AN INCREDIBLE mega yacht so large that has its own submarine could double as a billionaires playground and a research lab
Plans for the 700ft Goliath yacht includes research equipment, jet skis, helicopters and three heated pools.
The vessel is touted to cost a whopping £1 billion dollars.
Part of the Goliath series, the Q-quest yacht designed by California based yacht designer Steve Kozloff.
The massive research floater has been described as an expedition dream, providing plenty of lab space for research, experimentation, and medical intervention.
The mega-yacht is also loaded with plenty of exploration vehicles, including including six hydrofoil tenders, two seaplanes, three jet skies, two helicopters, a U-Worx Research submarine, and a garage for two overland SUVs.
A separate hangar at midship stores two Cessna Caravan Seaplanes, selected for their ability to transport resupply across long distances.
The three upper decks are reserved for the owner and guests, offering 18 VIP cabins and a primary suite with a private balcony and pool.
It also boasts five-star amenities like a beach club, Turkish bath, three heated pools, yoga studio, and a 20-person theatre.
The mega yacht also has an impressive 3,000-square-foot owner’s suite with panoramic views at the bow, a large spa and pool , a basketball court above the flybridge, another pool with a shaded lounge area above the hangar, a dining room at the stern, and a solarium with a second dining area, plus a beach club with a full bar.
A total of 26 owner’s guests will reside on the three upper decks, while an operating crew of 150 including doctors, scientists, pilots, nurses, research engineers will reside in unspecified quarters.
Luxury aside, the predominately research vessel would carry a complete oceanographic laboratory, a medical laboratory with MRI and X-ray imaging, ophthalmology department, and dentist suite, and as many as 20 hospital beds with 5G-connected robotic surgery facilities.
Propelled by thrusters powered by batteries, the vessel can reach a top speed of 20 knots with a range of 20,000 nautical miles.
Kozloff told autoevolution: “The mission of G-Quest, a 705-foot yacht, allows its owner to oversee their philanthropic efforts while living in luxury at sea.
“It is designed for both humanitarian and research objectives.”
The G-quest isn’t the only luxury yacht to boast a helipad.
Plans for the “Floating Dubai” vessel include an enormous pool deck, a relaxing spa and not one, but two enormous helipads on board.
Christened UAE One, the superboat was designed by Milan-based Enzo Manca, who collaborated with a sheikh to make it the flagship of the United Arab Emirates.
In a statement, Manca said: “The idea of UAE One was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a sheikh of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy.
“The sultan was very clear and categorical, he wanted something really special and unique.”
UAE One is inspired by historic defence ships, yet its curving lines distinguishes it from other vessels on the high seas.
It also stands over 130 feet tall and has tinted windows for extra privacy in true military style.
With nine decks and a total area of slightly over 30,000 square feet, the monster yacht is designed to give guests, diplomats, and kings the finest experience possible.
There is an owner’s suite, eight cabins, and 14 mini suites within.
The staff has 35 cabins as well.
The main deck, meanwhile, has a beautiful 18-metre geometric swimming pool.
There are also several outdoor lounges for sundowners, a platform for ocean swims, and a wellness centre with a spa on board.
Due to the necessity of quick and simple transportation to and from a flagship, UAE One is able to maintain an extensive fleet of land, air, and sea vehicles.
The yacht features one hangar, two helipads ideal for foreign delegates, and a “mini-internal port” for tenders and submarines.
