H3

Motor yacht H3 (ex NEOM, INDIAN EMPRESS, Al Mirqab) is a majestic 105.0m (344’6″) superyacht built by the prestigious shipyard Oceanco and completely rebuilt in 2023. Originally launched in 2000, her naval architecture and exterior styling were completed by The A Group, while Mark Berryman completed her interior styling. The accommodation provides a maximum of 32 guests with 16 cabins, including VIP staterooms, double cabins and twin cabins. She has a highly-skilled and professional crew of 42.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF H3

• Elevator
• Fully-equipped gym
• Stabilisers
• Massage room
• Sauna
• Beauty salon
• Piano
• 17 cabins
• Crew of 33
• Various dining areas
• WiFi
• Air-conditioning

Guests boarding by tender will arrive at the swim platform and reach the main deck aft via the joint staircases. Here, the expansive deck are can be used to store two tenders and there is room in the centre for a comfortable alfresco lounge.

On the next level, the owner’s deck contains two sun-exposed seating areas facing out over the stern. In the shade of the bridge deck overhang, a grand alfresco dining table fits seamlessly with the pale teak deck and the fresh robin’s blue egg of the outdoor lounges situated on the port and starboard sides.

Since the refit, the bridge deck no longer has a helipad, and the space has instead been turned into an outdoor entertaining area, with two tenders discreetly tucked out of the way.

While the centre of the aft deck has been left clear for dancing, there is a wide forward bar and plenty of seating placed around the stern and sides: Two curved sofas each surround a coffee table with a large sun umbrella in the centre to provide shade. The sun-exposed seating on the port and starboard sides each have a large low table ideal for resting drinks and lanterns for an ambient night under the stars.

Above, the sundeck allows guests a place to soak in the sunshine in tranquil surroundings and the layout has sun loungers and a foredeck lounge for outdoor dining enjoying sweeping views.

The guest accommodation is spread across the lower deck and the main deck forward and consists of one VIP stateroom, seven double cabins, and seven twin cabins. Behind the guest cabins, there is a stately formal dining room where guests can celebrate a special occasion. Opposite, there is a guest lounge for quiet relaxation after a hearty meal.

Within the centre of the main deck is the conference room, which can also be used to host lavish meals on special dockside occasions. A waiting room and office further aft connect through to the magnificent main salon where pristine modern surroundings with art deco detailing create the hub for your indoor soiree. Rich yellow-varnished wood and gold accents create a warm environment against blue-grey furnishings and guests and visitors have plenty of seating to choose from, including an entertainment area where the sofas and armchairs are directed at the high-definition TV.

One of the incredible items aboard M/Y H3 is Elton John’s grand piano, which occupies pride of place beside the fully-stocked bar.
The owner’s deck can be shared with other guests or used exclusively by the occupants of the Master suite, while the two double cabins and two twin cabins could be used by close family members. The forward deck features a full-beam Master suite complete with a walk-in wardrobe, en-suite bathroom, and widescreen high-definition television. The tremendous amount of space within this apartment contains two beautiful contemporary sofas placed on the port and starboard sides and a forward lounge consisting of two semi-circle sofas around a coffee table, which receive plenty of natural light from the multitude of windows. Here, guests can choose to take in the views from indoors or go outside onto the private terrace fitted with an outdoor settee.

The gym, sauna, steam room and spa are also located on the owner’s deck beside the state-of-the-art cinema which can seat all guests in comfortable air-conditioned surroundings. The final room is the sky lounge, which offers a more intimate and less formal environment than the main salon and gives guests celebrating out on the large bridge deck aft a cool retreat. The fully-equipped sky lounge bar is nestled near the windows, and the mirror-like ceiling amplifies the sunlight from the windows during the evening hours.

The bridge deck hosts the helm station and contains the final VIP suite. The layout includes an en-suite bathroom and an aft-facing lounge. Behind, there is a waiting room for the medical room which doubles as an additional VIP lounge.

H is fitted with three MTU diesel engines of 9,130 hp each, reaching a top speed of amazing 25 knots and comfortably cruising at 14 knots. She was also fitted with a modern stabilization system to reduce the roll motion effect and provide additional comfort to her owner and guest on board.