The 40.7-metre full-custom explorer yacht Hygge has now been delivered. Built by Brazilian yard MCP Yachts, Hygge was launched from the yard's facility in Guarujá in June 2024.
On sea trials, she exceeded her contractual 20 knots for a top speed of 22.2 knots, with the owner behind the wheel.
With limitations on length imposed by the yard’s facilities, Vripack opted ‘to go bigger rather than longer.’ To date, Hygge boasts the largest volume (376 GT) for a full aluminium motor yacht built in South America. She accommodates 18 guests in seven guest cabins — including an upper deck forward-facing owner’s suite with his and hers bathrooms and private terrace — plus further accommodation for an extended number of crew.
This configuration was made possible by Vripack’s space-maximising interior arrangement. By moving the galley and laundry room to the lower deck portside, the main deck midsection was freed up for four spacious guest cabins. A further two guest cabins are located on the lower deck starboard side. All areas are accessed and serviced by crew via stairs independent of the guest staircase – a feature not typically seen in yachts of a similar size bracket.
“We split the lower deck into two areas,” explained Bart Bouwhuis, co-creative director at Vripack. “Both sections have separate access and stairways allowing service to continue unimpeded across all decks, and guests to enjoy their time together in privacy. It also means the main deck is given over entirely to guest use.”
While interior details remain unreleased, they will incorporate oversized windows and a balance of classic and modern features courtesy of South American designer Leonardo Rotsen. On board highlights include a lower deck beach club and spa, featuring a gym, sauna and swim platform. A large lounge holds centre stage on the main deck, paired with al fresco dining on the aft deck and a bank of semi-circular oversized sunpads. Private banquet seating can be found on the upper deck, which has been designed with gullwing lookouts for far-flung views.
Damien Chaves, director of engineering at MCP Yachts, said: "Hygge is built with a full-aluminum hull that allows for unmatched internal volume, lightness and autonomy. She is a 40-metre superyacht that offers the comfort of a 50-metre, yet with draught and lightness features that allow owners a more dynamic, versatile and sustainable range for global exploration."
The RINA-classed yacht is built with two Caterpillar C32 engines, allowing for a transoceanic range of 3,500 nautical miles when pared back to 10 knots.
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