Meet Majesty 175, the World’s Largest Fiberglass Superyacht

Majesty 175 is a living example of that. Majesty 175 is not the official name of the vessel, but the general denomination for a new lineup from Gulf Craft and this example is just the first in the line. It was launched at the end of November 2020 and, for the time being, it is the largest fiberglass superyacht in the world.

“This is a very special day in the history of Gulf Craft. I’m proud of everyone who contributed to this magnificent jewel and to launch it today as the largest composite production megayacht in the world,” Gulf Craft’s chairman Mohammed Hussein Alshaali said at the launch. “This project took 4 years of hard work and dedication from the entire team to manufacture. I believe that with building the Majesty 175, we have set a new trend in the market that many shipyards in the world will follow.”

Announced back in 2016, Majesty 175 was a difficult and challenging project because it required molds and tooling of the same size. The efforts have paid off, with it being the only one in the world built as an MCA-LY3 yacht over 500 GT with a composite hull and superstructure. This makes it considerably lighter and with a shallower draft of just 2.05 meters (6.7 feet), which, in turn, allows it to sail in shallow waters, thus delivering solid performance and fuel efficiency.

Majesty 175 was built at the UAE shipyard and was sold to its new owner late into the construction. It has an exterior and interior design by Cristiano Gatto Design Team from Italy, and naval architecture by Yankee Delta Studio. As per the new owner’s requests, it was further customized so as to feel like a home on the water, both luxurious and private.

With a total length of 178 feet and 4 inches (56.40 meters), Majesty 175 has three decks in total and accommodation on board for 14 guests across seven luxurious suites, and a 10-member crew. This, despite the fact that one might be tempted to classify it as on the smaller side.

Its timeless-classical exterior design is matched by an interior that is described by Alshaali in a recent interview with The Robb Report as almost updated art deco with occasional pops of color. It is evoking of a family home in that it’s inviting and cozy, but still luxurious and modern.

The new owner, described solely as a “prominent Emirati businessman,” added some personal touches to the final version of the superyacht. Of note is replacing the rear tender garage with a full commercial kitchen and the private pool on the owner’s deck, which is invisible to anyone sitting at the helm, for maximum privacy.

Majesty 175 also features an infinity pool on the forward deck and a gorgeous skylounge that can double as an open sundeck whenever the need arises. Further amenities haven’t been made public yet, but Gulf Craft notes that there’s an ethernet and Wi-Fi network on board, and everything is automated, from the lights to the curtains and blinds and all the devices.

Powered by twin MTU 2,012 hp engines, Majesty 175 can reach a top speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots. In cruise mode, it has a range of 4,000 nautical miles, which, again, is an impressive feat for a superyacht of its size.

Now that tooling is completed, Gulf Craft says it will be able to produce more 175s, but in considerably shorter stretches of time. Pricing hasn’t been disclosed, but Burgess listed it last year at $35 million for sale, with a note that it could also be chartered.

*Update, May 2021

Despite initial statements identifying Majesty 175 as a fiberglass superyacht, the completed first unit has a hull and superstructure made of composite materials like carbon fiber and vinyl ester. More details on the world premiere are available at the link.