Awe-Inspiring Interiors Turn This Yacht Into a Floating Palace Fit for a King

Due to their generous size and volume, luxury yachts are the perfect setting for a grandiose interior style. Genuine floating mansions, such pleasure craft are much more than simple vessels for enjoying exotic vacations; they are art galleries, style masterpieces, and ultra-comfortable homes away from home, all at once.

Unlike most contemporary superyachts that follow the minimalistic trend religiously, this Italian beauty launched more than a decade ago, in 2011, dazzles with its unapologetic grandeur and opulence.

Stepping onboard Alexander Again (a mysterious name, just like its owner) feels like time-traveling to an era of lavish ballrooms, French chateaux, and classic art. There's nothing simple, minimalist, or sustainable about this yacht's majestic interiors. It was designed for over-the-top glamour, and it's not afraid to flaunt it.

The 161-foot (just under 50 meters) floating palace made its first public appearance in 2011, marking a special milestone for the Italian shipyard Mondomarine. It was the builder's 60th yacht, and the second one built for the same owner.

Perhaps the most intriguing thing about Alexander Again is the unusual contrast between its exterior and interior. The sleek, delicate silhouette in a light color palette seems to almost intentionally hide the rich, glossy interior in dark and sparkling shades. They seemed to belong to two different yachts.

The magician who made this work, despite the apparent contrast, was Luca Dini. The acclaimed Florence-based designer was the one who created the otherworldly interiors and styled the exterior, highlighting this visually-striking contrast with the graceful profile outlined by the Greek architect Giorgio Vafiadis.

This Greek-Italian mix that brought Alexander Again to life was eerily similar to the concept behind the yacht's interior style - a modern interpretation of the ancient Greco-Roman style with Egyptian influences. Luca Dini worked with two of his team members, Silvia Margutti and Gabriele Tartarelli, to turn the Mondomarine yacht into a real classic-style masterpiece, also revealing all the luxurious amenities and features you'd expect from a modern pleasure craft.

The yacht's main salon creates the illusion of a French castle. The rich mix of black, white, and gold, with an abundance of high-gloss elements, adds a touch of historic glam to both the seating area and the formal dining area.

The master suite, also located on the main deck, is accessed via a small library (another classic-style addition). All the furniture pieces were inspired by the original collection created by Andre-Charles Boulle, known as "the furniture jeweler," for Versailles. The same glossy black lacquer accents as the ones in the salon create a powerful contrast with the plush, cream-colored tapestry and the heavy drapes made from golden silk that adorn the large windows.

The other cabins (two VIPs, one double, and one twin) are all located on the lower deck, boasting equally-sophisticated furniture, décor items, and lavish marble bathrooms. This floating chateau can host up to 12 guests while carrying a nine-person crew.

The main guest staircase connecting all the guests is a work of art in its own right. Each deck reveals a marble-floored lobby decorated with art pieces. The entire yacht feels like a wonderful art gallery.

Reproductions of Gustav Klimt paintings, exquisite bas-reliefs and cornices, and custom-made pieces of furniture are just some of the gems waiting to be discovered onboard Alexander Again.

The outdoor areas are no less impressive. In addition to the two indoor salons, this 2011 Mondomarine offers two separate areas for dining in the open air (on the main deck and upper deck), plus a gorgeous al-fresco lounge on the bow, with a large table and comfortable sunbeds.

The yacht's sundeck is another great spot for sun lounging, also big enough to offer several lounging areas, a fully-equipped modern outdoor bar, and an oversized jacuzzi. The glass floor insertion in the center doubles as a fabulous skylight for the central lobby on the upper deck. All of these outdoor areas are as "clean" and graceful as the yacht's silhouette. They look nothing like the opulent interiors, once again creating the illusion of two different yachts.

Performance-wise, Alexander Again can cover 3,500 nautical miles (6,482 km) at an economical speed. For a more thrilling experience at sea, its twin MTU engines can propel it more than 20 knots (23 mph/37 kph).

After more than a decade since its famous debut, this classic-style superyacht with a royal spirit is looking for a new owner. Of course, this kind of opulence doesn't come cheap. Following a well-deserved refit in 2022, the yacht is now asking for €17,5 million ($19.6 million) – a small price to pay for a private palace on the water.