Amor II Watersuite: Inside the €815,000 Luxury Floating Home

I have written about a great many ships over the years. Large ones. Small ones. Expedition ships, river ships and, more recently, residential cruise ships designed for people who prefer never to unpack again. Houseboats, however, are relatively new territory for me.

Then along came Amor II.

Calling this Croatian-built creation a houseboat is accurate, at least according to its technical documents. It is also rather like describing a penthouse as a pleasant place to spend the night. Oasis Meu, the company behind it, prefers the name “Watersuite”—and one look at the renderings explains why.

Amor II looks less like the sort of houseboat one rents for a week on a lake and more like a very chic hotel suite that has slipped its moorings.

Currently in production and expected to become available in early 2027, Amor II is the second generation of a concept developed by the Croatian company. At just under 40 feet long and more than 16 feet wide, it packs three usable levels, sleeping accommodations for four, twin electric motors and approximately 753.5 square feet of living space into a surprisingly polished package.

Amor II is priced starting at €815,000. In other words, this is not exactly a little cottage on the water. It occupies the increasingly intriguing territory between yacht, vacation home and floating hotel villa.

A cutaway rendering of Amor II reveals its upper-deck bedroom, main living level and lower sleeping accommodation. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — A cutaway rendering of *Amor II* reveals its upper-deck bedroom, main living level and lower sleeping accommodation. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

Amor II provides approximately 753.5 square feet of usable living space across its three levels.

That figure places it in surprisingly exalted company. It is larger than the 721-square-foot Seven Seas Suite aboard Regent’s new Seven Seas Prestige, falls within the 721-to-826-square-foot range of Silversea’s Master Suites aboard Silver Nova and Silver Ray, and comes within 32.5 square feet of a 786-square-foot Vista Suite aboard several of Oceania Cruises’ smaller ships.

Cruise lines do not always calculate square footage in precisely the same way—some published measurements include a private veranda—but the comparison is nevertheless revealing. Amor II offers substantially more room than many conventional cruise-ship penthouses and roughly the living space associated with a serious one-bedroom suite in the upper reaches of the luxury market.

A House With a Hull

Amor II measures 39.3 feet in length with a beam of 16.4 feet. That unusually broad footprint creates considerably more interior volume than one normally expects aboard a vessel of similar length—and room for a layout that feels genuinely residential.

The main deck contains the living room, dining area, kitchen, entrance and bathroom. Outside are two separate terraces: a 45-square-foot bow deck complete with a hot tub for two, and a larger stern deck measuring approximately 60 square feet.

Above it all is the principal bedroom. At 178 square feet, it is larger than some entry-level cabins aboard contemporary cruise ships—a comparison I cannot resist making. The suite contains a double bed, built-in storage and curved seating designed to follow the exterior lines of the vessel. A small private balcony completes the picture.

Amor II’s upper-deck bedroom serves as its principal sleeping suite, with a double bed, built-in storage and curved seating beneath distinctive slatted windows. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — *Amor II’*s upper-deck bedroom serves as its principal sleeping suite, with a double bed, built-in storage and curved seating beneath distinctive slatted windows. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

The lower deck contains a second sleeping area with two single beds. No one is pretending it is another grand suite, but it gives Amor II room for as many as four people—two above and two below.

That 2+2 arrangement makes sense for couples who occasionally entertain guests, families traveling with children or resorts looking for an overwater accommodation far more memorable than Room 214.

A Boutique Hotel Goes Boating

The renderings make one thing quite clear: Amor II has no interest in polished mahogany, brass fittings or the sort of nautical nostalgia that requires one to dress like an extra from Death on the Nile.

Instead, the designers have borrowed the vocabulary of a contemporary resort. Pale woods, cream upholstery and sculptural furniture are set off by deep navy cabinetry. Curved walls and rounded furnishings echo the shape of the vessel, while slatted window treatments add warmth and privacy without sacrificing the reason for being here in the first place: the view.

Curved forms, pale woods and navy accents give Amor II’s main salon the character of a contemporary boutique hotel. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — Curved forms, pale woods and navy accents give *Amor II’*s main salon the character of a contemporary boutique hotel. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

The main salon occupies approximately 91.5 square feet, with an adjoining 52.7-square-foot kitchen and 43-square-foot dining area. On paper, those figures may sound compact. In the renderings, the open plan, sweeping internal staircase and generous expanses of glass make the space feel considerably larger.

Oasis Meu says marine-grade materials are used throughout. Heating and air-conditioning are standard, along with thermal-efficient double-glazed windows and rock-wool insulation. Smart lighting can be controlled from a portable screen or mobile phone—which seems only fitting in a home that may itself be moved when one tires of the neighbors.

Amor II’s open-plan main deck combines the salon, dining area and galley within a compact residential layout. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — *Amor II’s* open-plan main deck combines the salon, dining area and galley within a compact residential layout. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

The interior comes fully furnished and includes a kitchen, lounge and bathroom. Note the singular: Amor II has one bathroom, rather than the multiple facilities one might expect aboard many four-guest yachts. Glamorous renderings notwithstanding, this remains a relatively compact floating residence—and four adults may occasionally find themselves negotiating a morning timetable.

The visual centerpiece may be the connection between the salon and bow deck. Glass doors open the principal living space directly onto the terrace, where the two-person hot tub occupies pride of place. If one is going to live on the water, one might as well sit in some of it with a glass of Champagne.

Glass doors connect the main salon with the bow deck, where Amor II is designed to include a two-person hot tub. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — Glass doors connect the main salon with the bow deck, where *Amor II* is designed to include a two-person hot tub. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

Synthetic teak is specified for the exterior decking. Stainless-steel railings, anchor, bollards and mooring lines supply the necessary marine credentials, while safety equipment includes lifejackets, a lifebuoy, fire extinguishers and a first-aid kit. It may resemble a hotel suite, but the sea still insists upon paperwork and sensible shoes.

Mobile—But Not a Pocket Cruise Ship

Amor II is propelled by two 15-kW electric motors. These should allow it to move quietly and reposition without the assistance of a tug. Oasis Meu has not yet supplied figures for battery capacity, charging time, cruising speed or operating range, however, so prospective owners should resist planning a transatlantic crossing—or even an especially ambitious island-hopping itinerary.

Its natural habitat is likely to be sheltered water: a marina, coastal resort, private waterfront property or another destination where it can remain moored for long periods and relocate when required. Its generous beam, multi-level profile and residential layout all favor comfortable living over long-distance passage-making.

The vessel is designed to comply with European Union Directive 2013/53/EU and is listed as CRS-certified, Design Category C, Navigation Area IV. More important for prospective owners, it is registered as a vessel rather than treated merely as a floating structure.

Onboard systems include a 2,000-liter freshwater tank and a 1,500-liter black- and gray-water holding tank. The electrical system operates at 12 and 220 volts. Solar panels, an inverter, additional smart-home functions and an extended warranty are available as options rather than standard equipment.

That last point is worth remembering when considering the company’s sustainability claims. Twin electric motors promise quieter operation and fewer local emissions while underway. But Amor II’s actual environmental performance will depend upon how its batteries are charged, how often it moves and which optional energy systems the buyer chooses.

Expanses of glass and a restrained neutral palette keep Amor II’s living spaces visually connected to the water outside. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu. — Expanses of glass and a restrained neutral palette keep *Amor II’*s living spaces visually connected to the water outside. CREDIT: Rendering courtesy of Oasis Meu.

A Waterfront Address That Can Change Its Mind

With extras, Amor II’s price can approach €1 million. That is a considerable sum for anything officially classified as a houseboat. Then again, Oasis Meu is plainly not selling it as one.

For a private buyer, Amor II offers the possibility of owning a waterfront residence whose address can occasionally change. For a hotel or resort, it could become a standalone suite commanding a nightly rate to match its novelty. For marinas and developers, it suggests a way to add unusual accommodations without putting up another conventional building at the water’s edge.

The seductive renderings are only the beginning, of course. Before signing anything, buyers will want firm answers about battery performance, charging infrastructure, delivery costs, mooring requirements and the regulations governing exactly where Amor II can be installed and operated. A glamorous floating home is considerably less glamorous if there is nowhere legal to park it.

Still, Amor II offers a fascinating glimpse of where luxury travel may be heading. Cruise ships increasingly resemble resorts. Hotel companies are launching yachts. Residential ships promise a permanent life at sea.

And now a Croatian company has designed what amounts to a boutique hotel suite with its own motors.

Amor II may never carry its owners across an ocean. That is not really the point. Its promise is both simpler and, in its way, more seductive: all the pleasures of a beautifully designed suite on the water—and the ability to change the view when even paradise begins to feel a little too familiar.