Italian Vessels delivers 38.2-metre yacht Cheyenne

In accordance with the Monaco-based owner request, the yacht is meant not only for private cruises, but can also be used as a representative office

It’s not surprising that the Cheyenne’s look is not just elegant, but even fancy. The black muscular hull is glossy like a grand piano lid, the snow-white superstructures features elements of a respectable retro-style, and even the radar mast does not look utilitarian, but refined and decorative.

At the same time, the yacht has some features typical of expedition vessels: the bow reaching the second deck, a rounded cheekbone, a squat superstructure with a reversed windshield.

Indeed, the Cheyenne was designed as an autonomous cruiser and features all the parameters necessary for ice class certification, ensuring safe navigation in polar regions. The vessel can reach a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, while the fuel tank of 67 000 liters ensures a range of 3500 nautical miles.

Moreover, the Cheyenne meets the EPA regulations, aimed at reducing harmful diesel engine emissions: the propulsion system is IMO III compliant, complete with Selective Catalytic Reduction system. 

“The yacht is made of steel and aluminum, can easily make a crossing, and its engines already have SCR systems to reduce emissions. I'd say that given the characteristics of its systems, it would be better described as a ship rather than a yacht”, said Marco Parigi, who heads the shipyard with his brother Eugenio and his father, Captain Mario. 

With a length of 38.2 m and a beam of 9.6 m, the Cheyenne has an internal volume of 431 GT and offers comfortable accommodation for eight guests. Initially, there were five cabins, four guest ones and one master, but later the owner decided to turn one of the suites into a gym. 

Rome-based architect Francesca Cianficconi made the interior light, airy and “liveable 365 days a year". 

The Cheyenne’s technical launch took place at the end of 2024 and she is currently the yard’s flagship. However, Italian Vessels has confirmed that there is a 40-metre yacht in Classica series already in build.