New 131-foot superyacht concept is basically a floating private island you can sail
- Designed to embody “the essence of a private island”
- Allows owners to live in luxurious privacy
- The 131-foot vessel feel as limitless as the ocean
Published on Oct 31, 2023 at 4:28 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Nov 02, 2023 at 3:33 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
Ever dream of escaping to your own private island? There’s a superyacht for that.
Designed to embody “the essence of a private island”, Officina Armare is aiming big with its latest superyacht concept.
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Introducing Espada: allowing its seafaring owners to live in luxurious privacy.
“Imagine having it all and taking it anywhere in the world,” the brand says of its creation.
Its USP is the use of multifunctional space and intimate yet versatile extendable areas.
This makes the 131-foot vessel feel as limitless as the ocean it sails on.
Aesthetically its design is characterized by sleek, flowing lines that combine to form a timeless silhouette.
As for the experience of being aboard, a distinctive reverse bow makes the world of difference.
Espada is able to effortlessly cut through waves to reduce rocking at sea.
It boasts two Caterpillar C32 engines to power the huge vessel.
At 1,900 hp each, a maximum speed of 18 knots and cruising range of 3,600 nautical miles is to be expected.
Your private island is truly portable.
Passengers can enjoy life over a sprawling four decks totalling 380 GT thanks to the 31-foot beam.
Whether you’re entertaining or relaxing, life can be enjoyed both inside and out of the Espada superyacht.
Head inside from the sun-drenched deck and you’ll enjoy the panoramic views and inviting elegance of the dining area, wet bar and salon.
After dinner, five spacious cabins can accommodate up to 10 lucky guests and there’s also space for nine crew.
This allows for the perfect balance of lavish accommodation and the vessel’s efficient operation.
However, located aft on the upper deck, the owner’s suite is the pièce de résistance.
It boasts a marble ensuite and opens up onto a private terrace, allowing for endless views of the ocean.
A lavish outdoor lounge with an ornate, yet functional glass-bottomed swimming pool can be found on the main deck.
This lets in the sun and throws dappled light onto the chic and minimal but cosy lounge below.
From there, take one of two twin staircases to the upper deck.
You can take a dip in yet another lit-from-within pool.
Climb higher still and you’ll arrive at a shaded dining area alongside a bar and teppanyaki grill for sophisticated soirées.
Head down to the lower deck aft and the beach club is equipped with fold-down bulwarks to create a sprawling, alfresco space.
At the center, a large swimming flanked by custom seating and swim platform out from the stern allows seamless access to the ocean.
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All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
