Karl WP Beyer 8 April 2025 - Within theThe MEYER Group surprised everyone at the Seatrade Cruise Global trade fair with its contract to build the 320-meter-long, exclusive residential yacht ULYSSIA. Construction will begin this year under the leadership of MEYER YACHTS..
The construction of the gigantic ship was initiated by Monaco-based Swiss entrepreneur Frank Binder. Naval architect Espen Øino was responsible for the design, and the interior was created by the Italian firm FM Architettura. Called Ulyssia, the ship offers 133 residences and 22 guest suites.
MEYER WERFT - Design of the ULYSSIA residential yacht © MEYER WERFT
The MEYER Group is celebrating this new construction project as the world's most exclusive residential yacht community. The ship will exceed the Titanic's length by approximately 50 meters. Completion of this unprecedented project is expected within the next four to five years. As is common practice in modern shipbuilding, the ULYSSIA will be built using the block construction method.
MEYER WERFT - Interior of the ULYSSIA residential yacht © MEYER WERFT
Between months 40 and 44 after the start of planning, the equipment and interior construction will be completed. This will be followed by the testing, trial, and delivery phases. The initiators of the project are building on luxury, sustainability, environmental compatibility, and the well-being of the crew. Meanwhile, the group around the Swiss initiator is striving to attract wealthy clients in need of luxury. But this task is probably the least of their worries.