Among the many headturners at this yearโs Monaco Yacht Show was the โIllusion Plusโ, a $145 million USD luxury superyacht that can only be described as a decadent bit of aquatic comfort. Spanning an impressive 290 feet, with six decks, and housing Rolls Royce diesel-elective propulsion engines, it unsurprisingly took home an award. What exactly for? Interior design.
To even be considered for this award, contending yachts must have been delivered this year, span at least 131 feet (40 metres), and of course, be exhibited by the ship builder at Monaco.
Winning superyachts are chosen by โan eclectic jury of expert journalistsโ in superyachts. Expert journalists everywhere from the United Kingdom, to Germany, the Netherlands, and even the United Arab Emiratesโ effectively combining the global tastes of a โworldwide environmentโ. Well, Iโll just come right out and say it: there are certainly more taxing jobs out there (but on that note, sign me up).
The award recognised the Illusion Plusโ โโฆ beauty, comfort and functionality of the exceptional interiorโฆโ. Or at least thatโs what the Monaco Yacht Showโs official website says, anyways. Frankly, if you have a superyacht with a helipad, a full blown gym, beauty salons, and not just one, but two jacuzzisโฆ youโre bound to win an award somewhereโฆ
Check out vlogger Jon Olssonโs tour of the yacht below.
