Maiora has presented the M36, with the first unit scheduled to launch in the summer of 2026. The flybridge yacht will be built at the brand’s production site in Viareggio, which features eight dedicated stations for yacht construction.
Part of Next Yacht Group along with AB Yachts, Maiora is embarking on a new chapter with the M36, which is the first model in a new ‘M line’ and marks “a significant evolution for the shipyard while preserving the identity that has defined half a century of success”.
The 122ft superyacht has a 27ft beam and accommodation for up to 12 overnights guests in a main-deck owner’s suite and four lower-deck guest cabins, plus five crew in three crew cabins. Twin MAN V12-2200 or MTU 16V2000 M96L engines provide top speeds of 24 knots and 30 knots respectively.
The M36 has been designed with Quartostile, the Torino-based studio renowned for its work in the yachting sector – including on Maiora’s 36 Exuma – and the automotive industry, where it has worked with the likes of Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Giugiaro. Maiora stated the M36’s profile “evokes a sense of dynamism, creating a perception of movement, even when the yacht is at anchor”.
Quartostile commented: “Our goal was not simply to design the lines of a yacht, but to write a new chapter, establishing features and content that can be applied across different sizes and setting a benchmark for the brand’s future.
“Behind this vision lies an approach that goes beyond mere form creation – a design process based on close collaboration with the shipyard’s teams, refining every stylistic solution through advanced engineering. Every curve, every surface, every detail is meant to express our belief that design is a language capable of evoking emotions and transforming navigation into an unparalleled experience.”
The full-length flybridge can be configured by the owner. CGIs show an aft deck dedicated to sofas and sun loungers, while the area covered by the hard top includes a dining table and outdoor galley and bar. Forward of the pilot house is a large social area with sofas and sunpads, which overlook a spa pool in the bow.
The beach club includes a glass-backed swimming pool that can be covered and walked on. The aft pool is flanked by steps up to an open cockpit, which features aft-facing sofas and can be expanded by fold-down bulwarks. The cockpit leads into the saloon through a huge opening created by sliding doors.
The saloon features sliding side doors that open the inside to the outside, while the full-beam owner’s suite features expansive windows.
Acube Design, with over 20 years of experience in the industry, designed the M36 interiors in collaboration with the shipyard’s Centro Stile (style centre). The US-based architectural studio focused on “the beauty of simplicity through organic forms and natural materials”.
Moving away from rigid geometries, the project’s heart lies in fluid shapes that draw inspiration from the natural flow of marine elements, with soft curves and continuous surfaces that enhance a sense of harmony and relaxation.
Acube Design commented: “With the Maiora M36, we aimed to embody an innovative vision, where form, function and connection with the sea seamlessly merge. The M36 breaks down all barriers between interior and exterior, maximising the relationship with the surrounding environment.
“The teak flooring extends into the interiors, reinforcing the concept of a boundless space, while handcrafted leather details and artistic references transform each area into a sophisticated and contemporary masterpiece.”
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