Inside Feadship’s 262-Foot Thalassa With a Record-Breaking Beach Club

There are moments in yacht design where a vessel doesn’t just follow evolution, it quietly resets expectations. With Project 826, also known as Thalassa, Feadship does exactly that.

At 262 feet, the latest launch from the Dutch shipyard marks a distinct shift away from the towering, multi-deck profiles that have long defined the superyacht category. Instead, Thalassa leans into something far more refined, a silhouette inspired by the purity and performance of a sailing yacht, yet executed at full superyacht scale.

The result is a vessel that feels lighter, sleeker, and undeniably more contemporary.

A New Design Language at Sea

Penned by British designer Malcolm McKeon, the exterior draws heavily from the world of high-performance sailing yachts, a deliberate move that gives Thalassa its distinctive edge.

The sharp, plumb bow cuts cleanly through the water, while a subtly widening hull reduces drag and enhances efficiency. A gentle tumblehome, where the hull slopes inward, improves stability, complemented by a lower freeboard that keeps the profile sleek and grounded.

It’s technical, yes, but more importantly, it’s elegant.

Long, uninterrupted lines run from bow to stern, while full-height glass panels create the illusion that the silver superstructure is floating above the graphite hull. Teak detailing adds warmth, nodding to traditional sailboats while maintaining a distinctly modern aesthetic.

The Largest Beach Club in Feadship History

If the exterior sets a new tone, it’s the lifestyle onboard that truly defines Thalassa.

At its core is the largest beach club ever created by Feadship, a two-level, 1,770-square-foot space designed entirely around the ocean.

Floor-to-ceiling openings create uninterrupted 180-degree views, while folding hull doors transform the space into expansive overwater terraces. At the centre, a sunken lounge and bar invite slow, sun-drenched afternoons, while the upper level offers additional lounging areas framed by teak finishes.

Above, a 20-foot glass-bottom pool becomes a focal point of the main deck, casting shifting light into the beach club below — a subtle but striking architectural detail.

This is a yacht designed not just to move across the water, but to live on it.

Designed for Modern Living

Throughout the yacht, there’s a clear emphasis on flexibility and flow. Walk-around decks connect each outdoor space seamlessly, encouraging movement between sun, sea and social areas.

A watersports hub, gym and massage room extend the onboard wellness offering, while fold-out terraces ensure that every key space maintains a direct connection to the ocean.

Even the helipad has been reimagined, doubling as a pickleball court, complete with removable netting, reflecting a shift towards more relaxed, lifestyle-led design.

Inside, the yet-to-be-revealed interiors by m2atelier promise a balance of contemporary design and warmth. Early details hint at adaptable spaces such as a winter garden that transitions seamlessly between indoor and outdoor living through folding glass panels.

A Quiet Shift in Superyacht Design

Project 826 doesn’t rely on excess to make its statement.

Instead, it reflects a growing movement within ultra-luxury, one that prioritises experience over scale, fluidity over formality, and a deeper connection to the environment.

With Thalassa, Feadship isn’t just unveiling a new yacht. It’s signalling where the future of superyachting is heading: lighter, more intentional, and designed entirely around how we want to live at sea.

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