Carinthia VII: The Superyacht that defines quiet power
At 97.2 meters (that’s 319 feet of engineered understatement), Carinthia VII is one of the most refined vessels ever launched by the German yacht gods at Lürssen. Commissioned in 2002 by Austrian billionaire and art collector Heidi Horten, she was never about excess—she was about execution. Designed by the legendary Tim Heywood, her lines are clean, long, low, and eternally elegant. If a Brioni suit were a boat, it would be Carinthia VII.
Less Show, More Go
Under the hood, Carinthia VII is anything but subtle. Four MTU 1163 diesel engines give her the kind of muscle usually reserved for navy destroyers—she tops out at 26 knots and cruises comfortably at 22. That’s more than fast for a superyacht of her size, and yet every movement is silky, smooth, and quiet. Power disguised as poise—exactly the way we like it.
At 16.6 meters wide, she’s vast, but her steel hull moves like a whisper across the water. With transatlantic range and the capability to slice through the Mediterranean with ease, she’s built for more than just marina posing. She’s a traveller—graceful, global, and always on her own terms.
The 2023 Refit: A Gentle Revolution
After Heidi Horten passed in 2022, the yacht was sold to Argentine industrialist Rubén Cherñajovsky, who made one very smart decision: don’t mess with a masterpiece. Instead, he commissioned a refit in 2023—an award-winning restoration that didn’t change her identity, it enhanced it. Think of it as a bespoke tailoring refresh, not a wardrobe overhaul.
The new look features a few headline-grabbers—an 11-meter swimming pool, a fully loaded wellness suite, and a crisp new AV/IT system. But it’s in the details that the refit truly shines: rich textures, subdued tones, perfectly balanced light, and spaces that feel lived-in yet impossibly luxurious. She sleeps 12 guests across 8 staterooms, attended by a crew of 33. Every corner whispers luxury without ever raising its voice.
Yours (Temporarily) for the First Time
For the first time in her history, Carinthia VII is available for private charter. That’s right—you can finally experience the yacht that billionaires kept to themselves for over two decades. But don’t expect disco balls or Champagne cannons. This is a yacht for curated playlists, rare wines, and conversations that last longer than an espresso martini.
Managed by Fraser Yachts and sailing under the Marshall Islands flag, she’s ready for Monaco, Mykonos, or your next digital detox off the coast of Corsica.
The Art of Timelessness
Carinthia VII isn’t just a yacht. She’s a statement—subtle, certain, and self-assured. In a world obsessed with the loud and the new, she represents something rarer: taste. She was never meant to be the biggest, the boldest, or the most broadcast. She was built to be right.
And two decades later, she still is.