The interiors of Project Bond, the 269-foot (82-meter) superyacht being built by Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts, have been revealed. This offers a first detailed look at the lavish spaces being created for American entrepreneur John Staluppi. Designed around a modern interpretation of Art Deco, the yacht mixes dark lacquer, polished wood, marble, metallic accents and deep blue tones instead of following the pale, minimalist style seen aboard many new superyachts.
The luxury vessel has been commissioned by Staluppi, the mechanic turned billionaire from Brooklyn who has named 18 of his yachts after James Bond films. His fortune began taking shape in 1974, when he entered the still-emerging Honda business through a motorcycle dealership in Queens and soon began selling the company’s small cars. The timing was exceptional, as the 1973–74 oil crisis sent American demand for fuel-efficient Japanese vehicles soaring. Project Bond will be the largest yacht he has ever owned and is being designed as much for extended-family life at sea as for making an impression. Sold at the 2026 Palm Beach International Boat Show, the yacht will become Bilgin’s new flagship upon delivery.
A modern take on Art Deco
H2 Yacht Design is responsible for the interiors, with founder Jonny Horsfield taking inspiration from two earlier H2 projects that particularly impressed the Staluppis with their contemporary take on Art Deco. The couple had previously owned an H2-designed yacht with a more contemporary interior, but Project Bond takes a decidedly richer direction.
The main salon sets the tone. Two sweeping cream-colored sofas create a symmetrical arrangement beneath a circular overhead lighting feature, while dark lacquered framing, warm metallic details, patterned marble and polished wood add visual depth. Deep blue accents break up the neutral palette without overwhelming it.
The adjacent bar is equally dramatic, with rounded marble-clad surfaces, illuminated stonework and blue upholstered chairs. Elsewhere, the owner’s suite combines glossy dark wood and metallic trim with pale fabrics, large windows and a blue lounge area. The private owner’s deck also includes separate his-and-hers bathrooms and a lounge, while the owner’s-deck bar has already become Staluppi’s favorite anticipated space.
That preference says plenty about the yacht’s purpose. Rather than imagining the bar purely as a party space, Staluppi sees it as somewhere to sit with family and friends and have a proper conversation. The owner’s bathroom takes the Art Deco theme in a more architectural direction, pairing pale marble with dark blue cabinetry and circular decorative motifs. The VIP cabin is quieter and more residential, retaining the yacht’s dark framing, light fabrics and blue detailing.
Project Bond will also have five generously sized guest cabins, a dedicated cinema, a full spa and beauty salon, gym, elevator and extensive indoor-outdoor entertainment areas. The cinema provides perhaps the biggest departure from the lighter living spaces, surrounding tiered white recliners with navy blue finishes and curved bands of warm lighting.
Designed to be lived in
For all its visual drama, Project Bond is not intended to be a floating showroom. The Staluppis expect to spend weeks at a time aboard, making everyday usability a central part of the design. Jeanette Staluppi is closely involved in the layout, atmosphere and livability of the interiors, with particular input into the entertainment and relaxation spaces.
John has also brought decades of yacht-ownership experience to the project, down to details that might seem mundane next to all that marble. Thermostats should be easy to find, toilet controls should not be hidden, and guests should be able to operate their cabins without calling crew in the middle of the night. He also wants guest rooms to feel sufficiently equal to avoid arguments over who got the inferior cabin.
One of Project Bond’s most unusual features will be an open staircase connecting the main salon directly to the beach club. Horsfield considers the salon the defining interior space, and the staircase should make it feel more closely connected to the yacht’s waterside environment.
Horsfield is also designing the exterior deck spaces, helping maintain the same design language inside and out. Underneath the Art Deco spectacle, Project Bond is therefore being shaped around comfort, practicality and family use. Bilgin has yet to reveal the yacht’s full layout, materials and remaining onboard features. When completed, however, the 82-meter flagship will combine its highly personalized interior with a 3.6-meter shallow draft, 5,000-nautical-mile range, 17.5-knot top speed and 15-knot cruising speed, powered by twin MTU 16V 4000M73 engines. With its interiors now beginning to emerge, Project Bond is already looking less like a conventional superyacht and more like a very personal home at sea.
