The extraordinary design of "Seabreeze" is characterised by one key feature: four 50-metre-high wing sails, which in the renderings are reminiscent of the hydraulic oceanwing system from VPLP, are designed to capture emission-free wind. The rig's control mechanism is located on deck in the six metre high mast feet - everything is somewhat larger for a ship of this size. At the same time, engines below deck, which will run on green bio-methanol, ensure that the hotel's energy requirements are met. They can also support the sail drive if required and are also used during manoeuvres. A hybrid drive with battery makes silent travelling possible.
The construction of "Seabreeze" consists of two 18.2 metre wide hulls, connected by an 18.5 metre long structure in an inverted U-shape. The catamaran's central superstructure houses the bridge and public areas, such as restaurants. Each hull in turn comprises four decks with double cabins for passengers and the 155 crew members as well as a "yacht top" as a lounge area.
Sustainability is important, but at the same time the cruise industry needs to constantly re-imagine itself," says Trond Sigurdsen, senior architect and partner at YSA Design.
With this in mind, "Seabreeze" aims to bring ecologically sensitive or hard-to-reach waters closer to an affluent target group. In the truest sense of the word: thanks to a draught of just four metres, the up to 200 premium guests on board should actually be able to get closer to shore in many areas than is possible with conventional cruise ships.
Then another design feature comes into play: extendable platforms on the hulls, which not only bring guests as close as possible to the water surface when anchored (or when automatically holding position), but are even intended to "bring the seabed on board" via transparent viewing surfaces and underwater lighting. At least visually - for example, when the catamaran is stationary over a wreck.
