The most ambitious superyachts currently under construction around the world are packed with some surreal features
Published on Nov 08, 2026 at 3:03 PM (UTC-5)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 08, 2026 at 3:03 PM (UTC-5)
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Mason Jones
These are the most ambitious superyachts currently under construction, with some seriously surreal features on the table.
Whether it’s a pickleball arena or a science lab, these vessels push the boundaries of what’s possible out at sea.
If you can imagine it, chances are these shipbuilders can create it.
Here’s six superyachts that are pushing the boundaries of seafaring.
Superyachts are always spectacular, there’s no question about that
You don’t have a boat designated as a ‘superyacht’ without it embodying luxury, do you?
Whether owned by Gabe Newell or rented out by Jay-Z, these boats are all about the splendor and scale.
An article on Forbes rounded up six superyachts currently in development, which are bound to get a billionaire somewhere reaching for their credit card.
Project Spyder
Measuring out at 288.7 feet, Project Spyder is in progress with Admiral, a shipbuilder in Italy.
With an expected delivery in 2027, Spyder’s biggest selling point is undoubtedly its multi-level beach club with four fold-out terraces.
As if that wasn’t impressive enough, the beach club is accompanied by a 110-foot pool with glass floor panels, and a foredeck that can be converted into a pickleball court or a helipad.
Talk about options.
Project Ziggy
It’s fitting that this one shares a name with David Bowie’s alter-ego Ziggy Stardust, because it’s set to be out of this world.
Its glass exterior is set to be record-breaking, with some of the largest structural glass installations put to use by Lürssen.
There’ll be no shortage of natural light on Ziggy.
This one isn’t expected until 2028.
Project Faith
You’ll have no reason to doubt when you get a closer look at Project Faith, being worked on by Turkish shipbuilder Dunya Yachts.
Its key feature is arguably its circular mezzanine, which connects the main and upper decks.
And as is often the way with superyachts, there’s an infinity pool onboard.
Project 410
Once Project 410 is ready for delivery, it’s set to become the world’s largest single-masted sailing yacht.
You know, as if owning a superyacht itself wasn’t enough of a flex.
Just how big is it?
Well at 278-feet, it required the shipyard to physically extend one of its own construction halls to accommodate.
That is seriously big.
They say ‘Everything’s bigger in Texas’, but they didn’t check in with the Netherlands, where this yacht is under construction and expected in 2027.
Project Y729
Another Dutch vessel here, this time courtesy of Oceanco.
Project Y729 is all about the eco-friendliness, with an all-electric DC propulsion architecture, renewable fuel compatibility, and emission-reducing catalytic reactors.
At this point in time, it’s still undergoing final outfitting works ahead of delivery next year.
Project Master
Yet another superyacht from a Dutch shipmaker – what is it about the Netherlands that makes it such a superyacht powerhouse? A question for another day, we suppose.
Project Master had humble beginnings as a commercial offshore rescue vessel.
Now, through Icon Yachts, it’s been transformed into a long-range explorer.
It’s being built for scientific ends, with features including a dedicated research laboratory and space for a submersible.
This is a thinking man’s superyacht, you could say.
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Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
