First Images Reveal Tankoa SPIRIT Interiors as €42.5m Listing Continues

New photographs sharpen the picture of SPIRIT

Recently released photography provides a more detailed look inside SPIRIT, the 51.5-metre full-custom hybrid motor yacht launched by Tankoa Yachts in July 2026. The project combines exterior design associated with Philippe Briand and Vitruvius Yacht Design with interiors by FM Architettura. Images published at the end of October show the built spaces rather than only the early design renderings, giving prospective buyers a clearer idea of the proportions, materials and relationship with the sea.

Edmiston is marketing SPIRIT at an asking price of €42.5 million, excluding VAT, with delivery listed for 2027. That makes the yacht a particular case: she has already been launched, yet the brokerage's stated delivery date is still in the future. A launch, completed interior photographs and formal handover are separate milestones. It would be misleading to report her as already delivered solely because the hull has entered the water.

An interior shaped around uninterrupted views

FM Architettura developed the interior design around a calm residential character, generous glazing and the ability to move between protected rooms and outdoor spaces. The main saloon gives particular prominence to sea views, while a sculptural floating staircase creates a recognisable architectural feature. Rather than relying on highly ornamental finishes, the arrangement appears intended to make light, spatial continuity and a controlled visual palette the principal elements of luxury.

That approach brings practical challenges as well as aesthetic benefits. Large glass surfaces require careful decisions about thermal comfort, privacy and the use of shades at different times of day. Circulation routes must remain practical when the vessel is underway, not only during a photographic shoot. The design team's success will depend on how those factors work together in real operation. The available images show the intended environment but do not replace an onboard inspection.

An owner's suite with its own balcony

SPIRIT's full-beam owner's accommodation sits on the main deck and incorporates a private balcony looking towards the water. A balcony within a large motor yacht can create an unusually direct connection to the surroundings without requiring the owner to use a shared exterior deck. The suite also benefits from extensive glazing. These features suit the project's broader emphasis on privacy, tranquillity and the experience of spending time close to the sea.

Owners considering a vessel with such an arrangement should understand how openings are secured and maintained, and when they may be used. The technical requirements of balcony doors, watertight boundaries and external platforms are determined by the vessel's approved design and operating procedures. Photographs convey the sense of space but cannot demonstrate those details. The owner-specific nature of the accommodation also makes it important to consider whether a later buyer shares the original family's preferences.

Six cabins and a second full-beam suite

Edmiston states that SPIRIT can accommodate twelve guests in six cabins. In addition to the owner's suite, the lower deck contains a full-beam VIP suite, two doubles and two twins, while the crew complement is listed as nine. This separation allows different guests to enjoy varying degrees of privacy without placing all accommodation on one level. It also gives the yacht the ability to host a range of family and social groups.

A large number of cabins is not automatically the same as comfortable long-term operation. A successful layout must provide sound separation, sufficient storage, reliable climate control and access to services without disturbing guests. The two full-beam suites are particularly important to assessing how well the vessel balances privacy with its overall interior volume. Edmiston quotes 499 gross tons, placing the yacht just below a threshold often discussed in large-yacht design.

Wellness spaces positioned at the waterline

One of SPIRIT's most distinctive features is a dedicated wellness area near the stern. The brokerage describes a full-beam gym, infrared sauna and a seaside dipping pool reached through glazed openings. The arrangement connects exercise and recovery with the water rather than treating the gym as an enclosed room hidden deep inside the vessel. This makes wellness a central element of the design brief rather than an optional accessory added late in the project.

Water-level spaces can be especially appealing when the yacht is anchored in a sheltered bay, but crew supervision and local conditions remain important. Safe swimming depends on sea state, currents, other traffic and the suitability of the anchorage. Wellness equipment also needs appropriate ventilation, servicing and cleaning regimes. A buyer should inspect both the guest-facing spaces and the practical machinery supporting them, because the second part determines whether the first remains enjoyable over time.

Dining rooms that open to the sea

The main-deck dining arrangement is described as opening directly towards the water through a retractable panel, allowing meals to move between protected and open-air experiences. A second dining area on the upper deck uses a large circular table for twelve guests. These spaces give a yacht owner several choices for entertaining without necessarily moving every gathering to the sundeck or the beach club.

Flexible dining spaces must work in different weather conditions, which means the relationship between furniture, doors, ventilation and crew service routes matters. Guests might enjoy an open room on a still evening, while the same space needs to feel comfortable with glazing closed during wind or rain. Such flexibility can distinguish a highly customised yacht from a vessel designed around one standard arrangement. It is a design promise that prospective buyers should evaluate in person.

Exterior decks extend the interior programme

SPIRIT's exterior includes a broad sundeck with a hydro pool, integrated loungers and a curved bar, plus shaded and open relaxation areas. The forward upper deck can support multiple uses, including seating, dining and sunbathing. The main deck aft offers another social zone, while the wellness area below introduces a different relationship with the water. Across these levels, the yacht is organised around several smaller experiences instead of one enormous central terrace.

The arrangement places considerable emphasis on movement between decks and the ability of guests to find privacy even when travelling as a group. It also requires the crew to maintain several zones efficiently. Outdoor upholstery, hydraulic openings, pool systems and the changing balance of shade and sun all affect the practical experience. Published deck plans and photographs help reveal how the rooms connect, but a trial visit is needed to assess circulation and service.

Hybrid propulsion and acoustic refinement

The yacht uses a parallel hybrid propulsion approach, which the builder associates with quieter running and more efficient use of machinery under suitable conditions. Tankoa has described a cruising speed of about fifteen knots, while technical reports have quoted a maximum speed of eighteen knots and a range reaching 4,000 nautical miles at twelve knots. Such figures depend on the applicable operating assumptions, loading and final equipment configuration.

Edmiston also highlights the involvement of specialist acoustician Willem Van Cappellen in addressing sound and vibration. Acoustic comfort is particularly significant on a vessel that presents tranquillity as a central part of its appeal. A prospective buyer should seek documented trial results, system descriptions and maintenance implications rather than assume that hybrid machinery makes the yacht silent in every operating mode. Quiet hotel operation and propulsion at speed are very different technical conditions.

From July launch to the sale market

Tankoa marked SPIRIT's launch in Genoa on 11 July 2026. She was later part of the builder's Monaco Yacht Show programme, where the company presented the yacht alongside the 45-metre SINGOLARE. The new interior photographs add a further stage to public understanding of the project, because images of finished cabins and circulation spaces can be more informative to buyers than renderings published during construction.

The current brokerage advertisement gives a 2027 delivery year and lists the vessel for sale, but it does not mean every outstanding commissioning task is complete. Prospective purchasers should establish the present build status, remaining contractual obligations, warranty arrangements and how any requested changes would affect the timetable. Edmiston identifies the asking price as excluding VAT, a detail that matters when comparing quotations across tax jurisdictions. No sale or change of ownership has been announced in this report.

What matters beyond a striking photograph

SPIRIT demonstrates how one-off superyacht design can integrate architecture, accommodation, water access and machinery around a coherent owner brief. Her 51.5-metre length, 499 gross tons and six-cabin arrangement provide the basic framework, while the floating staircase, private balcony and wellness deck give the project its more individual character. Newly released images make those choices easier to understand without proving how every feature performs over a season.

For the wider brokerage market, the listing illustrates the importance of distinguishing a launched vessel from a fully delivered one and an advertised price from a completed transaction. A buyer considering SPIRIT should review technical documentation, independent survey findings, sea trials and the detailed sales terms before making a decision. The design story has advanced from concepts to photographs of the built interior; the next verifiable milestone will be the completed handover and operating experience.

Source: original company or brokerage announcement.