Cantieri di Pisa and T. Mariotti unveil Super Polaris 70
Cantieri di Pisa and cruise-ship specialist T. Mariotti formalised their collaboration at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show and presented the Super Polaris 70, a 71.5-metre concept that revives the historic Polaris line as the largest model in the series. The concept, penned by Antonio Luxardo, is positioned as both a return to the shipyard’s design roots and a statement of intent for a new generation of owners who prioritise extended exploration and versatility.
The partnership supplied complementary capabilities: Cantieri di Pisa’s stylistic language and heritage combined with T. Mariotti’s engineering and production expertise. CEO Marco Massabò credits that technical partnership with enabling spatial and structural solutions that expanded the project’s potential, producing a yacht that the yard describes as elegant, functional and practical to build.
Reimagining the Polaris line with Italian explorer design
The Super Polaris 70 is described as a “rebirth” of the Polaris line, reworked for owners who treat exploration as a lifestyle rather than an occasional pursuit. The design is intended for global operation, from tropical archipelagos to polar regions, and that operational duality informs the concept’s architecture and layout choices to perform across wide climatic ranges.
Antonio Luxardo says the design preserves Cantieri di Pisa’s signature clean lines—drawing on the Akhir line’s taut profile—while introducing functional innovations born from contemporary owner requirements and the yard’s R&D. The result aims to retain a recognisable aesthetic identity while accommodating exploration-oriented features and robust, all-weather living spaces.
Spacious interiors, beach club and expedition amenities
Internally the yacht measures 1,564 GT and Pulina Exclusive Interiors was commissioned to deliver a contemporary Italian atmosphere using materials such as walnut, travertine, leather, linen and cashmere. The arrangement accommodates 12 guests in six cabins and a crew of 16 housed on the forward lower deck; Alessandro Pulina describes the interior intent as an “oasis of comfort” suitable for long stays and varied climates. The owner’s suite is placed amidships on the main deck—chosen to reduce motion exposure—and includes dual bathrooms, wardrobes and two large folding terraces opening to the sea.
Public spaces are organised for modular use during extended voyages. The upper deck centres on a flexible living area and a VIP suite with private terraces; the upper saloon supports lounge and dining functions. The beach club incorporates a counter-current pool, spa and gym, while the main deck carries two 12-metre tenders and the lower deck garage stores toys and tenders up to 8.5 metres. Loose furniture and deployable systems let external zones transform into social or sport-focused areas, or be enclosed and heated when required.
Super Polaris 70: efficient engineering, range and legacy
The engineering brief prioritised spaciousness that remains lightweight, long-range reliability and efficient performance. Architectural choices such as an almost open tender well without lateral structures, multiple outdoor areas to reduce mass, and a highly tapered bow were specified to lower displacement and improve hydrodynamic efficiency, with the aim of reducing fuel consumption without compromising habitability or capability.
Propulsion is provided by twin CAT 3512 engines, with a cruising speed of 12 knots, a top speed of 15 knots and a transoceanic range of 6,500 nautical miles at 10 knots. As the largest new model from Cantieri di Pisa, the Super Polaris 70 embodies a deliberate fusion of the yard’s stylistic heritage and T. Mariotti’s technical capacity; next steps will focus on refining engineering packages toward series construction and validating the design for production and long-range operational requirements.
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