Concept images have been revealed by Italian firm Lazzarini, which is yet to build the extravagant structure
It features two massive blimps filled with helium and line with solar panels so it can generate its own power
Lucky passengers are transported in a central structure incorporating a spacious living room and dining area
An Italian design firm has unveiled its latest luxury yacht – and it's designed to fly as well as sail the world's oceans.
Called Air Yacht, the extravagant vehicle has been revealed in concept images from Rome-based firm Lazzarini Design Studio.
Air Yacht stays airborne because its blimps are inflated with a gas that is lighter than air – in this case helium – while it gets momentum from its massive propellers.
It's unclear how much Air Yacht would cost once it's been built, although the firm says it's designed with private owners in mind, likely those with several hundred million pounds to spare.
The overall length of the dry carbon fibre structure would be nearly 300 feet (150 metres), with a width of 260 feet (80 metres), while the main central deck would measure 260 feet in length and 30 feet (10 metres) wide.
Air Yacht's twin blimps contain 400,000m3 of compressed helium propelled by eight counter rotating engines, each powered by ultra-light batteries and solar panels.
'The Air Yacht is not an airship for public transportation or touristic purposes,' says Lazzarini Design Studio, which has posted the new renderings on its Instagram page.
'It is conceived for a private owner with a vision of mega yacht/aviation evolution.'
Circling around the helium compartments within the blimps are concourses and private suites containing beds and washing facilities, so that passengers can spend multiple days on Air Yacht during long voyages.
There's even a wide, windowless viewing platform at the back of each blimp, which lets passengers see the waves splashing beneath them when on water, or alternatively get some fresh air at 5,000 feet when airborne.
Both blimps are connected to a central compartment by four carbon bridges, through which passengers can walk.
This central compartment acts as a communal space for passengers to gather, relax and eat meals.
It provides a luxury viewing area for the passengers, featuring a swimming pool, carpeted lounge and a spacious living room with dining facilities.
At the bottom of each of the two blimps are so-called 'inflatable basements' that fill up with air when approaching water, allowing the vehicle to float when required.
An optional extra allows a helicopter to rest on top of the structure for flying visits to local destinations.
Lazzarini is frequently unveiling lavish concepts without actually building them, so it's possible that Air Yacht may prove too expensive to ever become a reality.
MailOnline has contacted the firm for comment regarding how much it might take to build, and whether it's had any interest from any so-called 'private owners'.
Just last week, Lazzarini unveiled concept images for a £7.5 million red hyperyacht that can carry a Ferrari.
The firm is also responsible for a swan-shaped superyacht, a £450 million shark-inspired mega-yacht, and a sleek yacht with a gaping hole in the middle.
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