MY Horus: The 70m superyacht inspired by classic sports cars

Italian yacht design firm Studio Agon has revealed images of MY Horus, an elegant 70-metre superyacht concept inspired by J-class sailing boats and iconic sports cars from the 1960s.

These classic references are reflected in the yacht’s sleek lines and classic styling, designer Lorenzo Berselli, founder of Studio Agon, tells MIN.

“Horus’ innovation lies in its ability to dock bow-to, in addition to the conventional docking method,” he adds.

“This solution was conceived to meet the privacy needs in ports due to the positioning of the owner’s cabin at the aft, overlooking the sea. The long foredeck and the distinctive backward superstructure ensure an innovative homecoming experience, providing a brand new sensation upon boarding.”  

The engineering behind the project has been developed by Names studio, led by Francesco Rogantin.

The interior design and layout of Horus are informal and characterised by the use of natural materials. The yacht’s signature style is reminiscent of a luxurious country house, borrowing elements from different types of traditional buildings.

The main saloon of Horus features an original colonnade inspired by Mexican hacienda architecture. These structural columns minimize the frame of the sliding glass windows, offering unobstructed views on three sides of the saloon.

The owner’s cabin, spanning over 100 square meters, is located aft on the upper deck. It boasts a 270-degree sea view, balconies on both sides, a private office, a large jacuzzi, and a panoramic aft window measuring 3.5 x 10 meters.

Ensuring privacy in ports was a primary concern for this cabin, which is why the yacht is designed to berth bow-to directly to the upper deck.

The main saloon on the upper deck overlooks the long foredeck and features a parlour on the bow side, situated beneath a scenic skylight. On the aft side, there is a spacious informal lounge area with large recessed sofas, comfortable cushions, and an ultra large TV screen.

The bridge deck houses the wheelhouse and the captain’s cabin. Moving outside on the same deck, there is a wide multifunctional open-air area, highlighted by a see-through glass walkway on the aft portion, and featuring amenities such as a circular couch with a fire pit.

The accommodations are found on the main deck and include four VIP cabins and two guest cabins. The stern area of the main deck creates a hybrid space that combines indoor and outdoor elements, culminating in a grand swimming pool.

The entire outdoor beach club area can be shaded thanks to a concealed sliding awning system integrated into the yacht’s structure. All the exterior decks are covered in marine cork.

All cabins feature full-height glass windows. To ensure privacy and control the amount of sunlight entering the cabins, a louvred design runs along the entire bulwark. The louvres are attached to frames that open upward, similar to a tender door garage. Each cabin has its own set of frames, allowing guests to adjust the amount of light by opening or closing their cabin’s louvred bulwark door. Thanks to this characteristic design, the air conditioning system is more efficient.

The midship lower deck is home to a gym and a wellness area. Crew cabins are located at the bow in this area, while the engine room and a tender garage capable of housing two 8-metre tenders, jet skis, and various water toys. The technical area, where the stern anchor is located for bow-to berthing, is also accessed from the garage.

Agon says the hybrid propulsion system allows for low-speed navigation without the diesel engines running, operates in diesel-electric mode at medium speeds, and ensures a range of over 5,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

Yacht design studios often generate concepts for large yachts — some more outlandish than others. In 2022, Dutch builder U-Boat Worx unveiled designs for a submersible superyacht, with a depth rating of 200 metres.

The same year, Dixon Yacht Design unveiled SY Juno, a 350ft cross-over concept that mixes motor yacht and sailing yacht design, and ‘defies sailing convention but not the sailing experience’.

And, in March 2023, Dutch superyacht firm Oceanco revealed details of its latest superyacht concept, Aeolus, on the first day of the Dubai International Boat Show.

Named after the Greek god of the wind, the 131-metre Aeolus features spectacular exterior design from Giles Taylor, in partnership with Oceanco, and interiors from Njord by Bergman Design House.