Aluna 87 Will Be This Year's Most Groundbreaking Crossover Superyacht: It Costs Only $5.2M

Folks, the Aluna 87 is currently nothing more than a concept from the minds and hands of two international crews, FDC Yachts and Red Yacht Design. If these crews don't ring a bell, it might be because they're currently part of Turkey's move on the yachting industry.

FDC is all about refits, while Red Yacht Design is all about shaping groundbreaking visions and, in the process, being responsible for countless vessels we see on international waters, including the Edge, the BALMY, and the XSR Hybrid, just to name a few.

Well, with the Aluna 87, these two teams are aiming to give birth to an entirely new lineup of vessels. However, what grabbed my attention is the way this beast looks, what it has to offer, and, above all, the way it flawlessly blends traits from across different yacht styles.

For example, upon seeing the Aluna, I believed I might be looking at an explorer yacht. Traits such as that rounded bow and exposed rear deck with toys all led me to believe this. However, it's not the case; this puppy is all about cruising around at low speeds while enjoying every moment of the most modern outdoor lifestyle.

Furthermore, its ability to meet multiple needs and wants of future guests earns this floating haven the nickname of the "Swiss Army Knife" of yachts. Technically, its creators consider it a "crossover" yacht, and this is the main reason why we can see different styles all wrapped up into one neat package.

The best place to show off precisely what that means is the extensive and modular outdoor deck that spans nearly half the ship's length. If you happen to check out the images in the gallery, you may have noticed an array of states for this space.

While out at sea, traveling to your destination, the Aluna's deck will be housing all the toys and tenders that are included in its €4,750,000 ($5.2M at current exchange rates) price tag. This includes two tenders, two jet skis, and a concealed toy crane on the port side of the ship. It can even act as a helicopter pad.

Yet, once you've found that haven in the middle of nowhere, devoid of any unknown humans, your crew members will launch said toys into the local waters and get to work transforming what was once a garage into one of the most relaxing and inviting outdoor lounge I've seen in some time. Even an alfresco dining space is available, and a few steps toward the ship's rear, a neat and intimate beach club pops into view.

Oh, and the fun doesn't stop there either. The renderings released by FDC and Red show that the space around the Aluna can accommodate an inflatable platform. Turn it into a loading dock, a space from which to dive into the water or soak up some sun; the choice is yours, and Aluna just ensures you can make it.

Now, you'd think that this vessel is all about outdoor living, but that's not entirely the case because the interior is modern and clean and displays a slightly "liquid" feeling. I'm talking about the way wall and ceiling panels flow like the marble seen in the main lounge.

What I particularly enjoyed about this 26.5-meter (87 ft) hunk of floating steel is the tight but not cramped and intimate feeling the interior spaces offer. It can only accommodate eight guests, so you'll always be in the presence of your closest family and friends. Heck, you'll even be able to have a chat with the captain as you dine; maybe you're the captain.

As for the lowest deck aboard the Aluna, it's reserved for nothing more than the staterooms and all the other spaces and features needed to live a full life at sea, and depending on your needs or business plan for the Aluna, you can select a beam-to-beam master suite option or one that transforms the suite into two more guest rooms. The rest of the deck remains unchanged.

A few other details potential buyers need to be aware of are things like the Aluna's 1.75-meter (5.7 ft) draft, making it suitable for Caribbean cruising, and that its power is derived from two Caterpillar C12.9 engines, producing 850 hp each. In all, a peak range of 2,000 nautical miles (2,300 mi) is possible.

Finally, I want to invite you to take a minute or two out of your busy day to picture yourself aboard the Aluna 87. Picture yourself waking up in the morning and diving into the local waters of some hidden island bay, and minutes later, you're on the main deck, enjoying coffee and a bite to eat with your friends and family.

As the day carries on, you take a ride on a jet ski, explore the other side of the island with one of the two tenders, and even have an intimate lunch with your significant other. Later in the day, you come back to your Aluna only to embark upon the night's festivities. Tonight, it's dining, music, dancing, and a bit of stargazing. Be sure to turn off the lights for that last one.

According to Northrop & Johnson's page, one of the brokers handling this floating dream's sale, the Aluna is set to sail in 2024; that's this year. But, as far as we know, there's no buyer lined up yet. If there is, we don't know because yacht owners often like to keep their identities a secret.