About this episode

Alain Gruber discusses the innovative features and vision behind the world's first 323-metre residential superyacht, Ulyssia.

What does it take to build one of the most ambitious maritime projects ever conceived? In this Big BOAT Interview, BOAT ’s content director Lucy Dunn talks to Alain Gruber, CEO of Ulyssia Residences AG, about the 322-metre residential yacht Ulyssia . Designed by Espen Øino, it reimagines life at sea by combining private residences with the hyper-personalisation of a superyacht and the amenities of a world-class resort. Gruber explores the vision behind this floating community and how Ulyssia is redefining luxury living, ownership and the future of global travel - and reveals why they are moving the project to China. Read more about Ulyssia here: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/ulyssia-residences-ag-superyacht Find out more about the decision to move to China: https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/323m-residential-yacht-ulyssia-construction-china-mer…

People in this episode

Host: Lucy Dunn

Guest: Alain Gruber

Topics covered

• residential superyacht
• luxury living
• maritime projects
• global travel
• hyper-personalisation
• floating community

Keywords

• superyacht
• Ulyssia
• luxury
• maritime
• residences
• China
• travel
• design
• Espen Øino

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ulyssia Residences AG, BOAT International

Books & works: Ulyssia

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