This latest superyacht series shows that three is better than one.
Turkish yard RMK Yachts and Milan design studio Hot Lab are collaborating once again, this time on a trio of sleek 164-foot explorer concepts that each have a dash of their own personality. But each vessel, shares a similar platform and is meant to roam the high seas, with a 4,000-nautical-mile range that could carry its owner just about anywhere.
The explorer sentiment aboard the series, which is called Petra, can also be seen in its steel hull and aluminum superstructure across the three vessels. From there, each iteration branches off into its own style: Aura is the most lifestyle-focused model, which RMK and Hot Lab says for owners who are homed in on comfort onboard. As a result, this vessel is equipped with an extra guest cabin on the main deck, as well as more social spots and even a lower-deck entertainment room. Plus, it sports a rather striking copper hue. Its sibling Core, meanwhile, is all about balance (drawing details from both Italian design schemes and explorer features) and family experiences, with a roomy main deck pantry and an owner’s balcony that acts as a private retreat. For this model, RMK and Hot Lab chose to dress it up in a classic bright white on the exterior.

A rendering of what Infinite could look like on the seas.
RMK Yachts and Hot Lab
Last but not least, we have Infinite, which was designed for owners that truly want to take on the seas. This vessel offers up an ice-class notation, a hybrid propulsion option, and a capability to journey on the sea for long ranges, whether it be to remote islands, polar locales, or transoceanic routes. And you explore your environment even further via its helideck and an overall openness to the sea beyond. Across all three concepts, there is a focus on natural elements in the design, from wood to stone, as well as touches of textured fabrics and leather.
“Our goal with Petra was to design a yacht that feels both timeless and deeply personal: a vessel where architecture, light and space naturally shape the way people experience life at sea,” Cem Tasdemir, design manager of RMK Yachts, said in a press statement.
Other touches aboard each superyacht, per the renderings, include a sunpad forward, as well as plenty of space for alfresco dining and lounging. The trio also offers up room to store large tenders, with fold-down bulwarks that turn the garage into a beach club once you set out on your toys. And in terms of speed, Petra can dart to 16 knots at full tilt. Should make for quite the adventure onboard, then.
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RMK Yachts and Hot Lab
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