Ultima 88 has everything we expect from the legacy of the Sunreef brand, but its first impression is now shaped by movement rather than sheer size
For years, Sunreef built its reputation on large catamarans offering levels of space that monohulls of similar length simply could not match. That formula brought the yard serious success. With the Ultima 88, Sunreef places that familiar comfort into a sharper and more agile frame. The profile is lower, the lines are sharper, the superstructure feels more dynamic, and the entire yacht looks designed for movement even when lying still in a marina. It remains unmistakably a Sunreef in terms of volume and onboard living, but here it is clear that space is no longer the only element defining the yacht’s character.
The Ultima series speaks to owners who appreciate the advantages of a catamaran but do not necessarily want their yacht to feel like a floating villa. Stability, generous volumes, and comfort remain part of the package, yet they are now paired with performance more commonly associated with sporty motor yachts. A quoted top speed of up to 26 knots may not sound spectacular if you are thinking in terms of offshore performance machines, but for a luxury catamaran of this size, with this much space and comfort, it remains a significant figure.
The most distinctive feature of the yacht is found aft. Sunreef calls it the Ocean Lounge and, unlike many industry-coined expressions, the name genuinely reflects what it delivers. Once the side platforms are deployed, the stern transforms into a large waterside terrace at sea level. The space is immediately attractive in renderings, but its real value appears in use, when the stern becomes one of the yacht’s key areas. This is where the tender, water toys, swimmers, towels, music, and everything that makes people actually spend time on a yacht naturally come together.
On the main deck, it becomes clear how carefully the Ultima 88 has been conceived for real life on board. The aft cockpit, saloon, and forward area work as one continuous daytime flow, without hard breaks or the sense that the character of the space changes once you step out of the saloon. On a yacht that relies so strongly on beam and openness, this becomes an important part of the experience. Here, space has value because it is easy to use, natural to move through, and relevant throughout the day.
The interior avoids unnecessary extravagance. Instead, the emphasis is on space, natural light, and uninterrupted sea views. Large glazed surfaces do most of the work. The full-beam owner’s suite delivers a sense of openness rarely found even on larger yachts. Guest accommodations continue the calmer tone of the interior: enough privacy, enough comfort, and no unnecessary design overstatement.
The Ultima family shows Sunreef in a different register: lower, faster, and more directly aimed at an owner who uses the yacht actively, from the saloon to the water’s edge
The flybridge is another example of the model’s flexibility. It can serve as a lounge, open-air dining area, wellness deck, or all-day social hub. Sunreef does not dictate how the owner should use the space. It leaves enough freedom for the owner to decide whether this level should become a quiet morning retreat, an evening social area, a wellness deck, or an active open-air space. On a yacht like this, that freedom is often more valuable than any designer signature.
According to the latest specifications published by Sunreef, the Sunreef 88 Ultima measures 28.40 m in length overall, carries a beam of 9.30 m, features composite construction, and offers 387 m² of living space. The Classic version uses Volvo D13 – IPS 1050 propulsion units and carries 6,000 L of fuel, while the Eco version incorporates batteries ranging from 22 to 75 kW.
The Ultima 88 is interesting because it shows Sunreef expanding its own territory. This model brings together two audiences that have not always overlapped: owners who value the space and stability of a multihull, and those who are drawn to the styling and dynamics of sporty motor yachts. Judging by market interest and the number of orders already reported for the Ultima 88, the concept has landed exactly where it needed to.
LENGTH OVERALL:
28,40 m
BEAM:
9,30 m
LIVING SPACE:
387 m²
PROPULSION:
Volvo D13 – IPS 1050
FUEL CAPACITY:
6.000 l
BATTERIES:
22–75 kW
TOP SPEED:
26 knots
SHIPYARD:
Sunreef Yachts
DEALER:
OMR Premium Yachting
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