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Swiss billionaire's superyacht docked in Liverpool

The owner lives in a Swiss castle and made his fortune from pharmaceuticals

• 13:07, 7 MAY 2019
• Updated 14:27, 7 MAY 2019

It's not every day you see a £60m superyacht docked at Liverpool's Princes Parade .

The custom-made Vive La Vie has been attracting plenty of attention from locals and visitors during its brief stopover .

Before making its way along the North Wales coast to Liverpool, the luxury motor yacht had been moored off Anglesey after originally sailing up from Gibraltar.

The Vive La Vie is believed to be owned by 72-year-old Willy Michel, a Swiss entrepreneur who set up pharmaceutical company Ypsomed Selfcare Solutions and is estimated to be worth $1.5bn. He lives in an 18th-century Swiss castle.

The 1,277-tonne pleasure craft features a master suite and VIP stateroom, and can accommodate 12 guests in its six cabins.

It also has a Jacuzzi, gym and dining room, where the dining table can be raised to the ceiling to make room for a dance floor.

Photographers have been getting some fantastic pictures of the boat since it moored. 

Now a video tour of the luxurious interior of the vessel is available here.

The yacht, which is registered in the Cayman Islands, was made in 2008 by German shipbuilder Lurssen, and designed exactly to the specifications of Michel.

Vive La Vie has a top speed of 15.5 knots and a maximum range of 7,000 nautical miles at 12 knots.

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The luxurious super yacht, called Vive La Vie berths in Belfast

The yacht is owned by Swiss businessman Willy Michel, whose company Ypsomed develops insulin pumps for treating diabetes.

Welcome to Belfast Willy Michel! Super yacht Vive La Vie is in town @Jemma_Geary #lovebelfast pic.twitter.com/FHjJrEkC2Z — Love Belfast ❤️ (@love_belfast) August 18, 2014

Designed by Monaco’s Espen Oino and built by German shipbuilder Lurssen, Viva La Vie was made exactly to Mr Michel’s specifications.

The yacht includes seven cabins comfortably housing 13 guests, as well as separate accommodation for crew.

A striking design feature is the interior stairwell, which includes glass bridges suspended in woven steel grids. An illuminated glass sculpture incorporated within the nearby glass elevator can change colour depending on the mood of the guests.

Have a look inside – click here

• Willy Michel

Willy Michel is the owner of the yacht Vive la Vie. He is a Swiss entrepreneur and founder of the company Ypsomed. Together with his brother he founded the company Disetronic in 1984. Disetronics Holding AG was a company focused on the manufacture and distribution of infusion systems in medicine. It was known for developing insulin pumps for the treatment of diabetes. In 2000, the company had 1,021 employees and realized sales of more than USD 200 million. In 2003, the company was split and partly sold topharmaceutical company Roche. Willy Michel continued the injection business (Disetronic Injection Systems AG), which was renamed Ypsomed. Ypsomed was brought to the Swiss Stock Exchange. Willy Michel and his family still own 76% off the Ypsomed shares. The Swiss magazine Bilanz estimates the net worth of Willy Michel at CHF 700 million, which is more or less USD 700 million.

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VIVE LA VIE

VIVE LA VIE is a 60.35 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2008.

Her top speed is 15.5 kn and her cruising speed is 14.0 kn and her power comes from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms, with 12 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1277.0 GT and a 11.1 m beam.

She was designed by Espen Oeino International , who has designed 66 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Lurssen , who has architected 69 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Art-Line , who has 37 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

VIVE LA VIE is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 201 motor yachts in the 60-70m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 61.58 GT above the average.

VIVE LA VIE is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1361 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Germany. For more information regarding VIVE LA VIE's movements, find out more about BOAT Pro AIS .

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• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
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Motor Yacht Vive la Vie

Luxury motor yacht vive la vie was built in 2008 by german shipyard lurssen. with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she features exterior design by lurssen yachts and the interior work of art-line interiors. this twin screw superyacht measures 59.4 metres and is strictly for private use..

Motor yacht Vive la Vie shares a hull design with sister ship Capri but exhibits extreme difference in superstructure, layout and interior design. Built for the private use of her owner only, the super yacht exhibits many personal quirks and individual indulgences often avoided in yachts destined for charter. Designed to support the owner’s friends and families for long periods of time, the vessel was specifically designed as more of a live aboard.

An indication of its family focus, almost the entire bridge deck is dedicated to the owner’s suite and children’s cabin, although the wheelhouse and captain’s cabin are also found on this level. The owner’s suite is located aft and boasts a striking semi-circle of ceiling-to-floor windows that cast wide views over the suite’s private deck and ship’s wake.

The private aft deck features a gel-burning fire and fridge. The large bed is positioned on a revolving pedestal that allows its occupants to swivel from facing toward the windows, to looking port towards the children’s cabin. This smaller cabin ahs the delightful feature of a Wendy house providing access to the ‘hers’ half of the double bathroom.

The colour tone of the interior décor is a subtle wash of creamy white carpets and sofas and caramel brown woodwork.

One of the ship’s true highlights is her elevator; a fur-lined creation located almost amidships and boasting an immense nine metre sculpture of colour-changing LED lights positioned behind a glass wall. Guests may choose however to rather use the visually stunning carpeted staircase that spirals up between the levels and opens the interior up.

The main deck is home to a gym and saloon with a small dining area for up to eight guests. Also on deck is a forward observation area with dining table for 12 that, if needed, can rise to the ceiling and make way for a dance floor.

Besides her indulgent owner’s suite and children’s cabin are a VIP cabin and four guest cabins. The VIP cabin is situated on the main deck and the four guest cabins are all below deck, each served by the stunning staircase and elevator.

Luxury yacht Vive la Vie is powered by two 1,455kW Caterpillar 3512B engines that allow her to reach a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and a cruising speed of 14 knots. She can achieve a range of 7,000 nautical miles while cruising at a speed of 12 knots.

She was the winner of the Best Displacement Motor Yacht 50-59m at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards due to her high construction quality, superior exterior styling and extremely practical general arrangement plans. The luxury vessel has been built to Lloyd’s classification.

Vive la Vie is currently not available for Charter on Superyachts.com. Click here to view similar Yachts Available for Charter.

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Delivered in 2008, 59-metre VIVE LA VIE is a truly bespoke yacht, conceived for her owner to enjoy a circumnavigation. Differing in her layout from typical charter yachts, she has an uncomplicated interior with many curvaceous elements designed by Art-Line. Her exterior was designed in-house using a proven hull for excellent seagoing performance and comfort. Large tanks and efficient engines result in an extraordinary range of 7,200 nautical miles.

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