COLUMBUS YACHTS
Discover NEXT: A Sport Hybrid Marvel
NEXT represents the pinnacle of innovation in Columbus Yachts’ 40M Sport Hybrid series. Crafted with the genius of Hydro Tec and Hot Lab, this award-winner boasts a sporty exterior complemented by a contemporary interior. It’s not just a yacht; it’s a trophy holder, winning the World Superyacht Award for Best Semi-Displacement Yacht.
Launched in 2015 and rejuvenated in 2025, NEXT excels in both performance and efficiency, backed by a stellar charter record. Her upgrades ensure she’s always ready for private adventures or commercial voyages.
Design & Features
- Sporty Profile: NEXT flaunts a vertical bow and full aluminum semi-displacement hull, ensuring smooth sailing.
- Main Deck Aft: Perfect for dining or lounging, with a built-in sofa lining the stern.
- Upper Deck Aft: A flexible space with a large dining table, bar, and sun loungers shaded by awnings.
- Foredeck Solarium: Features a mosaic-tiled Jacuzzi with panoramic views, ideal for relaxation.
- Beach Club: The transom folds down to reveal a beach club with a bar and shower, leading directly to the sea.
- Tender Garage: Side-launching for discreet access to tenders and toys.
Interior Elegance
Hot Lab’s interiors shine with natural light, combining light woods, exquisite marbles, polished stainless steel, and plush carpets. The main salon offers lounge and dining areas, with a clever sliding marble bulkhead concealing a TV. Side deck doors open to drop-down balconies that enhance the sea connection. The upper salon provides an intimate lounge space, maximizing the open-air experience.
Accommodations
NEXT welcomes up to 11 guests across five cabins, including:
- Master Suite: Full-beam on the main deck with an office, dressing room, and luxurious en suite.
- Lower Deck Cabins: Two doubles and two twins, one with a Pullman berth.
- VIP Suite Option: The two aft cabins can convert into a full-beam VIP suite with dual en suites.
Crew quarters accommodate seven across four cabins.
Power & Performance
Powered by twin MTU 12V 2000 M94 engines, NEXT’s aluminum hull delivers top-tier hydrodynamic efficiency. Her refit and 10-year RINA class survey completed in 2025 ensure she remains in pristine condition.
Key Features
- Immaculate Condition: Maintained meticulously over the years.
- Proven Charter Record: A history of successful charters.
- Efficient Hull: Full-aluminum semi-displacement design.
- Award-Winning Design: Neptune Trophy for best semi-displacement yacht.
Experience the elegance and performance of NEXT, where luxury meets innovation on the high seas.