Full-custom Cerulean superyacht by CRN delivered

The 70-metre vessel built by Italian CRN and formerly known as Project Thunderball has been delivered and christened Cerulean
September 18 2026 3 minutes to read
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The Cerulean's exterior by Dutch Vripack features a powerful bow section and classic lines

The Cerulean was launched early in the summer at the Ferretti Group’s facility in Ancona, and it took the yard a few months to complete her final outfitting, sea trials and technical systems testing 

Construction on the superyacht with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and internal volume of 1,100 GT started in 2023.  In addition to CRN and Ferretti Group, Dutch Vripack and Italian Nauta Design were also involved in the project. Vripack was in charge of the exterior design, preliminary naval architecture and general arrangement, while Nauta Design worked on exterior and interior living spaces. 

The Cerulean's exterior by Dutch Vripack features a powerful bow section and classic lines
The Cerulean's exterior by Dutch Vripack features a powerful bow section and classic lines

The yacht’s classic exterior with an elongated bow section and traditional blue and white finish with a red band along the waterline was inspired by classic sailing yachts. However, the Cerulean’s appearance should not be misleading: the owner wanted a technically advanced, seaworthy vessel. As a result, one of the Cerulean’s technical features is her Energy Storage System designed to manage onboard energy flows, peak-shaving functionality and silent operation at anchor, which contributes to much lower fuel consumption.

The Cerulean's sundeck is home to lounging areas with a jacuzzi, while tenders are stored on the foredeck
The Cerulean's sundeck is home to lounging areas with a jacuzzi, while tenders are stored on the foredeck

The four-deck Cerulean offers both indoor and outdoor lounging and socialising areas, as well as six cabins including a master suite and five VIP cabins. There are nine more cabins for a crew of 15. 

The four-deck Cerulean has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure
The four-deck Cerulean has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure

The details about the yacht’s interior design are currently kept under wraps, except for the fact that it combines traditional and contemporary aesthetics and is closely connected with maritime culture. The owner was actively involved in the choice of finishes, all technical details and space arrangement, so they are truly personalised and functional. 

Twin MAN V12 engines of 1,213 kW each can deliver a top speed of up to 15.5 knots and a cruisng speed of 12 knots. 

The Cerulean transom features a broad staircase
The Cerulean transom features a broad staircase

“The construction and design features, combined with the ability to listen and give shape to every possible vision, represent the distinctive value of CRN. Cerulean is a fully custom construction, a unique and distinctive superyacht infused with the unmistakable essence of her owner,” explains the yard. 

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