Intelligent Luxury, Written in Two Hulls
There are yachts that move across water—and then there are yachts that seem to erase distance altogether. The Aquila 70 Luxury power catamaran was conceived for the latter: a sanctuary of light, balance, and breadth, where the horizon feels closer and “Out There” begins the moment you step aboard.
Aquila Catamarans was founded on a simple, confident belief: better was possible. Not incrementally better, but meaningfully—through out-there thinking, boundary-pushing design, and a relentless pursuit of what’s next. Backed by more than 40 years of boatbuilding experience and a global collaboration of award-winning designers and engineers, Aquila has risen to become the world leader in performance-driven, innovation-packed catamarans. And that leadership isn’t only about where their boats can take you—it’s about how they’re imagined, engineered, and built, from hull design to the onboard experience. “Out There Starts Here” is more than a slogan; it’s a design philosophy that runs through every line, surface, and decision.
The brand’s story is as international as its portfolio. Long-time boaters and colleagues Lex Raas, John Xiong, and Bill McGill recognized the untapped potential of the catamaran’s ancient engineering and joined forces to create Aquila Power Catamarans. The roots of the catamaran itself reach back to Indonesia—circa 3000 to 1500 BCE—where shallow draft reduced the risk of running aground and twin hulls delivered vital stability in demanding waters. Aquila takes that foundational logic and advances it into a thoroughly modern expression of luxury and capability.
Each founder brings a distinct piece of the equation. Born in Johannesburg, Lex Raas sailed “anything and everything,” entering his first regatta at just four years old. John Xiong’s Sino Eagle shipyard is globally recognized for producing kayaks, rowing shells, and surfboards—some used in the Olympic Games—while Bill McGill, through MarineMax, brought an impressive distribution reach that helped launch the brand with momentum. Aquila’s Clearwater, Florida headquarters—led by Jean Raas—drives design, product development, marketing, purchasing, and post-sales service, while global design partnerships with firms such as J&J Design (Ljubljana), Peart Yacht Design (Cape Town), and VPLP (Paris) contribute best-in-class design sensibilities, innovation, and sustainability considerations across the range.
Then there’s the build. Aquila’s state-of-the-art facility in Hangzhou City, China brings together leading components from global suppliers—Volvo Penta, Raymarine, Kohler, and hundreds more. Sophisticated tooling and ventilation systems, extensive process and quality controls, substantial use of solar power, and a workforce of more than 500 employees combine into a production capability Aquila positions as world-leading in power catamarans. In other words: inspired by the islands, designed and built by the world.
Within that world, the Aquila 70 Luxury sits at the top—an award-winning flagship described as the pinnacle of intelligent luxury at sea. Its beauty is immediate: gorgeous lines, poised proportion, and a sense of harmony that reads as effortless from every angle. Yet this is not styling for its own sake. The Aquila 70 Luxury is conceived around superior balance—creating a vessel that feels as extraordinary as it looks, and allowing the design to serve what matters most at this level: comfort underway, calm at anchor, and a life onboard that never feels compromised.
Step into the interior and you meet the yacht’s defining signature: space, and the way space is made to feel. Aquila speaks of bright, inviting areas designed with European flair, paired with rich wood finishes and soft fabrics that bring warmth to the yacht’s modern geometry. Panoramic windows expand the perspective in every direction, turning the sea from a backdrop into a constant companion. The result is an atmosphere that is both sculptural and welcoming—contemporary, but never cold.
The emotional center of the Aquila 70 Luxury is its master suite—described as a breathtaking 27 feet wide. It’s the kind of statement that only a power catamaran of this size and confidence can make: a private domain with a breadth more often associated with waterfront residences than yachts. That width isn’t just for show; it’s for living—space to move unhurriedly, to breathe, to settle into quiet luxury with the water always in view.
Outside, the yacht’s decks play their own role in the narrative. Expansive outdoor spaces are designed to provide panoramic views that stretch to the horizon, reframing ordinary moments as memories. A morning coffee becomes a ritual performed against a cinematic shoreline; an afternoon pause becomes a front-row seat to shifting light; an evening gathering becomes an event in itself, staged in open air. Aquila’s language is precise here: every texture, every line, every feature crafted with intention—nothing wasted, nothing superfluous. It’s a philosophy that resonates strongly with today’s best luxury design, where the highest sophistication is often found in restraint, proportion, and purpose.
And purpose, on the Aquila 70 Luxury, includes versatility. The yacht is offered with multiple cabin configurations—four, five, or six cabins, with an optional forepeak cabin—paired with matching flexibility in heads with showers (four, five, or six). Accommodation is stated as sleeping up to twelve, with maximum passengers up to forty, underscoring a design that can shift from intimate escape to grand entertaining without losing composure. This is a yacht conceived for both long-distance cruising and weekend getaways—equally at home exploring stunning coastlines and hidden coves, or simply arriving somewhere beautiful and staying.
Underneath the experience, the numbers quietly confirm the ambition. The Aquila 70 Luxury measures 21.3 meters (69 feet 10 inches) in overall length, with a beam of 8.21 meters (26 feet 11 inches)—a stance that translates directly into onboard volume and stability. Draft is listed at 1.45 meters (4 feet 9 inches) with light load, while displacement is 47,000 kg light and 54,577 kg loaded. Fuel capacity is 4,400 liters, with an additional optional 780 liters, and water capacity is stated at 1,560 liters, with holding at 560 liters. Propulsion is offered as standard twin Volvo Penta D8 600 HP, with an optional step-up to twin Volvo Penta D13 1000 HP—choices that align with the yacht’s dual mandate of refinement and capability.
For owners who care about where the yacht is designed to go—not just how it looks arriving—the certification details matter. The Aquila 70 Luxury carries CE Certification ratings across environments, including A (Ocean) for 12, B (Offshore) for 18, C (Coastal) for 24, and D (Inland) for 40. It’s a concise way of saying: this is a yacht built for real horizons.
Ultimately, the Aquila 70 Luxury’s appeal is not one single feature, but the way everything is orchestrated into a cohesive promise: intelligent luxury. A yacht where engineering precision supports sculptural beauty; where massive spaces feel considered rather than excessive; where the catamaran’s ancient logic—stability, shallow draft, twin-hull confidence—becomes the foundation for a modern lifestyle at sea. Because the best luxury isn’t about more for the sake of more. It’s about the freedom to slip away in ultimate refinement—and to feel, every time you do, that you’ve already arrived.