Elysium
Rewriting the Rules of Yacht Innovation
The Oceanco LILY yacht isn’t just a marvel of engineering—it’s a bold leap into the future of seafaring luxury. Revealed during the 2025 Dubai International Boat Show, this 101-meter masterpiece is the crown jewel of Oceanco’s Beyond Custom philosophy—built not for tradition, but for visionaries.
Designed in collaboration with Vripack, this vessel challenges everything conventional. Its asymmetric yacht design evokes the organic elegance of a water lily, balancing form and function in dramatic, sweeping proportions. LILY dares to be different, and in doing so, it leads the new era of sustainable luxury yachting.
Split-Level Mastery: Living Without Limits
LILY introduces a split-level superyacht layout that is both breathtaking and functional. Thanks to advanced monocoque construction, each level appears to float, maximizing space, light, and fluidity. Glass-lined corridors, suspended playrooms, and a multi-deck guest experience set new standards in onboard freedom.
Accommodations span six guest cabins across tiered platforms, ideal for multiple families. Above them, three more suites complement a cinema and a unique children’s playroom, all integrated into the split-level superyacht layout to enhance privacy and create a seamless flow.
The Skyborne Owner’s Apartment
Crowning the yacht is the owner’s private yacht apartment, a retreat in the clouds accessed via a scenic path of lily pond stepping stones. Floor-to-ceiling curved windows, cloaked with one-way film, provide absolute privacy while framing the ocean panorama. The apartment spans two levels—living above, sleeping below—delivering both grandeur and intimacy.
A climate-optimized architectural design, featuring natural air channels, reduces reliance on HVAC, aligning with LILY’s eco-conscious design language.
Virtual Command Meets Precision Navigation
Replacing the traditional bridge is an advanced virtual navigation bridge—a first-of-its-kind system offering state-of-the-art control from a visually integrated command center. Cameras and screens replace forward-facing windows, offering full navigational capabilities while preserving top views for the owner.
Strategically placed balconies and windows ensure the crew maintains environmental awareness. This seamless synergy between technology and environment showcases intelligent design ergonomics, reinforcing LILY’s reputation as a future-facing vessel.
The Methanol Revolution
At its core, the Oceanco LILY yacht embraces an adaptive mindset with its methanol-powered superyacht framework. Developed under Oceanco’s and Lateral’s Energy Transition Platform (ETP), the vessel is ready to operate globally with unmatched fuel flexibility.
It uses methanol-powered superyacht propulsion via reforming fuel cells, which generate power for hotel loads. Meanwhile, dual-fuel engines propel the yacht using diesel, HVO, or methanol. A phased adoption approach ensures long-term adaptability and minimizes environmental impact, making it the blueprint for superyacht energy transition.
Whale-Inspired Propulsion: ABB Dynafin
Propulsion comes courtesy of ABB Dynafin propulsion, a groundbreaking technology modeled after the thrust dynamics of whale and dolphin tails. The ABB Dynafin propulsion system’s cycloidal blades deliver supreme maneuverability, efficiency, and comfort, reducing noise, vibration, and cavitation.
This collaboration between Oceanco, Lateral, and ABB is a crucial milestone for the entire luxury marine industry, emphasizing both innovation and operational resilience.
Crew Flow, Guest Comfort
Behind the scenes, LILY accommodates 33 crew members across a discreet operational network. From its generous galley to hidden staff routes, it embodies the principle of sustainable luxury yachting—a luxury experience unobstructed by its complexity.
Vripack’s Design Philosophy: Natural Yet Revolutionary
The Vripack yacht exterior reflects a rare harmony between nature and modernity. Inspired by water lilies and built with sculptural audacity, the Vripack yacht exterior showcases what’s possible when artistry and naval architecture collide.
LILY’s asymmetric yacht design and monocoque structure redefine how exterior and interior communicate—fluidly, fearlessly, and beautifully.
Oceanco LILY yacht
The Oceanco LILY yacht isn’t a concept—it’s a declaration of intent and a commitment to the extraordinary. It proves that in the world of ultra-luxury, elegance no longer requires compromise. Every element—whether architectural, technical, or experiential—has been conceived with one unshakable belief: the future belongs to those bold enough to shape it.
At the heart of LILY’s innovation is her seamless alignment with the superyacht energy transition. She champions fuel flexibility and next-generation propulsion systems that embrace green methanol, dual-fuel engines, and fuel cells—not as optional upgrades but as integrated essentials. In doing so, LILY sets a new benchmark for sustainability in yachting, without sacrificing performance or global reach.
Above it all sits a serene sanctuary: the private yacht apartment, perched on its tier like a glass-wrapped observatory. This owner-exclusive domain redefines onboard luxury with multi-level privacy, panoramic views, and a connection to nature rarely found at sea.
Steering this vessel into the future is not a traditional bridge, but a virtual navigation bridge, where digital intelligence and situational awareness fuse seamlessly. It liberates design space for luxury while retaining navigational command, offering a glimpse into how tomorrow’s captains will helm their ships. With visionary architecture, technological elegance, and environmental consciousness at its core, LILY is not just a superyacht—it is a floating manifesto for what the future of yachting must become.
Oceanco: Where Superyacht Dreams Become Masterpieces
In the rarefied world of bespoke superyachts, a few names evoke instant reverence. Oceanco is one of them. Based in the Netherlands, this elite shipyard is more than just a builder of luxury vessels—it is a craftsman of imagination, sculpting ideas into ocean-bound marvels for a clientele that demands the exceptional.
Founded in 1987, Oceanco has steadily carved its path through the often tradition-bound world of yacht making. From the outset, it focused exclusively on creating fully custom yachts over 80 meters, avoiding the off-the-shelf mentality that usually plagues the market. This wasn’t about simply building bigger—it was about building bolder, braver, and more beautiful.
What truly separates Oceanco is its design-driven, boundary-pushing ethos. The shipyard collaborates with a constellation of global visionaries—from designers like Espen Øino, Terence Disdale, and Nuvolari Lenard to naval architects and technologists who are rethinking what’s possible at sea. Each yacht is more than a status symbol; it’s a living sculpture, shaped by the values and desires of its owner.
Perhaps the most defining element of Oceanco’s identity is its refusal to repeat itself. No two projects are the same. Every yacht is a one-of-a-kind, meticulously crafted vessel that delivers not only performance and comfort but also embodies a personal vision, often with elements that have never been engineered before. From retractable helipads to underwater lounges and asymmetrical silhouettes, Oceanco thrives on complexity. It welcomes the challenge others avoid.
Technologically, the shipyard is at the forefront of innovation. Oceanco’s pioneering role in the superyacht energy transition is evident in its push toward alternative fuels, advanced propulsion systems, and the integration of hybrids. The company is actively reimagining energy architecture with partners like Lateral Naval Architects, creating platforms that enable the gradual adoption of green technologies such as methanol, hydrogen, and battery systems—all while maintaining a global range and ultra-luxury standards.
Sustainability isn’t a buzzword here—it’s embedded in every stage of design and construction. Oceanco has invested heavily in lifecycle thinking, from materials selection to onboard energy use, aiming to reduce environmental impact without compromising the grandeur that defines its vessels. This is particularly evident in the shipyard’s newest builds, which strike a balance between radical aesthetics and responsible engineering.
Beyond its technical prowess, Oceanco’s magic lies in its culture—a unique fusion of Dutch precision and international daring. Clients are not handed options; they are invited to be part of the creative process. Oceanco listens first, then builds around the owner’s narrative, whether that means an art-filled floating sanctuary or a minimalist marvel designed to disappear into the horizon.
In a world where many chase size, Oceanco continues to chase excellence. And in doing so, it quietly defines what true luxury at sea looks like—not just in meters, but in meaning.
