Aurora Borealis Superyacht 'The woman in cabin 10'
- EU-Yachtbroker
- Oct 13
- 3 min read
Watching the newly released movie in Netflix 'The woman in cabin 10' probably got you interested in knowing more about the yacht featured.
Is it a real yacht and who is the owner ? Lets get started with some information.
The yacht was owned by Lukas Lundin from Switserland but he died in 2022. After his passing the family put the yacht up for sale soon after. It only sold in 2025 after reducing the price, the new unknown owner must have rented to yacht out to Netflix and could get some cash out of this deal.
For the filming there have been up to 80 people on board at the same time, filmcrew, yachtcrew, technicnians, actors. As the boat can only legally carry 22 people whilst underway the movie was mostly filmed on anchor in daytime. Being on superyachts likes this, everything you see or touch is very expensive. It must have been quite the mission for the official yachtcrew to manage the filming days having this much guests on board and looking out for everybody.
Has the show realisticly portraid superyacht life? Funny scene is when keira knightley steps on board the Chief stew asks to take of her shoes and offers appropriate footwear. For people often on these type of yachts will know the drill. These decks costs thousands and thousands so usually you will wear slippers or barefooted.
The real name of the yacht is Savannah and the current owner is unknown.
Builder: Feadship (De Vries yard, The Netherlands)
Launched: 2015, with a major refit in 2024
Length: ~83.5 m (273 ft 11 in)
Beam: 12.5 m
Draft: ~3.95 m
Price: ~145.000.0000 USD
Running cost: ~40.000 USD per Day
Propulsion, Eco-Features & Engineering
Savannah is widely recognised as one of the first “hybrid” superyachts. What that means in her case:
She uses a multi-mode propulsion system, which combines a single large diesel engine, three generator sets (gensets), large battery bank, a propeller shaft, and azimuth thrusters.
The battery bank is about 1 MWh, supplied by Corvus Energy.
This architecture gives flexibility: Savannah can operate in diesel-only, in diesel-electric, or in more electric-driven modes, depending on needs.
Fuel savings are claimed at around 30% over conventional yachts of similar size.
Other technical/design highlights:
Hull: Steel; Superstructure: Aluminium; decks are teak.
The design integrates what’s called a “floating superstructure” to give a sense of lightness, with polished stainless-steel strips etc.
The exterior is painted in a distinctive metallic “sea-foam green” finish (except for mast domes) — which was a special paint job, requiring custom spraying techniques to get an even metallic look.
Aurora Borealis - Savannah Superyacht | Credit Netflix
Accommodation & Guest-Spaces
Savannah is built for luxury, comfort, and unusual features.
She accommodates 12 guests in 6 cabins.
Crew complement is ~26.
There is a dramatic spiral rosewood staircase connecting decks — part of the interior’s signature style.
Numerous curved walls/bulkheads instead of the usual straight corridors, to evoke flowing lines that harmonise with yacht’s fluid shapes.
Amenities & Unique Features
What puts Savannah in a special class:
Feature | Details |
Underwater Observation Lounge (“Nemo Lounge”) | A room partially submerged, with thick glass, letting guests look under the water. Can double as a cinema. |
Main deck pool | Around 9 metres, often quoted. |
Beach Club | Large bathing platform, with direct access, etc. |
Gym, Spa, Hammam | Onboard wellness facilities. |
Elevator/Lift | Connecting interior decks. |
Open-Plan Aft Deck / Sliding Doors | Main salon and aft owner’s deck are designed to slide open to the outdoors; creates large seamless indoor/outdoor spaces. |
Lighting & Design Details | The lighting plan is highly sophisticated: in some parts fixtures with many colours, lenses, etc. Also interior skylights; lots of glass to maximise views. |
Performance & Other Specs
Top Speed: ~17 knots.
Range: Very long; one source says up to ~6,500 nautical miles at cruising speed.
Gross Tonnage (GT): ~2,250 GT.
Aesthetic & Style
Savannah is not just about mechanics — her visual identity is strong:
Exterior and interior styling by CG Design in collaboration with Feadship and De Voogt Naval Architects.
Colour scheme, materials, curved forms, flowing shapes: everything is designed to feel elegant, modern, and somewhat organic. Glass is heavily used to bring in light and blur inside/outside boundaries.
Awards & Ownership
Winner of “Motor Yacht of the Year” at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards.
Has also won several design awards (ShowBoats, etc.).
Owner was Lukas Lundin untill 2022, the year of his passing.