Creating Waves in Luxury Sailing: The Exclusive Maybach Ocean Club Reveals its Immersive 155m Superyacht Concept

Honoring the spirit of innovation and redefining luxury yachting, the company ‘Splendid Sea’ forges a trailblazing path in the maritime industry. This visionary company, co-founded by the seasoned superyacht captain Matthias Bosse, and the entrepreneurial force Michael Hehn, made a grand unveil at the renowned Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show of a fresh cruising concept that set the stage abuzz. They proposed a brilliant 155-metre club model circling a stunning superyacht, in a remarkable alliance with Mercedes-Maybach. The germ of this groundbreaking idea sprung during the troubling times of the Covid pandemic, while Bosse was helming the iconic 104.9-metre Lady Moura. Lady Moura, though largely idle amidst the pandemic, sat royally in the heart of one of the global communities most proficient to board her and make the most of her magnificence. Bosse then sparked the ingenious thought of converting Lady Moura into a private club, a concept which promised attraction amongst the elites of Monaco. Upon consultation and brainstorming with the hospitality virtuoso Michael Hehn, the idea of a members-only sailing club began to take hold and mirrored untapped potential in the market, mixing exclusivity with the thrill of life at sea. The concept was so appealing that once Lady Moura was sold, the torchbearers of the unique idea didn’t abandon it, but rather continued concieving it further. They saw an opportunity to open the gates of the finest cruising experiences to the younger generation, who could partake in the lavish lifestyle without concerning themselves with the upkeep. Lady Moura, although a cherished symbol, was conceived years prior for the Middle East region, and lacked contemporary open-air spaces. Profoundly inspired by this, Splendid Sea started sketching the blueprint for a truly sophisticated vessel, with open decks and up-to-date facilities including a beach club, guest cabins of equal comfort and size, aiming to create an immersive club experience on water. It required a brand with significant weight to carry the idea forward, and this eventually led to the alliance with Mercedes-Maybach. The globally recognized brand brings along undeniable credibility and trust. After several negotiations, the one-of-a-kind Maybach Ocean Club came to light. The luxury club endorses a members club model on an ultra-luxury, purpose-built vessel and its 70-metre shadow vessel, aiming to cater to and entertain the world’s most privileged. The Maybach Ocean Club marks a splendid evolution in luxury sailing and serves as a true testament to innovation and exclusivity in the maritime world.