- Typical Omega characteristics
- Mobile furniture on "Rio" turns any lounge corner into a flexibly usable area
- Hand-painted jungle pictures adorn the lobby
- On "Rio" you can relax with a view in the XL bathtub
- "Rio" is full of contrasts - that's what makes it special
- Technical data of the "Rio"
It's quite possible that the newly arrived guests on board will argue a little at first. Who gets to occupy which suite on the lower deck? The small two-bed cabin with light green furniture, striped wallpaper and turtle bed linen is particularly popular with the children. For the ladies, the small VIP accommodation with a double bed and all shades of dark red to pink arouses a lot of enthusiasm, whereas the two other suites with their blue and yellow colours are liked by everyone.
Fortunately, in the end it doesn't matter if the visitors to the CRN 138 don't agree - the bright colours and large patterns run through all decks. Toucans and cats of prey adorn the walls of the upper lobby, wide horizontal stripes and butterflies decorate the large VIP suite, and pink water birds cavort on the saloon cushions. A good mood is guaranteed - making "Rio" the ideal ambience for a young family. "We were inspired by tropical forests," says interior specialist Alessandro Pulina. "The patterns are intended to reflect the vibrant life of the Amazon."
Typical Omega characteristics
The floating jungle is one of the latest deliveries from CRN. While the Pulina Exclusive Interiors team took care of the interior, the construction, layout and exterior lines of the 11.20 metre wide steel and aluminium yacht were created in close collaboration with the Dutch studio Omega Architects. Frank Laupman, the creative head of the design office founded in 1995, also played a key role in designing Heesen's "Ela". The Monaco-based brokers from TWW Yachts acted as a link between the owner, shipyard and designers. The result is a four-decker with all the features that are currently en vogue: lots of glass, high windows, large terraces, flexibly usable spaces and the fusion of interior and exterior areas - both visually and functionally.
The exterior lines of "Rio" in particular, as well as various superstructure details, reveal typical Omega characteristics, such as the slightly inclined superstructure, which visually merges with the hull via two voluminous arches. "Thanks to these curved elements, which extend from the upper deck down to the transom, the hull and main deck act as a single unit," says Frank Laupman, explaining his principle. "The rest of the superstructure looks much shorter in comparison."
The arches not only create an extravagant profile, but also a practical sun and privacy screen that guarantees guests on the rear terraces their privacy. In addition, sun worshippers can view their surroundings as if through a picture frame. The cockpit is also a great place to take a short break before a tour of the decks. Loose sofas and armchairs are placed here, their subtle colours contrasting with the bright pink stools.
Mobile furniture on "Rio" turns any lounge corner into a flexibly usable area
The round coffee tables in three different sizes, on the other hand, can easily make room for a small party. The dance floor then consists of four semi-transparent glass inserts that illuminate the beach club and TV lounge below from above.
A sliding glass door leads into the large saloon. Almost everything here shines in white. Lacquered oak and textured cotton wallpaper flank the walls, framed by thin, pastel turquoise-coloured mouldings. There are also details in bright azure blue, such as the leather-covered bar stools and poufs. The L-shaped bar, the front of which is adorned with blue textured Azul Macaubas marble, acts as a connecting module between the outside and inside. The dining area with the round dining table for eight to twelve guests is again discreet and almost classic: dark oak for the table top and chair legs alternates with white leather for the table frame and seats. At the end of the room towards the bow, a wide, transverse sofa serves as a room divider. Guests can watch TV here or the children can play while their parents are still enjoying dessert.
The adjoining lobby leads to the staircase with white leather walls in a quilted look and to the lift, whose mirrored walls create an amusing 3D effect. The dark walnut floor with cream-coloured marble inlay then grounds the users again. A short corridor takes guests to the large VIP suite, whose dimensions and layout - walk-in wardrobe, two workstations plus two marble bathrooms - are more reminiscent of an owner's suite. An eye-catching feature above the bed is the bamboo wallpaper interspersed with silver threads.
Hand-painted jungle pictures adorn the lobby
The crew of the "Rio" naturally have separate routes on the main deck, moving between the saloon and galley via their own corridor with two staircases. One leads to the lower deck with the crew quarters, the other to the upper deck and from there up to the bridge, where both the captain and the first officer have their own cabin near the command centre.
One level higher, on the owner's deck, things become very private. The lobby with its hand-painted jungle pictures forms the centre of the 323 square metre area and divides it into two areas of almost equal size: the master suite at the front and the saloon at the rear plus the foredeck and aft deck. The light-flooded skylounge is the yacht's actual living room, with two wide sofas facing each other, plus loungers in front of the screen and cosy armchairs with and without footstools. The colour scheme is once again maritime: cream and white meet blue in all its nuances, which is wonderfully accentuated by the simple parquet floorboards. The Italian furniture can be arranged to create either a guest meeting point, a cinema or a playroom for the little ones. "Alongside the saloon, the skylounge is our favourite room on board," says Alessandro Pulina. "It best demonstrates our design idea for 'Rio'."
On "Rio" you can relax with a view in the XL bathtub
People meet up here for meals in the fresh air, also at a round table. This time, a teak table top rests on a barrel-shaped frame made of polished stainless steel. The chairs with teak legs are reminiscent of classic deckchairs for sailing yachts. The crew are happy to move the dining area to one side to make room for a big party on the aft deck - with a specially designed lighting unit for the light show, of course. The DJ console can be connected to the yacht's own sound system so that the beats thump on all decks. A few steps lead up to the rear part of the bridge deck, which can be used as an extended party zone with a karaoke system thanks to the bar - covered in shimmering green marble, as below - plus various seating options. Alternatively, the sofas can be moved together here for an open-air cinema evening. During the day, guests like to come here for the pool and the neighbouring sun loungers.
The forward part of the owner's deck is ideal for those seeking peace and quiet. The master suite with a 180-degree view also features classic yacht colours. For example, Pulina designed a bed head in white leather with vertical water blue stripes and an elongated console along the row of windows, covered in light blue leather. The cushions and ottomans shine in graphic patterns. At the owner's request, the workstation desk can be swivelled so that he can look out of any window and, above all, at the sea at any time. A few steps lead to the XL bathroom, which is clad in marble throughout: beautifully textured, white-grey Calacatta Vagli Oro for the walls and Crema d'Orcia for the floors. The position of the bathtub directly in front of the side window is probably quite unique - for a relaxing bubble bath with a view.
"Rio" is full of contrasts - that's what makes it special
From the master area, there is direct access to the spectacular 115 square metre foredeck. As a contrast to the lively aft deck, the tapered area is ideal for a morning yoga session or undisturbed reading. It is a quiet place to sit, but thanks to the lack of a bulwark, it is also like sitting on a platter. However, the recessed Jacuzzi cannot be seen from the bridge and is well protected from the wind, even when the captain accelerates the yacht to a maximum speed of 15 knots.
In any case, the foredeck is a declared favourite place of designer Frank Laupman, who particularly appreciates the different features of the areas on board: "This spacious, open deck is the pure opposite of the sheltered cockpit on the main deck." The same applies to the master suite in contrast to the open, maximally glazed saloon on the main deck. Well, in the end, it is precisely the contrasts that make "Rio" what it is: a yacht for guests with a preference for bright colours, for families with small children, for those seeking relaxation, yoga fans or party people.
Technical data of the "Rio"
- Length over everything:62,00 m
- Width:11,20 m
- Depth:3,15 m
- Displacement (full):1053 t
- Material:Steel, aluminium
- Gross tonnage: 1218 GT
- Motors:2 x CAT 3512 C
- Engine power: 2 x 1230 kW
- Speed (max.):15 kn
- Speed (travelling):12 kn
- Range: 4500 nm
- Generators:2 x CAT 200 ekW
- Fuel: 140.000 l
- Water:30.000 l
- Guests:12/14
- Crew:15
- Construction: CRN
- Exterior design:Omega Architects
- Interior design: Pulina Exclusive Interiors
- Class:Lloyds Register, LY3, IMO Tier III
- Shipyard:CRN, 2022
This article appeared in BOOTE Exclusiv issue 06/2022 and was revised by the editorial team in December 2023.
