Boutique Italian Shipyard Apreamare Unveils a Sleek New 89-Foot Flagship

Apreamare is diving into new yachting territory.

The boutique Italian yard, which has been building traditional gozzos on the Gulf of Naples since 1849, launched a new flagship motor yacht over the weekend. The 89-footer is the first unit in the new Maestro line to hit the seas, marking the beginning of an exciting new era for Apreamare.

Apreamare CEO Cataldo Aprea came up with the idea for the Maestro range during the Genoa Boat Show in 2005. The inaugural yachts in the series were planing trawlers designed to navigate the high seas in style. The modern successor, known simply as the Maestro 88, showcases the same elegant lines as previous models but a semi-planing hull for improved stability and an updated layout for greater comfort.

Designed for a repeat client, the first fully custom navetta (meaning “small ship” in Italian) features exteriors and interiors by Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design and naval architecture by Marco Casali of Too Design. The “all Italian” cruiser was built with the help of “suppliers and artisans from Campania,” ensuring the finest local craftsmanship is displayed throughout.

With a beam of 22 feet and an interior volume of 90 GT, the Maestro 88 offers a surprisingly large interior and room for up to 20 guests. The living quarters can be tailored to the owner, though the standard configuration sees the accommodation on the lower deck and entertaining areas on the main deck and flybridge.

The owner of hull number one opted for four en suite cabins, plus a “studio” with a relaxation corner and electric piano. (You could swap the studio for a fifth guest cabin.) Guests will find plenty of spots for relaxation, too, with a light and airy salon on the main deck, a sizable swim platform at the stern, a plush lounge in the bow, and a scenic bar on the flybridge.

In terms of power, the first Maestro 88 is equipped with a pair of MAN V-12 engines that churn out 2,000 hp for a top speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 22 knots. Owners can also go for twin MAN V-12s with 1,600 horses of grunt for a top speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 17 knots. We know which setup we’d prefer.