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Alfa Nero Yacht: Fit for an Emperor

Alfa Nero is one of those yachts that comes only once in awhile. It is yacht whose name alone evokes the sumptuous pleasures that a Roman emperor might have considered his due.

Published in: January 2009

Where will the revelers sleep?

It goes without saying that a boat whose aft deck resembles an outdoor villa, with a swimming pool that changes into a dance floor, is going to have some tired party people at some point. They can, of course, rest assured in the Alfa Nero's gorgeous accommodation spaces.

Located on the main and lower decks, the staterooms are both plentiful and fantastic. A master stateroom, two VIP suites, a double guest cabin and two twin guest cabins ensure there's no shortage of lavish accommodation for visitors on the Alfa Nero.

Pinto has used different colored leathers and soft furnishings to give each its own individual flavor. He has also extended the marine theme to the handcrafted bases, which are shaped like staghorn coral branches that support the side tables. This motif is reflected in the sconces of the sideboards in the anigre-paneled VIP suites, as well as the embroidered bedspreads and pillows. The VIP bathrooms boast wainscot latticework of maple, birch and anigre on the walls, as well as floor mosaics of giallo elisa, black slate and marble.

And as any good party planner might expect, a lot of fun in the sun with a bit of partying thrown in has only one result: hungry people. Alfa Nero's ultra-modern and well-planned galley would satisfy the most stringent requirements of any celebrity chef. Its storage space is massive, and the full array of premium equipment can cater for everything from a quick snack to a full banquet.

In fact, the roll call of Alfa Nero's amenities can, at times, seem endless. A gym, beauty salon, theatre lounge, huge terraces and pantries on all three guest decks would have you wondering why you'd ever want to leave.

But it's not just amenities that make Alfa Nero what she is. It's the fine touches, such as the leather-stepped staircase and the circular, glass-walled elevator. Even the crew can take plenty of comfort onboard. There is lower-deck accommodation for up to 28 crew members, and that includes a separate mess/lounge for the officers and crew, an office for the engineer, and even a VIP crew stateroom.

The upperdeck owner's suite has been designed to provide the highest degree of privacy.

But in case you thought that Alfa Nero's connection to the sea and sky was only on the aft deck, then the launches in the spacious stern garage should put that notion to rest. The garage comfortably houses three boats – an eight-passenger Yachtwerft Meyer enclosed limo tender with top speed of 35 knots, an eight-metre Novurania utility tender, and a six-metre Ski Nautique boat – as well as a full array of water toys.

Launch ramps open up on either side of Alfa Nero and these, combined with the terrace ramps that open out of the hull, create the feeling that Alfa Nero is a beach party unto itself. It certainly opens up the cruising and anchoring opportunities, as any private cove can be quickly turned into a playground. Let the gods look on in envy.

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