CL Yachts has introduced the CLX99, the latest addition to its CLX range, bringing innovative form, function, and style to the superyacht market. Following the debut of the CLX96 at FLIBS 2022, the CLX99 builds on its predecessor’s design and performance, reflecting the company’s rich 150-year heritage while focusing on future advancements. The design, conceived by Milan-based Jozeph Forakis of forakis…design, continues to emphasize function and bold aesthetics, inspired by rugged workboats.
The new CLX99 retains the core ethos of the CLX96 but offers expanded interior and exterior spaces, refined design elements, and features tailored to meet the demands of European and Asian markets. Martin Lo, Director of CL Yachts, confirms that while the hull remains the same, significant changes include an extended beach area, increased overall length to 100 feet, and improvements in naval architecture, layout, and materials.
The main deck has been extended by two meters, reconfiguring the interior to include a spacious dining room and adjacent galley with portside crew access. The lower deck offers five staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, two VIP doubles, and two guest twin/double cabins, all ensuite. The crew area has been redesigned to accommodate up to five crew members, ensuring noise insulation from the owner’s suite.
The sundeck, skylounge, and flybridge helm have been modified for better proportions and enhanced luxury. The skylounge has been extended by over three meters, with the helm separated from the guest saloon, allowing the captain to operate without disturbing guests. The area features large glass panels for 360-degree panoramic views and sliding doors connecting the spaces.
The aft section of the yacht now includes large drop-down bulwarks that create generous sea terraces. The beach and swim platform offer more storage and the option for a spa pool on the foredeck. The reconfigured hull windows provide cleaner lines, enhancing the yacht’s profile.
Jozeph Forakis highlights the interior design’s focus on smooth, rounded lines inspired by natural elements like pebble beaches. The CLX99 aims to deliver an uncompromising superyacht experience, combining intelligent design with practical functionality to meet the diverse demands of global yachting markets.
“With the CLX96, we pushed the boundaries of conventional yacht design,” Forakis states. “The CLX99 takes those elements further, offering new dimensions of style, function, and practicality. It is beautifully balanced, wonderfully proportioned, and architecturally refined, epitomizing nautical luxury for owners, guests, and charterers alike.”
CL Yachts’ goal is to offer unparalleled experiences to the modern explorer. The luxury performance brand stands apart from its competitors thanks to its unique approach to design – driven by CL Yacht’s core value of innovation. Fusing progressive design with engineering prowess and state-of-the-art technology, every element of CL Yachts’ vessels are meticulously geared to steer luxury into uncharted territories.
