Gulf Craft announces new Majesty 160 superyacht at Monaco Yacht Show

Gulf Craft has unveiled production plans for the company’s second largest superyacht – the brand-new Majesty 160.

The UAE-based boatbuilder revealed the first details of its brand-new superyacht at a press event hosted onboard the recently launched Majesty 120, during the Monaco Yacht Show.

“The Majesty 160 is an evolution of our Majesty 155, and follows the new design precedent of our Majesty line-up, which was introduced earlier this year with the Majesty 111 at Dubai International Boat Show,” says Gulf Craft’s chairman Mohammed Hussein AlShaali. “The Majesty 160 will be our second largest vessel and will be a class-apart in its segment, catering to the needs and requirements of customers through its exceptional design, architecture and state-of-the-art engineering and technological features.”

The Majesty 160 goes into production this year at Gulf Craft’s manufacturing facility in the UAE.

The 498GT yacht will measure roughly 49 metres and is designed by the Cristiano Gatto Design Studio in Italy. The naval architecture is penned by Van Oosennen Dutch Naval Architects, and takes design cues from the larger Majesty 175.

The boat builder says that the most notable feature of the Majesty 160 is the master suite, which includes a private lounge, retractable balcony, a large ensuite and a full-beam master cabin. The vessel can accommodate up to 12 guests and a crew of up to nine, with five large crew cabins and private captain’s accommodation.

The Majesty 160’s exterior design also features an expansive sun deck with modular and moveable furniture, along with an infinity pool designed for elevated views.

Twin MTU 16V 2000 M87, 2000 HP engines are said to offer a top speed of 19.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles — or 4,300 nautical miles at 10.8 knots. The Majesty 160 is designed to cruise low-draft areas, drawing just 2.3 metres of water, enabling close beach access.

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Gulf Craft says its presence in Europe has gone from strength to strength over the last 12 months, and the brand is now represented by a dealer network across Europe, with new partner signings in the pipeline.

Earlier this year, the firm revealed it will double its production capacity with a new Maldivian facility, dedicated to the manufacturing of vessels for use in the Indian Ocean.