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5 Of The Largest Superyacht Launches In 2023

Throughout 2023, there have been some mighty big superyacht that have taken to the seas, or are preparing to! In this article, we cover 5 of the largest superyacht launches in 2023, so join us to take a look at some impressive vessels…

1. Luminance

The biggest launch of the year (and from Germany), 145m Luminance had been under construction since 2018. She is the seventh-largest project to emerge from builder Lürssen. Espen Øino-designed her exterior, while Francois Zuretti styled her interior.

Midnight blue with blonde teak decking, she has a cascading aft deck, an elongated bow, and sleek lines.

2. Project Cosmos 

This one was a technical launch, first spotted in March this year. Also known as Project 13759, not much is known about this vessel. However, there’s definitively a swimming pool and a large aft deck, as well as a cut-out that could house a tender. She also has an 18m beam, and a steel hull, and an aluminium superstructure.

114m Project Cosmos is allegedly the first Lürssen to feature new fuel cell technology, which would help reduce emissions by avoiding greenhouse gases.

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105m vessel  1050H  was launched on the 10th January from Oceanco’s construction facilities in The Netherlands. It is essentially a relaunch, and a fundamental rebuild of the superyacht H3 which was originally launched in 2000. It is the first time a superyacht has been comprehensively recreated to deliver a complete future-proof vessel where no single element has remained the same. It has been recreated to such an extent that no single element remains the same.

1050H displays a modern exterior aesthetic, including a completely new superstructure. The design studio also worked with the owner to conceive a brand new interior by Reymond Langton Design.

The fourth largest Feadship to date, 103m  Ulysses has four exterior hot tubs and a swimming pool that covers the entire height of the main deck. Azure Yacht Design designed its naval architecture, and the interior was designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.

She can reach a maximum speed of 17.5 kn and has an impressive cruising range of 5000.0 nm, thanks to the propulsion provided by two MTU diesel engines. Able to host up to 18 guests across 9 staterooms and supported by a crew of 20 members, she boasts a gross tonnage of 2999.0 GT and a beam of 14.4m.

Soon after Luminance , 90m Norn (also known as Project 1601 nad built by Lürssen) was launched in Germany, characterised by prominent lines and a striking reverse bow design.

Espen Øeino is responsible for the exterior design, and the in-house team at Lürssen oversaw the naval architecture. Dölker & Voges Design have crafted the interior spaces – which are yet to be revealed.

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The newly launched tankoa has an impressive, go-anywhere range of 5,000 miles., rachel cormack.

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This new 82-foot yacht is like an elegant triplex for the high seas, this 134-foot superyacht with a glass-edged infinity pool could be yours for a cool $26.5 million.

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The vessel was sold in 2021 to an experienced owner already with one Tankoa to their name. The seafarer was seeking “extended ocean voyages and unrivaled luxury,” according to the yard. “I am proud of this project, which represents an evolution from the owner’s previous 50-meter yacht Binta D’Or ,” adds Orsi. “Its timeless design combined with cutting-edge solutions is the result of teamwork between client, designers, and shipyard, blending elegance and functionality.”

Diamond Binta features a sleek aluminum superstructure and a robust steel hull that will slice through waves. A true go-anywhere explorer, the yacht has an impressive range of 5,000 nautical miles and could comfortably cruise from Italy to the U.S. in one go.

The interior, penned by designer Margherita Casprini, combines neutral hues with high-end materials and contemporary furnishings. The elegant owner’s suite and five generous guest cabins are positioned on the lower deck, with a unique “panoramic corridor” providing seafarers with direct access to the beach area. The corridor also allows guests to appreciate all the high-tech machinery in the viewable engine room.

Geared toward relaxation and recreation, the exterior decks offer plenty of amenities. The flybridge is outfitted with a gym and a swimming pool, while the aft deck sports a beach club with fold-down terraces and a spa. As for toys, the foredeck can store your chopper, while the generous garage can hold a 30-foot limo and one other tender.

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It's Mark Zuckerberg's turn to have a hot yacht summer

• Mark Zuckerberg's new yacht, Launchpad, is enjoying its summer debut.
• The megayacht recently stopped in Mallorca and has since ventured further into the Mediterranean.
• It looks like Zuckerberg may dethrone Jeff Bezos as king of this year's superyacht season .

Move over, Jeff Bezos . Mark Zuckerberg is looking like this summer's Poseiden.

While the Amazon founder made waves last year with the debut of his megayacht Koru, Zuckerberg is the name on the yacht world's lips this season.

Rumors began surfacing in March that the Meta CEO had purchased Launchpad — a Dutch-built, 118-meter motor yacht originally built for a Russian oligarch.

By May, the transaction seemed all but confirmed when both the yacht and Zuckerberg made their way to Panama to celebrate his 40th birthday with a fete that included a few spins on his infamous hydrofoil .

Now that summer is here, Zuckerberg has debuted Launchpad — and her support superyacht Wingman — on the biggest stage in the yachting world: the Mediterranean.

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Zuckerberg this month treated his family to a trip aboard Launchpad off the coast of Mallorca. The family, sporting matching t-shirts, celebrated Father's Day and Zuckerberg's dad's 70th birthday, he wrote in a caption posted to Instagram. Local news outlets spotted Zuckerberg, his wife Priscilla Chan, and their three daughters on the Spanish island and aboard the yacht, which was outfitted with water slides and other toys.

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From there, the yacht sailed to the Ligurian Sea, the spit of the Mediterranean between the Italian Riviera and Corsica.

It's likely the yacht will continue to crisscross the Mediterranean this summer. If Zuckerberg continues to post photos of his travels, we may glean more details about how he has customized the ship to his liking.

For now little is known beyond the fact that she is built by Feadship, the shipyard behind Larry Ellison's Musashi . Photos from SuperYacht Times show Launchpad features a large swimming pool and helipad. The final purchase price is not public, but a new yacht of that size would likely cost nine figures upfront and millions of dollars a year to maintain.

Perhaps, like Bezos did last year, Zuckerberg will entertain some of the most famous names in entertainment or business. ( Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, had an engagement party last year aboard Koru that counted Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio as guests. On Friday, Bezos and Sanchez were spotted riding wave runners in the Aegean Sea alongside Kim Kardashian near the 127-meter yacht). Alternatively, Zuckerberg might prefer the privacy that is paramount to many in the superyacht world.

Whether Zuckerberg shows up as a bon vivant or doting family man this summer, Launchpad fits well into one of the most successful CEO rebrands in recent years, in which Zuckerberg went from being perceived as a robotic, mistrusted tech nerd to a kind-of-relatable, fun, fit tech bro.

Now he's got one of the largest yachts in the world to add to his cool factor (even though, regrettably for Zuckerberg, it is a mortifying nine meters shorter than Koru).

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Superyachts aren’t just for the super-rich: Hundreds of scientists have used them for ocean research

For almost two years, Robert Brewin collected data from the bow of a superyacht as it sailed pristine waters from the Caribbean Sea to the Antarctic Ocean. 

The  Archimedes , a 222-foot (68-meter) “adventure” yacht then owned by the late hedge funder James Simons, boasts a gym, a jacuzzi and an elevator. But between 2018 and 2020, Brewin was concerned only with the boat’s Sea-Bird Scientific Solar Tracking Aiming System, installed to measure light reflecting off of the water. A senior lecturer at the UK’s University of Exeter, Brewin and his colleagues were analyzing microplankton — microscopic organisms at the base of the marine food chain — by studying the ocean’s color. The Sea-Bird’s readouts helped them verify satellite imagery. 

Brewin’s was not your typical superyacht itinerary, but he is one of hundreds of scientists to have used an adventure yacht — also known as expedition or explorer yachts — to conduct research on the ocean. In a  paper  published in January, Brewin and his co-authors touted the potential of “harnessing superyachts” for science, concluding that “reaching out to wealthy citizen scientists may help fill [research capability] gaps.” 

It’s a view shared — and being pushed — by the Yacht Club of Monaco and the Explorers Club, a New York City-based organization focused on exploration and science (of which, full disclosure, I am a member). In March, the groups co-hosted an environmental symposium that included an  awards ceremony  for yacht owners who “stand out for their commitment to protecting the marine environment.” The  Archimedes  won a “Science & Discovery” award. 

“If a yacht is operating 365 days a year, rather than having it sit idle it’d be much better for it to contribute a positive return through science and conservation,” says Rob McCallum, an Explorers Club fellow and founder of US-based EYOS Expeditions, which runs adventure yacht voyages. 

EYOS charters yachts from private owners for its excursions, and is a founding member of Yachts for Science, a four-year-old organization that matches privately owned yachts with scientists who need time at sea. (Other members include yacht builder Arksen, media firm BOAT International, and nonprofits Nekton Foundation and Ocean Family Foundation.) Yachts for Science will enable about $1 million worth of donated yacht time this year, McCallum says, a figure he expects to hit $15 million by 2029. 

“There’s a personal satisfaction that we are contributing to something that is bigger than us,” says Tom Peterson, who co-owns an insurance underwriting company in California and has what he jokingly refers to as a “mini superyacht.” Every year for the past decade, Peterson has donated about 15 to 20 days of time and fuel on the 24-meter  Valkyrie  to scientists, who he takes out himself as a licensed captain and former scuba dive operator. He often works with the Shark Lab at California State University Long Beach, and allows researchers to stay aboard for days at a time instead of having to constantly make the 1.5-hour trip to and from shore. 

To link up with scientists, Peterson works with the International SeaKeepers Society, a Florida-based nonprofit that engages the yachting community to support ocean conservation and research. “The more we understand things about the ocean in general, the better we all are in the long run,” he says. 

When “superyacht” and “the environment” appear in the same sentence, it’s usually in a different context. In 2019,  one study estimated  that a single 71-meter superyacht has the same annual carbon footprint as about 200 cars. In 2021, another  paper  found that superyachts were the single greatest contributor to the carbon footprint of 20 of the world’s most prominent billionaires, accounting for 64% of their combined emissions.

“If you really want to respect the environment, you can just go surf,” says Grégory Salle, a senior researcher at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and author of the book  Superyachts: Luxury, Tranquility and Ecocide . Salle is open to the idea that superyachts could be used to advance scientific research, but says it’s contradictory for anyone to buy a superyacht and claim to be truly concerned about the environment.

McCallum says people who own adventure yachts tend to be younger than your standard superyacht owner, and have a particular interest in remote and pristine places. “They’re not the sort of people that are content to just hang out in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean,” he says. “Antarctica, the Arctic, the remote Indian Ocean, the remote Pacific Ocean, the Subantarctic islands… that’s where you’re going to find us delivering our services.”

Explorer yachts aren’t the only way scientists can reach those destinations, but demand for dedicated research vessels does outstrip available supply. The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), arguably the world’s greatest collector of oceanographic data, has a fleet of  15 research and survey vessels  for the use of its scientists. Academic researchers can also apply to use the fleet, often at a subsidized rate. But scientists request roughly 15,000 to 20,000 days of boat time every year. In 2019, NOAA was able to fill just 2,300 of them, according to an internal study.

That gap is particularly problematic as the planet warms. Oceans provide services that scientists call “ existentially important ,” producing more than  half of the oxygen we breathe  and serving as the world’s  largest carbon sink . They also absorb  30% of our carbon emissions  and  90% of the excess heat generated by them .

G. Mark Miller, a retired NOAA Corps officer who was in charge of several of the agency’s research vessels, has a different solution in mind when it comes to bolstering ocean research: smaller boats, fit for purpose. Superyachts can cost north of $500 million, he says; “why don’t we build a hundred $5 million vessels and flood the ocean science community?” 

After leaving NOAA, Miller in 2021 launched Virginia-based Greenwater Marine Sciences Offshore with a vision of building a global fleet of research vessels and offering their use at affordable prices. He says hiring a NOAA boat can cost scientists between $20,000 and $100,000 per day. GMSO plans to charge less than $10,000 a day for most missions. The company says it’s close to acquiring its first three vessels.

Miller hopes his business model will help scientists conduct the work they need to — particularly in under-served regions like the Asia-Pacific — without worrying about getting a luxury yacht covered in “muddy worms, plankton goo, dead fish [and] whale snot.” He describes yacht owners donating boat time to scientists as “better than nothing,” and says it can help get regular people interested in science and exploration. 

Christopher Walsh, captain of the  Archimedes , says he and his crew love taking part in science initiatives, especially when there’s an educational component. “I get a real thrill when we can stream to the classrooms — you can’t imagine the enthusiasm the kids display,” Walsh says. “That gives me a lot of hope for the future.”

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New images of Hobart's proposed Macquarie Point AFL stadium released

New concept images of the planned stadium at Hobart's Macquarie Point have been released — with the government saying when completed, the multipurpose arena "will be the largest timber-roofed stadium in the world".

The government says the design has been "informed" by the precinct's maritime heritage and history as a rail yard.

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A formal process which will allow private backers to express interest in partnering with the government on the project is likely to commence in the coming weeks.

Hobart's Macquarie Point stadium will be "the world's largest timber-roofed stadium" and could potentially host the world's first indoor Test cricket match.

New concept designs for the 23,000-seat roofed stadium — which will house the state's newly minted AFL club the Tasmania Devils — reveal a compact seating bowl design, "woven-style" timber facade and a fixed dome translucent roof.

Architects and engineers have attempted to mitigate concerns about the height of the stadium, which will neighbour the Hobart Cenotaph , by creating a domed roof structure, which at its highest point will be 51 metres.

But the curved nature of the roof will, it is said, significantly reduce the height of the "edges" of the structure, while a below-ground road for service vehicles will also help address concerns around the stadium's overall bulk and transport issues.

Timber a feature of roof, exterior

Tasmanian timber will feature prominently on the facade of the stadium, with designers taking inspiration from the former railway roundhouse structure, which was part of the old Hobart Rail Yard from 1915 until the 1980s.

The "woven-style" design, conceptualised by First Nations artists, is planned to be incorporated into the facade, which will flow into the planned "Aboriginal and culturally informed" zone.

The heritage-listed Goods Shed , which currently sits on the proposed footprint of the stadium, will remain on site with plans for it to be shifted to the eastern side of the stadium, as a buffer between the arena and the escarpment, atop which the cenotaph sits.

Its placement will line up with old railway lines that used to run through the site and will act as a special entry way to the precinct.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the "investment is going to create thousands of jobs, generating billions of dollars for Tasmania".

"That means more money for our hospitals, and new houses. And at the end of the day, we deserve what every other state in the country has."

"So, that's what we're delivering."

In a statement, Sports Minister Nic Street said the stadium would include a "1,500-person function room with views to kunanyi/ Mount Wellington", as well as "easy-to-follow and accessible design features, including a single continuous concourse that services the whole stadium, which means you can enter any gate and easily find your seat".

AFL hierarchy, including CEO Andrew Dillon, viewed the concept plans during a visit to Hobart last week, while Tasmania Devils bosses were given another briefing late this week upon the design being further refined.

Club chairman Grant O'Brien said the concept images were "evidence that great progress was being made" in bringing the Devils to life.

"I think there's nothing like being able to paint a picture to help people understand what's on offer here, and I think that's been lacking" he said.

"We've said that a need for a stadium is to have somewhere to seat the people who want to come, something that's got the capacity to deal with the demand, and something that's going to provide us with the commercial returns that will allow us to be successful for all Tasmanians."

The translucent roof is the brainchild of German firm Schlaich Bergermann Partners and will feature ETFE (ethylene tetrafluoroethylene) "pillows" and a mixed-material steel and timber supporting structure.

"This will allow light in, support natural turf growth and avoid the need for large light towers," Mr Street said.

Cricket Tasmania, which had initially expressed some reservations about the ability of the roofed stadium to stage cricket, is understood to be pleased with the design with questions around roof height and practice wickets answered at their briefing this week.

Ball-tracking analysis provided by Hawkeye was fed into the design of the stadium, with cricket officials satisfied the roof height would allow at least white ball cricket to be staged, with Tests to be potentially ticked off after further testing.

"Imagine if you could come down to Tasmania and be guaranteed — and the only thing stopping five days play — is the quality of the teams playing? It makes for a compelling case for [Test] cricket to be played down here," chief executive Dominic Baker told the ABC last week.

"The Indians are looking at this really closely as well. Over there they have the opposite problem, which is the heat. So, to have a fully air-conditioned stadium would increase their attendances to Test cricket immeasurably."

"The ICC [International Cricket Council] are becoming a lot more interested and if we can get it built compliant to cricket, then there's going to be some really big opportunities for Tasmania."

A "stage pocket" for concerts and events in the northern grandstand will minimise on-field impacts of major events, and according to designers will reduce costs for event operators.

More than 20 stakeholder groups and organisations have been briefed on the initial concept design across the past two days, the ABC understands.

Among them is the RSL, which had previously expressed deep concern about the stadium's proximity to the cenotaph and its potential to obstruct sight lines from key locations in Hobart towards the monument.

The RSL has been approached for comment.

The concept was formulated in just eight weeks by a design team led by Cox Architects and local firm Cumulus, assisted by a high-powered engineering team consisting of Pitt and Sherry, COVA, Aldanmark and AECOM.

It will form the basis of more detailed designs that will be part of the Macquarie Point Development Corporation's submission to the Tasmanian Planning Commission, and will be assessed through the state's Project of State Significance process.

That process is expected to take about 12 months to complete after lodgement.

If approved, and passed by both houses of parliament, attention will turn to the government's ability to turn the concept into reality while keeping the construction to budget and hitting crucial timelines.

Shovels are anticipated to strike the Macquarie Point surface late next year, with 60 per cent of the build to be completed by September 2027, and the stadium open for business for the start of the 2029 AFL season.

If those milestones are not met, the Tasmanian government is required to make top-up payments to the Tasmania Devils football club of $4.5m for every year the project overruns.

The overall project budget for the stadium — including consultancies, contingencies and construction — is $715m, of which the Tasmanian government will commit $375m.

It is understood quantity surveyors WT Partnership have updated costings for the stadium several times as the design work has progressed, with the project remaining within the allotted budget upon finalisation of the initial concept.

In May, the ABC revealed that the government planned to enter a private-public partnership arrangement to finance the construction of the new precinct , including the stadium, with private equity firm Plenary Group expressing a strong interest in bidding.

Since then, it is understood several other firms have enquired about the project, including Italian firm WeBuild, which oversaw the construction of Qatar's 2022 World Cup stadium and a refurbishment of the San Siro stadium in Milan.

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The Largest Superyacht Launches of 2022

By Emily Dawkins

2022 has been a phenomenal year. Welcoming the return to a ‘new normal’ following the turbulent effects of the pandemic, the past year has seen several incredible milestones for the superyacht industry. As the year draws to a close, we take a look back at the largest, and most significant Top 100 vessels that have joined the global superyacht fleet.

Builder:  Lurssen

The largest superyacht launch of 2022 was Lurssen Yachts' 160m BLUE. Hitting the water at the end of February, this magnificent, and highly-anticipated, 160m superyacht took the industry by storm when she was revealed from her shed at Lurssen’s Bremen-based facilities at the beginning of the year.

With little revealed at her launch, later at the time of her delivery in July, the German shipyard revealed that BLUE has been built to be as environmentally friendly as possible; fitted with a brand new, highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept.

Equipped with cutting-edge features, it was only fitting for BLUE’s substantial profile to be of equal grandeur; designed inside and out by world-leading yacht designer Terence Disdale Design.

After her launch, BLUE became the fifth-largest superyacht in the world, and the second-largest Lurssen-built superyacht, 20 metres behind its iconic 180m AZZAM.

Another spectacular new superyacht that was launched from Lurssen’s facilities in 2022 is 146m OPERA. Despite being briefly spotted in May 2021, OPERA was hidden from the world until her launch in mid-September, which showcased her numerous decks, twin helipads and stunning white profile. 

After her launch in September, it was confirmed that Terence Disdale Design penned both the exterior and interior of OPERA: another incredible 2022-launched superyacht from the drawing boards of the London-based design studio. Featuring similar design qualities to 160m BLUE, OPERA steals the limelight with her elegant profile which combines taut lines with curvaceous accents; a worthy vessel for the number 10 spot in the Top 100 largest yachts in the world. 

As the second megayacht launched in 2022 by the recognised German shipyard, there is no doubt that Lurssen has once again proved itself as the industry leader in regard to building some of the largest superyachts in the world.

Builder:   Oceanco

The world’s largest sailing yacht, codenamed Y721, hit the water for the first time this August. Built by leading Dutch shipyard Oceanco, the record-breaking vessel stands at an incredible 127 metres: becoming the largest sailing superyacht in the world, and the largest yacht (by length) to have ever been built in the Netherlands, and by Oceanco. 

Details of the 127m Y721 have, as always with yachts of such size, remained tightly under wraps since the news of her sale in 2018. Rumoured to be built for American tech entrepreneur Jeff Bezos, Y721 was first revealed when she was rolled from her shed in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands in October 2021.

The three-masted schooner’s black steel hull features a dramatic red line, whilst her superstructure is finished in white and warm woods. Y721 is yet another magnificent build from Oceanco, which has once again achieved its mission in creating the most advanced and inspiring motor and sailing yachts in the world. Y721 now sits in the 25th position in the Top 100 as she awaits delivery to her owner.  

118m Project 1010

Builder: Feadship

The forth largest vessel to hit the water this year was Feadship’s Project 1010. Leaving her Makkum-based outfitting shed in August, Project 1010 becomes the Dutch shipyard’s largest superyacht build to date, standing at an incredible 118m in length. 

After year’s of industry anticipation, there was plenty of excitement surrounding the mammoth superyacht’s final design. With such sheer size, the challenge was accepted by celebrated yacht designer Espen Øino. 

Featuring a breathtaking midnight blue hull, bright white superstructure and attractive curved lines along her profile, Project 1010 is a completely unique superyacht from the yard. Images reveal several of her luxurious features: a main deck swimming pool; large, upper deck helipad; and an impressive glass pod skylounge. 

As the largest build from Feadship, Project 1010 is now ranked 33rd in the largest superyachts in the world.

109m SEVEN SEAS

Largely recognised by her codename Y720, 109m SEVEN SEAS marks the fifth largest superyacht to be launched this year. Another milestone in 2022 for Dutch shipyard Oceanco, SEVEN SEAS stunned the industry with her unique pale grey hull, and most notably, the significant amount of glass and windows that impressively stretch around her main, upper and bridge deck. 

The spectacular exterior and interior designs of SEVEN SEAS were crafted by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, who worked closely with the owner to ensure that the 109m remained completely one-of-a-kind. Alongside her impeccable design, SEVEN SEAS is fitted with technologically advanced environmental systems, that have been engineered specifically and as a result, now exceed the current regulations.

At 109m, the launch of SEVEN SEAS this year has placed her as the 52nd largest superyacht in the world.

Year after year the superyacht industry celebrates the launch of bigger, bolder and better designs. There is no doubt that 2022 has been an extraordinary year for superyacht launches, with shipyards, in many ways, delivering the next generation of Top 100 vessels.

It goes without saying however, that these monumental superyachts would not exist without the hard work of thousands of industry specialists, yachting experts and talented professionals. Superyachts.com would like to applaud the hard work of each and every individual who has been involved in the incredible superyacht builds that we have witnessed launch this year.

We're certainly looking forward to next year. 

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Superyacht used as setting for Prince Charles & Diana’s turbulent hols in The Crown up for sale at a staggering price

• Georgie English , Foreign News Reporter
• Published : 7:56 ET, Jul 5 2024
• Updated : 8:43 ET, Jul 5 2024
• Published : Invalid Date,

THE regal superyacht seen in the hit TV show The Crown is up for sale at a staggering price.

Known as Christina O, the 325ft mega boat hosted the turbulent holiday for a young Prince Charles and Princess Diana in season five of the Netflix smash hit.

After a successful TV career the classic superyacht is now looking for a new home and has now gone on the market for a whopping £76million.

The hefty price tag comes from it being the 45th largest yacht in the world as of 2018 - plus a long, historic past.

Another key factor in the mammoth cost is the elegance of the yacht both inside and out.

The boat quickly became known as a one-of-a-kind luxury yacht after a number of refurbishments were completed after it had helped in World War Two.

One of the most remarkable highlights saw its Greek designer create a mosaic swimming pool in the lower deck that could be drained and raised up to become a dance floor.

Specialist designers and art icons were even drafted in to help with the superyacht such as architect Cäsar Pinnau and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans.

It can hold countless guests in its 18 rooms and one master suite as well as a stacked crew of 38.

As well as being able to boast a whole range of spa amenities and wellness opportunities.

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Inside, the rooms are as extravagant as expected with a grand piano and a lengthy main dinner table as well as a gilded spiral stair case and an elegant bar.

Despite Prince Charles and Princess Diana never officially using the Christina O, their characters in The Crown did.

Retelling the turbulent tale of a joint trip away to Italy for their 10th wedding anniversary in 1991, the show used the superyacht in place of the actual Alexander yacht the royal couple used.

The superyacht was used in filming for season five, episode one off the coast of Mallorca.

In the episode, the story goes through the holiday onboard the ship which turned out to be one of the families final outings before their seismic divorce.

Both vessels have a striking resemblance and are equally as luxurious with pictures of actors Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West expertly playing the roles.

The yacht's gross tonnage is a huge 1,848GT with it also boasting an impreeive max speed of 19 knots.

The luxury features of the Alexander

THE real superyacht used by Prince Charles, Diana, William and Harry in 1991 was the famed Alexander.

It was a massive 397ft in length and boasted room for up to 54 guests and 60 crew members.

Alexander is believed to be the third largest classic yacht in the world with an interior volume of up to 5,933 gross tonnage.

It was said to have been made in 1965 by German shipyard Lubecker Flender Werke.

The vessel has a private cinema, a number of al fresco lounges and dining areas plus a heli-pad on the top deck.

Other features include a dual swimming pool and a huge jacuzzi with panoramic views out to sea.

She is also powered by twin MAN diesel engines that can produce 16,100 horsepower and comes in with a top speed of 18.5 knots. 

It is typically seen cruising around Greece and the Red Sea.

History of Christina O

Huge yachts were seen as a vital component during the years of World War Two with Christina O originally serving as a Canadian anti-submarine River-class frigate called HMCS Stormont.

It launched in 1943 and was used as a crucial convoy escort during the Battle of the Atlantic and was said to have been at the Normandy landings. 

Greek shipowner Aristotle Onassis took over the helm after the war as he paid just under £40,000 for it.

Onassis gave it the name of Christina after his daughter as he pumped almost £4million into the boat to transform it into a superyacht.

Over the next three decades the superyacht played host to the stars of the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Famous faces such as Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton , Winston Churchill , John F. Kennedy and even global royalty all set sail on the glamorous vessel.

It became part of celebrity heritage when Prince of Monaco Rainier III and Grace Kelly held their wedding reception onboard in 1956.

The yacht then fell into the hands of the Greek government after Onassis died in 1975.

They left her untouched and collecting dust for years until it was sold at auction in the early 1990s for just under £14million.

A £44million refurbish plan was once again undertaken in 2001 before it was snapped up for £60million.

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It comes as a classic 90s motor that was used by Charles, Diana and Harry in The Crown is also set to go on sale for a bargain price.

The 1995 Bentley Brooklands carried the actors in the show but now has an estimated price tag of only £12,000 - £15,000.

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Ten upcoming superyacht deliveries to look out for

This year has seen its fair share of spectacular superyacht projects – including Abeking & Rasmussen 's 118.2-metre flagship Liva O and Frei re 's 111.9-metre Renaissance (now one of the most expensive charter yachts on the market). But as 2023 draws to a close, there are still a few new superyachts to look forward to. 

From the highly confidential Project Icecap to Tecnomar's recent, radical debut of This Is It , BOAT takes a peek at what's yet to officially emerge from the shed...

Builder: Heesen Length: 58.5m

Ultra G is one of Heesen's most powerful projects yet. With a propulsion package that totals 22,000 horsepower – including four water jets – she can reach an impressive 37 knots in light load conditions. A “sport fisherman in yacht disguise”, Ultra G 's custom design draws on inspiration from two previous sportfishing models built by Heesen in the nineties and features a fighting chair and storage for 40 rods. She's also equipped with a custom Vanquish tender.

Project Jag

Builder: Lürssen Length: 122m

Commissioned by an experienced client as a replacement for his 96-metre, Project Jag is one of the largest superyachts currently under construction (and the owner's third Lürssen). The project bears a number of the same design signatures as his former yachts, including an elongated bowsprit and plenty of al fresco deck space. Exteriors were designed by Nuvolari Lenard while the interiors – courtesy of Reymond Langton – are described as a “beautiful, bespoke homage to the owner's lifestyle”. There will be two staff for every guest on board.

Luminance  

Builder: Lürssen Length: 145m

Another powerful-looking Lürssen, Luminance 's classic raked bow and high, brooding superstructure were photographed when she embarked on her sea trials in April. Construction on the mammoth project began in 2018 – but Luminance has since been kept tightly under wraps. Her exterior is known to be Espen Øino -designed, while her interiors have been styled by Francois Zuretti . Once delivered, she'll be the seventh largest Lürssen on the water.

Builder: Moonen Length: 33.9m

A take on the contemporary gentleman's yacht, the Moonen 110 sees René van der Velden and Diana Yacht Design team up once more, having previously worked on the Dutch shipyard's Martinique series. She also takes cues from previous models Moonen 84 and 97. London-based Studio Indigo is behind the yacht's interiors, with "a sweeping spiral staircase using fluted natural timbers" sitting at the heart of the design.

Builder: Heesen     Length: 67m

Sparta is based on the yard’s 66-metre Project Avanti – first presented at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018, the sporty, low-profile design caught the eye of its commissioning owner. Last spotted heading out to sea trials, the 1,200GT superyacht is Heesen's largest steel construction to date and has been styled inside and out by British studio Winch Design . Her interiors are said to follow an elemental theme with different sections dedicated to water, earth and air.

Project Icecap

Builder: Lürssen Length: 107m

When she was revealed last summer at Lürssen’s Wolgast yard, it was clear that Project Icecap was shaping up to be a very capable explorer yacht. With an axe-style bow and the superstructure well forward, the yacht should punch safely through big seas, while offering big cargo-carrying capacity on the open aft deck. Owner’s rep Moran Yacht & Ship described the boat as "diesel-electric powered", while an ice-classed hull, heli-hangar and forward observation lounge are also on the spec sheet.

Builder: Rossinavi Length: 59.4m

Rossinavi's first ever explorer yacht, Akula was rolled out of the shed in June sporting a striking scarlet hull by Gian Paolo Nari . Once delivered, she'll support "marine research activities and philanthropic projects" with her variety of diving equipment, custom open-air observation deck and two six-metre containers which act as transportable science labs. Fitted with diesel-electric propulsion, Akula also has "optimised fuel consumption" for a lower environmental impact during long periods of time at sea.

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