Dutch Design has announced its first project, Sea Rover. The 42.5-meter design contains an unparalleled blend of thoughtful features typically reserved for 300-foot yachts in an innovative 140-foot design. A limited series of just 10 vessels, the venture is the shared vision of an active yacht owner, Scott Blum, and award-winning Dutch yacht designer, Bernd Weel, with wellness and lifestyle at the core of their approach.
A steel and aluminum vessel created utilizing Dutch design, Sea Rover is the world’s only wellness-first yacht the company says. Its California-inspired minimalist interior evokes tranquility and understated elegance, utilizing best-in-class wood, stone, earthen-toned textiles and other high-end natural materials to create a beachy and casual ambience.
Long lines and clean surfaces create a contemporary aesthetic with no superfluous details. Sea Rover is defined by the singular line that sweeps aft from the vertical bow to the amidship arc and then curves back and downward to the stern. This simple, but elegant shape allows for entire walls of floor-to-ceiling windows.
Dutch Design was conceptualized by founder Scott Blum, a seasoned yacht owner who envisioned a more holistic experience at sea. He was unable to find a vessel that matched his desire for a healthy, balanced lifestyle. So, he decided to create his own. Having worked with Weel to build his previous boat, he was confident the two could collaborate to bring Sea Rover to life.
“I’ve seen firsthand the demand for a new lifestyle at sea,” Blum says, “one that encourages activity and wellness. Sea Rover is for the owner who likes to wake up and jump in the water, works out, goes diving, uses all the toys. It’s integrating travel with total wellbeing.”
Innovations
According to Dutch Design, Sea Rover is designed around amenities that enhance the yachting experience for the active owner. The spa, gym and sport court are on the bridge deck of the yacht, rather than tucked away below. As a result, owners and their guests can have workouts, yoga sessions and spa experiences with a 360-degree view of the sea. The gym is outfitted with equipment from brands such as Technogym, Peloton and Pent. Dual hot or cold plunge, jacuzzi, sauna, an infrared therapy wall and dedicated massage area encourage relaxation and rejuvenation for total body wellness. A sport area showcases a pickleball court and basketball hoop, and can be used for outdoor workouts, as well as paddle tennis or volleyball. This area can also store large toys, tenders and a car, ensuring there’s never any lack of activities for guests to enjoy.
A sizable beach club with 270-degree views features foldable platforms on both sides of the vessel, creating an expansive swimming platform that spans the stern of the yacht. Replete with a dining table and sunbeds, guests can easily access the water or launch their favorite watersports equipment. The beach club also holds a day head, wet bar and large cabinets for ample storage to hold any water toy imaginable.
Eating well is a primary focus on board. A grand room merges the dining and entertaining spaces, with the galley and dining room positioned adjacent to one another on the main floor to encourage interaction between the chef, crew and guests. Large glass panels showcase panoramic views, so owners can savor their surroundings whilst enjoying their favorite meal.
A central staircase serves as a backbone of the design, running from the top deck through to the bottom. It starts with a cubed glass table on the sundeck, letting natural light flow into all the decks below. This in-house designed Sky View Stairwell is unique to Sea Rover and brings sunshine into what have traditionally been dark living spaces.
The owner’s cabin is forward of the main deck with large glass panels for expansive views. The full-beam cabin and bathroom incorporates one of the largest closet areas in the industry as well as a large bathing area including a Japanese onsen-style tub and steam room. Four additional guest cabins contain ample storage space and direct access to the aft beach club via the unique engine room passage. The yacht accommodates nine crew.
The Engine, Exposed
On display in a creative design twist is the engine room and wheelhouse. Typically hidden away from guests on traditional yachts, they are instead incorporated into the onboard experience on Sea Rover. The engine room, lit with LED lights to show off high-end components, features a glass hallway for guests to use as passage from guest rooms to the beach club when at anchor, and to view the impressive technical heart of the vessel. The wheelhouse is spacious, with a freestanding, state-of-the-art bridge console and two large couches to maximize panoramic views and encourage interaction with the captain, making guests part of the journey.
The Owner Experience
An exclusive series of 10 semi-custom Sea Rovers will be constructed by Dutch Design, with the owner able to select finishes and colors for the interiors. Interested owners are invited to experience the Dutch Design headquarters in Amsterdam to meet with the team and spec their vessel.
For more information: dutchdesign.com
