Gracefully stretching 112 meters bow to stern, the Freire Yacht Renaissance effortlessly displays how to have it all. From aesthetics and amenities to exceptionally spacious design, Renaissance invites guests to a full menu of luxury and entertainment.
From clubby cocktails at a jazz bar table for two, to formal dinners for 30, film screenings for 19, or all-day beach fun with toys, tenders, and room to roam, Renaissance easily accommodates all. High-level meetings, multi-generational family gatherings, and special celebrations all fit beautifully into the luxurious Renaissance layout.
Designed for a couple who had visited celebrated yacht designer Jon Bannenberg some four decades ago but decided not to build the original 42-meter yacht that had been drawn for them, the couple returned to Bannenberg & Rowell’s London office in 2017. With those original drawings in mind, the couple sought to build their ultimate vessel reflecting the deeply personal aspects of the yacht while appealing to charter users.
Seven years in the making, Renaissance gathers together an epic list of details beloved by owners, guests, and charter itineraries for a standout voyage that will be fondly remembered years from now. The abundance of volume made room for drama, but Simon Rowell noted the importance of balancing the grandiose with the intimate to maintain a comfortable human scale, ensuring guests would not be overwhelmed on approach.
In comparison, at 7,200 GT, Renaissance embraces roughly 25 percent more interior volume than the 115-meter Lürssen Pelorus and 35 percent more than the 111-meter Oceanco DreAMboat. Bannenberg & Rowell deftly gifted the yacht with capacious cabins and generous amenities for each and every one of 36 guests. For reference, a rough approximation shows that 1 GT is equal to 2.83 cubic meters, or 100 cubic feet.
Renaissance By the Numbers
Renaissance was built by Freire Shipyard, a commercial yard on the western coast of Spain, in Vigo. Design and construction began in 2017 and were completed in 2023. She made her debut at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.
While many superyacht aficionados may be unfamiliar with the Spanish shipyard Freire, it has been in operation since 1895. This commercial yard began to build and repair fishing boats for its own company, gradually progressing to impressive commercial builds for navies, researchers, shipping companies, and eventually luxurious superyachts. The yard continues its lineage, directed by the fourth generation of the family.
The ship’s engineering was completed by Marin Teknikk of Norway. Exterior and interior design are from the highly respected London studio of Bannenberg & Rowell. Renaissance is available for charter through Burgess, often spending summers cruising the Mediterranean and wintering in the Caribbean, beginning at 3 million euros per week.
Renaissance has 19 guest cabins, 15 double and four convertible doubles/twins. The yacht accommodates 36 guests in compliance with the Passenger Yacht Code and is served by 45 crew, including spa therapists, hair stylist, and world class chef.
Measuring 112 meters, the ice-class steel hull with aluminum superstructure has an 18-meter beam and a 5.4-meter draft with an internal volume of 7,190 gross tons. Powered by five Caterpillar 2,468 hp engines, Renaissance has an 8,600 nautical mile range at a 12 knot cruise speed with a maximum of 16 knots.
Equipped with a 60 square meter owner’s stateroom, a 10-meter by five-meter pool, an elevator serving all five decks, the yacht also has a dedicated business center, a spa deck, and a foredeck helipad able to land EC 145 type craft.
Also on board are a 19-seat lower deck cinema, six person jacuzzi, and a 1,000-bottle temperature-controlled wine cellar, among dozens of additional frequently requested amenities.
Renaissance carries two Cornwall, UK, Cockwells custom tenders. Two are limo tenders offering protected transport of guests from ship to shore. Connecting it all, Starlink, Wi-Fi internet access, speaker systems, streaming services, satellite TV, disco set-up, karaoke, video games, and indoor and outdoor cinemas keep everyone entertained with a wide variety of options. The bars on the bridge and main decks are also DJ stations.
The Main Deck
Boarding from the swim platform on the beach club for easy water access, guests enter the main deck of the yacht from matching port and starboard stairs flanking the beach club below and the main deck pool. Surrounded by sun pads, the pool area boasts additional chaise lounge areas with convenient chairside tables.
Just forward on the deck, two bars with fixed seating sit to port and starboard. With open deck space in between, one doubles as a sushi bar, the other features a pizza oven, serving up popular poolside fare with a lovely view. Day heads also sit to port and starboard on the aft deck.
Through large sliding glass doors, the main deck dining room features a double-height, 5.7-meter ceiling, inspiring a truly “wow” moment as guests enter the atrium. Creative and subtle, soft divisions give the space a connected feel between the bridge platform, the main salon, and the dining area, while emphasizing the magnificence of the overall design.
The port side dining space gathers up to 30 guests in a beautifully illuminated space, with strategically designed and placed screens defining the central walkway from the starboard side main salon and the dining area. To port and starboard, awe-inspiring windows matching the lofty ceiling height, separated by softly lit white marble mullions. Adorned with artistic lamps and stylish art pieces, the palette nourishes the interiors with rich neutral colors, mosaics, semi-precious stones, and stylish textures.
Aft of the main deck salon, the jazz lounge attracts guests with a quiet library-like atmosphere with a “dark, smoky ambiance,” as Rowell notes, for a more intimate pre-dinner or after supper cocktail. The bar features backlit onyx, framed portraits of jazz masters, and rare cognacs personally selected by the owners.
Forward to starboard, aft of the elevator, a hall leads to the owner’s offices and the separate business center. Across the hall, two day heads are conveniently placed.
Forward of the guest lounge to port, a large main deck pantry provides a seamless transition to the corridors and stairs dedicated to the crew quarters. These service routes lead to a comprehensive crew complex spanning all the way to the bow, encompassing a crew lounge, mess, dedicated offices, and exercise spaces. Strategically placed crew stairs ensure that high-end service remains both discreet and efficient throughout the vessel.
The Upper Deck
Accessing the upper deck via the central elevator, a hall to starboard leads to en suite guest cabins designed with spaces awash in marbles, exotic woods, and bronze fittings. Each suite is named for a destination city with appropriate décor tailored to the locale. Think Paris, Dubai, Miami, Madrid, Venice, Rio, or Mykonos, among others.
Aft of the elevator, a hall leads to additional guest spaces and opens to the aft deck with large sliding glass doors. An upper deck lounge provides a fashionable social area with several sofas, upholstered chairs and ottomans, accented by appropriately placed tables and lighting. Large windows separated by marble mullions grace the space. A circular dining table for 14 guests with additional seating areas to both port and starboard, and stairways to both the main deck below and the spa deck above, to port.
The Spa Deck
Entering the spa deck from the central elevator, guests take a starboard side hallway that turns central aft of the elevator, then forward to additional guest cabins. The two forward cabins can be converted to suites through connecting halls and doors, accommodating a variety of requested cabin configurations. Fully forward, an outdoor deck with chaise lounges and sofas frames the horizon views. The heli-deck sits on the bow. Inflatable games deck can be set up when heli is not in use
Aft of the elevator, guests take a stone-clad corridor to various spa spaces, “a sensory airlock” as Rowell sees it, intended to encourage mood transition. To port, quiet and reflective wellness areas feature a steam room and sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, with lounge space and day head. To starboard, guests enter the massage salon with on board masseuse, changing room, and two treatment rooms.
Through the hall of the massage salon, the beauty salon sits along the starboard space with two chairs and two sinks. The décor is bright, clean, and luxe with leathers, marbles, and contemporary styles.
The gym spans the aft area, offering a high-capacity training environment defined by its extensive range of professional equipment. The facility emphasizes variety and volume, featuring triple treadmills alongside multiple upright bikes, Arc trainers, and stationary exercise cycles to accommodate several guests simultaneously. The space is fully equipped for diverse workouts, including a Smith machine, dual adjustable pulleys, and a comprehensive range of dumbbells and kettlebells. Beyond heavy machinery, the gym includes dedicated zones for TRX suspension training, boxing, and Pilates, complete with a ballet bar and mirrors. For recovery and mindfulness, yoga mats are provided for use in both the serene indoor space and the outdoor deck area. Throughout the facility, carved limestone walls and soft, floor-level lighting maintain a sophisticated, peaceful atmosphere.
Aft of the gym, large sliding glass doors open to the aft deck where a jacuzzi pool awaits. Chaise lounges, a seating area, and a small bar welcome guests for a post-workout rest with an ocean view.
The Owner’s Deck
Accessing the owner’s deck from the central elevator, a starboard hallway leads forward to the owner’s suite, passing a private office and large walk-in closet. Additional walk-in closets sit centrally and to port within the suite. Forward of the central closet is a TV lounge with sofa, chairs, and tables. To both port and starboard, dual baths offer each occupant privacy for personal care, with tubs, showers, toilets, and vanities. Both bath areas have side deck access. Just to starboard from the elevator, a pair of day heads are discreetly placed behind a hall leading to both.
Fully forward, the forward-facing bed delivers beautiful views, with tables flanked by casual seating areas on both sides. Full-height windows across the forward spaces of the suite emphasize the magnificence of the journey. Through a pair of sliding doors, access to the owner’s private deck features a curved sofa and chairs around a small, round table, a pair of chaise lounges, and a private jacuzzi pool, all with a perfect view ahead.
Aft of the central elevator, the owner’s deck lounge plays with animal print pillows and tribal-inspired accessories among the sofas and tables. Through the sliding doors, the aft deck encourages intimate gatherings with round dining table for 12, bar with fixed seating for six, small conversation area with casual seating, and sun pads, chairs, and tables fully aft. Stairs to port lead up to the bridge deck or down to the spa deck.
The Bridge Deck
Stepping out onto the bridge deck from the central elevator, guests can take the hallway to starboard, reaching a guest lounge with access to the three-chair helm station, equipped with state-of-the-art equipment. The captain’s office and meeting room sit to starboard, along with a day head and additional crew spaces.
Aft of the central elevator, a pair of day heads sits central, while sliding glass doors arrive at the outdoor bridge deck dining table seating 20 guests. Oval sofas and occasional tables sit fully aft, and a stair to the decks below sits to port.
The Lower Deck
Forward of the central elevator, all of the remaining crew spaces take the full beam all the way to the bow, with sleeping cabins, storage, laundry, and freezers.
Aft of the elevator, guests can access a pair of day heads to starboard, or take the central hall to the starboard cinema, with two rows of spacious upholstered seating and two front row sofas with tables. Further aft down the hall, storage for tenders and jetskis sit to port, and rib tenders and crew tenders sit to starboard.
Fully aft, the beach club beckons, offering panoramic three-sided water views through the aft and side doors. This expansive space features waterside dining, multiple lounge areas, and a welcoming bar for guest relaxation. The vessel’s extensive collection of water toys includes WaveRunners, SeaBobs, jet skis, e-foils, and stand-up paddleboards, alongside kayaks, wakeboards, and water skis. For variety, guests can also enjoy fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, and a windsurfer. As a certified RYA training center, the crew provides professional instruction for jet ski and WaveRunner operation. Passive recreation options include inflatable tows, floating platforms, and a protective anti-jellyfish pool.
After a dip, guests can choose either a starboard or port side deck to dry off and relax with a cocktail and a nosh. Just press the button on the guest wristband, connected to the MyTracking waterproof wrist device to transmit the request. Crew will be alerted of your request and your location via the Bluetooth geolocator, delivering every wish and whim. The ultra-low consumption of the extra-long life batteries gives them several seasons of use. The device also supplies access to rooms.
Fulfilling the Brief
With its forward stance and large volume, Renaissance is well proportioned. Its profile finds balance with angled corners and bulwarks in tandem with relaxed symmetry and graphic elements “lending purpose without menace,” Rowell explains.
“Large yachts tend to be impressive, and Renaissance is certainly that, but we don’t always associate them with beauty, refinement, or generosity,” Rowell concludes, adding that the yacht “shares its riches and resources with everyone onboard, in a super intelligent, super comfortable, and wholly unique way.” That is proof positive that Renaissance offers the perfect charter choice for a broad range of interests and lifestyles.
Photos: Burgess Media | Words: K.L. Turner