When digging through any successful global enterprise’s history pages, one will find a few moments in time that had shaped and defined the company for what it would eventually one day will become known for. Delving into the Lürssen archives, the birth of Coral Ocean (known as Coral Island at the time of her launch in 1994), can certainly be seen as one of those moments.
Designed by the then established Jon Bannenberg, Lürssen continued its relationship with the British designer following the Carinthia projects. Coral Ocean’s exterior is a mix of elegance and contemporary chic-ness with an African/Polynesian-inspired beach house interior unlike any other yacht at that time. During her last refit the AV/IT system was updated to the latest standards. The yacht owners have maintained her in a pristine condition throughout the years and she has been a regular visitor at the Lürssen facilities for maintenances.
The main salon is designed for comfort, as are most guest areas on board. Homely touches such as oversized sofas, large tables and collected art pieces scattered around the deck leaves much to admire. A blend of rustic and natural materials enhances the ‘tropical’ feel so evident across the entire yacht. An opening to starboard folds open for an uninterrupted view over the outdoors.
Another lounge one deck above, the upper deck saloon, is styled in an all-white theme with bright fabrics and plenty of natural light.
The grand master suite is forward-facing and commands a view over the foredeck through a panoramic set of windows. The bed is electrically adjustable in order to make the most of the stunning vistas. An extra large skylight invites even more light into this spacious room. The suite has a private corridor leading to the upper deck lounge, or downstairs to the main deck.
Arranged around a central hallway flooded with natural light from the main deck’s skylight, the lower guest suites offer the ultimate in comfort and tranquility. In total, twelve guests can be accommodated on Coral Ocean – a VIP suite on the upper deck, four guest suites on the lower deck and the owner's deck on top.
Located at the very aft area of this deck is Coral Ocean’s Gym, Spa and wellness area. A facility such as this, which was a rarity on board a yacht at the time, has become a common feature on so many modern superyachts.
Exterior deck spaces are spread out across three guest levels, each with its own unique usage and amenities. A lavish top aft deck with a barbecue bar and a generous socialising area create a space for enjoying lunch, a casual dinner or a cocktail evening.
The expansive sun deck is perfect for sunbathing and entertaining larger groups. A highlight of this deck has to be the central pool. More than just a spot to cool down in, the dual-level pool is a work of art lined with individual mosaic pieces complete with a large viewing porthole.
Powered by 2 CAT engines of 2,864 kW each, she reaches a top speed of 17 knots and has a range of 6,000 nautical miles.
Photos by Jeff Brown / Breed Media