# Submerging Luxury Yacht Designs The Seataci Yacht Concept Can Operate in Shallower Waters By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-27 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yacht-concept References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/seataci-concept-yacht/) & [imaginactive.org](http://imaginactive.org/2016/10/seataci/) Dreamt up by industrial designer Charles Bombardier, the Seataci yacht concept is capable of providing an exceptionally smooth ride and onboard experience. The Seataci features a main hull section that is capable of submerging itself using the ballast system to provide underwater views for passengers. The propulsion system on the Seataci yacht features an [oscillating foil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maritime-transportation-system) that mimics the aesthetic of a whale's tail in order to provide greater efficiency when navigating through shallower waters. The Seataci yacht concept features a dozen [luxury villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aman-amangati-yacht), a main deck that features a pool and a tropical garden as well as two landing pads for personal drones. This would be designed to get to land or islands easily by simply flying over rather than using smaller water crafts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Underwater Luxury Yachts:** Opportunity for designers to create high-end yachts that offer immersive underwater experiences for passengers. - **Efficient Propulsion Systems:** Potential for the development of propulsion systems that are specifically designed for navigating through shallower waters, increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact. - **Integrating Drones in Yacht Designs:** Incorporating landing pads for personal drones on luxury yachts could offer a convenient and innovative way to reach land or islands without the need for smaller watercrafts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Yacht Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the production of high-end yachts that prioritize underwater experiences and offer luxurious amenities. - **Propulsion Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop advanced propulsion systems that are tailored for yachts operating in shallower waters. - **Drone Industry:** Drone manufacturers can consider collaborating with luxury yacht designers to integrate drone landing pads, providing a unique and efficient mode of transportation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Submersive Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo.md) - [Hollow Decked Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icaria-superyacht.md) - [Hybrid Propulsion Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fluyt-yacht-concept.md) - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Luxury Transparent Hull Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-capitolo.md) - [Compact Luxury Submersibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-submersible.md) - [Hyper-Luxury Submersible Superyachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migaloo-m5-superyacht.md) - [Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alte-volare-yacht-tender.md) - [Mono-Hulled Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadowcat-shadowolf.md)