Crescent

• LOA: 135.6 m
• Builder: Lurssen
• Delivered: 2018
• Gross tonnage: about 9,034
• Exterior design: Espen Oeino
• Interior design: Zuretti
• Guests / Crew: 18 / about 40
• Signature: three-deck central window

A bold Lurssen of the late 2010s

Crescent was delivered by Lurssen in 2018 after a long build that began under the project name Thunder. At close to 136 metres and more than 9,000 GT, she ranks among the largest yachts of her whole generation. Her genuinely distinctive architecture set her apart from the wider fleet the very moment she appeared. Lurssen delivered her with the deep discretion the yard reserves for its major clients. She announced herself immediately as one of the boldest yachts of her entire time.

The programme drew heavily on the yard's engineering strength to realise an unusually architectural design. Every single element was built to the standard expected of a genuine top-tier Lurssen. Crescent stands today as one of the most visually confident large yachts of the whole decade. She remains completely and instantly recognisable in any harbour she enters. Her striking presence marks her out even among the very largest vessels afloat.

Espen Oeino's cubic architecture

Espen Oeino gave Crescent a bold and cubic silhouette that breaks cleanly from the softer lines of many giga-yachts. Her superstructure is composed of clean geometric volumes that lend her a modern, architectural character. The single most dramatic feature is a vast central window that stretches over three full decks. It floods the interior with daylight and gives the exterior a genuine signature focal point. The strong geometry gives her a look that is entirely and completely her own.

Oeino equipped her with two full helicopter facilities, including a clever retractable hangar on the upper deck. Wide open decks and generous terraces carefully balance the strong geometry of the design. The whole composition is disciplined, considered and unmistakably contemporary in feel. Crescent quite genuinely looks like nothing else in the entire Lurssen fleet. The retractable hangar keeps her clean profile fully intact when it is not in use.

A cubic 135-metre Lurssen wrapped around a window three decks tall.

Zuretti interiors behind the great window

The interior by Zuretti pairs classical richness with the daylight that pours through the yacht's central window. Grand saloons and formal dining spaces sit right at the heart of the layout. The finish runs throughout to the very highest level, with fine materials used everywhere. The great window gives the interior a sense of volume that very few yachts can match. Light becomes a genuine material in its own right throughout the whole interior.

Crescent accommodates 18 guests across nine suites with a crew of around 40 in full support. Wellness spaces, a cinema and a beach club all feature among her many amenities. The layout carefully balances grand entertaining with quiet, private comfort. Every single space aboard benefits directly from the constant flood of natural light. Guests enjoy a sense of openness that is genuinely rare on a yacht of any size.

Steady, self-sufficient cruising

Crescent is powered by twin MTU diesel engines driving a large and steady displacement hull. She is built for calm, comfortable cruising with a strong range for real ocean voyaging. The propulsion package was chosen for quiet and reliable running over long passages. She readily carries the stores and fuel needed for genuine self-sufficiency at sea. She was built above all for measured, comfortable passages over long distances.

Careful stabilisation keeps her calm and steady at anchor and under way in almost all conditions. Her systems were engineered to Lurssen's demanding standards for redundancy and long service life. The yacht can operate anywhere in the world with a full complement aboard. Crescent was built to roam widely and to stay comfortable throughout every voyage. Her whole engineering philosophy plainly favours calm and quiet above all else.

For the owner who wants architecture at sea

Crescent suits an owner who is genuinely drawn to bold design and abundant natural light. Her cubic form and three-deck window together make her a real piece of floating architecture. She is ideal for those who want a yacht that stands clearly apart in any anchorage. Life aboard is defined at every hour by daylight and by generous space. She suits an owner with a confident and individual eye for design.

Her interiors richly reward an owner who values craftsmanship every bit as much as design drama. She offers privacy, real presence and a look that is entirely and unmistakably her own. For a buyer who wants genuine distinction above convention, Crescent delivers completely. She remains one of the most individual giga-yachts anywhere afloat today. Her sheer individuality is, in the end, her single greatest asset.

Who it is for: For the owner who wants an architectural giga-yacht defined by a three-deck window and abundant natural light.