Last August, she was launched; in December, she completed her sea trials — now the yacht built by Lürssen under the project name “Cosmos” has embarked on her maiden voyage.
The delivery also revealed the name of the 114.20-metre yacht: “Nausicaä”. She was designed entirely by Marc Newson, whose signature, according to Lürssen, is reflected in everything from the striking exterior styling to the finest interior details. The yacht remains unchanged from the original digital design concept created six years ago, the shipyard said.
Among “Nausicaä’s” highlights, according to Lürssen, are a large glass skydome, a split-level gallery, and a multifunctional observation lounge in the bow.
She also features a large dry dock for her 12.5-metre sportfishing tender. This is equipped with a bespoke sled system that disappears completely when not in use, transforming the area into a sheltered and uncluttered outdoor guest space.
Thanks to a hull reinforced to Ice Class 1D specifications, Nausicaä’s cruising and operational range is virtually limitless.
The launch of the superyacht last summer coincided with the shipyard’s 150th anniversary. At the time, Peter Lürssen described the project as something very special.
“As a shipyard for bespoke yachts, no two vessels are the same. But there are some that leave an indelible mark on our history — ‘Cosmos‘ is undoubtedly one of them,” he said.
Bespoke glass features
One of “Nausicaä’s” most striking features is the owner’s spacious, fully glazed private study with an adjoining sky terrace. This area posed particular engineering challenges.
According to Lürssen, a bespoke solution had to be developed to bend the large, thick glass panels flawlessly while maintaining crystal-clear transparency. The result is an uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic view from the elevated deck position. The adjoining sky terrace also provides the owner with a private outdoor area directly connected to the study.
The glass concept continues on the cabin deck, where a continuous band of glazing wraps around the entire upper level, providing unobstructed views. Forward, beneath the helipad, is a glass observation lounge, while aft, an open balcony with a glass balustrade overlooks the spacious main deck.
Ice class and fuel cell technology
The Cosmos project was designed for long-distance cruising and operations in remote regions. Thanks to its Ice Class 1D rating, the yacht is capable of operating in light ice conditions. This means the owner could theoretically explore all five oceans and all seven continents, according to the shipyard.
Technologically, “Nausicaä” also embraces innovation: she is equipped with a methanol fuel cell system. The system converts methanol into hydrogen, which is then used to generate electricity.
