously crafted by icons of the design world, with world-class resident amenities and impeccable service. Innovative and magnificent in equal measure, the superyacht  NJORD is home-from-home living on the world’s largest superyacht and one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.

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YACHT CONSTRUCTION

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NAVAL ARCHITECTURE

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YACHT OPERATIONS

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PRIVATE AVIATION

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NJORD is the most exclusive community at sea set onboard the world’s largest superyacht. Featuring 117 private residences endlessly circumnavigating the globe, taking in all its wonders.

Superyacht NJORD  takes her name from the Norse god of the sea, who caused favorable winds to blow for Viking voyagers, some of history’s greatest explorers. A fitting name for the discoveries ahead and the new riches that await.

NJORD IN NUMBERS

TYPE                             Residential Superyacht

LENGTH                       975 feet / 297 meters

GROSS TONNAGE      86,000

DECKS                          13

FLAG                             Norway, NIS

RESIDENCES               117 Private Residences 

CREW                            300

SPEED                           20 knots max, 18 knots cruise

OPERATION                Worldwide  

                                       DNV  Polar Class 6

YOUR HOME IS GETTING TO KNOW FASCINATING DESTINATIONS, PLACES TO EXPERIENCE, AND UNIQUE ADVENTURES

Residents shape each NJORD itinerary, taking in bejewelled city skylines to ice floes and phosphorescent shores. From iconic destinations to unknown corners, discover new perspectives and passions, and experience glimpses into another world.

Example destinations include the Antarctica, Russian White Sea, North West Passage, Southern and West Africa, Madagascar, Papua New Guinea, Greenland and Polynesia (to name a few).

Throughout the year, the superyacht  NJORD will spend ample time in a range of diverse ports, maximising the opportunities for you to explore and discover local and regional destinations.

NJORD will journey to some of the most remote and culturally-unique places on earth. Incorporated into the itinerary one or two times a year, you will have the opportunity to experience a remarkable 10 to 14-day expedition.

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VIRGIN SKI SLOPE: 44.5925O N, 168.0125O E NEW PASSION

Sydney harbour: 33.8688o s, 1151.2093o e great harbours of the world, america’s cup: 50.6938o n, 1.3047o w great global events, amazon rainforest: 3.4168o s, 65.8561o w new perspective, njord 's oceanographic and atmospheric research facilities​.

A superyacht with a philanthropic purpose, NJORD is equipped to undertake scientific and oceanographic research everywhere she travels, in supporting charities, missions and pressing causes. In co-operation with oceanographic research organisations and scientific groups, Superyacht NJORD will encourage research projects that work to advance scientific frontiers and global marine research that will assist in a greater understanding of the complex systems that support our earth.

NJORD will host onboard research projects in cooperation with oceanographic research organizations and scientific groups  to advance scientific frontiers and global marine research.

NJORD’s Oceanic and Atmospheric Research facility will offer scientific and academic research groups the ability to  conduct oceanographic research onboard that will assist in a greater understanding of the complex systems that support our Earth.

  • Atmospheric Observatory 
  • Heliport with two helicopter hangars 
  • Twin-Engine executive jet helicopter 
  • Two submarines
  • Autonomous subsea and aerial drones
  • Multibeam echo sounders
  • HD 3D mapping
  • Air and water sampling system
  • Subsea remotely operated vehicle
  • Magnetometer
  • Wet and dry laboratory
  • High capacity cloud computing system

THE LOWEST CARBON OUTPUT PASSENGER SHIP EVER BUILT​

NJORD will be the first-ever superyacht to utilize bio-methanol, a net-zero carbon output fuel source that will ensure that the ship leaves no carbon footprint in its wake and that every place it visits will be left as pristine as it was found.

The superyacht NJORD has been designed with the most advanced hybrid-electric powerplant available, batteries for all-electric and hybrid operation, heat recovery systems and advanced waste-to-energy converters in order to ensure maximum fuel efficiency and zero-emissions as she explores eco-sensitive areas around the world.

To ensure the vessel is future proof, the engines and fuel tanks will be ready for easy conversion to take advantage of future fuels with even lower carbon footprints.

  • Waste Heat Recapture system to further improve efficiency and reduce carbon output by recapturing all waste heat produced by the ship
  • Pyrolysis Waste to Energy Conversion System which converts all trash generated  onboard into energy
  • Onboard wastewater sanitation system which treats all wastewater generated onboard for reuse in the ship’s technical systems
  • Hydrodynamically optimized hull for maximum fuel efficiency
  • Double paned UV-glazed exterior windows
  • 100% LED lighting
  • Advanced power management systems

TWO-TO-SIX BEDROOM RESIDENCES STARTING AT $8.5 MILLION​

Superyacht NJORD ‘s oceangoing residences are second-to-none and designed to maximise comfort, privacy and security. Living spaces and bedrooms have sweeping sea views and access to generous, open terraces. Floor-to-ceiling heights are expansive: the largest aboard any vessel or floating residence.

  • +15 custom-tailored floor plans
  • Sized from 1,500-9,000 sqft
  • Priced from $4,800 sqft
  • Floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Completely private balconies
  • Every bedroom with unobstructed ocean views
  • Hand-picked materials and exquisite finishes
  • Gourmet kitchens
  • Custom cabinetry by Studio Becker
  • Fully integrated appliances by Gaggenau
  • Walk-in closets
  • Ensuite bathrooms
  • Integrated smart-home technology
  • Personalized housekeeping, laundry, florist and tailor service

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Residence Type A

Our 2-bedroom type A residences, like all of the residences onboard NJORD features a custom kitchen, living room, a full-depth private terrace with access from both outside bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 1,335  square feet / 124 square meters
  • Terrace Area 215 square feet / 20 square meters
  • Total Area 1,550 square feet / 144 square meters
  • Available on Decks 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Type C Residence

Our 2-bedroom type C residences, like all of the residences onboard NJORD features a custom kitchen, living room, a full-depth private terrace with access from both outside bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 1,755-2,120 square feet / 163-197 square meters
  • Terrace Area 269-420 square feet / 25-39 square meters
  • Total Area 2,174-2,486 square feet / 202-231 square meters

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Residence Type D

Our 3-bedroom type D residences, like all of the residences onboard NJORD features a custom kitchen, living room, a full-depth private terrace with access from both outside bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms. The third bedroom can be reconfigured as a study, cinema, or home office.

  • Up to 3 bedrooms
  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 1,970-2,390 square feet / 183-222 square meters
  • Terrace Area 334-557 square feet / 31-49 square meters
  • Total Area 2,497-2,842 square feet / 232-264 square meters

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Type E Bow Residence

Our 3-bedroom type E residences are situated in the bow of the ship, offering fabulous 180-degree views, two separate terraces, a custom kitchen, living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms. The third bedroom can be reconfigured as a study, cinema, or home office.

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 2,809-3,111 square feet / 261-289 square meters
  • Terrace Area 614-732 square feet / 57-68 square meters
  • Total Area 3,541-3,724 square feet / 329-346 square meters
  • Available on Decks 8 and 9

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Residence Type F

Our 3-bedroom type F residences are situated in the stern of the ship, offering fabulous 180-degree views, a wide wraparound terrace, a custom kitchen, living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • Interior Area 2,099 square feet / 195 square meters
  • Terrace Area 1,658 square feet / 154 square meters
  • Total Area 3,757 square feet / 349 square meters
  • Available on Deck 5

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Residence Type G

Our 3-bedroom type G residences are situated in the stern of the ship, offering fabulous 180-degree views, a wide wraparound terrace, a custom kitchen, living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • Available on Deck 6

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Residence Type G1

Our 2-bedroom type G residences are situated in the stern of the ship, offering fabulous 180-degree views, a wide wraparound terrace, a custom kitchen, living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • Up to 2 bedrooms
  • 2-3 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 1,507 square feet / 140 square meters
  • Terrace Area 1,367 square feet / 127 square meters
  • Total Area 2,874 square feet / 267 square meters
  • Available on Deck 7

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Residence Type J

Type J duplex residences with internal elevator and staircase. The owner can custom-design the layout and finishes of this residence to suit their taste and needs.

  • Up to 4 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 3,218 square feet / 299 square meters
  • Terrace Area 915 square feet / 85 square meters
  • Total Area 4,133 square feet / 384 square meters
  • Duplex across Decks 4 and 5

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Duplex K Residences

Type K duplex residences with internal elevator and staircase. The owner can custom-design the layout and finishes of this residence to suit their taste and needs.

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Penthouse 1 and Penthouse 2

NJORD’s incredible triplex penthouse residences spanning three decks with a private pool, internal elevator, and staircase. The sky is the limit in designing this residence for each owner and can include everything from a private cinema, office, wine cellar, gymnasium, and sauna.

  • Up to 5 bedrooms
  • 6 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 6,178 square feet / 574 square meters
  • Terrace Area 2,992 square feet / 278 square meters
  • Total Area 9,172 square feet / 852 square meters
  • Triplex spanning deck 10, 11, and 12

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Penthouse 3 and Penthouse 4

Duplex penthouse residences with private pool, internal elevator, and staircase. The owner can custom-design the layout and finishes of this residence to suit their taste and needs.

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Interior Area 2,465 square feet / 229 square meters
  • Terrace Area 657 square feet / 61 square meters
  • Total Area 3,122 square feet / 290 square meters
  • Duplex spanning decks 11 and 12

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Penthouse 5 and Penthouse 6

  • Interior Area 2,831 square feet / 263 square meters
  • Terrace Area 775 square feet / 72 square meters
  • Total Area 3,606 square feet / 335 square meters

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Penthouse 7 and Penthouse 8

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Penthouse 9 and Penthouse 10

The lower level of our duplex 9 and 10 penthouse residences, with internal elevator and staircase. The owner can custom-design the layout and finishes of this residence to suit their taste and needs.

  • Interior Area 5,326 square feet / 495 square meters
  • Terrace Area 3,163 square feet / 294 square meters
  • Total Area 8,493 square feet / 789 square meters
  • Duplex spanning Decks 9 and 10

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Penthouse 11

Our absolutely stunning Penthouse 11 residence which spans the full width of the ship and offers breathing 270-degree views around the ship, a private pool, internal elevator and staircase. The sky is the limit in designing this residence and can include everything from a private cinema, office, wine cellar, gymnasium, and sauna.

  • Interior Area 5,173 square feet / 495 square meters
  • Terrace Area 3,072 square feet / 294 square meters
  • Duplex spanning Deck 8 and 9

NJORD'S TRAVEL AND EXPEDITION AMENITIES

NJORD is designed to provide its residents with full immersion experiences, with daily lectures given by subject experts (historians, archaeologists, marine biologists, conservationists and local political, business and cultural leaders), direct c ontact with unique cultures, wildlife, fauna and flora,  visits to historical sites, archaeological sites and ancient ruins, exploration of  remote shores by Zodiac boat or sea kayak,  helicopter tours to remote areas, including glaciers and mountain tops, and undersea exploration by SCUBA or NJORD’s  onboard submarines.

  • Travel & Excursion Concierge and Lounge
  • Twin Engine executive jet helicopter with onboard hangar
  • 4 Superyacht limo tenders
  • 2 Dive and fishing boats
  • 2 Submarines
  • Yacht and sail club with s ailboats, p addleboards, u ndersea scooters, and more
  • Fully-Equipped Dive centre 

NJORD'S ONBOARD GASTRONOMY

Superyacht NJORD’s gastronomic pleasures are as spectacular as the views. You will find six distinct restaurants offering cooking styles from around the world. The yacht’s master chef and nutritionist will create menus inspired by the finest ingredients while sommeliers and mixologists serve carefully curated wines and drinks. Residents can store their private wine cellar onboard and have their favourite foods available in their home before arriving.  Residents are also welcome to join us as guests at the cooking studio for hands-on demonstrations by talented gourmet experts

  • Signature Restaurant to rival the finest Michelin restaurants, featuring renowned guest chefs
  • Asian Restaurant  with a wide selection of South East Asian and Far East Asian delicacies
  • Grill Room offering a choice of prime cuts of meats, the freshest fish and shellfish
  • Mediterranean Restaurant featuring the finest regional specialities from Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East
  • Yacht Club located next to the yacht’s Marina, where you can enjoy a cold beverage and a casual meal 
  • Poolside Dining , featuring a juice bar and a variety of healthy entrées and salads 
  • Epicurean Market with a coffee shop stocked with delicacies from around the world
  • 24 hour in-residence dining

INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED HEALTH AND WELLNESS

The Superyacht   NJORD   will feature  world-renowned health and wellness  experiences in our 929 sq m (10,000 sq ft) Spa, Wellness and Fitness Centre. Offering a world-class medical spa facility, alongside our extensive health and wellness programmes. 

The team of medical professionals will offer transformative wellbeing treatments, individually tailored holistic routines and preventative therapies.

  • 5,000 sqft Spa & Wellness Centre
  • 5,000 sqft Gym & Fitness Centre
  • Indoor hydro pool & jacuzzi
  • Concierge Hospital
  • State-of-the-art medical centre
  • Yoga & meditation platform
  • Personalized sports concierge

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE MOMENT. OR JUST RELAX. NJORD HAS IT ALL.

As the superyacht NJORD endlessly circumnavigates the globe, you will have all the time in the world to relax by the pool, study the majesty of the heavens from our gyroscopically stabilized safe observatory, brush up on your golf skills in our golf simulator, play a game of snooker over drink with friends in our billiards lounge, or just  read a good book in our terrace library.

  • Main Pool Deck
  • Aft Infinity Pool
  • Telescope space observatory
  • Flight/adventure simulator
  • Golf simulator & pro shop
  • Billiards room & Game room
  • Upper terrace library
  • Outdoor movie screen
  • Arts & crafts studio
  • Kids club & youth activities centre
  • Lecture/Entertainment theatre
  • House of Worship

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The Sky Deck offers full-ceiling skylights for Penthouses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

Telescope Observatory Lounge

A quiet space to relax and explore the wonders of the night sky from our planetarium lounge featuring a state-of-the-art gyroscopically stabilized telescope.

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Flight and Adventure Simulator

Our fully immersive virtual reality flight and adventure simulator allows our residents to experience first-hand the thrills of flying a broad variety of different aircraft and is built onto a moving platform, so the cockpit will tilt and turn as you bank your flight left and right.

Observation Lounge and Night Club

With a full 270 degrees birds-eye view around the ship, residents can come to relax over a cup of hot tea during the day, or enjoy a cocktail and live music in the evening.

Helicopter Hanger and Helipad

Our fully-equipped heliport features a grade for storing, servicing, and refueling up to two helicopters at any one time. The ship will always maintain at least one Eurocopter 160 executive-class helicopter onboard for the use of our residents for ship-to-shore transport, adventure excursions, and emergencies.

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180 Terrace Restaurant

Overlooking the pool deck and with 180-degree views of the ocean and the harbors of the world, 180 Terrace has a unique setting with the charm of a European piazza, with white parasols, all-day dining and a the ambience of a cascading waterfall.

Arts & Crafts Studio

Arts & Crafts Studio is a DIY studio and crafting boutique offering our residents a fun, relaxing space where you can gather with friends while learning a new craft or perfecting an old one, with a variety of equipment for everything from painting to ceramics.

Golf Simulator & Pro Shop

Keep your game up to scratch year-round at our state of the art indoor golf simulator which offers the fastest and most accurate technology on the market. NJORD’s pro shop can provide every piece of golf equipment you need including tee times at the finest courses around the world.

Sun Deck & Bar

Our Sun Deck features an infinity pool overlooking the ocean on the stern of the ship as well as two jacuzzi’s and a poolside bar and grill.

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The Chenot Spa, Wellness, and Fitness Centre

The world-renowned health and wellness pioneer, Chenot will deliver science-based well-being experiences in NJORD’s 10,000 square foot (929 sqm) The Chenot Spa, Wellness and Fitness Centre. The team of medical professionals will offer transformative wellbeing treatments, individually tailored holistic routines and preventative therapies, all based on the Chenot Method®️. The onboard gym, fitness and sports facilities are exceptional too.

NJORD’s main pool is amidships and features al fresco poolside dining, featuring a juice bar and a wide variety of healthy entrées and salads while you also savour the outdoors.

Asian Restaurant

NJORD’s Asian specialty restaurant will offer a wide selection of South East Asian and Far East Asian delicacies from our asian restaurant with outdoor terrace.

Mediterranean Restaurant

NJORD’s Mediterranean restaurant with panoramic ocean views and an outdoor terrace will feature the finest regional specialities from Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

The Evening Bar and Lounge, Billiards and Cigar Lounge

The Evening Bar is where NJORD residents and guests come together for expertly made cocktails, leather Chesterfields, and art deco finishes – as mixologists use homemade aromatics, infusions and bitters to put together a top quality drinks list. Residents can enjoy a handcrafted cigar from our extensive humidor at the adjoining cigar lounge and terrace and play a round of billiards or snooker with friends.

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Type A3 Residence

Type b3 residence, type c3 residence, type d4 residence.

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Type A2 Residence

Type b2 residence, type c2 residence, type d3 residence.

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Type G1 Residences

Type a1 residence, type b1 residence, type c1 residence, type d2 residence, forward observation lounge.

NJORD will journey to some of the most remote and culturally-unique places on earth. Incorporated into the itinerary one or two times a year, you will have the opportunity to experience a remarkable 10 to 14-day expedition. The Observation and ExpeditionLounge is the place residents will meet to prepare for these expeditions and learn from experts in the field about each place they visit.

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Type G Residences

Type a residence, type b residence, type d1 residence.

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Residence Type B

Our 2-bedroom type B residences, like all of the residences onboard NJORD features a custom kitchen, living room, a full-depth private terrace with access from both outside bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, and ensuite bathrooms.

  • Interior Area 1,539 square feet / 143 square meters
  • Terrace Area 323 square feet / 30 square meters
  • Total Area 1,862 square feet / 173 square meters

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WORLD-CLASS DESIGN TEAM

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KELLY HOPPEN INTERIORS

The multi-award-winning designer will create exquisite moments of luxury and personal enrichment while paying homage to the form, function and craftsmanship of NJORD’s 289.3 m (949 ft) residential yacht. Every dimension of the project will be curated with meticulous attention and detail. With thousands of projects over the last four decades, Kelly and her team are experts in creating multi-faceted couture interiors and advising on every aspect of a project, from concept to implementation and delivery. The team’s diverse portfolio of unique projects includes some of the world’s most exclusive residential buildings, private homes, private jets, five-star hotels and revolutionary cruise and yacht projects. Having changed the face of the design industry with her signature East Meets West style, Kelly’s ever-evolving style, defined by a subtle fusion of cleanlines and neutral tones, is intuitively balanced with opulent warmth. Her passion for design and understanding clients’ needs is what Kelly lives and breathes each day, for the past 45 years as a designer.

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LINLEY INTERIOR DESIGN

With an impressive range of clients, ranging from Sir Elton John to Anouska Hempel, Lady Weinberg and Valentino, London-based studio LINLEY, founded by David Linley in 1985, is renowned worldwide for fusing striking design with expert craftsmanship. David, son of Princess Margaret (sister of Queen Elizabeth II) and celebrity photographer Lord Snowdon, developed an interest in woodworking at school in England. He then went on to study wood craftsmanship at Parnham House under the celebrated John Makepeace. Right from the start, LINLEY pushed the boundaries uniting the world’s finest designers with master craftsmen. LINLEY Interior Design, founded in 2007, has developed an international reputation for creating interiors that represent British design at its best. The style is elegant and eclectic forming unique schemes renowned for their craftsmanship and detailing.

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1508 LONDON

1508 London is a design studio specialising in design of high-end private residences, luxury & boutique hospitality projects, and residential developments, as well as yachts and product design. Born out of the idea of perfection in design, our name is derived from a moment in time during the year 1508, when a then unknown artist named Michelangelo, armed with only a pencil, presented himself to Pope Julius II, and was commissioned to paint the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Deeply rooted with a collaborative approach, their designs are drawn from measured principles, inspired by history, geography and the local architectural vernacular. With offices spanning across four continents, 1508 London offers a world-leading service of best- in-class design, and are a collective of authentic atelier studios with a global reach.

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TAYLOR HOWES

Taylor Howes is a multi-award-winning, international luxury interior design studio with headquarters in London’s Knightsbridge. Founded in 1993 by Karen Howes, the studio has redefined a new benchmark for remarkable interiors and exquisite furnishings. Exquisite details, bold use of colour, balance and symmetry, spaces infused with a quiet glamour: these are the hallmarks of the Taylor Howes touch. More than one thousand bespoke projects the world over include, private residences, Royal palaces, landmark commercial developments, family offices, hotels and spas. Taylor Howes offers turnkey interior design, architecture, project management and furniture design services for private individuals and property developers. The team of designers interpret each client’s passions and style to provide innovative and exquisite interiors, curating furniture, textiles, even art and antiques. Each project is as personalised as a piece of art or couture. It is precisely this expression of design that has seen international clients become faithful followers of Taylor Howes.

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STUDIO BECKER

Internationally renowned Studio Becker is luxury manufacturer of exquisite, bespoke cabinetry and architectural woodwork for interiors. The group began in 1946 as a family-owned bath business in Norway, and by 1976 had become the largest retail kitchen and bath company in Scandinavia. The US headquarters in San Francisco was established in 1987 and the company became known for quality European kitchens. Studio Becker has since evolved into a luxury, custom manufacturer of cabinetry and bespoke furniture offering limitless finishes, where any colour, wood specials or material is available. In the quest to provide the highest quality of products, Studio Becker has also created an extensive accessory line to complement the kitchen and wardrobe collections. Each commission is hand-made by master craftsmen in Germany using only sustainable materials.

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Neal Jones Furniture is the culmination of the knowledge and experience of designers, makers and project managers with a wealth of collective industry experience. During this time, Neal Jones Furniture have delivered the finest, luxury furniture to prestigious clients across land and sea, with recent projects including the 115m M/Y AHPO and 141m M/Y NORD, as well as John Caudwell’s premier Mayfair property, Ancaster House. With every commission comes a dedicated approach to quality, supported by a network of over 400 furniture artisans.

Ownership of an Ocean Residence aboard the superyacht Njord gives you entry to one of the most exclusive clubs in the world and an unparalleled life at sea. Njord has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Architectural Digest, Forbes, Elite Traveler, Mansion Global, Haute Residence, and many more. To read our recent press articles and learn more, please click below.

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Are Residential Superyachts the New Standard of Luxury Living?

Rendering of a superyacht at night

Njord yacht, a 948-foot cruise ship being built by German shipbuilder Meyer Werft, has all the features you’d expect on a luxury vessel of its kind: a travel and excursion concierge, multiple terraces and lounge spaces, a broad selection of dining options, a spa and wellness center, a gym, shops, and retail offerings, and a nightclub and jazz lounge. The superyacht even has some amenities—like a helicopter with an onboard hangar, and a dive center—that feel particularly decadent among the already indulgent offerings aboard the boat. Of course, there is one big different between Njord and any other cruise ship out on the open waters: Where the latter is likely carrying island- and coastal-hopping tourists for no more than a few weeks, the former will be owned by—and potentially the full-time residence of—hundreds of families. 

Rendering of a minialistic residence on a superyacht with private deck and hot tub

All homes aboard Njord are poised to have a private terrace for endless oceanfront views. 

Described as “the world’s largest private residence yacht” and named after the Norse god of the sea, Ocean Residences Development first announced the project in 2020. At the time, developers shared that the vessel would be comprised of 117 private residences ranging in size from 1,500 to 9,000 square feet, which would cost between $8.5M and $70M. Though the ship is expected to be completed by 2026, the first 10 of these homes have already come to the market, with their sales represented exclusively through Mauricio Umansky and Santiago Arana of The Agency.

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A bedroom onboard Njord designed by David Linley. 

Each residence onboard the ship is designed to mimic a traditional home as closely as possible, with 15 unique floor plans available across the units. To add even more diversity to the residential offerings, developers have tapped a collection of interior designers and architects to put their own spin on a number of the onboard homes. Kelly Hoppen and David Linley have each worked on the first 10 units, though Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, Francesca Muzio of FM Architettura, Taylor Howes, Sabrina Monteleone of Sabrina Monte-Carlo, and 1508 London are also confirmed designers for the project. 

Rendering of private kitchen on superyacht with travertine countertops

A David Linley–designed kitchen with blue accents. 

“ Njord is a magnificent opportunity for buyers with the desire to be citizens of the world aboard one of the most amenity-rich superyachts available today,” Santiago Arana, principal of The Agency, said in a statement. “I can’t wait to share this unique residential offering with those seeking one of the most privileged addresses in the world.” Though each home is intended to be unique, certain similarities—including floor-to-ceiling windows, Gaggenau appliances, custom cabinetry, smart home technology, and private terraces—will transverse all units. 

Still, Njord yacht is not the only project that sits at the nexus of a private superyacht, luxury cruise ship, and first-class condominium. Somnio , a similar vessel announced in the summer of 2021, will house 39 private units available for purchase for an elite group of buyers. As described on its website, the ship, “embodies the new era of yacht life, blending ownership with community, privacy with intimacy.” 

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Kelly Hoppen embraced a grayer, moodier palette in this living room. 

This Cozy Connecticut Farmhouse Ups the Ante on Countryside Living

And a new era it is—or at least appears to be. Though these two vessels are seemingly sailing on a new wave of residential living, the concept isn’t as young as it may seem. The World, a superyacht comprised of 165 private residences, has been traveling around its namesake nearly unopposed for 20 years. Two decades later and with two new competitors on the scene, it seems the market may be catching up. As more working-age individuals embrace a nomadic lifestyle, it’s possible this type of living could get even more popular.  

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In the bedroom of a Kelly Hoppen residence, gold accents stand out. 

With potentially more similarities than differences, it begs the question how these various floating complexes will stand out. On Njord, developers are leaning into scientific research and environmental accountability. The ship is equipped with a vast collection of oceanographic tools and facilities, including a wet and dry oceanographic laboratory, high-capacity cloud computing system, multibeam echo sounders, an air and water sampling system, and two submarines, among other resources. Engineers and designers also plan to power the superyacht through carbon-neutral fuel. As Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency said in a statement, “with its thoughtfully designed residences, endless array of amenities, and philanthropic and scientific purpose, buyers have the unique opportunity to live aboard one of the finest vessels to ever be built.” 

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Welcome aboard M/Y NJORD, one of the most exclusive residential yachts ever to be built

By Hannah Norman

Imagine a superyacht with the ultimate private residential community on board. A home-from-home from which to experience once-in-a-lifetime adventures shared with a discerning group of like-minded friends and family who have a passion for luxury, adventure, discovery, conservation and philanthropy. Welcome aboard M/Y NJORD.

Ownership of one of M/Y NJORD’s 117 private residences entitles you to join one of the most exclusive groups in the world, and it will be the only yacht to offer 14 duplex and triplex residences with private elevators. We urge you to take a look….

NJORD is a home, a community and a place for personal enrichment and adventure. It’s not only about exquisite luxury and impeccable service, it’s about living life in an enhancing, intellectual, spiritually nourishing and meaningful way. “It’s a safe environment in which to have fun with family, travel, discover, meet new friends and be energised,” says Renato Chizzola, Head of Resident Relations and Lifestyle. “Imagine…seeing the most awe-inspiring scenery passing by while relaxing on your own private terrace, enjoying your favourite drink. One day watching polar bears on an ice floe; on another, in tropical Papua New Guinea as you anticipate what lies ahead. All from the comfort of your home.”

Named after the Norse god of the wind and seas, NJORD is a fitting name for this majestic superyacht. On-board, the highly personalised services and activities are limitless and rewarding. Ashore, there’s a wealth of experiences to be had as residents are immersed into the culture, history or economics of a region that few people get to explore. The past, present and future are revealed by regional experts: business icons, ex-prime ministers, extreme explorers or leading scientists. Excursions, destinations and encounters with extraordinary people and cultures will fill your day with precious memories. Then it’s a warm welcome back home on board to share and reflect on the day’s discoveries.

So, what motivated the creation of this exceptional lifestyle? “My vision is to leave a lasting legacy in our wake,” says Kristian Stensby, founder and CEO of Ocean Residences Development, the developer of NJORD, “a luxury yacht with a purpose, which is meticulously designed by icons of the marine world and that takes personalised services to an entirely new level. As residents travel the globe, they are united in a philanthropic purpose, creating positive change where it matters most. They will explore the planet, enjoy it in all its glory, and at the same time, they may want to give something back,” Stensby says. NJORD will be equipped with a professional oceanographic research laboratory containing sophisticated monitoring equipment which will constantly gather vital data. Throughout NJORD’s annual circumnavigation of the globe, scientists and experts will research the changing environment, record sea and air conditions, and scanners will map the ocean floor. All this information will be processed and made available to further humankind’s understanding of our planet’s oceanic secrets.

This unique way of life is made possible by the crew and operators whose passion it is to understand and anticipate their guests’ every need. “Our crew love this life and they cherish their family of residents,” says Alain Gruber, COO of Ocean Residences Development. “An experienced crew in a place like this is a force of nature and anything is possible. On any given day, there are scores of activities to choose from, and it’s our role to anticipate, understand and offer the most appropriate suggestions. This stems from a career in hospitality where every detail counts.”

“The crew are the life and soul of the yacht, and their welfare is of upmost importance,” Gruber adds. “A first in the industry, each crew member will have their own personal cabin. For them, this profession is a rich and rewarding career path, and many will remain with us for years.”

NJORD’s design is the realisation of a talented team of naval architects, engineers and designers who are working together to make the Giorgio Armani of superyachts, led by Jean-Louis Stutzmann, the chief designer and an award-winning interior designer with an extensive career in luxury residential, ocean liner and yacht design. Working alongside him is Espen Øino International, with the world’s leading superyacht designer himself at the drawing board following every detail of this great nautical masterpiece; even a replica model of NJORD will be scrutinised by him. Every inch of this superyacht is meticulously designed to enhance the residents’ experience. The fully fitted apartments are, as one would expect, elegantly appointed, spacious and feature floor-to-ceiling picture windows and sea views from every room.

Facilities onboard include an impressive yacht and dive club with two submarines, jet skis, sailing craft of varying sizes and Riva style limo tenders. The on-board restaurants will have the finest Michelin-standard chefs, or you may choose to take up the offer of 24/7 in-residence dining, enjoying an intimate dinner party prepared in your residence with the assistance of a world-class chef, butler and sommelier. A lecture and movie theatre provides space for a variety of events, while entertainers and musicians will perform in venues around the yacht. There are also professional medical facilities and an extensive wellness centre providing preventative treatments, spa therapies and fitness programmes to suit all.

NJORD is set to be one of the most exclusive residential communities on earth and without doubt the finest address, everywhere in the world.

For further information, visit  www.my-njord.com .

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The first ten residences aboard Njord – a 948-ft superyacht powered entirely by carbon-neutral fuel – have officially hit the market. Priced between $8.5m and $70m, the properties are set to become one of the most exclusive addresses on the planet.

Slated for delivery in 2026, the gigantic vessel is being developed by Ocean Residences Development and will be built by the esteemed German shipbuilder, Meyer Werft. In total, Njord will be home to 117 private residences, with the most exclusive apartments boasting six bedrooms and spanning 9,000 sq ft.

Each of the residences will feature floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious private balconies for taking in the sea views. The apartments will be kitted out with kitchens complete with custom cabinetry designed by Studio Becker and high-end appliances from Gaggenau.

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Perhaps most impressive of all is the incredible amenities residents will have access to while living aboard Njord . These include a Eurocopter 160 with an onboard hangar, four superyacht limo tenders, two dive and fishing boats, a yacht and sail club, a dive center, an excursion lounge, a golf simulator, and a telescope space observatory.

Njord will also be home to six distinct restaurants and bars, a Chenot Spa and Wellness Center, Chenot Gym and Fitness Center, a concierge hospital, two outdoor pools, an array of boutique shops, a night club, jazz lounge and 10,000 bottle wine cellar.

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Of course, expert staff will be on-hand to take care of residents’ every need from laundry and housekeeping to travel planning and floristry.

First announced in 2020, Njord has been thoughtfully designed with sustainability in mind. The superyacht will be powered by bio-methanol and fitted with batteries for hybridization and heat recovery systems.

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She will also be fitted with technology for undertaking valuable marine research including an oceanographic laboratory, multi-beam echo sounders with HD 3D mapping, an air and water sampling system, two submarines and ten exploration zodiacs.

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The first residences are currently being sold by global real estate brokerage, The Agency. “We are proud to represent the sales and marketing for the first ten incredible residences aboard Njord, one of the most innovative and exclusive residential offerings in the world,” said the company’s founder and CEO, Mauricio Umansky.

“With its thoughtfully designed residences, endless array of amenities and philanthropic and scientific purpose, buyers have the unique opportunity to live aboard one of the finest vessels to ever be built.”

Njord isn’t the only residential superyacht currently making waves. Last year, Norwegian shipbuilder VARD announced plans to build Somnio – a 728-foot superyacht that will be home to 39 super exclusive condos across six decks, with prices starting at $11.2m.

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With extensive executive management experience in strategic cruise line development, ship building, banking, finance, design and hospitality, Ocean Residences Development comprises professionals with both U.S. and European qualifications and backgrounds from industry leaders.

KRISTIAN STENSBY, CHAIRMAN 

Kristian Stensby has more than 35 years of experience in international business within finance, real-estate, luxury passenger ship development with names such as Kloster Cruise the owner of Royal Viking Line, Norwegian Cruise Line and Royal Cruise Lines as well as Premier Cruises  

LEIF-ERIK HVIDE, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Leif-Erik Hvide has more than 25 years of experience in ship construction and development, real estate, sales and marketing, and financial markets for names such as Trident Maritime, Viking, Seabourn, Holland America, Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Costa, and Patton Real Estate.

PACO ASPURU, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Paco’s 20 year career in finance and entrepreneurship started in banking for Wells Fargo Private Bank and later Bank of America. He went on to found a luxury wellness brand where he completed a successful exit to a NASDAQ listed company in 2018 and continues to advise and invest in startups.

CHRISTER SCHOUG, HEAD OF SHIP CONSTRUCTION

Christer Schoug has more than 35 years of experience from shipbuilding, including for prestigious companies such as Royal Caribbean International, Kockum Yard and Stena Rederi AB

AIMEE DEUPI, CLIENT RELATIONSHIP DIRECTOR

Aimee Deupi is a Columbia Business School Alumni, Women’s World Cup Polo Champion   and a global Real Estate Advisor with Sothebys International Realty. Aimee has developed a network of international clients building successful long term relationships worldwide.  

CRISTIANE KLINGL, DESIGN DIRECTOR

Cristiane Klingl has more than 20 years’ interior design experience as co-founder of KB Interior Design in Rio de Janeiro , which provides turn-key interior design and furniture design to residential and commercial clients throughout Brasil and South Florida.

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Johan Andrew Dyrnes has extensive experience as a leader in the cruise and yacht industry. Previously master of The World of Residences at Sea  

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Morten Arntzen is an experienced manager, deal maker and board member with a demonstrated history of building businesses in the global maritime industry and the broader transportation world. Skilled in board governance, international shipping, mergers & acquisitions, management and shipping finance. Currently serves as Senior Shipping Industry Advisor to Macquarie Bank and Executive Chairman of Team Tankers International ; has held senior management positions in Chase Manhattan Bank, American Marine Advisors and Overseas Shipholding Group and board positions with Royal Caribbean Cruise Line, Chiquita Brands international, Guardian Navigation, Essar Shipping and IM Skaugen.

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J. Steven Manolis is a modern renaissance man; renowned abstract expressionist painter, investment banker, investor, entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist. Manolis co-owns and manages Manolis Projects Gallery and MANOCO a boutique real estate advisory firm.  At age 32 he became the youngest GP in the history of Salomon Brothers; where he pioneered the  residential and commercial securitization markets, headed Salomon’s multi-disciplinary Global Real Estate Department, founded ten offices in US, Europe, and Asia, and closed +$250 billion in transactions. At MANOCO, he was Chairman of GHM Hotels USA and co-developer of The Setai Hotel in Miami Beach. Philanthropically he was Chairman of the Advisory Board of The National Academy of Design, Development Director and Trustee of the Vermont Studio Center, America’s largest artist residential colony, and Chairman of the Admissions Committee of The Atlantic Golf Club in Bridgehampton, NY.  

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Martin Watson has more than 40 years as a practicing attorney with focus on the maritime sector. He has advised maritime clients around the world, including the largest names in the industry. Martin is one of the founding partners of Watson Farley & Williams, a leading international law firm with thousands of attorneys in its worldwide offices in Athens, Bangkok, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanoi, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, Munich, New York, Paris, Rome, Singapore and Sydney.

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NJORD will be home to a discerning community of owners, sharing a passion for travel, adventure, philanthropy, and discovery. Across oceans, beneath seas, in the air and on land, curated, lifestyle experiences will take residents beyond luxury, bringing the wonders of the world to life. A private yacht with a philanthropic purpose, NJORD is equipped to undertake scientific and oceanographic research everywhere she travels. Every dimension and each detail of NJORD is meticulously crafted by icons of the design world, with world-class amenities and impeccable service. Innovative and magnificent in equal measure, NJORD is home-from-home living and one of the most exclusive clubs in the world.

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Specifications of Ocean Residences MY Njord

Year of build2025 new ship
BuilderMeyer Werft (Papenburg, Germany)
Classresidential cruise ship (luxury superyacht)
Speed22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Length (LOA)293 m / 961 ft
Beam (width)34 m / 112 ft
Gross Tonnage81000 gt
Passengers
Crew311
Decks12
Cabins134
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OwnerOcean Group LLC (via Ocean Residences Development Ltd)
OperatorOcean Residences
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Ocean Residences Njord cruise ship is an ultra-luxury superyacht concept currently being developed by the Gzira Malta-based company Ocean Residences Development Ltd. MY Njord (MY stands for "motor yacht") will be constructed in Germany (by Meyer Werft ) and delivered in 2025-Q1. The ship's namesake is Viking Njord (2012-built riverboat owned by Viking Cruises ).

Similar "residence cruise ship" concepts are The World (2002-built, managed by ResidenSea), Narrative (2023-built, managed by Storylines Residences), Utopia (2023-built, managed by Utopia Residences), Dark Island (2025-built, by Clydebuilt)

History (ownership), shipboard facilities and amenities

Part of Ocean Group LLC (shipowner), Ocean Residences Development company's current management team includes:

  • Kristian Stensby (President and CEO/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER) is the company's founder, with 30+ years of experience within the cruise line industry and Scandinavian real estate developments (residential and commercial).
  • Alain Gruber (COO/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER) is a former employee of The Ritz Carlton Hotel Company, Relais & Chateaux (luxury hotels and restaurants), and have worked for the cruise companies Cunard , Seabourn , NCL-Norwegian , Residences at Sea ( MS The World ).
  • Patrick Webster (CFO/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER) worked as CFO at Residences at Sea.
  • Chris Armengol (VP GLOBAL SOURCING & LOGISTICS) is a former employee of Royal Viking Line (1972-founded/1998- defunct ), Windstar , RCI-Royal Caribbean International , Cunard, and also have worked for Residences at Sea and Kerzner International (developer and operator of destination resorts, ultra-luxury hotels and residences).
  • Jean-Louis Stutzmann (LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER) have participated in newbuild cruise ship projects for Residences at Sea, Cunard, Crystal , P&O UK , as well as in several private superyacht projects.

The Ocean Group LLC is The Hague Holland -based, full-service real estate company specializing in investments, developments and leasing its own real estate properties. The Ocean Group LLC is led by Paula Barker (Owner and President) and Kristian Stensby (CEO).

On October 29, 2019, Ocean Residences for the first time announced its plans for a residential cruise ship with gross tonnage/volume ~80000 GT-tons, LOA length 282 m (925 ft), beam/width 34 m (111 ft), draft 8 m (26 ft), 12 decks, 134 staterooms (118x condos plus 16x Guest Suites/hotel apartments for rent) all of which have step-out balconies.

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With project launch in February 2020 and estimated delivery in 2024-Q3, the vessel Njord was promoted as a "private superyacht" featuring a spacious Sundeck, dedicated Helideck, multiple large-sized terraces, 3x outdoor swimming pools (1x main/seawater, 1x infinity pool, 1x kids pool), Garden Lounge, full Sports Court (for playing basketball-volleyball-tennis), Golf Centre (Mini-Golf Corse, golf simulator), 6x restaurants and bars/lounges (including Nightclub, Jazz Lounge), Culinary Studio, Billiards Room, Lido Market, Boutique Shops, Outdoor Cinema (large-sized LED screen for movies), Mudroom (for expedition gear storage and land tours preparation), an Oceanographic Research Laboratory (full-time staffed with expert scientists), Telescope Observatory (top deck, with retractable/slide-opening glass roof), Dive Club (scuba diving and snorkeling equipment, private boat tours).

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The ship's wellness complex (total size 930 m2 / 10000 ft2) consists of Gym, Spa, Sauna Room, Steam Room, treatment rooms for massages/Chenot Method medical treatments, hydrotherapy pool, open-air deck (for yoga-pilates-meditation sessions), Aerobics Studio (for classes), personal trainers and sports concierges.

The updated in 2021 ship design features a Helideck (with 2x helicopters/Airbus ACH160, capacity 8 seats, flight range 740 km/460 mi), an aft Marina Deck (inflatable/foldout platform for launching watersports activities, also used as sundeck/total area 500 m2/5380 ft2), 2x mini-submarines (for charter), 1x motorized yacht (for charter), 2x diving/fishing boats (for charters), 10x Zodiacs (large-sized RIBs/rigid inflatable boats for shoreside and river cruising and landings), 4x ultra-luxury tender boats (for ship-to-shore passenger transfers), also jetskis, paddleboards, sea kayaks, small sailboats.

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Ocean Residences' cruise ship will be fully equipped to support under-charter oceanographic research expeditions. The equipment includes a powerful telescope (gyroscopically stabilized), UAs (unmanned aircraft/drones), ROVs (remotely-operated underwater vehicles/drones with multi-beam echo sounders for seabed mapping). The collected data (marine and atmospheric) will be available for purchase by public and private companies, research laboratories, scientific groups, environmental organizations.

MY Njord will be also used for supporting philanthropic missions and charities.

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The public areas' designs are marked by quality wood (furniture, flooring, structural elements), handmade carpets and woven textiles, bronze and glass fixtures, contemporary furniture and lighting, floor-to-ceiling windows (in all bars, lounges, restaurants).

For more information (including updates on the construction process and machinery details) read the ship's Wiki page .

Decks and Cabins

Most of MY Njord's staterooms are privately-owned apartments/condos (118 total) in 21 different configurations, with sizes ranging between 116-848 m2 (1250-9130 ft2) including the balconies. Cabin configurations range from 2- to 6-bedroom. Penthouses (duplex and triplex apartments) are with balcony hot tubs (Jacuzzies) and the largest ones have a plunge pool on the terrace. If requested, the condos can be fitted with additional amenities, like an infrared sauna, a walk-in wine cellar, humidors, specific designer furniture (made according to condo owner's specifications), different kitchen/bedroom/lounge configurations, etc.

Each bedroom has an ocean view and direct access to a private step-out veranda. All cabin balconies are furnished with premium patio furniture - padded deckchairs, sun loungers, low tables, 4-seat dining tables. Residents can organize classy private parties renting the services of world-class chefs, professional butlers, certified sommeliers. Room Service is 24/7.

The largest accommodations include 14x Duplex Penthouses (2-deck) and 2x Triples Penthouses (3-deck), all fitted with private elevators.

Condo prices start from USD 8 million (EUR 6,75M / GBP 5,75M), with an ownership maintenance fee 5% of the purchase price.

In addition to the 118 condos, there are 16x Guest Suites (hotel apartments) owned by Ocean Residences and available for private (short- or long-term) rent.

All the crew and staff members are accommodated in single-occupancy cabins.

Itineraries

Like all residential cruise ships, Njord operates the whole year-round on a "World Circumnavigation" itinerary.

Destinations and regions planned for this luxury superyacht include Arctic Europe (Norway, Iceland, Greenland), Alaska and West Coast USA, Arctic Russia (Siberia), Asia (Middle East, India, Southeast, China, Japan), South Pacific Islands, Australia-New Zealand, Central and South America ( Panama Canal transits , Caribbean), Mediterranean, Atlantic Europe, East Coast USA and Canada (Transatlantic crossings), Suez Canal transition .

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On May 15, 2020, DIV Shipbuilding (part of DIV Group/owner of the shipyards Kleven Norway and Brodosplit Croatia) signed an agreement with Ocean Residences Development Ltd (shipowner, headquartered in Mayfair, London England) for constructing the new ship ("residential yacht"), with works to be conducted on both its yards (in Norway and Croatia).

  • The deal was signed by Tomislav Debeljak (DIV Group's CEO) and Kristian Stensby (Ocean Residences' President and CEO).
  • Unfortunately, in July 2020, Kleven Verft (bought by DIV Group in January 2020) filed for bankruptcy and was acquired by Green Yard.

On July 30, 2021, Ocean Residences announced signing the shipbuilding contract with Meyer Werft, with vessel delivery planned for 2025-Q1. The contract was signed by Kristian Stensby and Bernard Meyer (Meyer Werft's Managing Director).

The superyacht will be constructed at Meyer Werft's shipyard in Papenburg Germany . The 2021-updated ship design has LOA length 293 m (961 ft), volume ~81000 GT-tons, 118 residences (plus 16x hotel suites for rent). The propulsion system is hybrid/diesel-electric (based on 360-degree rotating thrusters/Azipods). The powerplant is based on modern marine engines (running on ULSD/ultra-low sulfur diesel) integrated with large battery packs (for silent cruising). The Power and Navigation systems are integrated with AI technologies (artificial intelligence).

For the NJORD project were contracted Espen Oeino International (Monaco-based company specializing in superyacht design, sale and charter deals), Foreship Group Ltd (naval architecture/cruise ship design and engineering company headquartered in Helsinki Finland ) and jls Design (Jean-Louis Stutzmann/interior designer, who was assigned as the project's Chief Design Officer). For designing the ship's top-tier Suites and Penthouses were contracted Jean-Michel Gathy (Denniston International Architects & Planners Ltd/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) and Francesca Muzio (FM Architettura/Interior Architecture & Design/Camerano, Italy).

In October 2022, Ocean Residences contracted V.Ships Leisure (Monaco-based company, subsidiary of V.Group Holdings Ltd) for servicing MY Njord. V.Ships' services include shipbuilding supervision, vessel management, crewing (all departments), port operations, ShipSure 2.0 (global marine digital platform offering online access to manual and automated data concerning all ship management aspects). The deal was signed by Kristian Kristian Stensby and Per Bjornsen (V.Ships Leisure's CEO).

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Superyacht NJORD will be the world’s largest superyacht (291m / 954 feet) when complete and will feature 117 private residences across 13 decks, boast a crew of 300 and offer six distinct restaurants plus numerous health and wellbeing facilities.  She will operate around the world to create a true home from home but also provide vital research data from her wide range of on board scientific oceanographic technology.

NJORD | outdoor furnishings by Neal Jones Furniture

NJORD | Outdoor furnishings by Neal Jones Furniture

As the project progresses focus is turning to the luxurious fit and finish and British design studio Neal Jones Furniture has been given a letter of intent to supply all the exterior furniture. We’ll share a sneak peek at the renderings for some of the designs and learn what makes yacht furnishings and this project so unique.

Teak is an absolute must for exterior marine furniture – both for its luxury look and feel, and its water-resistant properties. The designs feature the signature Neal Jones Furniture chair back shape which is modelled on the prow of a ship giving a beautifully elegant form.

“We’ve worked very hard to get these pieces refined to such a pure and elegant design that will look at home on any of the residence’s terraces and decks,” says Neal, founder and creative director of Neal Jones Furniture (NJF). “Ocean Residences are very keen to have the vessel looking 10/10 every single time it comes into port and luxurious, consistent exterior furniture is a key part of that and featured heavily in our brief.”

Neal Jones | Founder and creative director for Neal Jones Furniture

Neal Jones | Founder and creative director for Neal Jones Furniture

Founder, Chairman and CEO of Ocean Residences Kristian Stensby commented, “It’s a great feeling to now be at the stage where we can really begin to showcase how luxurious this vessel is going to be and we are thrilled to have Neal and his experienced team on board.”

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If you’re looking for a home that is truly something different, look no further than MY NJORD . Touted as the ultimate private super yacht – the largest of its kind, ownership of one of NJORD’s 118 residences entitles you to join one of the most exclusive communities in the world.

NJORD is designed to be more than a home. Its designers hope that it will encourage a community of like-minded individuals to come together in a shared experience, enjoying the best of luxury living and travel at the same time.

Kristian Stensby, founder and CEO of Ocean Residences Development Ltd, the developer of NJORD describes it as “a luxury yacht with a purpose which is meticulously designed by icons of the marine world and that takes personalised services to an entirely new level. As residents travel the globe, they are united in a philanthropic purpose, creating positive change where it matters most. They will explore the planet, enjoy it in all its glory, and at the same time, they may want to give something back.”

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NJORD will house 118 luxury residences available in 21 distinct configurations comprising two, three, four and up to five bedrooms, ranging from 120 sq.m to 800 sq.m, some of which will span several floors and include private elevators. Each bedroom on NJORD will have sea views and a private terrace, and you will be able to enjoy intimate dining and cocktail parties prepared in your residence with the assistance of a world-class chef, butler and sommelier, as well as 24/7 in-residence dining. For wine lovers you can also keep your private wine cellar on board.

Foodies will also be in their element, thanks to a host of exclusive dining venues which are planned to rival the best restaurants in the world. And for those looking for fitness and pampering, NJORD will house a large wellness centre which will offer incredible panoramic views and include a world-class spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre and an aerobics and dance studio.

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For the more adventurous, NJORD will have its own passenger helicopters, a yacht, jet skis, kayaks, smaller sailing vessels, a fully equipped dive club, zodiacs for exploring nearby coastlines and even two submarines available to residents. The extensive range of recreational facilities doesn’t stop there; other impressive features include a large swimming pool complete with a feature pool for children, a golf centre, and an all-purpose sports deck.

NJORD goes further than just a luxury living experience, though. It will also be equipped with a professional oceanographic research laboratory containing sophisticated monitoring equipment which will constantly gather vital data. Throughout NJORD’s annual circumnavigation of the globe, scientists and experts will research the changing environment and record sea and air conditions, and scanners will map the ocean floor. All this information will be processed and made available to further humankind’s understanding of our planet’s oceanic secrets – something which is sure to appeal to the environmentalist in all of us.

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NJORD’s design is the realisation of a talented team of naval architects, engineers and designers. Led by Jean-Louis Stutzmann, the chief designer and a noted interior designer with an extensive career in ocean liners, yacht design and luxury residences.

The team at Ocean residences have brought in FM Architettura as lead interior designer for M/Y NJORD to ensure a supreme level of quality. The appointment of award-winning architect and super-yacht designer Francesca Muzio, co-founder of FM Architettura, affirms the dedication of M/Y NJORD to create a level of luxury on board for their discerning residents that will be unparalleled.  Working alongside him is Espen Øino International, the world’s leading super yacht design company. Every detail is meticulously designed to enhance the residents’ experience. The residences will, as one would expect, be elegantly appointed and spacious, with feature floor-to-ceiling picture windows and sea views from every bedroom and living area.

NJORD looks set to become something truly spectacular. More than a luxury home at sea, it’s a lifestyle. “My vision is to leave a lasting legacy in our wake, ” says Kristian Stensby, founder and CEO of Ocean Residences Development Ltd , the developer of NJORD. “A luxury yacht with a purpose which is meticulously designed by icons of the marine world and that takes personalized services to an entirely new level.”

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Private residence boats are becoming big business - but are they the real deal?

Where once there were only luxurious yachts or mass-market cruise ships to choose from, today there’s a third category for those yearning to spend more time at sea. Private residence boats and single-cabin charter vessels are becoming big business, but can these hybrids compare to the real deal?

“It took me less than 72 hours to decide to buy our two-bedroom home,” says Trevor Rowe, who bought his property on board The World back in 2012. Having owned a series of game fishing boats and motor yachts over a period of 30 years, the largest private residential ship on the planet seemed like the perfect option to combine his passion for exploration with “worry-free studboating”. “Aside from the expense of retaining a crew year-round, even when a yacht is not in use, it is reassuring for me to know that everything is taken care of by the management company – from crew recruitment and training through to provisioning and destination planning,” he explains.

With 165 residences, The World is home to 150 families from 20 nationalities, and Rowe is by no means the only yachtie to have been taken in by the 196-metre vessel’s charms. “Many of our residents are former or existing yacht and superyacht owners,” says Pamela Conover, chief executive officer at The World Residencies at Sea. “It’s the perfect alternative to individual yacht ownership, offering services and facilities that would be challenging to achieve on one’s own.” Far from the perceived image of it being an old folks’ home at sea, Conover says that residents tend to be “adventure seekers” with a “passion  for travel, exploration and outdoor activities”. “The average resident is a self-made entrepreneur whose business success has afforded them the financial ability to purchase a home on the ship and the time to enjoy it,” she adds. “Many of our residents still work and are active in their businesses.”

It is now 17 years since the first owners boarded The World and there doesn’t seem to be any slowdown in demand for this kind of lifestyle. So much so there is soon to be another major player in the market: 282-metre Njord .

Scheduled for delivery in 2024, Njord will be the world’s largest private residence yacht, with 118 apartments. “There is clearly a growing demand for private residential yachts,” says COO of Ocean Residences Development Alain Gruber, who previously worked for nearly seven years on The World . “The Njord concept is very appealing to those who wish to share the superyacht lifestyle but also want to own a home providing personal enrichment and adventure.” Construction is about to start at the DIV Shipbuilding Group's yard in Brodosplit Croatia and designer Espen Øino has been brought in to give it the superyacht factor.

Famed for working with some of the world’s largest superyachts, including Kismet , Flying Fox and Dilbar , Øino can see the attraction of the project. “For me, there is no better place to live than on the sea,” he says. “If I could do it, I would as well.” With a basic GA for the interior already in place, Øino and his team predominately concentrated on the yacht’s external design and exterior detailing. “We were asked to do something that would pass the test of time, that wouldn’t be outrageously out of tune and that people would feel comfortable seeing. We also tried to incorporate detailing from the yachting world,” he says. One of the biggest challenges he faced was balancing the exterior lines with interior living space. “The apartments are very much contemporary, modern apartments with big, full-height windows and lots of glass. You can see there are some diagonals and so on that are very carefully placed so that they don’t obstruct the view from any of the apartments,” he explains.

To meet the growing demand from clientele keen to be involved with marine conservation, the 12-deck yacht will be equipped with a professional oceanographic research laboratory, two submersibles and underwater drones. “Residents now include younger families that are interested in philanthropy, the environment, discovery and learning,” explains Gruber. The boat, which has an ice-class hull, will also feature a gyroscopic telescope, which will scan the sky at night, while drones will monitor the atmosphere. “Throughout Njord’s annual circumnavigation of the globe, scientists and experts will research the changing environment, record sea and air conditions, and scanners will map the ocean floor. All this information will be processed and made available to further humankind’s understanding of our planet’s oceanic secrets,” he adds.

At first glance it might seem that the major drawback of this kind of ownership is the inability to dictate when and where you can travel, but Gruber says it actually allows for greater exploration opportunities. “A privately owned superyacht may be the ultimate sanctuary and will provide great flexibility, but planning for global itineraries can be more complicated in terms of logistics, safety and security,” he argues. Residents on The World vote three years in advance to approve a route, which varies from city stop-offs, to remote destinations (the ship recently set a record for the most southerly navigation in the Bay of Whales in Antarctica’s Ross Sea). “I’ve visited places that I could never have imagined going to on my own yacht,” says Rowe, who spends around nine months of the year on board and leaves when he is required for business meetings. “We’ve explored Antarctica three times, had some incredible experiences in the Galápagos Islands, Machu Picchu and the Russian Arctic.”

Buying a slice of this roaming lifestyle doesn’t come cheap: apartments on The World range  from £1.5 million to £11.5 million (plus annual ownership charges, which are based on the size of the home and square footage – but the costs are still considerably less than normal ownership. “The initial investment of owning your own megayacht is significantly higher than the purchase of a home on board The World , and the operating costs of a yacht are substantially higher regardless of how much the yacht is used,” says Conover. Prices for apartments on Njord are yet to released, but Gruber says that financially it will also be a far more affordable option. “Running costs are shared by all the residents, making them less than a quarter of those of an individually owned superyacht,” he says.

The idea of reducing costs while still offering a luxury yachting experience is also trickling down from ownership to the holiday market. The Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel chain has announced that it is launching a new Yacht Collection, with the first of three vessels scheduled to hit the water in 2021. With 149 suites, each with a private terrace, accommodating up to 298 passengers and amenities including a beach club-style aft deck, the boat has been designed to offer the “casual freedom of a yachting vacation”. Tillberg Design of Sweden came up with the concept after spotting “a gap in the market” and has been responsible for the yacht’s interior and exterior design. “Ships have been growing over the years and we saw that there was a demand for these smaller, more exclusive ships that you can sail into ports where other ships can’t go,” says Daniel Nerhagen, yacht director at Tillberg Design.

Nerhagen took on extensive research to work out how to ensure that the vessel has the feeling of a superyacht. “Simplicity was the main inspiration that we took from lots of different yachts,” he explains. “On a cruise ship, every area has to have the wow factor, it has to outshine the previous area you went into. But being on a yacht is more like being at home, there is a flow in the whole design. We used common details and common materials throughout the ship, so you don’t feel like you are coming into a new area every time.” Other design tricks included light-up back bars being replaced with casual bar seating areas, without bottles on display and products for sale, and no signage. “You don’t have signage on a yacht because it is so small and you know it because it is yours,” he says.

All of this has been done to attract a wealthier level of client. “This is for the guest that doesn’t want to take a cruise, because a cruise is mass market, but they can’t afford to charter a yacht because that is a little bit too high end,” Nerhagen says. “We would like to emulate the yachting experience on a slightly bigger scale.”

Tillberg Design is not the only studio to notice this shift in demand. Wärtsilä and Pastrovich Studio recently signed an agreement to develop a sustainable boutique cruise vessel. The 60-metre catamaran concept offers accommodation for up to 36 passengers and incorporates a combination of hybrid propulsion and solar panels for minimal environmental impact. “I’m convinced boutique cruise ships of this calibre could spark a turning point in the charter market, attracting a new customer base of millennials and cruise veterans,” says Stefano Pastrovich.

Aqua Expeditions founder Francesco Galli Zugaro saw a similar gap in the market when he decided to find a coastal motor yacht to add to his fleet of luxury river cruise boats three years ago. “I didn’t want a super sleek megayacht,” he says. “A, because I couldn’t afford it, and B because it would not make commercial sense.” He eventually settled on a 60-metre vessel, which was built as HMS Beagle in the 1960s and was converted into SOLAS-classed 11-cabin superyacht Titan in 2006. After purchasing and renaming her Aqua Blu , Zugaro went about reconfiguring her interior. Her 90-square-metre master cabin was split into three, so she now has 15 suites for up to 30 guests. With the help of yacht designer Cor D. Rover he also refitted her. “All our ships have an understated elegance. I want people to feel like they are coming on board our private yacht,” says Zugaro.

Cruising in Komodo National Park, Spice Islands and Raja Ampat, Aqua Blu is available for private hire, but Zugaro’s primary business model is based around cabin bookings with fixed itineraries. Similar to The World and Njord, he sees exploration as a big draw. “Many of our guests can afford to charter privately, but the logistics and organisation of co-ordinating a multi-generational or multi-group buyout, where everyone has different interests, can be complicated,” he says. For those venturing away from the traditional yachting grounds of the Med or the Caribbean for the first time, Aqua Blu can be an attractive option.

Ben Lyons, co-founder of EYOS Expeditions, which plans to run single-cabin charters to adventure destinations such as Svalbard and Greenland in 2021 – and also oversees expeditions from The World – agrees. “We’ve seen a definite increase in interest in single-cabin charters,” he says. “They work particularly well for remote locations, as it is challenging to get a full group together, given limited dates and available yachts.”

Of course, no-one knows how a new generation of Covid-alert travellers may react. Those with reservations about sharing a space with non-family members may be against the idea, yet the pandemic has inspired an increasingly large group of ocean lovers, who are desperate to escape to far-flung corners of the globe. Either way, they’ll certainly find plenty of advocates ready to take the plunge.

For those who’ve bought into this new wave of yachting, sharing your boat with other like-minded enthusiasts seems the perfect compromise. The proof is in the pudding. Asked eight years later whether he could see any downsides to purchasing an apartment on The World , Rowe’s answer was simple: “None.”

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    Neal Jones Furniture onboard NJORD residential superyacht. "We've worked very hard to get these pieces refined to such a pure and elegant design that will look at home on any of the terraces ...

  20. Inside the private luxury homes aboard the NJORD Superyacht

    A look at the luxury homes aboard the NJORD Superyacht. Once completed, NJORD will offer 117 private residences that range from 1,500 to 9,000 square feet with two to six bedrooms. There will also be 16 duplexes and triplexes that have their own private elevators. The prestigious homes will be priced from $8.5 million to $70 million.

  21. NJORD

    NJORD will house 118 luxury residences available in 21 distinct configurations comprising two, three, four and up to five bedrooms, ranging from 120 sq.m to 800 sq.m, some of which will span several floors and include private elevators. Each bedroom on NJORD will have sea views and a private terrace, and you will be able to enjoy intimate ...

  22. Inside the world's biggest private residence yachts

    Ocean Residences Njord project, which at 282m will be the world's largest private residence yacht. Credit: Espen Øino. Scheduled for delivery in 2024, Njord will be the world's largest private residence yacht, with 118 apartments. "There is clearly a growing demand for private residential yachts," says COO of Ocean Residences ...

  23. The Superyacht Njord Presented by Sandra Fiorenza

    NJORD is the most exclusive community at sea set onboard the world's largest super-yacht. Listed by Sandra Fiorenza