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With a length of 146.35 metres, OPERA is one of the largest yachts in the world. OPERA runs on a diesel-electric propulsion system and is characterised by contemporary exterior lines and an extravagant interior, both the work of Terence Disdale Design. OPERA has a 21.5-metre beam and offers palatial space for the owner and guests across all decks. Her launch was commemorated with a performance of Puccini´s "Chi il bel sogno", by the soprano Elizabeth Winn.

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146m Lürssen superyacht Opera delivered

The 146-metre superyacht Opera has been delivered after leaving Lürssen's Bremen site in northern Germany. The tenth-largest privately owned yacht in the world undertook her maiden voyage to Portsmouth Harbour in the UK where she arrived yesterday (5 March).

Terence Disdale is responsible for both the exterior and interior of the yacht, which is understood to have a 20-metre beam and interior volume exceeding 10,000GT. 

After paying a visit to Portsmouth, she is expected to continue onwards to a home berth in the Mediterranean or Middle East.

While details are sparse, pictures show a pair of helipads on the foredeck and upper deck aft and two swimming pools on the sun deck and main deck, the latter of which has a rise-and-fall floor.

Opera is thought to be a rebuild project of 145-metre Project Sassi, which was destroyed in the 2018 shipyard fire.

The yacht joins eight other in-build Lürssen superyachts, including the 100-metre-plus Project Alibaba and the 122-metre Project Jag , which is set to hit the water soon with delivery in 2023.

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Very little is known about Lurssen's mysterious superyacht OPERA.

At 146m, the superyacht will be the sixth largest yacht Lurssen has built at the time of her launch in September 2022. 

OPERA was first spotted in May 2021 when she transported to the yard's Bremen outfitting facilities in Germany. 

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Watch: Lürssen’s 146m megayacht Opera makes maiden voyage in Portsmouth

Wednesday, March 8th, 2023

Written by: Marine Industry News

The 146.4-metre superyacht Opera has been delivered to its owners after leaving Lürssen’s Bremen facility in north Germany.

The superyacht — now the tenth largest in the world and the shipyard’s sixth biggest to date — made its maiden voyage in Portsmouth on the UK’s south coast on Sunday (5 March 2023). The vessel undertook a crew change before departing again at 10am Monday morning (6 March).

This impressive drone footage of the yacht’s arrival in Portsmouth, taken by GAP Drone Services, demonstrates the vessel’s daunting scale compared to the buildings on the harbourfront.

Opera has a volume of 12,518 GT. The interior and exterior design is by Terence Disdale Design, while the naval architecture was penned in-house at Lürssen .

Not much detail is known about the yacht’s features, with most information about the project being kept highly secret. Photos show two helipads — one fore and one aft — two swimming pools, and an expansive beach club. Media reports have placed its value at around $450m.

Lürssen just delivered 146m superyacht Opera! 🇩🇪 She’s now the 10th largest privately owned yacht in the world, and arrived yesterday from her maiden voyage to Portsmouth Harbour in the UK She will continue onwards to a home berth in either the Mediterranean or Middle East pic.twitter.com/pvHgvVyTzd — Yacht Informer (@yachtinformer) March 7, 2023

After completing its maiden voyage in Portsmouth, the yacht is expected to continue to its home berth in either the Middle East or the Mediterranean . Unconfirmed media reports claim the yacht’s owner is Abu Dhabi-based Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is the son of the founder of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

Opera is said to be a rebuild project of 145-metre Project Sassi, which was destroyed in a shipyard fire in 2018. The vessel is just one metre longer than Lürssen’s Luminance , which was recently launched and will also be delivered to its owner soon.

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German shipyard Lürssen is hard at work preparing the 146m/479ft  mega yacht PROJECT OPERA for delivery from its Bremen facilities, and the latest video footage comes courtesy of superyacht photographer DrDuu.

Project OPERA mega yacht at Lurssen under construction – Photo © DrDuu

The interior facilities span several decks, accommodating a large crew complement along with the Owner and guests, and amenities which are likely to include several lounges, dining options, tender and water toys storage and spa and wellness facilities.

Project Opera yacht at Lurssen shipyard – Photo © DrDuu

Lurssen mega yacht project OPERA – Photo © DrDuu

Launched on the 19th of September, M/Y PROJECT OPERA is due for sea trials shortly and is expected for delivery before the end of 2022.

VIDEO OF OPERA YACHT BY LURSSEN – CREDIT : © DRDUU

Aerial view of Lurssen project OPERA superyacht – Photo © DrDuu

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Lürssen launches hull of 146-metre mega yacht Project Opera

German shipyard  Lürssen has successfully launched the hull of its 146m/479ft luxury yacht PROJECT OPERA .

Luxury yacht project OPERA by Lurssen

She is believed to be a replacement for the same-sized mega yacht PROJECT SASSI, which was destroyed in a fire at the shipyard in 2018. Few details have been released regarding the amenities onboard, however, official pictures reveal a Jacuzzi on the sundeck and a swimming pool on the main deck aft. Spanning seven decks, there is ample room on board for accommodating a number of guests onboard, plus cutting edge entertainment systems and amenities, and storage for a range of water toys.

Mega yacht PROJECT OPERA by Lurrsen

Launched from the docks in Hamburg, M/Y PROJECT OPERA will now head to the Lürssen outfitting facilities where work will continue for her scheduled delivery in 2022. The shipyard is also currently working on several other luxury yachts, the largest being 158m/518ft luxury yacht PROJECT BLUE , as well as luxury yacht PROJECT 1601 which is expected to launch later in 2021.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lürssen's 146m superyacht Project Opera breaks cover

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By Mairead Finlay   16 April 2021

The technical launch of Lürssen's latest superyacht Project Opera  has taken place at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg this morning. Due for delivery next year, she is believed to be a replacement for the 146m motor yacht SASSI, which was unfortunately destroyed in a fire at Lürssen's German shipyard in 2018. She's been moved to a floating dock before departing to Bremen shortly where she will begin outfitting and prepare for sea trials.

Project OPERA believed to be a direct replacement of destroyed vessel

As typical of Lürssen projects (such as motor yacht NORD ), superyacht Project Opera's build was shrouded in secrecy and completed in record time too: given that she is reportedly the exact same staggering length as luxury yacht SASSI. 

According to our exclusive images of Project Opera at the Hamburg shipyard, she appears to be a direct replacement of the destroyed vessel, with similar porthole window designs. We can see she has generous outdoor spaces, including a Jacuzzi on the sundeck and a large swimming pool on the main deck aft. The photos also reveal she has an ample beach club, swimming platform and tender garages.

Photo credits: Steffen Mayer  https://superyachtblog.de/

As one would expect of a superyacht of this size and calibre, Project Opera will almost certainly have the finest facilities for her owner and guests to enjoy. In terms of convenience and the least intrusion possible, this will likely include an elevator, a separate crew passageway and an owner's study. For the ultimate indulgence, a variety of pampering facilities such as a sauna, spa, massage room and hammam are also anticipated to be featured, providing guests with their own reinvigorating private paradise. Other probable amenities include a cinema and a gym.

As for her expected exterior features, she will likely have 2 helipads, including one on the bow — which has become the new standard for superyachts over 100m. 

Will motor yacht OPERA be available for yacht charter?

It is believed that Project Opera will be a private yacht and will not become available for  superyacht charters once delivered.

If you are interested in taking a Lurssen megayacht for your next charter vacation you can view and compare all  Lurssen charter yachts.

To find out more about chartering a Lürssen superyacht, please consult your chosen yacht charter broker .

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