The BARREL is an iconic 34-foot motor yacht built by Storebro shipyard in 1978. The exact model name is – Royal Cruiser 34 Adler Baltic and its royal for a reason. The quality of the boat was far better than boats of similar size and layout. No other manufacturer processed wood so perfect, so rich and so elegant as Storebro. The motor yacht implies exclusive lifestyle with luxury accommodation on long cruises. The interior could be favorably compared to a luxury suite in a comfortable hotel of the time. It’s a fully functional motor yacht.

BARREL offers you to experience what is it like to live on a real, sea-worthy motor yacht of the 70’s -80’s. Beautifully crafted with true marine pedigree at its core it offers you the luxury of a cabin cruiser life.

Before she came to Klaipėda, BARREL had a previous owner from Hamburg, Germany. Every summer, spanning from 1978 to 2023, BARREL spent endless hours cruising the waters of the North Sea, the Elbe River, and of course the Baltic Sea.

Armed with this knowledge (knowing where she came from, her previous owners, and her story, gleaned from proving documents in shipyard archives), we came up with a unique vision. We aim to reintroduce her to the public as a symbol of a forgotten jewel of maritime history. Inspired by Arne Jacobsen’s focus on holistic design, we’ve embarked on a project to elevate the interior and onboard comfort to a degree that is extraordinary among our peers.

For centuries, the unmistakable warmth and elegance of teak decks and rich mahogany interiors reigned supreme in boat building. However, the arrival of fiberglass in the mid-20th century revolutionized shipbuilding, ushering in an era of white “plastic” boats and streamlined, contemporary design. While fiberglass offered undeniable advantages in terms of weight, maintenance, and affordability, it lacked the timeless beauty and natural character of wood. Luckily, today, real wood remains a coveted material, gracing only the most prestigious yachts as a testament to unparalleled craftsmanship and enduring luxury.

The boat has recently been completely restored, maintaining as much of the original parts and details as possible. Original paneling, furniture – everything is kept original, admiring both, classical maritime and Scandinavian design of the 70’s. The goal was to preserve the heritage of a classic private leisure boat, combining it with a modern hospitality approach and adding some local extra resulting in a one of a kind experience.

In 2010 we, Janis Žekanis, Eliza Šubert, and our canine companion, a Weimaraner named Barrel, started a lifetime journey of exploring the Curonian Lagoon. First, with a motor yacht, followed by wooden hand-made canoes of our own production. We named our venture “Wet Weim Adventures” after our dog, which transcribes as Wet Weimaraner. Ironically, but 14 years later we called our boat “Barrel”. It seemed like its a perfect match.  If you search for a definition of “Barrel” you will most likely encounter the phrase “we barrelled across the Everglades” – which means to drive or move in a way that is so fast as to almost be out of control. The acquisition process of this boat itself mirrored the spirit of our namesake, requiring a certain degree of swiftness and resourcefulness. In other words, we literally Barrelled across the Baltics.