# Levitating Ships The Future is Here with the Flying EkranoYacht By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-ekranoyacht References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5739303/this-stunning-yacht-can-actually-fly) & [student.designawards.au](http://student.designawards.com.au/application_detail.jsp?status=2&applicationID=9492) I know it’s a concept, but how cool would it be if the flying EkranoYacht was actually built? The flying EkranoYacht looks like something that crawled out of the game Halo. The ship is hydrogen-powered and can fly about 4 meters above water. Designer Jaron Dickson has even designed an awesome interior so that people can [live comfortably while at sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat). Dickson hopes that the Ekranoyacht will protect the environment and provide [efficient sea travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-horizons). Check out this insane concept in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hydrogen-powered Ships:** Opportunity for disruption: Develop hydrogen-powered ships for more efficient and sustainable sea travel. - **Flying Vehicles:** Opportunity for disruption: Explore the development of flying vehicles for innovative transportation solutions. - **Eco-friendly Yachts:** Opportunity for disruption: Create eco-friendly yacht designs that prioritize sustainability and environmental protection. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Shipbuilding:** Opportunity for disruption: Revolutionize shipbuilding industry by incorporating hydrogen-powered technologies and flying capabilities. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for disruption: Transform the transportation industry by introducing flying vehicles for efficient and futuristic travel. - **Luxury Yachts:** Opportunity for disruption: Innovate luxury yacht industry by designing eco-friendly yachts that offer comfort and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pegasus-88m-superyacht-concept.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md)