Gulf Craft’s new Majesty 100 Terrace – Yacht Style Awards 2025 winner for Best Superyacht 30-40m – enhances space and sophistication in a striking redesign of the line’s previous model.
Words: Andrew Dembina; Photos: Gulf Craft

The Majesty 100 Terrace debuted at this year’s Dubai International Boat Show

It may well have been hazy as the first hull of the Majesty 100 Terrace pulled out of Dubai Harbour the morning after this year’s Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS) had closed, but the quiet, stable acceleration gently lured attention to the elegant detailing on board. The six-cabin yacht was one of eight global premieres in Gulf Craft’s 18-vessel display at DIBS and attracted constant viewing interest over the five days.

At 32.25m (105ft 8in) in length, the Majesty 100 Terrace’s thoughtful design and a pale, natural palette by Netherlands-based studio Phathom across decks and interiors carefully maintains a sense of spaciousness and continual view of the horizon through large picture windows, as walking from the open C-shaped sofa at the cockpit’s aft, through the open glass doors of the saloon proves.

The main saloon has a drop-down ceiling TV

There, the indoor lounge area provided another ample gathering spot and would allow some of us on board the occasional glimpse, through shrouds of mist, of city landmarks, such as the full sail-like Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Hotel and the two world record-holders for tallness: the Ain Dubai observation wheel, and the Burj Al Kalifah.

If the mist thickens further or the urge strikes, there is also a drop-down TV concealed in ceiling panels that can be called to action at the press of a button.

Aft view of the dining area and saloon

Very open, the main-deck saloon lounge segues into the dining area, featuring a 10-person marble-topped table. To port is access to a generously proportioned, professional, kitchen-grade, stainless-steel galley.

On the starboard side, opposite the day head, is a glass-encased stairwell that connects with both the upper deck and lower-deck cabins, featuring an elegantly curving, pale oak-wood staircase.

The owner’s stateroom forward on the main deck

A few steps further forward is the entrance to the full-beam owner’s stateroom. This en-suite cabin has a forward-facing, king-size bed with a headboard that extends to the end of a fitted two-person sofa that can be used as a daybed for one person.

Both face a wide window opposite the foot of the bed that, when curtains are opened, let daylight stream into the stateroom and allows a view of the covered bow terrace – the feature after which the Majesty 100 Terrace model is named. Recessed lighting in this cabin – as throughout the interiors on board – adds warmth to the decor.

The covered bow terrace has inset skylights and lighting in its ceiling

The bow terrace is fully covered by the sundeck above, and this ceiling is inset with glazed panels that act as skylights. The terrace sides are fully open to the elements, and it has sofa seating, a table and freestanding chairs. Access between it and the sundeck is possible via a staircase as well through the owner stateroom’s private doorway.

Ease of access is a recurrent theme on board, between one deck to another and between indoor and outdoor spaces. Entertainment areas have been maximised through rigorous R&D and design, resulting in what Gulf Craft says is a 20 per cent increase compared to the Majesty 100, which the new Terrace version replaces.

The sundeck’s aft dining area is covered by a hard top with slats

Drop-down cockpit bulwarks, a sunlounger area between transom and swim platform, and an enlarged upper-deck sundeck area account for a percentage of this. Notably wide side decks on the main and upper levels add to the feeling of luxury.

As in Asia, expansive social and entertainment spaces are often sought after by owners in the Middle East region. The sundeck’s freestanding dining suite comfortably seats eight – under a hard top with inset skylight glazing – and it can be stored to allow full use of the marine teak-floored area for events. To port is a wet bar.

The fore sundeck Jacuzzi, lounger, sofa seating and tables

Additionally, the skylounge is a mostly large open area, so offers an indoor haven in hot or inclement weather conditions.

At the fore of the upper deck are two tables with C-shaped sofa seating, and a Jacuzzi and sunbed zone. Also up top is the spacious wheelhouse, with a control console featuring three large monitors.

The skylounge looks out aft to the covered dining area

The lower deck double and twin cabins are generously proportioned and have Zen-like monochrome en-suites with good-sized shower stalls.

As with all Gulf Craft yachts, the hull is made of FRP (fibreglass), enabling lower vessel weight and allowing higher speed when underway. The semi-displacement hull was designed by Andrew Wolstenholme of UK-based Wolstenholme Yacht Design and brings less drag, equating to more fuel efficiency, more power when cruising, and faster reactions to changes in acceleration.

The wheelhouse on the upper deck includes three large screens

With the twin MTU 12V2000M96L engines installed, a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of about 14 knots is possible, and a range of 1,050 nautical miles can be achieved at a cruising speed of 12 knots. Two other engine options are available.

For the 100ft motoryacht segment, with its open-plan ease of passenger flow, light earthy palette, look and feel of pared-down luxury and attractive performance offered, the Majesty 100 Terrace

appears to be a serious new contender.

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