Camillo Garroni is undoubtedly one of the most creative and prolific designers on the scene today. His style is elegant and always surprising, as seen in the new F-Series from PRESTIGE YACHTS, which has delivered three new models in just over 18 months. Calling these yachts innovative would be an understatement.
That’s why, as soon as we ran into him at the Miami Boat Show 2025, we seized the opportunity to interview him.
Camillo, how have these first 18 months been? What has been the public’s reaction since the launch of this line, which is so different from anything we’ve seen before?
Camillo Garroni: The new F-LINE has been completely redesigned and reimagined to suit the tastes and needs of today’s yacht owners, which is why it has been such a success. Take the galley cockpit, for example—the Ocean View Galley—which opens onto the aft deck in a unique and original way, maximizing sea views and allowing the cook—who is usually a family member—to be part of life on board. After all, these yachts are typically owner-operated, without crew.
The galley plays a key role on board, much like in our homes. Open-plan kitchens, which connect to the living room or lounge area, have become very popular because they allow whoever is cooking to stay engaged with family and guests.
Another major innovation was moving the master cabin from midship to the bow. This creates a much more comfortable space, away from the noise of the engine room, such as generators or stabilizers. Secondly, and just as importantly, having the master cabin forward offers significantly more privacy, much more natural light, and, thanks to the increased space, a completely step-free layout. The bed is also exceptionally large—a full king-size at 1.80 meters wide, something unique for a yacht of this size. These innovative layouts have been very well received by our clients, who truly appreciate this new way of experiencing life on board.
Today, we’re aboard the F 5.7 for its American premiere. In your opinion, what are the standout features of this new Flybridge model?
Camillo Garroni: The F-LINE 5.7 is the second model in this new generation. In this case, we have further enhanced onboard comfort by creating three large living areas: the Ocean View Galley, which we just discussed, a spacious foredeck, and an impressively sized Flybridge. Additionally, the F-LINE 5.7 features three cabins, each with its own en-suite bathroom.
The challenge was to design a forward lounge area with a large sunbed and sofas without compromising the headroom in the master cabin. Normally, when you have a high cabin forward, the foredeck is limited to a sunbed. But on this model, we’ve achieved the perfect balance, optimizing both the upper and lower spaces.
Another major innovation was repositioning the entrance to the master suite so that, upon entering, the owner isn’t immediately met with the bed but rather a transitional space leading into the actual cabin—essentially, a layout designed to feel like a true luxury suite.
At BOOT Düsseldorf, we had the pleasure of admiring the smallest model in the range—the entry-level F-LINE 4.3, which, at just 13 meters, sets new standards for onboard living. Camillo, can you help us understand how you managed to achieve such spacious volumes on a such compact yacht?
Camillo Garroni: My approach to designing the new F-LINE 4.3 was a bit different. I started with a concept that is very popular today—the Day Boat—which typically features a centrally positioned galley, a large cockpit, and the main living space in the bow, all arranged in an open walkaround style. So I thought, why not adapt this highly functional and contemporary design into a Flybridge model?
I applied the same concept by placing the galley amidships and radically rethinking the yacht’s access, shifting it to the side—something truly innovative. Modern clients really appreciate this choice because it allows us to move the entire galley block further aft, which in turn expands the interior lounge, where we’ve added a large C-shaped sofa. By carefully balancing all these elements, we’ve created an incredibly appealing yacht—one that is likely unique in this segment.
Garroni Design was founded by your father, Vittorio, back in 1971—more than 50 years of history that have shaped some of the most iconic milestones in yacht design and beyond. How do you manage to stay so consistently creative? What’s the secret to always being hungry for innovation?
Camillo Garroni: The key is to constantly analyze our work and never settle—this philosophy has allowed Garroni Design to keep evolving over the years. I attend the boat shows with a hunger for new ideas and winning solutions. Sometimes, the market doesn’t immediately understand certain design choices, but they end up setting trends and becoming mainstream. Take explorer yachts, for example—when they first emerged, they weren’t widely accepted, but today, they have a strong identity of their own.
Being able to interpret trends and drive innovation is what pushes me to keep shifting perspectives and exploring new horizons.
Let’s talk about you for a moment. How do you recharge your creativity when you want to take a break from yachting? What are your passions?
Camillo Garroni: I have many passions, and one of them is motorsport. I race in a small championship called Legend Car, where we compete in small race cars based on an American design originally created to train NASCAR drivers outside of their main championship.
These are 50s-style mini race cars, but they pack some serious power. They weigh only 450 kg and are incredibly fast. Racing gives me a certain level of mental tension, but at the same time, it helps me release all the stress from work. I’m generally a very calm and collected person—I rarely get angry—but sometimes, I bottle things up. That’s why I need something adrenaline-fueled to help me unwind.
Another passion of mine is spending time with my family—my wife and my dogs. These are moments of pure joy and relaxation. And now, after twenty years, I’ve started playing golf again. It’s the complete opposite of motorsport—there’s no adrenaline, but it requires constant concentration for hours. So now I have racing, which is pure adrenaline, and golf, which is pure reflection.
