{"product_id":"2026-franco-gnessi-dyd-nautilus-650-new-build","title":"NAUTILUS 650 – 68 m (224 ft) Franco Gnessi \/ DYD Expedition Superyacht New Build","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"yacht-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAUTILUS 650 is a 68.3 m (224 ft) expedition superyacht project by Franco Gnessi \/ DYD: a ship for all latitudes, built to Ice Class standards and designed for the pure pleasure of navigating anywhere, from the Caribbean to Cape Horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"They say the only difference between men and children is the cost of their toys.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe vision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine having no particular economic limits, but needing to steal time from work to satisfy your thirst for knowledge and exploration. You would want a vessel that takes you beyond the journey itself, like opening a beautiful book about exploration. A vessel that lets you swim in warm tropical water off white Caribbean sand, and also witness Cape Horn and the Drake Passage as Sir Ernest Shackleton once did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe concept\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink of this vessel as an object of enormous versatility: a high-performance hull with protected freeboard and huge spaces for toys, far more of them than on a typical pleasure yacht. NAUTILUS 650 fuses exploration capability with luxurious comfort, so she can reach remote and challenging waters without compromising life on board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe winks at the oceanographic vessels of the past, but moves beyond \"uncomfortable because extreme\" to \"extremely comfortable yet extreme\". The whole vessel is structured like \"a Swiss Army knife for millionaires\": so many functions that she is not only a luxury superyacht but a true explorer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesign philosophy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive luxury:\u003c\/strong\u003e warm, welcoming spaces configured like a mountain chalet at 3,000 metres, yet fully transformable and openable in milder latitudes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeach club:\u003c\/strong\u003e a large beach platform deploys at the stern, with large hull doors for the water toys and the dive support centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-weather recreation:\u003c\/strong\u003e two outdoor pools for tropical days, plus the owner's protected indoor pool with panoramic overhead windows for watching the aurora borealis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce Class design:\u003c\/strong\u003e structure, bow geometry and systems designed for polar operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo moods: closed and open\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design moves from closed expedition mode, with the stern sealed against the cold, to a fully opened tropical setup with the beach club deployed and the toy garage open. She is shown here in two exterior schemes, a light hull and a dark hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeck by deck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Deck Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e engine room, generators and propulsion systems, crew quarters and mess, and large stores for provisions, spare parts and expedition equipment for long, self-sufficient voyages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Deck One:\u003c\/strong\u003e main crew quarters, a fully equipped galley, and the transformable beach club that opens to the water, with storage for tenders, water toys, luggage and expedition gear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain Deck:\u003c\/strong\u003e guest suites with advanced sound insulation, a large social area, laundry, and the helicopter and tender storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Deck One:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main saloon, formal dining and the owner's suite, with an aft deck lounge for al fresco dining, outdoor and indoor pools, sunbathing areas, cinema and lounge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Deck Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e the VIP suites, with panoramic windows and observation lounges for tropical seascapes or polar ice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Deck Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e the owner's private deck, with secluded observation lounges, bespoke leisure areas and access to the helipad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInnovation and sustainability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid-electric propulsion with an electric mode and low-emission systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHull geometry designed to reduce drag and improve efficiency at all speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnergy management that optimises fuel consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmentally conscious and recyclable materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge windows placed to cut energy needs while opening the views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigner's figures: length overall 68.3 m (224.05 ft), waterline length 64.85 m (212.76 ft), beam 13.8 m (45.37 ft), draft 3.5 m (11.48 ft), steel hull, hybrid-electric propulsion, 15-knot cruising speed and 17 knots maximum, 6,000 nautical mile range. Fuel about 200,000 L (52,834 US gal), fresh water about 40,000 L (10,567 US gal), holding tank about 10,000 L (2,642 US gal). Six guest cabins for 12 guests and 12 guest heads. About 2,000 GT, 18 crew and up to 40 days of autonomy (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.boatinternational.com\/yachts\/news\/concept-nautilus-explorer-design-motor-yacht\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBOAT International\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrice and build budget\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsking price: \u003cstrong\u003e€95,000,000\u003c\/strong\u003e. At about 2,000 GT that is roughly €47,500 per gross tonne. The final contract price depends on the shipyard, the country of construction and the options chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndicative base build budgets for a yacht of about 2,000 GT, using published benchmarks:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Europe (Netherlands, Germany), top-tier custom yards:\u003c\/strong\u003e €100,000–€120,000 per GT, or about €200–240 million. This is the range quoted by leading Dutch and German yards in a recent bid, before owner-supplied items, design fees, project management and financing costs (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forbes.es\/en\/nautik-magazine\/1007698\/why-this-german-ultra-luxury-superyacht-could-save-its-next-owner-250-million-euros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eForbes\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItaly, custom yards:\u003c\/strong\u003e from just over €40,000 to more than €60,000 per GT, or about €80–120 million and up (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/files\/2024\/12\/8ec72830-b163-11ef-a6c6-491cb76a0430-GOB_2025_upload.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBOAT International Global Order Book 2025\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurkey:\u003c\/strong\u003e lower labour costs have made Turkish yards attractive, but build costs have risen by 25–30% in some cases, narrowing the gap with Italy (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.boatinternational.com\/files\/2024\/12\/8ec72830-b163-11ef-a6c6-491cb76a0430-GOB_2025_upload.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBOAT International Global Order Book 2025\u003c\/a\u003e). Turkish yards quote each project individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe €95M asking price falls within the Italian range per gross tonne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions and extras\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelicopter facilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e a certified helideck with hangar and refuelling typically adds several million US dollars, and integrated installations on larger yachts can reach eight figures (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.superyachtpartners.com\/glossary\/helipad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSuperyacht Partners\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIce Class and polar equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e hull strengthening, heating and de-icing systems and polar-rated equipment, depending on the class notation chosen with the shipyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid-electric system:\u003c\/strong\u003e battery capacity and the length of time she can run in electric mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTenders, toys and submersibles:\u003c\/strong\u003e the tender fleet and expedition equipment are often supplied by the owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior specification:\u003c\/strong\u003e joinery, stone, glazing and AV\/IT. This is usually the biggest factor in the final budget.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosts outside the shipyard contract:\u003c\/strong\u003e naval architecture and design typically add 3–8%, project management 3–8% and a contingency of 10–15% is advisable, plus classification, flag, insurance and legal costs (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.yachtconsultinggroup.ca\/blog\/yacht-build-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eYacht Consulting Group\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese figures are indicative market benchmarks, not shipyard quotes. Ask us for the brochure and comparative budget estimates from shortlisted shipyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProject status\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNAUTILUS 650 is a design project: shipyard to be determined and build to be confirmed. Ask us for the full brochure, deck plans and project details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"DYD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68166496747563,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/8787\/0251\/files\/nautilus-650-white-bow-quarter-polar.jpg?v=1794175845","url":"https:\/\/www.azureyachtgroup.com\/products\/2026-franco-gnessi-dyd-nautilus-650-new-build","provider":"Azure Yacht Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}