Revealed: This £60,000 James Bond-style caravan can cruise on both land and sea

• The ‘Sealvan’, designed by a Turkish company, comes in two different sizes 
• ‘Panoramic’ glass windows and a convertible sunroof are among the features
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It’s like something dreamt up in Q’s secret-service gadget lab for James Bond’s next mission.

The secret agent is known for his affinity for vehicles that can cruise on both land and water – and that’s the USP of this ‘luxury’ new amphibious caravan.

Called a ‘Sealvan’, it’s said to offer the ‘possibility of camping on land and the pleasure of cruising’. It’s towed by a vehicle on land, while on the water, it can reach speeds of up to 13 knots (around 15mph), set in motion by the engine that’s built into the back of the vessels. 

Said to be suitable for all bodies of water, the campers – which feature ‘panoramic’ windows and convertible sunroofs – can remain on freshwater lakes for an unlimited amount of time but can only spend three months at a time at sea. 

They come in two sizes with the smaller 4.2m (13ft) long model starting at £26,000 (€30,000/$33,000) and the larger 7.5m (25ft) long model starting at £60,700 (€70,000/$77,500).

A Turkish company has designed a series of James Bond-style amphibious caravans that can travel both on land and water

Called ‘Sealvans’, they come in two sizes. The larger 7.5m model (above) starts at £60,700 (€70,000/$77,500)

‘Panoramic’ glass windows and a convertible sunroof are among the standout features in these quirky campers

After unveiling a series of prototypes last year, the camper-cum-boats are now available to purchase in parts of Europe, though they’re not yet available to buy in the UK, Turkish firm ‘Sealvans’ reveals. 

Intended as a family holiday vehicle, the larger Sealvan accommodates up to four people and comprises a kitchen, a bathroom and two lounge areas. 

One lounge area, set at the front of the vehicle, is fitted with a crescent-shaped seating area framed by glass windows. Directly behind this is the captain’s steering wheel.

Next, the ‘modern’ kitchen is equipped with kit for whipping up a homemade meal, from a two-burner electric hob to a gas oven and fridge freezer. Smaller details include a spice rack, cutlery drawer and a mosquito net. 

The camper boats can be towed by a vehicle on land, while on the water, they can reach speeds of up to 13 knots 

The larger Sealvan (above) accommodates up to four people and comprises two living areas with a kitchen and bathroom in-between

 The camper-cum-boats are now available to purchase in parts of Europe, though they’re not yet available to buy in the UK

The lounge area in the larger model is fitted with a crescent-shaped seating area framed by glass windows

When it is time to sleep, the lounge areas transform into sleeping quarters, with the seating turning into beds with ‘orthopaedic mattresses’

It’s said that these vessels offer the ‘possibility of camping on land and the pleasure of cruising’

Sitting opposite the kitchen is a bathroom with a special ‘TMC’ toilet for marine vessels, a shower and bathroom cabinets.

The back of the boat boasts a second living area, this time with an L-shaped sofa and a foldable table, plus a door leading onto the outer deck.

When it is time to sleep, the lounge areas transform into sleeping quarters, with the seating turning into beds with ‘orthopaedic mattresses’.

The 4.2m Sealvan is a more compact version of its larger relative. It can accommodate up to two people and boasts one living space that transforms into a double bedroom.

Pictures show a crescent-shaped seating area at the front of the vehicle, similar to that of the larger model, and a kitchen and bathroom at the back.

Despite its smaller size, the bathroom still offers a toilet and shower.

The ‘modern’ kitchen in the larger Sealvan is equipped with  a two-burner electric hob, a gas oven and a fridge freezer

When it is time to sleep, the lounge areas in the larger model transform into sleeping quarters 

Meanwhile, the kitchen comprises just a single burner electric hob and a sink with limited counter space.

Describing the perks of this mode of transport, Sealvans said: ‘All bays, forests and seas will now be your home.’

The company believes its Sealvans offer a solution for adventurous types who want to explore both land and sea without the hassle of having to switch between different modes of transport. 

Describing the perks of this mode of transport, Sealvans said: ‘All bays, forests and seas will now be your home’ 

The 4.2m Sealvan is a compact version of its larger relative – it can accommodate up to two people

But they are not the first of their kind, with other camper boats like the £260,000 Caracat, the £12,000 Z-Triton 2.0, and the £13,000 Sealander.

Compared to something out of James Bond, the Caracat can equally be towed on a trailer on land and is propelled by a rechargeable electrical motor on the water.

It features a roof deck with a shaded seating area and solar panels that work to power the vehicle.

The amphibious Z-Triton 2.0 camper-trike poses a cheaper alternative, as a single small vehicle for land and water use.

Developed in Latvia, the vehicle combines a boat, tricycle and camper and is 100 per cent electric. It manages to sleep two people with enough space for a fold-up kitchen table for preparing food and drinks.

Meanwhile, the German-made Sealander caravan-boat is another two-in-one mobile home which combines all the fun of a caravanning holiday with an element of cruising.

Revealed in 2011, it took German-based industrial designer Daniel Straub two years to design, build and test the Sealander so that he could mass produce and sell it. 

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