Pastrovich Studio Unveils X-Shinobi Superyacht Line with Modernized Wedding-Cake Profile

Monaco-based Pastrovich Studio has introduced the X-Shinobi series, a line of superyacht concepts that reimagine the classic tiered 'wedding cake' silhouette with sleek horizontal lines and expansive glazing. Designed by architect and naval designer Stefano Pastrovich, the series includes three yachts measuring 197, 230, and 262 feet, plus a 623-foot cruise ship akin to floating hotels by Four Seasons, Aman, Ritz-Carlton, and Orient Express. The design bucks marine conventions by placing all guest cabins on the main deck instead of the lower deck, offering more light, views, and private balconies, with a seamless flow to the aft. The lower deck houses crew quarters, engine room, tender garage, spa, and service spaces to avoid interfering with guest experience. Configurations can include two primary cabins or one primary, two VIP, and three guest cabins, democratizing luxury across all guests. The yachts feature hybrid diesel-electric propulsion for quiet, fume-free cruising and reduced environmental impact. The X-Shinobi range remains a concept, but the studio notes it arises from a market evolution toward high-end charter platforms.