Njord Yacht: Are Residential Superyachts the New Standard of Luxury Living?

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. 

“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.”