Five of Whisper’s most bespoke features

The pool takes up most of the sundeck

At 39.3 feet, Whisper’s swimming pool occupies a sizeable chunk of an already sizeable sundeck. Oval-shaped and covered in mosaic, it benefits from a raised Jacuzzi at one end that doubles as an observation deck. Sunpads surround the pool, while an outdoor dining table and barbecue take up the remaining space. Even the day head gets the decorative treatment, with a delicate ceramic koi-fish design.

The spa runs from hammam to ice maker

Whisper’s Persian-inspired spa—moody and suitably mosaic’ed—sprawls across the lower deck, where a hammam, sauna, plunge pool and hydrotherapy bath await guests, plus a massage room and beauty salon. The gym opens onto an outdoor area for yoga and Pilates, while a separate entrance for visiting therapists means they can get to the spa without passing through the owner’s areas.

The helipad has a second job

When there’s no helicopter on board, Whisper’s helipad becomes a bonus social space. Basketball, dancing and sun-soaking are all possible on the broad aft deck, with enough room to switch between activities without much rearranging. For a quiet retreat, a spiral staircase leads several decks up to an observation platform and outdoor “star bed”, perched above the water. The platform can be closed off from the rest of the yacht for further privacy.

The main salon has 42 screens

Forty-two individual LED monitors line the walls on either side of Whisper’s double-height staircase—an example of incredible superyacht tech turned spectacle. The screens are connected to cameras around the yacht that convert the walls from display to giant virtual windows at the touch of a button. Above the staircase hangs a glimmering bronze-and-glass chandelier, a more conventional way of filling empty space on a superyacht—if conventional is the right word for a chandelier that weighs the same as a Galapagos giant tortoise. Or a military cargo drone.

The main deck takes style cues from a classic Italian brand

Whisper’s sports bar used to be the place for games, parties and, when the mood took over, a full-blown nightclub. But last year’s refit—courtesy of Michael Smith Design—has pivoted the room toward something a little more Euro-chic. Iconic yachting brand Riva was the inspiration behind the redesign, according to Christie, seen in the use of dark wood, pale leather and marble that gives the lounge a distinctly Italian feel.

The multi-million-dollar question

It’s worth mentioning that the cost to build a yacht and its resale value are not the same thing. A €400 million replacement cost does not automatically make a €149 million yacht a bargain, and buyers at this level will still have to consider the ongoing cost of crew, maintenance, insurance, fuel and future refits.

But the replacement cost does illustrate what Whisper offers that a new build cannot— instant gratification. For someone who wants a 312.3-foot Lürssen now, rather than a 312.3-foot Lürssen sometime in the early 2030s, it’s something worth considering.

For those curious, Whisper will be at anchor at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show—or available for private inspections in the South of France in early September.