Constructor and yacht designer Stefano Pastrovich presents X-Shinobi, a family of yachts in sizes 60, 70, 80 and 190 metres. The concept is based on three core elements: a contemporary reinterpretation of the classic superyacht profile, a new layout and an explicit focus on the charter market. The name Shinobi stands for an understated elegance that is not the result of excess, but of control, discipline and precision.
Pastrovich has been convinced for years that the future of luxury yacht building will increasingly lie in the charter segment. X-Shinobi spans a size range from 60 to 190 metres and demonstrates that the concept is based on a coherent system of proportions and design principles.
The new shape of the wedding cake
The design interprets the language of the Wedding Cake profile through a more rigorous and contemporary approach. The design is based on the continuity of horizontal lines, the dialogue between painted surfaces, glazing and architectural details and the use of redundancy as an aesthetic principle.
For Pastrovich, the quality of a yacht is the result of a complex synthesis of architecture, engineering, structure, materials, weight distribution, stability and maritime expertise. The aesthetics of X-Shinobi express strength without show.
All guests have their cabins on the main deck
Starting with the 60-metre platform, all guest cabins are located on the main deck. This arrangement offers more light, better views, higher room quality and private balconies. At the same time, the technical and operational areas such as crew accommodation, engine room, tender garage and spa have been relocated to the lower deck.
This frees up the main deck for a higher quality, more open and more guest-centred use. The glazing extends to the floor, while materials, floor coverings and ceilings are designed so that interior and exterior spaces flow into one another. This reinforces Pastrovich's approach of building a strong relationship between the interior, exterior and sea.
Clear focus on the charter market
X-Shinobi is the result of a precise analysis of market developments: a growing proportion of future yachts should be designed as a platform that can operate attractively and profitably in upmarket charter operations. The configurations can include two master suites or one master, two VIP and three guest cabins. The communal areas offer more privacy and more varied utilisation options.
X-Shinobi thus introduces a true democracy of hospitality and moves away from the traditional layout with a dominant owner's suite plus side cabins. The approach suits a market that is strongly focussed on comfort and the overall quality of the experience.
Pastrovich scales over four sizes
The yacht family was developed in four sizes, whereby the aesthetic identity, layout and charter orientation remain recognisable across all variants. This scalability is particularly evident in the 70-metre and 190-metre versions.
All variants use a diesel-electric propulsion system with azipods. The 60-metre version achieves a top speed of 16.4 knots with a cruising speed of 16.0 knots and a range of 4,400 nautical miles. The 70-metre version travels at up to 16.8 knots, while the 80-metre version reaches 17.0 knots.
Vision for luxury yacht building
"With X-Shinobi, we didn't want to deny an iconic typology like the Wedding Cake yacht. We wanted to show that it can evolve, become more rigorous, more contemporary and better adapted to the way the sea will be experienced tomorrow. For me, it's not just about designing a beautiful yacht, but about creating a platform that combines elegance, credibility, quality of life on board and a real charter attitude," explains Stefano Pastrovich.
Since 2010, Pastrovich Studio has focused on developing platforms for boutique charter yachts with the aim of making the superyacht experience more accessible and customised to the market. The vision combines the logic of the cruise market with the sophistication of superyachts and develops solutions for the "millionaires next door".
Technical data Pastrovich X-Shinobi:
X-Shinobi 60m:
- Overall length: 60.00 m
- Width: 11.50 m
- Draught with full load: 2.80 m
- Estimated gross cubic capacity: 1,100 GT
- Drive system: diesel-electric with Azipods
- Maximum speed: 16.4 knots
- Cruising speed: 16.0 knots
- Range: 4,400 nautical miles
X-Shinobi 70m:
- Overall length: 70.00 m
- Width: 12.50 m
- Draught with full load: 3.20 m
- Estimated gross tonnage: 1,600 GT
- Drive system: diesel-electric with Azipods
- Maximum speed: 16.8 knots
- Cruising speed: 15.8 knots
- Range: 5,200 nautical miles
X-Shinobi 80m:
- Overall length: 80.00 m
- Width: 13.50 m
- Draught with full load: 3.80 m
- Estimated gross cubic capacity: 2,300 GT
- Drive system: diesel-electric with Azipods
- Maximum speed: 17.0 knots
- Cruising speed: 15.8 knots
- Range: 5,700 nautical miles
Equipment (all variants):
- Guest cabins: 2 master + 4 guest cabins / 1 master + 2 VIP + 3 guest cabins
- Tender garage: 10-12 m tender, 6 m tender, 2 jet skis
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
