Is the Savannah Yacht in The Woman in Cabin 10 a Real-Life Superyacht?

The Woman in Cabin 10, released on October 10, 2025, on Netflix, has drawn attention not only for its suspenseful plot but also for its setting — a luxurious superyacht where most of the mystery unfolds. Many viewers are asking the same question: Is the yacht in the film real?

The movie, based on Ruth Ware’s bestselling 2016 novel, stars Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, David Ajala, and Art Malik. Keira plays Laura Blacklock, an investigative journalist invited aboard a lavish yacht named Aurora Borealis for an exclusive reporting assignment. But when she claims to witness someone being thrown overboard, her suspicions are dismissed — leading to paranoia, danger, and a desperate search for the truth.

Yes — The Yacht Is Real and Named Savannah

While the yacht in the movie is called Aurora Borealis, the production was filmed on a real-life luxury superyacht named Savannah.

• Built by: Feadship (2015)

• Styled by: De Voogt Naval Architects

• Length: 274 feet (83.5 meters)

• Guest Capacity: 12 guests in 6 staterooms

Director Simon Stone confirmed that filming took place aboard Savannah in Portland in September 2024. Despite its grandeur, he noted: “Shooting on a superyacht is definitely not luxurious.”

With over 70 film crew, 25 yacht staff, and 20 actors onboard, space was tight, and extreme care had to be taken to avoid damage.

Inside the Superyacht Savannah: A Floating Masterpiece

Though the actors could not fully enjoy it during filming, Savannah is considered one of the most innovative yachts ever built. Some of its standout features include:

Iconic Interior and Design

• A spiral rosewood staircase across four decks

• A glass-walled master suite with skylight

• Extensive use of glass — groundbreaking at the time of launch

Unique Experience Areas

• Nemo Room: A partially underwater lounge with ocean views

• Secret Room: A hidden bow lounge with V-shaped seating

Digital Luxury

• Massive video walls that can be programmed to match any mood or scenery

Keira Knightley’s Experience: “Pirate Ships Are Easier”

Keira Knightley humorously compared filming on Savannah to her time on Pirates of the Caribbean: “Filming on the pirate ship is easier… because you can actually break the pirate ship.”

On Savannah, nothing could be touched without approval — making it a tense filming environment despite its beauty.

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