You could soon have an exclusive new hangout on the high seas. Mercedes-Maybach, along with Matthias Bosse’s Splendid Sea, revealed plans for a floating private members’ club at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show last week. Located on a 500-foot, purpose-built gigayacht called Beyond Horizons, the aptly named Maybach Ocean Club will offer 30 suites with private balconies, world-class gastronomy, top-tier wellness facilities, thrilling water activities, and of course, the marque’s signature luxury. Maybach envisions a membership model in which 300 co-owners will each be entitled to four weeks on the yacht (including private suites) per year, as reported by Boat International. (To prevent that cruise ship feel, stays will be staggered, with only 72 guests when fully occupied.) Owners can also jump aboard anytime they are in the same location as the yacht and enjoy the common areas. As with Maybach’s creations on land, Beyond Horizons will blend traditional craftsmanship with sophisticated technology. The nameplate is touting clean fuel..
