Amor à Vida: from CRN with love

The name of the vessel, Amor à Vida, means “love for life” in Portuguese, which reflects her owner’s philosophy perfectly 

Every outing on board the Amor à Vida brings joy to her owner – the joy of sunny weather, the beauty and speed of the yacht, the time spent with the loved ones, nice al fresco meals, admiring the seascapes – the joy of life in all its manifestations.

This very philosophy was the basis of the brief for the future 67.55-metre superyacht (although originally the project was named Maranello after a town in the north of Italy, where Ferrari cars are manufactured and its Formula 1 team is headquartered, as supercars are another of the owner’s passions). 

In other words, the task for CRN and the designers at Nuvolari Lenard went far beyond the standard parameters of a comfortable, modern vessel. Something more was required: to create a space that brings together everything the owner loves. A place where he will feel happy. 

Something to be proud of

The exterior of the yacht is very attractive and elegant, and she undoubtedly boasts a distinctive style of her own. The creative signature of technically minded Carlo Nuvolari and the aesthete, Dan Lenard, has always been defined by clean lines. In their yacht exteriors, they strip away the superfluous while retaining essential functionality, and they do it so skillfully that the result is a harmonious blend of elegant simplicity and purposeful order.

The near-vertical bow profile, the graceful lines of the steel hull and the crisp black-and-white rhythm of decks and windows create a sense of dynamism and power. The smooth curves of the aluminum superstructure and the radar mast, whose sculptural form is one of the vessel’s distinct features, balance the linearity of the exterior and make the yacht instantly recognizable.

The yacht’s advanced technical and technological characteristics are yet another compelling reason to admire her. The innovative hybrid propulsion system comprises two conventional MTU 12V4000 M63 engines delivering 1,500 kW at 1,800 rpm, and two Siemens Energy synchronous AC electric motors (400 V and 200 kW each), enabling a top speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. This propulsion configuration enhances fuel efficiency for both the main engines and the generators. In the economy mode of 12 knots, the yacht’s range is 5,200 nautical miles. 

Thanks to the exhaustive studies of vibration and noise reduction performed by the Engineering Team at CRN and Ferretti Group Superyacht Division, the superyacht is particularly silent and offers the highest standards in comfort and liveability both at anchor and in open waters.

The yacht’s cutting-edge heat recovery system is impressive, too. It optimises hot water management for the pools and the entire plumbing system. By recovering and reusing surplus heat, the system reduces energy consumption and running costs significantly, ensuring water is available quickly and consistently throughout the yacht for various uses, including cleaning the decks and filling the pools. 

The yacht’s environmental impact is minimal: she is compliant with the strictest IMO TIER III requirements. 

One should also note that all the guest areas, including the lounges and outdoor spaces, are fitted with easy-to-use home automation and entertainment systems managed from tablets and QR codes, enabling an advanced automation of all the areas and comfortable leisure. 

A walk across the decks

The interior was designed by Interior Art Director from Nuvolari Lenard, Valentina Zannier, following the same principles, but first let’s take a look at the deck spaces.

The uppermost level, which is another of the project’s design highlights, is referred to as "crow’s nest." However, unlike a traditional barrel-shaped lookout post on a mast, this area features a compact sundeck equipped with comfortable seats for those who want to admire the views and a sunpad for those wishing to be closer to the sun. So only the breathtaking height above the sea level (as it is the fifth level) links it to the “crow’s nest” in the traditional sense of the word. 

The wheelhouse is located one level lower, on the bridge deck. It features modern monitoring panels, a Forex top and a chart table, and is clad entirely in teak and leather. The printed leather cladding on both ceiling and walls has a decorative motif featuring a detailed map of an area chosen specifically by the owner that conjures up “indelible memories”. 

All the service spaces, including a pantry, a chart room and the captain’s cabin and office, are arranged around a circular elevator and a staircase, which connect all the decks of the vessel. 

The stern area is home to a versatile exterior recreational and social area with a jacuzzi tub and sunpads around it. The outdoor lounge and the American bar with a crystal quartzite top are sheltered by the overhang. The bar is also fitted with an Italian pizza oven, capable of baking up to four pizzas at the same time. The informal setting also features a vast TV screen for karaoke parties with friends. 

Owner’s area

The forward section of the upper deck is dedicated to the owner. The panoramic windows of the owner’s bedroom face the foredeck, which was deliberately left clear, with the seating area slightly recessed into the deck to avoid obstructing the views. In addition to the 180-degree views, the bedroom features a huge skylight above the bed, allowing one to look at the sky and the stars, while the blinds can be closed for more privacy. 

The surroundings can also be observed from the desk in the starboard-side office. Moreover, the window is actually a floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door providing access to the side deck passageway.

One can also admire the magnificent views from the port side while lying comfortably in the bathtub. The bathroom is the result of a special design process and artisanal craftsmanship, which made it possible to reproduce the complex geometries specified by the owner. The was a special focus on the stylistic continuity of the interiors, involving the curvature of the walls and heated floors that are adorned with wave onyx, as are the bathtub top and the steam room. The walls are ribbed Taj Mahal marble crafted strip by strip, and the rest of the bathroom is polished sycamore. The bathtub, with the same ribbed Taj Mahal marble covering, runs parallel to the windows, mirroring the two washbasins with vanity area. The owner can also enjoy the wellness area with a steam room function. Like all the bathrooms on board, it has underfloor heating and all the glass surfaces used in the showers and mirrors are anti-fog. 

Even the walk-through dressing room is elegant, with the surfaces clad in nubuck, metal and 3D lacquered resin, and the custom-made chests of drawers featuring a polished sycamore pattern, metal frames and resin tops with horn handles. 

The sky lounge is a generous space filled with light that can serve as a cinema, a playroom or a cosy lounge. 

Behind the sliding doors, there is an aft terrace offering everything one might need for having a great time outdoors in the company of family and friends. A large custom-made teak table with marble inserts can seat up to 16 guests. Next to it, there is a propane barbecue and two large custom-made curved sofas in beige leather, paired with two central low tables featuring built-in bioethanol fireplaces. 

Centre of onboard life 

The main deck is the heart of active life on board the Amor à Vida. The tenders and water toys are housed in the full-beam garage at the bow. The main tender is the IC Yachts custom limo tender, featuring hallmarks reminiscent of AMOR À VIDA’s lines and bespoke interiors inspired by Bugatti, which can reach an incredible speed of 35 knots. For water skiing, there is a high-performance 43CC Mag Bay chase boat powered by three Mercury 600 outboard engines and a traditional 6.2-metre Ribeye model YT602 tender. Jet skis, water bikes, wakeboards, kayaks, a Jobe Binar Towable SUP, Seabobs and diving gear are stored here, too. 

Behind the soundproof bulkhead, there are two guest suites. If necessary, they can be united into one full-beam (11.5 m) VIP cabin comparable to the owner’s suite in size. Each cabin on board features a different colour, and the owner chose peacock blue for these two with deep greenish-blue accents on a milky-white background. 

The galley on the port side is connected to the main saloon, comprising a dining area, a playroom and a TV lounge. 

The dining area located closer to the aft terrace features a custom oval table for 12, which looks like an artwork. On the opposite side, there is an American bar, created from plaster casts of marine ropes alternating with teak inserts and a top made from a single piece of crystal quartzite. 

The elegant striped motif can also be found on two semicircular chests of drawers in the center, with a round gaming table between them. A plump C-shaped sofa separates off a cinema lounge featuring a vast plasma screen on the wall. 

The Amor à Vida’s design features a lot of curved lines: there is a couple of custom curved sofas by the pool, oval-shaped tables and a round skylight in the floor. There is a transparent insert in the pool’s bottom, too, which lights up the interior below. 

Closer to the water 

Like other areas on board this yacht, the beach club is multifunctional and packed with technical innovations. The fold-down bulwarks create an open-air workout space in the fitness area, and there is a private relaxation terrace by the spa, which features a sauna, a steam room and a massage parlour. The transom opens to provide access to the swim platform: its innovative design allows it to fold underneath the platform, disappearing completely from view. There is a integrated into the port-side bulwark to lift water toys onto the platform. 

There are four guest cabins amidships on the lower deck: two with double beds and two twins, which is convenient for travelling with children. 

Finally, the isolated forward third of the hull houses the crew quarters that can accommodate up to 17 people. Some of the utility spaces – such as the laundry, pantries and fridges – are located on the lowest technical deck. 

One should admit that no description can truly do this yacht justice, as it abounds with design innovations that reveal themselves the more closely you explore her. The best news is that the Amor à Vida is available for charter, so some lucky people will have the opportunity to experience this masterpiece firsthand.