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01.05.2021 20:23:55
At 590 feet long, the Azzam is known to be the largest superyacht in the world.
See full version: The world; s largest private yacht cost $600 million to build and has held the record for more than 5 years — but it might soon be dethroned
At 590 feet long, the Azzam is known to be the largest superyacht in the world.
When it was launched in 2013, the yacht broke the record previously held by the Eclipse, a 533-foot yacht owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. more
Although there is no strict definition, a superyacht is generally understood to be a yacht that is at least 78 feet long, according to Warsash Superyacht Academy.
The epic 643-footer anchored in Nice, France. The World more
Seafarers will spend the summer island-hopping throughout the idyllic Mediterranean, enjoying short stays in Croatia, Italy, France and Spain. Come Fall, The World will stop by the port of Funchal in Portugal’s stunning Madeira Islands before high-tailing it to the Caribbean. Here, residents will soak in the sunshine and chill vibes of the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands, the Dominican Republic and the Cayman Islands. To close out 2021, The World will cruise the coasts of both South and Central America, giving those aboard an opportunity to revel in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. here
“It’s been a difficult 16 months for our residents who have been missing their home at sea,” Pamela Conover, The World’s CEO, said in a statement. “We are all anxious for the ship’s return and are enthusiastically preparing to welcome our residents back home this summer.”
This means the 150 families that call the megayacht home can return to their sea-going sanctuary and embark on their next adventure. It will begin in southern Greece where The World will leave port for a year-long transatlantic journey. here
“It will travel the globe to where the wealthy want to go and be seen,” Simpson said. “We know the events where there is huge demand and not enough supply. more
Quintessentially has secured debt financing from Norway and Italy, where the yacht will be built and fitted out. The yacht, which will be 40m longer than the world’s biggest private vessel Azzam, owned by United Arab Emirates ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is due to make its maiden voyage in 2019-2020. here
It is not the first yacht to provide a floating home for billionaires. In 2002, the wealthy were able to buy homes on The World, the largest residential yacht on Earth at 196.5m long, which claims residents can “travel the globe without ever leaving home”.
Simpson envisages the yacht, to be named Quintessentially One, hosting exclusive parties with famous performers putting in a star turn. He points out that Quintessentially has long-standing ties with artists such as Elton John, who it has booked to sing at its ultra-wealthy clients previous birthdays.
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The boat is currently at anchor in Narragansett Bay, just off of Goat Island in front of Belle Mer. It is unknown how long she will be spending in Newport. [links]
Le Grand Bleu was built for US telecommunications baron John McCaw and has been owned by Eugene Shvidler, a Russian-American oil businessman, since June 2006. She was built at the Bremer Vulkan yard in Bremen, Germany, and was launched in 2000.
The 371-foot long Le Grand Bleu, one of the largest private yachts in the world, arrived in Newport on Tuesday, July 11th.
Shvilder owns the Château Thénac vineyard in France, a $37 million home in Belgravia in London, a $14.5 million home in Aspen and has a network of $1.3 billion.
Le Grand Bleu is the 24th largest private yacht in the world, according to Wikipedia .