# Elevated Expanding Yachts The Galeon 500 FLY's Beach Mode Expands the Yacht's Deck Space By Josh Thompson-Persaud | Published 2021-06-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeon-500-fly References: [luxuo](https://www.luxuo.com/motoring/yachting/singapore-to-welcome-first-galeon-500.html) & [galeon.pl](https://galeon.pl/en/model/500-fly-2/#tab-overview) The Galeon 500 FLY is a 16.2-meter [luxury yacht](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht) that has an integrated beach mode. In beach mode, the sides of the yacht fold down to increase the surface area of the main deck. The foldout concept also creates an [open bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-day-boat) on the port side. This innovative feature makes the Galeon 500 FLY ideal for consumers looking to entertain regularly on the water. Adding further to the yacht's charm, the aft sofa 360 degrees, allowing for comfortable bar seating or panoramic oceanside views. The Galeon 500 FLY boasts a powerful 725 horsepower engine with a max load of 4,270 kilograms. The yacht features an elevated, modern interior with a [luxurious master bedroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custombuilt-yacht). The Galeon 500 FLY is being shipped to a client in Singapore in October, marking the yacht's first-ever voyage on Singaporean waters. Image Credit: Galeon ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Expandable Yachts:** Innovative engineering concepts are creating versatile and expandable yacht designs with impressive features, ideal for consumers looking to entertain regularly on the water. - **Luxury Yachts with Unique Features:** Luxury yachts with unique features, such as integrated beach modes, are gaining popularity and creating a new market of luxury yacht buyers. - **Customizable Yachts to Meet Consumer Needs:** Yacht manufacturers are creating custom flagship models for consumers who desire to include unique features in their design resulting in a more personalized yacht experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** Opportunities for manufacturers to develop innovative and unique yacht features that adapt to customer needs and desires. - **Luxury Yacht Sales:** Sales of customized yachts with unique and innovative features in the expanding luxury yacht market. - **Luxury Ocean Tourism:** Opportunities in the luxury tourism industry to create unique and customizable experiences for customers seeking luxury ocean tours on yachts with innovative features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Riproaring Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opulent-luxury-yachts.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrofoil-luxury-yachts.md) - [Opulent Unfolding Yacht Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunreef-140.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Billion-Dollar Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gquest-goliath-series-gigayacht.md) - [Luxe Yacht-Like Sailboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeanneau-yachts-55-sailboat.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Vehicle Brand Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexus-ly-680.md)