Tell me the VIP you are and I’ll tell you the yacht you own!
Sportsmen, musicians, and songwriters, not to mention wealthy entrepreneurs and prominent personalities. What unites them with each other? Fame, glory, and yes, wealth, you may think. Well, also but not only! One of the hallmarks of a VIP worthy of this name is the way he spends his holidays: aboard a superyacht of course!
Why do all VIPs want to own a yacht?
Obviously, this type of boat is aimed only at a certain type of clientele, that of the super-rich, obviously, but what drives them to buy these luxurious giants of the sea, in addition to their enormous economic possibility? Firstly, a much more earthly aspect counts confidentiality. What better place than your own yacht to seek some privacy away from photographers and paparazzi?
Anchored off the coast of beautiful bays or luxurious marinas, the boat becomes the most discreet place to spend intimate moments in total tranquility or to organize exclusive private parties with tens or hundreds of guests.
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Which categories do the VIP owners of superyachts belong to?
The category that seems to dominate in terms of the number of owners is certainly that of sportsmen. Footballers, football players, and fighters are among the most classic vessel owners but also tennis players and NBA stars.
Movie stars and singers are no less, while there are few but very well-known successful entrepreneurs who love to sail with their giants of the sea.
What is the type of superyacht bought by celebrities?
Spacious, ultra-luxury but also extravagant or even vintage and retro.
These are the characteristics that most seem to unite the most sought-after superyachts on the market by VIPs from all over the world.
As it is easy to guess, those who don’t need to spare expenses to make their houseboat as precious and technological as possible can reach extremes such as the famous and superb History Supreme and Eclipse, valued billions of dollars and owned by Arab sheiks and tycoons and Russians.
However, there is no shortage of distinctions. Some of them gladly opt for vintage sailing ships or even unlikely very particular boats.
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Our top selection of yachts owned by celebrities
So, are you curious to know which are the best and most extravagant superyachts owned by stars and celebrities? Here is the list of the most deserving:
Viva la Vida
Yacht owned by multiple football champion Tom Brady
The new Viva a Vida has been designed to combine the luxurious design of a superyacht with the technical innovations that make builder Wajer stand out in the industry. An automatic roof and electrically adjustable deck layout are some of the innovative features, as well as a hybrid system designed to protect the hull from contact with other boats or docks.
Made for extended family trips to the Bahamas, Brady‘s Wajer 77 is all about spaciousness and enjoying the outdoors as much as possible. Unlike other famous superyachts which are more about the extravagant interiors and lavish details.
Inside, the cabins are built with a height of over 7 feet (2.15 to 2.35 meters). Outside, the circular seating, the front sundeck, and the cozy large sofas at the back create the perfect atmosphere for a holiday trip.
There is also a back dining room where the Brady family and their friends can enjoy dinner while taking in the beautiful view. With enough space to accommodate nine people.
Designed to be very quiet, thanks to special seals and thick doors, all cabins, including the 5-meter wide owner’s suite, the Junior suite with double bed, and the guest cabin with two beds, are equipped with private bathrooms. There is no lack of premium amenities, including the kitchen and bar.
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63
Yacht owned by MMA fighter Conor Mcgregor
To celebrate the history of Lamborghini, the Italian brand and The Italian Sea Group presented the yacht Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63: the boat, built with the contribution of the car manufacturer, is a high-tech product that can be customized in many ways on the aesthetic plan. Powered by two 2000 HP MAN V12 engines, the Tecnomar For Lamborghini 63 can reach 60 knots. The boat makes extensive use of carbon fiber materials, is about 19 meters (63 feet) long, weighs 24 tons, and is distinguished by several exclusive elements, from the design to the hexagonal motifs, passing through the LED daytime running lights shaped of a Y and the special liveries of the Lamborghini Ad Personam program. Inside, the Carbon Skin finishes are proposed for the bridge and the start buttons of the two engines are identical to those of the Lamborghini brand cars.
Seven
Yacht owned by former soccer player David Beckham
Strengthened by the legacy of the centuries-old Italian nautical tradition, the Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction, and sale of luxury yachts.
28.31 meters long, Seven has five cabins, thus being able to accommodate up to ten people at the same time plus four crew members. She is powered by two engines capable of unleashing an output of 2,400 horsepower each and can travel at a cruising speed of 22 knots. The maximum speed, on the other hand, is 30 knots. This star yacht was designed by the Zuccon International Project. Apparently, some changes to the boat, born in 2016, were made on the recommendation of Beckham himself, who wanted to personalize and make his jewel of the sea even more exclusive.
Great White
Yacht owned by tennis player Rafael Nadal
The 80 Sunreef Power Great White can accommodate up to 8 guests thanks to its comfortable 4-cabin layout. Her starboard hull houses the owner’s suite, one of the yacht’s guest cabins, and the crew quarters.
Equipped with ample living space, the master stateroom features a walk-in closet, sofa, drop-down ceiling TV over the double bed, and a private hideaway balcony. The port hull can accommodate two other more spacious guest cabins and the galley of the catamaran.
The Great White’s propulsion derives from twin 1,200 hp engines that allow a maximum speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots.
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Necker Belle
Superyacht once owned by entrepreneur Richard Branson
Richard Branson, the prolific British billionaire and mastermind behind the Virgin brand, owned the 32-meter catamaran, Necker Belle, until 2018, which later sold for an asking price of $ 3,000,000.
Launched in 2003 by CMN, the catamaran is 32 meters long and has a total of 4 cabins for up to 10 guests. Stretching over a beam of 14 meters, the yacht was completely refitted in 2009. She is powered by Caterpillar engines, and she can reach a top speed of 20 knots.
Lately part of Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition collection, Necker Belle was available for charter starting at $ 60,000 per week among other assets such as his private island of Necker in the British Virgin Islands.
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Va bene
Yacht once owned by Eric Clapton
British musician Eric Clapton recently auctioned his luxury yacht, “Va Bene”, offering it at a Hollywood memorabilia sale in Los Angeles.
The auction took place on November 28, 2020, and the yacht was offered an auction base that ranged between 7 and 10 million dollars. She is a 47.5-meter long luxury boat purchased by Clapton in 2005 and completely refurbished three years later.
The yacht, which was built in 1992 and can accommodate 14 guests in six cabins, had already gone on sale in 2018 on a shipping broker’s website and was priced at around $ 12 million, but remained unsold.
Vendetta
Yacht owned by songwriter Billy Joel
The extraordinary 57-foot yacht Vendetta was designed by naval architect Doug Zurn and was built in 2005 for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician Billy Joel.
Designed in classic 1920s yacht style, Vendetta boasts ample cockpit space and a luxurious interior. She presents a classic design, with modern mechanics, electronics and services, and great power.
She can accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers and boasts a considerably lower weight than other yachts in her class. She can also reach speeds approaching 50 knots on a composite hull constructed of Kevlar.
Vendetta recently completed a refit that lasted two and a half years and was completed in 2019.
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Main
Yacht owned by fashion designer Giorgio Armani
One of the most luxurious and elegant yachts in the world, built in the Codecasa shipyards, a brand much appreciated by Italian VIPs, is 65 meters long and painted in military green.
The interiors have been personally taken care of by Armani in his essential and very elegant style and are also used as a photographic set for fashion shoots.
Launched in 2008, this huge yacht which has taken the place of Mariù, Giorgio Armani‘s previous yacht, surpasses its predecessor in both size and luxury. She is 65 meters long, compared to Mariù’s 51.
Main is an architectural and engineering masterpiece created by the Viareggio shipyard with the essential contribution of the stylist who, despite the opulence of his floating villa, has been able to transform the interiors into pure essentiality.
She is equipped with 7 guest cabins, including one owner’s suite, and 8 cabins for the crew. She is powered by two 2448 HP caterpillar engines and reaches a top speed of 18 knots.
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