This Is Scorpios, a Stunning Sail-Assisted Superyacht Designed Around the Guest Experience

Even some of the world's most daring superyachts dare not be anything other than white – wedding cake white, as the term is usually described as. That's because most topcoats will fade over the years or with frequent use, and this is less visible with white paint. White on superyachts is like black on clothes: you can't tell the wear and tear or the exact state of cleanliness even if you get close. And it just looks good even on its worst days.

That said, a black superyacht is all about the drama, showing off, attracting attention, and keeping it on itself. Scorpio is one such vessel and a brand new delivery at it. Today is your lucky day if you're on the market for a starter superyacht with a big dose of personality and drama.

Scorpio is one of the tree builds to date from Croatian shipyard Tramontana Yachts, a relatively new presence in the industry and the self-described first luxury shipyard in Croatia. Tramontana Yachts is actually a family business founded by Antonio Ivanisevic, who is also the owner of Scorpio.

Scorpio was delivered in 2023 and went on the charter market right away, mostly because it had been designed with a focus on the guest experience, as inspired by Ivanisevic's own years of working in the industry. Putting all that to good use, he and his business partners, with help from designer Natasha Orlovic (who previously worked with Hot Lab and NOMAD), crafted a superyacht that would immediately stand out.

As of earlier this year, Scorpio is on the market looking for a new owner. In early April, it received a considerable discount of €1.6 million (approximately $1.7 million at the current exchange rate) to the asking price, so whoever wants to be able to call it their own will now have to pay €9.9 million ($10.5 million).

For this money, they're getting a 52-meter (171-foot) sail-assisted superyacht with a beam of 8.6 meters (28.2 feet), an interior volume of 430 GT, and an accommodation capacity of 12 guests and 6 suites. Separate quarters for 11 crew are also available. The master suite and one VIP suite are both full-beam, while the other four cabins have reconfigurable layouts, allowing for a personalizable experience for the guests.

As Ivanisevic explained in a recent interview, no expense was spared in building Scorpio, which had to follow three guiding principles: Luxury, Innovation, and Excellence. The result was a timeless design and a curved aesthetic, doubled by silent cruising and a guest-centered experience.

Scorpio features ample outdoor space, including a beach club like other non-sailing vessels in this size category. Ivanisevic first put a swim platform on the vessel and, then, thinking that an outdoor space like that wouldn't be complete without a lounge, he included that too, ending up with a proper beach club.

The vessel also has an eight-person jacuzzi, an outdoor wet bar, a grill area, a fire pit, an outdoor screening area, and outdoor dining, so entertainment options are as varied as they're… entertaining. Deck spaces are generous and elegant, matching the timeless classic finishes inside and inviting to privacy or socialization, according to the occasion.

The listing doesn't mention any toys, but photos available show a section of the deck at the bow used as a garage for jet skis, and there's also a RIB trailing behind. The listing mentions Scorpio's potential as a charter vessel, which makes sense given how it's been used as one since delivery. Said potential also entails the existence of a number of water toy options.

The interiors are filled with light thanks to expansive glazing and the combination of muted colors for the furniture pieces, the herringbone floors, and matching walls and ceilings. Ensuite bathrooms are elegant, with marble finishes, gold hardware to make for a contrasting note, and mood lighting.

Scorpio is no match for the multi-million megayachts we've covered here before, neither in terms of features or styling, but that's a comparison it probably wouldn't even want to invite. Instead, this superyacht goes for a more chill (but still elegant) vibe, which contrasts the menacing exterior and, somehow strangely, complements it.

Power comes from twin 750kw Baudouin engines, which take it to a top speed of 14 knots (16 mph/26 kph). At a more fuel-efficient cruising speed of 10.5 knots (12 mph/19.4 kph)), Scorpio has a range of 2,300 nautical miles (2,647 miles/4,250 km).

Low consumption, silent cruising, and the most pampered experience while onboard recommend Scorpio as "a rare find." The fact that it's the first of a so-called new breed of superyachts, with a silhouette that lives up to the memorable name, probably adds to the appeal it has – to anyone with this kind of cash to spend.