So many superyachts continue to steal the spotlight year after year. But one wonders what the future holds that could possibly surpass these gorgeous goliaths. The answer lies with designer Jay Aberdoni and his latest creation, Ixian. While we’re talking about the past and the future, Ixian happens to be the perfect blend of the two. On one hand, she boasts a vintage design aesthetic inspired by the ocean liners of the 1940s. However, when it comes to performance, comfort, and technology, there may not be many contemporary counterparts that can match her.
Stretching 328 feet, the concept reveals Aberdoni’s more serious side as a designer, one that balances artistry with pure functionality. If Ixian ever moves from dream to dock, her estimated value could easily cross the $230 million mark. While the final price would hinge on the owner’s tastes, one thing remains certain, there’s hardly anything to improve upon in this near-perfect yacht.
The luxury vessel looks like a floating hotel, complete with unseen touches such as a concentric circular design layout and sliding doors that maximize outdoor spaces. This is further enhanced by several lounge areas and terraces scattered across Ixian’s layout. The most coveted spots naturally include the aft-deck Jacuzzi with its cabana-style sun loungers and a private lounge directly beneath the mast.
Breaking convention, Ixian’s beach club features a central staircase that connects directly to the main deck lounge through an interior balcony. This layout replaces the typical folding terraces with an open, luminous space surrounded by sweeping glass panels. Enclosing the stern trades open terraces for an all-weather lounge, daylight via full-beam glass, and a dramatic stair connection to the main saloon.
Ixian offers ten guest cabins and an incredible owner’s suite with a private lounge space tucked into the curved glass balustrade. Aberdoni deliberately sacrifices additional cabins for expansive terraces, a refreshing move in my opinion, for the maximum use of the ship with broad lounges and open sightlines. Guests can indulge in the ultimate yachting experience aboard this giant vessel, which includes a helipad, a circular pool with a solarium area, outdoor dining areas on every deck, and a collection of toys and tenders.
The interiors look refined owing to the use of high-quality natural materials such as patterned wood walls, stone floors, and textured fabrics. Truly, it’s a vessel that fuses the glamorous spirit of the 1940s ocean liners with spa-like minimalism for an ultra-high-net-worth owner in 2025 who values both heritage and innovation equally.