olivia yacht

An ULSTEIN X-BOW® yacht built for an undisclosed owner by Ulstein Verft and delivered in 2018. The marine platform and hull line design have been developed by Ulstein Design & Solutions, the exterior design and general arrangement plan (GA) by the yacht designer Espen Øino.

Primary Specifications

Ship history

The Olivia O is the world's first X-BOW ® yacht, designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions AS in cooperation with Espen Øino . More about the Ulstein yachts - Read more

The maritime platform was built by Ulstein Verft and delivered in 2018. She was completed at the Palumbo Yard, Malta, in 2020.

Want to know more about the X-BOW®? - Read more

We offer excellence in ship design and ship construction. Being a reliable provider of high quality vessels for more than 100 years, we develop state-of-the-art vessels together with our customers.

See our ULSTEIN YACHT PORTFOLIO

2023: Still active - IMO 9818797

Get in touch

Lars Ståle Skoge

Lars Lühr Olsen

Ulstein Verft AS

Established 1917. The company builds and delivers special-purpose vessels mainly targeting offshore energy. Typical projects involve the construction of advanced vessels with a high degree of outfitting, which requires project management expertise, technical know-how and system integration capabilities. Certified according to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environment)

Commercial Director

[email protected]

+47 915 81 226

Managing Director

+47 908 49 800

+47 7000 8000

Find anything, super fast.

• Destinations
• Documentaries

We don't have any additional photos of this yacht. Do you?

Motor Yacht

Olivia O is a custom motor yacht launched in 2019 by Ulstein Verft.

Olivia O measures 88.5 metres in length.

For over twenty-five years Espen Oeino International has been hard at work designing custom motor yachts for an international clientele from Japan in the East to Seattle in the West.

Accommodation

Olivia O accommodates up to 1 guests .

Other Specifications

Olivia O has a hull NB of 307.

• Yacht Builder Ulstein Verft No profile available
• Exterior Designer Espen Oeino View profile

Yacht Specs

Related news.

Please use a modern browser to view this website. Some elements might not work as expected when using Internet Explorer.

• Landing Page
• Luxury Yacht Vacation Types
• Corporate Yacht Charter
• Tailor Made Vacations
• Luxury Exploration Vacations
• View All 3699
• Motor Yachts
• Sailing Yachts
• Classic Yachts
• Catamaran Yachts
• Filter By Destination
• More Filters
• Latest Reviews
• Charter Special Offers
• Destination Guides
• Inspiration & Features
• Mediterranean Charter Yachts
• France Charter Yachts
• Italy Charter Yachts
• Croatia Charter Yachts
• Greece Charter Yachts
• Turkey Charter Yachts
• Bahamas Charter Yachts
• Caribbean Charter Yachts
• Australia Charter Yachts
• Thailand Charter Yachts
• Dubai Charter Yachts
• Destination News
• New To Fleet
• Charter Fleet Updates
• Special Offers
• Industry News
• Yacht Shows
• Corporate Charter
• Finding a Yacht Broker
• Charter Preferences
• Questions & Answers
• Add my yacht

• Yacht Charter Fleet

88.5m explorer yacht 'Olivia O' relaunched after outfitting

• Share this on Facebook
• Share this on X
• Share via Email

By Katia Damborsky   20 January 2020

Built in Norway by commercial shipyard Ulstein Verf, the 88.5m/ 290ft motor yacht 'Olivia O' has been relaunched in Malta following extensive outfitting by Italian shipyard Palumbo. 

Characterized by her distinctive reverse bow and rugged explorer-style profile, Olivia O is set to be one of the most exciting deliveries of 2020. 

She was built by Norwegian yard Ulstein Verft, a shipbuilder that is better known for its commercial ferries and workboats.

The yacht underwent sea trials in August 2018. The bare hull was delivered shortly after, and taken to the Palumbo yard in Malta for painting, fairing and outfitting. She has since been relaunched from Palumbo's dry dock.

Benefits of the X-Bow

It is believed to be the first time that Ulstein Verft's trademarked X-bow has appeared on a superyacht. The innovative design has been developed for improved seakeeping by reducing pitching during high swells and piercing smaller waves, allowing for increased on-board comfort at faster speeds. 

The 4,989 GT expedition yacht  features exterior styling from Ulstein Verft in collaboration with esteemed designer Espen Oeino. On-deck highlights include a commercially-rated helipad, a 10-metre pool and a full-beam tender garage amidships that has been designed to be operational during inclement weather conditions.

On-deck highlights include a commercially-rated helipad, a 10-metre pool and a full-beam tender garage.

Her interiors have also been helmed by Espen, working with Droulers Architecture. Her interiors follow a Japanese theme, with plenty of wood, textures and pale colours. Oriental accents are offset by metal surfaces, giving her a polished finish. 

It is not yet known whether Olivia O will become available for private yacht charters . 

To learn more about chartering an explorer yacht , please get in touch with your preferred yacht charter broker .

explorer yachts for charter:

59m Fr. Schweers Shipyard 1999 / 2015

77m IHC Verschure 1974 / 2019

63m Halter Marine 1978 / 2022

75m Abeking & Rasmussen 2016

73m Admiral Yachts 2018

195m Vard 2025

RELATED STORIES

Previous Post

Abeking & Rasmussen launch 68m SOARING

In pictures: Lurssen launches 87m superyacht 'Project Hawaii'

EDITOR'S PICK

Latest News

2 September 2024

30 August 2024

29 August 2024

• See All News

Yacht Reviews

• See All Reviews

Charter Yacht of the week

Join our newsletter

Useful yacht charter news, latest yachts and expert advice, sent out every fortnight.

Please enter a valid e-mail

Thanks for subscribing

Featured Luxury Yachts for Charter

This is a small selection of the global luxury yacht charter fleet, with 3699 motor yachts, sail yachts, explorer yachts and catamarans to choose from including superyachts and megayachts, the world is your oyster. Why search for your ideal yacht charter vacation anywhere else?

136m | Lurssen

from $3,320,000 p/week ♦︎

115m | Lurssen

from $2,877,000 p/week ♦︎

85m | Golden Yachts

from $1,001,000 p/week ♦︎

88m | Golden Yachts

from $1,223,000 p/week ♦︎

84m | Feadship

from $1,111,000 p/week ♦︎

93m | Feadship

from $1,548,000 p/week ♦︎

Maltese Falcon

88m | Perini Navi

from $490,000 p/week

122m | Lurssen

from $3,000,000 p/week

As Featured In

The YachtCharterFleet Difference

YachtCharterFleet makes it easy to find the yacht charter vacation that is right for you. We combine thousands of yacht listings with local destination information, sample itineraries and experiences to deliver the world's most comprehensive yacht charter website.

San Francisco

• Like us on Facebook
• Follow us on Twitter
• Follow us on Instagram
• Find us on LinkedIn
• Add My Yacht
• Affiliates & Partners

Popular Destinations & Events

• St Tropez Yacht Charter
• Monaco Yacht Charter
• St Barts Yacht Charter
• Greece Yacht Charter
• Mykonos Yacht Charter
• Caribbean Yacht Charter

Featured Charter Yachts

• Maltese Falcon Yacht Charter
• Wheels Yacht Charter
• Victorious Yacht Charter
• Andrea Yacht Charter
• Titania Yacht Charter
• Ahpo Yacht Charter

Receive our latest offers, trends and stories direct to your inbox.

Please enter a valid e-mail.

Thanks for subscribing.

Search for Yachts, Destinations, Events, News... everything related to Luxury Yachts for Charter.

Yachts in your shortlist

• Destinations & Hotel Guide

• NEWSLETTER Sign up!
• MAGAZINE Subscribe!

Previous Name:  

LOA:  88m Builder: Ulstein Verft AS Year: 2020

88,51m M/Y Olivia O was built by Ulstein Verft AS in 2020. The yacht features an exterior design by Espen Øino International / Ulstein Verft and an interior by Droulers Architecture. She can accommodate up to 20 guests and 30 crew members.

Builder: Ulstein Verft AS Country: Norway Year: 2020 LOA (m): 88,51 Volume (GT): 4989 Beam (m): 16,28 Draught max (m): 5,1 Materials: Hull configuration: Displacement Speed max (kn): 16 Engine:

Naval Architecture: Ulstein Verft AS Exteriors: Espen Øino International / Ulstein Verft Interiors: Droulers Architecture

ACCOMODATION

Guests: 20 Guests Cabins: Crew: 30

AMENITIES / KEY FEATURES

Yachts for charter.

Get in touch with us if you are seeking a luxury yacht for your next exclusive vacation!

The Best Yacht Concepts From Around The World

The Stunning Ritz Carlton EVRIMA Yacht

Gliding Across Tokyo’s Sumida River: The Mesmerizing Zipper Boat

CROCUS Yacht: An 48 Meter Beauty by Admiral

• Zuretti Interior Design
• Zuretti Interior
• Zuccon International Project
• Ziyad al Manaseer
• Zaniz Interiors. Kutayba Alghanim
• Yuriy Kosiuk
• Yuri Milner
• Yersin Yacht

• Superyachts

OLIVIA O Yacht – Extravagant $200 Million Superyacht

OLIVIA O yacht is the 88th largest yacht in the world with a total length of 88 meters (288 ft). She is an explorer yacht built by the Ulstein shipyard in Norway in 2020.

OLIVIA O yacht interior

No official photos of the interior of OLIVIA O have been released. The design project was conducted by Droulers Architecture , a studio from Milan that is owned by the two sisters Nathalie and Virginie.

They have worked on several superyachts and she was one of their largest. The vessel includes seven guest cabins that can host up to 14 guests.

A further 30 crew members find space in 15 cabins below the deck. The yacht has a large movie theatre, a gym as well as a beauty salon.

Specifications

The super yacht OLIVIA O is 88 meters (288 ft) long with a beam of 16.3 meters (53.6 ft) and a 5.1-meter (16.9 ft) draft.

Due to her high draft, she is not suitable for shallow waters but rather designed for exploration and more remote journeys. Her twin electric Rolls Royce engines allow her to cruise at a speed of 14 knots although her top speeds of 15 knots aren’t much higher.

With a volume of 4.989 tons, she is very heavy, especially when considering her length.

Ulstein is typically known for constructing vessels meant for the oil industry and OLIVIA O was the first superyacht they built.

To this day she remains the largest yacht constructed at their shipyard in Norway.

When looking at OLIVIA O her unusual exterior design is immediately noticeable. She features a so-called inverted bow (or x-bow) which her builders at Ulstein are known for.

This means that the furthest tip of the bow is not located at the top but rather on the bottom of the water line. Her bow is just one more feature that clearly identifies OLIVIA O as an explorer ship and much more than just a superyacht.

She carries several tenders and features a large helipad and of course a 10-meter swimming pool.

Her remarkable bridge offers almost 360° views and is reminiscent of an exploration vessel.

The exterior design of OLIVIA O was conducted by Espen Oeino who has worked on many other prominent yacht projects in the past. 

The owner Offer paid a reported price of US $200 million. She generates US $15 to 20 million in annual running costs.

Do you have anything to add to this listing?

• Droulers Architecture
• superyacht. Espen Oeino
• Ulstein Verft

Love Yachts? Join us.

Related posts.

SAILING YACHT A – World’s Biggest Sailing Yacht – $600 Million

FIREBIRD Yacht – Amazing $75 M Superyacht

SIBELLE Yacht – Lavish $30 M Superyacht

ZEUS Yacht – Harmonious $50M Superyacht

Inspired by how Orcas swim, Art-loving billionaire Eyal Ofer’s $200 million Olivia O superyacht with military styling is designed to cut through the water. One of the most uniquely designed vessels in the world, it comes with a swimming pool, cinema and helipad.

You may also like

The superyacht Alfa Nero is mired in a fresh controversy, along with an oligarch’s daughter, now a billionaire from Maryland is claiming ownership of the 269-feet long abandoned vessel. Additionally, he is also suing the government of Antigua for millions of dollars.

An entrepreneur who made a fortune by investing early in Facebook and Spotify has a superyacht so big it not only stunned onlookers in Fort Lauderdale but also sparked a heated discussion on Reddit

Not his wife or lover, but Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov named his $800 million superyacht after his beloved mother. Currently seized in Germany ‘Dilbar’ is the world’s largest yacht by volume; it has two helipads, 60 cabins, and a displacement, the equivalent of 12 blue whales.

As the world prepares to coin its first trillionaire the $2 billion Migaloo M5 super submarine superyacht surfaces into the limelight. Longer than Jeff Bezos’ Koru it can stay underwater for 4 weeks, it has a swimming pool, cinema, helipad and its own hot air balloon.

The CEO of investment bank Jefferies sold shares worth $65 million just to buy this stunning superyacht from his billionaire friend, the owner of the Houston Rockets.

Built by more than 4,000 people in 4 years, Azzam is the largest superyacht in the world. The $600 million vessel is as fast as a navy frigate and burns 13 tons of fuel every 60 mins. Owned by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi it is so massive you can practice golf inside it.

Desperately trying to get rid of the seized $120 million superyacht Alfa Nero, the government of Antigua has filed a counter-appeal against the sanctioned Russian oligarch’s daughter, to proceed with the sale of the vessel to ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt

Roman Abramovich is ready to fight the US authorities – The sanctioned billionaire has hired a NYC based firm with $1,900 an hour lawyers and plans to get his grounded private jets back.

Steve Jobs was designing a personal superyacht with Feadship

A former Russian Navy ship was turned into a luxury superyacht and it's now on sale for $27 million — see inside Olivia

• A 225.7-foot Russian navy ship was converted into a superyacht that's now on sale for nearly $27 million with Burgess Yachts .
• The ship, named Olivia, was first built in 1972 and was converted to its current luxury state in 2011.
• Olivia can accommodate up to 10 guests and 26 crew members.
• Onboard luxury amenities include a 12-person jacuzzi and a movie theater.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories .

A 225-foot Russian navy ship was converted into a luxury superyacht named Olivia that's now on sale for nearly $27 million with Burgess Yachts .

The navy ship was first assembled in 1972 by Finnish maker Laivateollisuus to serve as a hydrographic surveying vessel for the Russian Navy. However, the ship found new life in 2011 when it was transformed into its new state as a luxury yacht with amenities like a 12-person jacuzzi and sun pads for comfortable lounging under the sun. 

Olivia's transformation was completed by Rouvia Road Yacht Design and Construction and Droulers Architecture, focusing on both the interior and exterior of the ice-class navy ship.

The plush amenities and design aboard Olivia disguise, but pay homage, to the yacht's previous life. Take a look:

Olivia is powered by a 2,000 horsepower engine.

This gives the ship a top speed of 15 knots, about 17.3 miles-per-hour, and a cruising speed of 12 knots, about 13.8 miles-per-hour, according to Burgess Yachts.

Source: Burgress Yachts

The navy ship turned yacht has a range of 15,000 nautical miles, about 17,262 miles.

The ship has 39-foot wide beam ...

… and a 16.4-foot draft.

Olivia also comes with retractable Rolls-Royce stabilizers.

According to Burgress Yachts, the interior has a "contemporary calm" look.

Source: Burgess Yachts

This is conveyed through the hardwood-lined walls …

"Minimalist" furniture …

… and neutral-colored fabrics, mainly cream, white, and earth tone.

For indoor entertainment, Olivia has a movie theater room.

Meals with special guests can be eaten in the formal dining room.

Olivia can accommodate up to 10 guests in the four double cabins and the owner's cabin.

The owner's cabin comes with a private office for work at sea.

The ship also has accommodations for up to 26 crew members.

• Main content

• Breaking News
• University Guide
• Meghan Markle
• Prince Harry
• King Charles III

Autopsies reveal causes of death of two superyacht passengers killed when £30million Mike Lynch vessel sank in a thunderstorm off Sicily coast as authorities continue criminal probe into the tragedy

By Nick Pisa and Perkin Amalaraj and Olivia Christie

Published: 14:30 EDT, 2 September 2024 | Updated: 18:26 EDT, 2 September 2024

View comments

Autopsies have been carried out on two victims who drowned when the super yacht Bayesian sank last month in a freak storm with the loss of seven lives.

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, who was due to start at Oxford University later this month were among those who died.

Mr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, Hannah's mother, survived along with 14 others after the £30 million vessel sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily at Porticello near Palermo on August 19.

The first autopsies were carried out on lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda, and confirmed that they drowned, sources said on Monday.

There were 'no signs' of any other injuries and autopsies on the other victims will continue for the rest of the week alongside the judicial investigation.

The first autopsies were carried out on lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda (both pictured) and confirmed that they drowned, sources said on Monday 

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah both died in the Bayesian tragedy when the superyacht sank off the coast of Sicily

Judy and Jonathan Bloomer died on the Bayesian as it keeled over in the water

Recaldo Thomas, chef on the Bayesian, was the first person to be recovered after the yacht sunk 

Captain James Cutfield, 51, a New Zealander

Sasha Murray, 29, from Ireland

Kyaw Htun Myin, 31 from Myanmar

Matthew Griffith, 22, from France

Leo Eppel, from South Africa

Onboard hostess Leah Randall, 20 from South Africa

Hostess Katja Chicken, 23, from Germany

Tus Koopmans, from the Netherlands 

Eaton Parker, believed to be from the UK 

All the victims were passengers except for the boat's cook Recaldo Thomas.

His body was the first to be recovered after the yacht sank. 

Three crew members are currently under investigation in  Italy  for suspected multiple negligent manslaughter and causing a shipwreck, including captain James Cutfield.

Cutfield exercised his right to remain silent when questioned by prosecutors on Tuesday, his lawyers said.

They explained that he was 'worn out' and that they needed more time to build a defense case. 

One of the Bayesian yacht survivors previously said the crew 'saved who we could' as the boat sank. 

Matthew Griffiths was one of 22 people on board the Bayesian when it was devastated by a freak waterspout just a few hundred metres away from Porticello port in the early hours of August 19. 

The 22-year-old, who was on watch duty on the night of the tragedy, told investigators that the crew members did everything they could to save those on board the Bayesian, according to comments reported by Italian news agency Ansa. 

'I woke up the captain when the wind was at 20 knots (23 mph). He gave orders to wake everyone else,' Ansa quoted Griffiths as saying. 

'The ship tilted and we were thrown into the water. Then we managed to get back up and tried to rescue those we could,' he added, describing the events of the fateful night, when the Bayesian had been anchored off the Sicilian port.

'We were walking on the walls (of the boat). We saved who we could, Cutfield also saved the little girl and her mother,' he said, referring to passenger Charlotte Golunski and her one-year-old daughter. In all there were 15 survivors of the wreck.

Hannah (pictured), 18, was due to start at Oxford before tragedy struck the Bayesian superyacht

A handout photo made available on August 19 by Perini Navi Press Office shows the 'Bayesian' sailing boat, in Palermo, Sicily, Italy

The £30 million vessel sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily at Porticello near Palermo on August 19

The 18-year-old's body was found alone in her own cabin on board the super-yacht after it sank 50 metres below the surface of the Mediterranean, rescue workers said

James Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealander, was in charge of the Bayesian when it sank off the coast of Sicily during a storm

Pictured: Hannah  with her father Mike Lynch who both died on the yacht

Chief engineer Tim Parker Eaton, 56, has insisted all 'doors and hatches were closed' on the doomed Bayesian ahead of a violent storm

Matthew Griffiths was one of 22 people on board the Bayesian when it was devastated by a freak waterspout 

Prosecutor Raffaele Cammarano said last week that the vessel was most likely hit by a 'downburst,' a very strong downward wind.

British engineer on doomed Bayesian superyacht insists to police all 'doors and hatches were closed'

However, the sinking has puzzled naval marine experts, who said a vessel like the Bayesian, built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini, should have withstood the storm and, in any case, should not have sunk as quickly as it did.

Prosecutors in the town of Termini Imerese, near Palermo, have said their investigation will take time, with the wreck yet to be salvaged from the sea.

They are currently investigating whether human error may have caused the disaster with claims that 'portholes and hatches' were left open which led to the ship being engulfed by water and sinking in just 16 minutes.

Chief engineer Tim Parker Eaton, 56, who is from the UK was also been named as one of the crew members who is under investigation. 

Mr Parker Eaton, 56, has told prosecutors he followed procedures and made sure all was watertight as the storm engulfed the yacht.

According to excerpts from Mr Parker Eaton's statement, leaked to the Italian media, he insisted all doors and openings on the yacht were shut.

CCTV captured the last moments of the Bayesian superyacht before it sank beneath the waves

The British-flagged Bayesian superyacht (pictured) was owned by tech magnate Mike Lynch

Rescue workers standing by after recovering the body of Hannah Lynch off the coast of Porticello on August 23

Search teams at the site of the Bayesian sinking as they prepared to continue looking for Hannah Lynch on August 23

He said: 'I activated the generators and the hydraulic pump for the rudder.'

When asked crucially if all portholes and hatches, including where the yacht's tender was kept, were closed he replied: 'Everything was shut.

'The only thing open was the hatch to the engine room which from my point of view would not have caused the disaster because it was at the other end from where the yacht went down.'

Lynch, 59, had invited friends and family onto the boat to celebrate his recent acquittal in a huge US fraud case when the tragedy occurred earlier this month. 

The 56-metre (185-foot) yacht was struck by a storm when it was anchored off Porticello, near Palermo, and sank within minutes.

The bodies of Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah and friends were recovered over the subsequent days in a major search operation.

Chief prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio, who is heading the investigation, has said his team will consider each possible element of responsibility including those of the captain, the crew, individuals in charge of supervision and the yacht's manufacturer.

Investigators are focusing on how a sailing vessel deemed 'unsinkable' by its manufacturer, Italian shipyard Perini Navi, sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.

Prosecutors said the event was 'extremely rapid' and could have been a 'downburst' - a localized, powerful wind that descends from a thunderstorm and spreads out rapidly on hitting the ground.

Share or comment on this article: Autopsies reveal causes of death of two superyacht passengers killed when £30million Mike Lynch vessel sank in a thunderstorm off Sicily coast as authorities continue criminal probe into the tragedy

• Add comment

• Follow DailyMail
• Subscribe Daily Mail
• Follow @dailymail
• Follow MailOnline
• Follow Daily Mail

From the Makers of Candy Crush

• Back to top

Published by Associated Newspapers Ltd

Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group