As Gulf Craft continues to increase its profile among superyacht builders, the company teased its Majesty line's new flagship, the Majesty 180, at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show. The 54-meter vessel is set to become the world’s largest semi-production composite yacht.
The news came as Majesty presented the future path for its next generation of superyachts, which will focus on well-being, longevity and quality of life at sea as key parts of the design philosophy. Present at the press conference were Gulf Craft Chairman Mohammed Hussein Alshaali, CEO Erwin Bamps and designer Cristiano Gatto.
Going by the renders of the upcoming vessel, The Majesty 180 is set to be a strong choice in its category. The yacht will sit at the top of the collection, extending the design language being introduced across the current generation of Majesty yachts. Gulf Craft stated that the 54-meter flagship will also showcase Majesty’s composite construction expertise.
The Majesty 180 is part of a broader line-up that includes the Majesty 125, currently under development, the recently launched Majesty 145, and the upcoming Majesty 160. Gulf Craft CEO Erwin Bamps mentioned the collection is being developed around a common theme and design language, but each yacht will retain its own character.
A Focus on Well-Being at Sea
Across the new generation, Majesty is placing greater emphasis on how owners and guests live aboard. Natural light, expansive views, indoor-outdoor connections, adaptable spaces and carefully considered circulation are increasingly influencing the design of the yachts.
The approach goes beyond dedicated wellness facilities. Sleep, movement, privacy, social interaction, and connection with the sea are key parts of the wider onboard experience, allowing owners to adapt spaces to different routines and lifestyles.
Cristiano Gatto, whose studio is helping shape the new design direction, stated that luxury at sea is increasingly about the way a yacht makes those aboard feel and interact with their surroundings. The exterior becomes an extension of the interior experience and its connection to nature and the sea in particular.
That philosophy is obvious in the Majesty 145, which the company launched earlier in 2026. The 45-meter yacht can host 12 guests in six cabins and features expansive glazing, dual infinity pools, a gym, and an infrared sauna. Also designed in collaboration with Cristiano Gatto Design, it established a direction now being adopted across the collection.
The upcoming Majesty 160 will deliver the same approach to a 49.5-meter platform, with major features including a fast-displacement hull developed with Van Oossanen Design, seven staterooms, an infinity pool, a hybrid beach club, and fold-down balconies.
As Gulf Craft continues to push its Majesty line, the Monaco Yacht Show has become one of the major events for its announcements, while also having a strong presence at the Dubai Yacht Show and Palm Beach International Yacht Show. Majesty’s new flagship represents the largest expression yet of a collection centered around longevity, well-being, and a closer connection with the sea.
Since the company didn't announce a launch date for the Majesty 180 at the Monaco event, its release date is up for speculation. Judging from previous announcements, 2028 may be a safe bet. Maybe Gulf Craft will surprise us with an earlier date.
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