Saturday, August 07, 2021

Have Yachts V. Have Nots

 A vast superyacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has been sold for almost £200m and is now available to rent for anyone with for about £1m a week, a life of luxury on the high seas. The 126-metre Octopus was the world’s largest yacht when she was built for Allen in 2003

The eight-deck Octopus has 13 guest suites, including a private owner’s deck. There is also a cinema, a gym, a spa, a basketball court, a pool (which converts into a dancefloor) and a pizza oven. The onboard recording studio has been used by Mick Jagger, Bono,  It features not one but two helicopters, two submarines and space for seven tenders and a large SUV. The yacht has quarters for up to 63 crew.

Secret buyer nabs Microsoft grandee’s superyacht for £200m | Microsoft | The Guardian

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