A 155-metre yacht, a circle of just 300 members and four weeks at sea each year: Maybach Ocean Club is proposing a different way to experience superyachting. Its flagship, Beyond Horizons, is being developed as a private members’ club afloat, with entry by invitation and service shaped around the Mercedes-Maybach design ethos. The yacht is scheduled to enter service around 2030.
The idea shifts the emphasis from owning and managing a yacht to sharing access to one. Each member is set to receive four weeks aboard annually, alongside invitations to gatherings and experiences on shore. The club is being developed by Splendid Sea AG under licence from Mercedes-Benz Customer Solutions GmbH, bringing together the automotive marque’s design identity with a membership model built around time at sea and a global community.
Designed for life on the water
Created with Mercedes-Benz Design and yacht specialists Dölker + Voges, Beyond Horizons carries the Maybach aesthetic into a distinctly maritime setting. Its long profile, broad decks and expansive windows are intended to connect the interior with the surrounding seascape, while the accommodation and shared spaces are planned to offer both privacy and room to gather.
The yacht is designed around 30 residential suites, each measuring approximately 74 square metres and featuring a private balcony. Rather than reserving the most generous accommodation for a single owner, the layout gives members suites of equal scale. Communal areas are planned to include an infinity pool, a beach club, lounges and open-air spaces for relaxing or socialising.
Dining and wellbeing aboard
Food is set to be a central part of the experience. The club has announced a partnership with Alain Roux and The Waterside Inn, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant in Bray. Roux and his team are expected to contribute across the onboard dining programme, from menu development to the training of culinary and service staff.
Wellbeing will have its own place in the onboard offering, with Swiss wellness specialist Chenot named as a partner. The programme is intended to bring preventive health and longevity expertise into the rhythm of a yacht journey, complementing days spent exploring the coast with dedicated wellness facilities and services.
A separate 70-metre support vessel is planned to accompany Beyond Horizons. It will carry a helicopter, tenders and water sports equipment, allowing the main yacht to focus on the member experience while extending the options for excursions and time on the water.
Following the seasons
The proposed itinerary follows the changing seasons. In summer, the yacht is expected to cruise the Mediterranean, with stops including Portofino and Porto Cervo. In winter, it will head to the Caribbean, with destinations such as St Barth and St Lucia. The programme is also expected to connect members with major international events, including the Cannes Film Festival and the Monaco Grand Prix.
For members, the appeal lies in combining a planned annual stay aboard with professional yacht management and a curated programme of travel and gatherings. It offers a way to experience a superyacht without taking on the day-to-day demands of sole ownership, while making the club itself part of the journey.
Beyond Horizons is under development, with Lloyd Werft selected as its shipyard partner. The project is targeting entry into service around the 2029–2030 winter season; the precise schedule may evolve as construction progresses.
