Joe Lewis’ $250 million superyacht, ranked among the world’s 25-most valuable, sets sail after he pays US fine
Joe Lewis’ superyacht is on the move again after spending most of the past year holed up in a Mediterranean port while the British billionaire faced insider-trading charges in the US.
His 322-foot (98-meter) Aviva — which he put up as collateral for bail — has traveled more than 400 nautical miles from Malta to cities along Albania’s coast as well as the Greek island of Zakynthos since he was sentenced April 4 to three years probation, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
After departing Zakynthos earlier this week, the Tavistock Group founder’s yacht was near Kalamata in southern Greece on Thursday morning local time, the data show. It’s the most the roughly $250 million vessel has traveled in about seven months, though it’s unclear if Lewis is on board.
Lewis, 87, pledged his yacht along with his private jet to secure his release following his arrest in July. A few months later, Aviva docked until April 5 in the Maltese capital of Valletta, where it can cost as much as €750 ($800) a night to moor vessels that exceed 75 meters.
Lewis, who was scheduled to have eye surgery in London recently, was prohibited from setting foot on the yacht that has long served as part-residence, part-office while awaiting trial. He was only allowed on board after paying a $5 million fine after sentencing, which he settled soon after the verdict in Manhattan.
A representative for Lewis, who has a net worth of about $7.3 billion according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, declined to comment.
Lewis, whose global empire includes five-star hotels, private lenders and enclaves for the wealthy, launched Aviva in 2017. It includes eight guest suites, a helipad, padel tennis court, spa and a cinema. It ranked among the world’s 25-most valuable superyachts shortly after its launch, alongside those owned by Middle Eastern royals.
The yacht has also displayed works from Lewis’ private art collection, which is valued at more than $1 billion and includes pieces by Picasso, Freud, Klimt and Degas.
Events that authorities say took place on the yacht were a key piece of evidence that prosecutors used against him.
At dinner one night in September 2019, the billionaire received favorable news about Mirati Therapeutics Inc., an oncology company where he was a major investor, leading him to pass along the tip to a host of people, including the pilots of his private jet, according to US regulators.
Those pilots — Bryan “Marty” Waugh and Patrick O’Connor — were also charged with trading on inside information. O’Connor pleaded guilty to securities fraud and conspiracy and is due to be sentenced in May, while Waugh is fighting the charges.
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The 30 Most Expensive Yachts in the World
Posted October 6, 2022 in Brokerage & New Build by Janine St.Denis
Whether you use this list for inspiration for your next trip, or are just curious about luxury vessels, you’ll enjoy our roundup of the 30 most expensive yachts in the world .
Price: $ 1.5 billion (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 70 members
Size: 533 ft. long
Builder: Blohm & Voss
Eclipse is a stunning superyacht owned by Roman Abramovich, a billionaire Russian oligarch. Featuring amenities such as a gym, a dance floor, a beach club, a beauty salon, two helipads, a 16-meter swimming pool, and a state-of-the-art security system.
The missile detection system and bulletproof windows in the master suite also add an extra level of security.
2. Scheherazade
Price: $700 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 40 members
Size: 459 ft.
Builder: Lurssen
Previously named Lightning, the Scheherazade is a motor yacht that’s fit to entertain with two helipads, two jacuzzis, two outdoor fire pits, a movie theater, a spa, and a gym.
Price: $600 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 80 Members
Size: 524 ft.
Launched in 2022 by Lurssen, Blue is one of the largest yachts in the world. This megayacht can accommodate approximately 48 guests in 24 luxurious staterooms. Featuring two helipads, a teak-paneled deck, a steel hull, and an aluminum superstructure, this is a true statement of gorgeous naval architecture.
Price: $ 600 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 60 members
Size: 590 ft. long
Builder: Lurssen Yachts
Complete with a missile defense system, a bullet-proof master suite, and the ability to reach speeds of 35 mph, the Azzam was made with security in mind.
While the vessel is the largest superyacht in the world, it was designed with elegance in mind, too. The Azzam was made in reverse, with the interior plans drawn up before the exterior plans, making the Azzam sleek and efficient.
5. Crescent
Size: 445 ft.
Despite being one of the world’s most expensive superyachts, the Crescent is a bit of a mystery—even to insiders in the yachting world. The ship’s owners have remained anonymous and little is known about the ship’s interior. The few details we know, however, are impressive.
The yacht has a beach club, large swimming pools, a huge master suite, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system.
Crew Size: 60 members
Size: 461 ft.
Builder: Lloyd Werft
If you love water toys and subs, then you’ll likely find the Solaris impressive. The Solaris features a crane to launch toys, subs, and tenders.
One of the major attractions of this vessel is the beach club on the top floor. It’s an ideal location for soaking in the sun and relaxing after a long day of play.
The Solaris is an explorer yacht and is also the largest yacht built by Lloyd Werft. We don’t have many details on the interior design, but if the sleek, white, beautiful exterior is any indication, it’s likely exquisite.
Price: $ 527 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 79 members
Size: 482 ft. long
Year: 2012
While this yacht was originally known as Topaz, it now goes by “A+”. When it first launched, it was the fourth largest luxury yacht in the world. Though the A+ was robbed of that title a few years later, it’s still an impressive superyacht.
The amenities include a jacuzzi, swimming pool, double helipad, cinema, gym, and multiple conference rooms.
Price: $500 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Size: 465 ft.
Nord was designed for global exploration and has an extremely distinctive exterior design. The bow aesthetic has never been seen before on any yacht and it makes for a striking first impression.
With a sports and diving center on the lower deck and a swimming pool higher up, the superyacht is an athlete’s dream.
9. Fulk Al Salamah
Crew Size: 100 members
Size: 538 ft.
Builder: Mariotti
With a name that translates to “Ship of Peace”, this yacht was designed for a genuinely relaxing voyage. Although the yacht isn’t currently used for recreation (it operates as a support vessel and transport ship for the Royal Navy of Oman), the ship has the same layout and amenities of a superyacht.
10. Motor Yacht A
Price: $ 440 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 42 members
Size: 400 ft.
With a 2,500-square-foot master bedroom, a disco, a helicopter hanger, a 30’ separate speedboat, and a glass-bottom swimming pool, this yacht deserves its “A” name.
It’s widely considered to be one of the largest superyachts and can accommodate up to 14 guests and a 42-member crew,
11. Flying Fox
Price: $400 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 54 members
Size: 446 ft.
Known as the most expensive charter yacht in the world, the Flying Fox has all the amenities of a floating resort, including a cinema, beauty salon, luxury spa, pool, and gym. It’s little wonder that Beyonce and Jay-Z chartered the vessel in 2021.
A week aboard this yacht costs around $3 million.
Crew Size: 88 crew members
Size: 531 ft.
Builder: Unknown
This yacht carries a rich history. It’s owned by the ruler of Dubai (hence the name), though it went through several name iterations during the planning process, including Panhandle, Golden Star, and Platinum.
The fine dining room on the lower deck is massive—it can accommodate up to 90 guests—and is painted in stunning blue and burgundy tones.
This floating palace features VIP and social areas and a split-level owner’s deck.
13. Radiant
Price: $ 320 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 44 members
Size: 361 ft.
If you have a fear of pirates on the high seas, you’ll appreciate one of the more unique features of the Radiant: the water cannon! This superyacht is equipped with a high-powered water cannon to defend against pirate attack.
It also has multiple swimming pools, a helipad, a massage room, a movie theater, a gym, a swimming platform, and a jacuzzi.
14. Al Said
Price: $ 300 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 154 members
Size: 508 ft.
This superyacht was built in secrecy, and not much is known about it even today. The Al Said has a colossal concert room with enough space for a 50-person orchestra. Other than that, her amenities and movements remain a mystery.
Price: $300 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 52 members
Size: 439 ft.
Builder: Fincantieri
Year: 2011
It’s safe to say they spared no expense during the building of the Serene; It’s currently the tenth most expensive yacht in the world.
The Serene has multiple swimming pools, two helipads, a submarine, and an underwater viewing room.
16. Pelorus
Crew Size: 46 members
Size: 377 ft.
The Pelorus is the kind of yacht that exists on a plane above the rest. It’s one of the biggest yachts in the world and can cruise at a top speed of 20 knots. The private deck attached to the master suite is entirely private and can’t be seen from any other part of the yacht.
The yacht also includes two helipads, landing boats, and jet skis.
Price: $256 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 48 members
Size: 360 ft.
Dilbar was originally known as Project Omar and includes a spa, pool, beach club, private cinema, and spacious cabins that are as high up as the main deck. It even has a spacious dining room and a salon with a piano.
It may be smaller than the other yachts on this list, but it’s classy and spectacular both inside and out.
18. Seven Seas
Price: $250 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 30 members
Size: 358 ft.
Builder: Oceanco
This is the second Seven Seas yacht built by Oceanco, the 2010 version of the yacht now being named Man of Steel. The owner being the master director, Steven Spielberg himself, this yacht is known for its luxury cabins and beautiful architecture. While it may not have the bells and whistles of some superyachts, the Seven Seas demands to be admired.
19. Al Mirqab
Crew Size: 55 members
Size: 436 ft.
Builder: Peterswerft-Kusch
Year: 2008
When Al Mirqab was completed in 2008, it was called the second most beautiful yacht in the world.
The Al Mirqab features 10 staterooms, VIP suites, a helipad, an enormous swimming pool, a cinema, a jacuzzi, and all the watersports equipment a person could want.
20. Lady Moura
Price: $ 210 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 60 members
Size: 344 ft.
Year: 1990
This superyacht comes with a wide variety of impressive features that include a pool with a retractable roof, a helicopter, and ship-wide decorative lettering and embellishments made of 24-karat gold. But perhaps most impressive is the sand-covered hydraulic platform that extends out the side of the vessel to give guests a unique, beach-like experience in the middle of the ocean.
An interesting experience Lady Moura had was when she ran aground during Cannes film festival in 2007 and took on water.
21. Octopus
Price: $ 200 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 56 members
Size: 414 ft.
Year: 2003
Few yachts can compete with the lavish interior of the Octopus. This superyacht includes a large study, a basketball court, a glass-bottom swimming pool, a recording studio, and an outside bar with a whirlpool.
You’ll also find not one, but two submarines aboard and two helipads.
22. The Rising Sun
Price: $200 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 45 members
Size: 453 ft.
Builder: Lurssen
This massive vessel has 82 rooms over five different floors. It also has a basketball court, a movie theater, and a wine cellar.
The Rising Sun is currently the 12th largest superyacht in the world, and it continues to undergo numerous updates to its fixtures and fittings.
23. Ecstasea
Crew Size: 24 members
Size: 282 ft.
Builder: Feadship
The Ecstasea (get it, Ecstasy?) has more than just a clever name—Thanks to the ship’s many artistic design details, the superyacht has won multiple design awards for its stellar interior.
The Ecstasea features a massage room, gym, sauna, several indoor and outdoor bars, and a steam room.
24. Man of Steel
Price: $ 184 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 28 members
Size: 282.2 ft.
The Man of Steel has a contemporary and elegant interior that was designed with careful attention to detail.
Packed to the brim with luxury features, this yacht includes a touch-and-go helipad, a cinema, a private owner’s deck, and a variety of custom-built tenders.
25. Solandge
Price: $ 180 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Size: 280 ft.
The Solandge is another yacht-for-charter that costs about $1.1 million for a week-long charter vacation. This superyacht has numerous unique facilities that make it worth the expensive price tag, such as eight VIP suits, a glass art installation by Murano, and a grand piano.
Price: $ 150 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 25 members
Size: 322 ft.
Builder: Abeking & Rasmussen
The Aviva boasts a full-size tennis court and a collection of precious art pieces (including a Picasso).
The ship’s interior prioritizes comfort and a welcoming feeling of “home,” as the ship’s owner lives on the yacht for several months a year.
27. Lionheart
Price: $150 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Size: 295 ft.
Builder: Benetti
Year: 2016
With six VIP suites, luxury pools, and private balconies, it makes sense why Lionheart has attracted famous faces such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kate Moss, and Simon Cowell. Lionheart is Benetti’s largest yacht since Nabila, which was later called Trump Princess and owned by (you guessed it) Donald Trump.
28. The Maltese Falcon
Crew Size: 18 members
Size: 289 ft.
Builder: Perini Navi
The Maltese Falcon is a superyacht that turns heads wherever it sails. It’s one of the most exclusive yachts on the charter market, and when you get a glimpse at this floating masterpiece, it’s easy to see why.
This vessel has both the award-winning performance of a sailing yacht and the onboard space of a motor yacht—It’s the best of both worlds.
29. The Venus
Price: $ 138 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Crew Size: 22 members
Size: 260 ft.
Builder: Feadship Yachts
Venus is a well-known superyacht, due to its famous owner (it was custom-built for Apple founder Steve Jobs) and its remarkably unique exterior. With its metallic silver paint job and stainless steel details, the ship is a visual spectacle.
Because the build of this yacht was shrouded in secrecy, little is known about the interior or the layout.
30. Savarona
Price: $100 million (This price is an estimate, the exact price is not known)
Size: 408 ft.
Year: 1931
Savarona is one of the oldest luxury superyachts on the market and is available for charter. While it has been refurbished over the years, Savarona still retains some traditional charm that makes it a unique experience separate from any other superyacht.
Amenities include waterskiing, windsurfing, a movie theater, two spas, and two separate sauna and steam rooms.
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Dubai-based billionaire Stephen Orenstein boasts a net worth of $2 billion, according to Forbes. The 61-year-old owner of the logistics firm Supreme Group inherited his business, founded by his father. It played a significant role in supporting U.S. and NATO forces during military campaigns. Their numerous contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense catapulted their wealth into billions of dollars. The businessman cuts an important figure in the commercial real estate sector in countries such as Germany, Italy, the U.K., and the U.S. Real estate is also a passion and profession of his better half, Petra Orenstein, who owns Cara Investment, boasting massive real estate holdings and development projects in Europe and the United States. Orenstein’s business interests extend to the world of sports, and he enjoys a stake in the German soccer team Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Photos show the luxury mega yachts that belong to Russian oligarchs — some of whom have hidden their ships as the UK ramps up sanctions.
- Sanctions targeting Russian oligarchs threaten their luxury assets — including their mega yachts.
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Russian billionaires' assets — including their megayachts — are in danger of being seized as countries continue to impose sanctions on Russian oligarchs in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
US President Joe Biden announced that the US will make a substantial effort to seize Russian oligarchs' assets.
"We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets," Biden said in his State of The Union address on March 1. "We are coming for your ill-begotten gains."
Since the US is not in "armed conflict" with Russia it may be legally tricky to seize assets like yachts, Insider reported .
"The threshold for seizing assets under sanctions is that the US has to be in armed conflict with the owner of the assets," Brian O'Toole, an economic sanctions expert, tweeted last Friday. "The idea of turning Russian corruption into Ukrainian assistance is lovely but this idea is illegal, period."
It can also be difficult to find out who the owners of these yachts are.
Offshore companies typically own the luxury vessels, but enough "public speculation" pointing to a Russian oligarch as an owner is likely "sufficient for a seizure," Insider reported .
Many of the oligarchs moved their yachts to places where they can't be seized, such as the Maldives, which does not have an extradition treaty with the US.
Insider has compiled a list of photos with mega yachts linked to Russian oligarchs.
Galactica Super Nova
Amid sanctions and seizures targeting Russian billionaires, Galactica Super Nova — said to be linked to the CEO of Russian oil firm Lukoil — is no longer detectable via ship tracker site MarineTraffic , The Daily Beast reported Thursday.
The superyacht — whose owner is named Vagit Alekperov — had just been in Montenegro last week, Insider reported .
Alekperov is not currently the target of any sanctions.
The yacht is almost 230 feet long and can hold up to 12 guests and 16 crew members, according to the ship maker Heesen Yachts .
The ship also has a helicopter pad that can turn into an outdoor movie theatre, also according to the ship maker.
The Amore Vero
France seized Amore Vero, a 281-foot megayacht linked to oligarch and politician Igor Sechin, on March 3.
The yacht, Amore Vero, is estimated to have a value of $120 million . It has a swimming pool that doubles as a helicopter pad and a private deck for its owner, according to Oceana , the ship maker.
Per The Wall Street Journal , officials believe that Amore Vero is "owned by a company whose majority shareholder was Mr. Sechin," though the outlet does not provide the name of the company.
Sechin is the CEO of Rosneft, Russia's oil giant, and a former deputy prime minister. A known Putin ally , he was sanctioned by both the EU and the US before France seized his yacht last week .
Sechin was one of seven oligarchs sanctioned by the UK on Thursday.
People in Russia have referred to Sechin as "Darth Vader" and "the scariest man on Earth," according to The Guardian .
Alisher Usmanov has been sanctioned by the EU, the US, the UK, and Switzerland. His boat remains in Germany, but the country says it hasn't seized it.
Usmanov's Dilbar is "is the largest motor yacht in the world by gross tonnage," according to Lürssen , the German ship's maker.
It's 512-foot long and weighs 15,917 tons. The ship has been docked in Germany for months undergoing a "refitting," but last week Forbes reported that it was unable to leave the dock.
Germany, however, has denied that it formally seized Dilbar.
Forbes said that "the German federal customs agency is the 'responsible enforcement authority' and would have to issue an export waiver for the yacht to leave, and that 'no yacht leaves port that is not allowed to do so.'"
Still, multiple outlets reported that Usmanov has fired the crew on the Dilbar.
The Uzbekistan-born oligarch is a supporter of Putin.
"I am proud that I know Putin, and the fact that everybody does not like him is not Putin's problem," Usmanov told Forbes in a 2010 interview.
Suleyman Kerimov was sanctioned by the US, and his son, Said Kerimov, owns ICE. The superyacht is worth is an estimated $170 million.
The Kerimov family owns the majority of Polyus Gold, Russia's biggest gold producer .
ICE was dubbed "Superyacht of the Year" in 2006 at the World Super Yacht Awards, according to Boat International . It is approximately 300 feet and has its own resident helicopter, according to Club Yacht .
Quantum Blue
Sergey Galitsky's ship, Quantum Blue, has an estimated value of $250 million and is last known to be docked in Monaco.
Galitsky is the founder of one of Russia's largest supermarket chains, Magnit.
His name is not currently on the list of sanctioned Russian oligarchs,
Though he also is not the target of any current sanctions, Vladimir Potanin's superyacht, Nirvana, is one of at least four ships docked in the Maldives .
Potanin is the Former First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia and was a longtime trustee for the Guggenheim museum before stepping down on March 2, according to The New York Times .
Nirvana is not Potanin's only superyacht, he also owns another named Barbara, according to Fortune .
Alexander Abramov's Titan, Alexei Mordashovis' Nord, and Oleg Deripaska's Clio are also located in the Maldives.
At 533 feet long, Roman Abramovich's Eclipse was the largest yacht on the globe until 2013 when the 590-foot Azzam overthrew it.
Abramovich, once Russia's richest man , is the departing owner of Chelsea FC soccer club. He was sanctioned by the UK on Thursday along with six other oligarchs, Insider reported .
The luxury boat has a host of amenities, including two helicopter pads, a missile detection system, and a swimming pool more than 50 feet long. It also has space for up to 36 guests and 70 crew members, according to Yacht Harbour .
Insider previously reported that it is currently docked in the Caribbean .
Another yacht named Solaris is linked to Abramovich. The vessel, worth approximately $600 million, left Spain Tuesday after having been under repair since late 2021, Insider reported.
Solaris is 460 feet and can host a total of 36 guests, according to SuperYachtFan .
Tango, owned by the US-sanctioned Viktor Vekselberg, is currently located in Palma, Spain.
Tango can host up to 14 people and is 254 feet long, won the 2012 World Superyacht Awards, and has an estimated worth of $120 million, according to SuperYachtFan .
Vekselberg is a Ukrainian-born businessman who owns Renova, a Russian conglomerate, according to The Guardian .
He was one of nearly two dozen Russian oligarchs and officials that the US sanctioned on Friday.
The US Treasury Department claims that he has close ties with Putin, and has announced that assets such as his $90 million jet and his superyacht Tango have been frozen, Insider reported .
Graceful, a yacht reported to belong to Russian President Vladimir Putin, left Germany just before his invasion of Ukraine, Insider reported in early February.
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Graceful is 270 feet long and has a saloon, gym, spa, library, and an indoor pool nearly 50 feet long that doubles as a dance floor.
Scheherazade
A mystery yacht remains untouched as the owner remains a mystery.
The owner of the 459-foot Scheherazade is suspected to be a Russian billionaire, though the owner was never publically identified, The New York Times reported .
Many people believe it belongs to Vladimir Putin, nicknaming the vessel "Putin's Yacht."
SuperYachtFan estimates the ship's value sits at $700 million.
Stella Maris
Stella Maris is linked to oil and gas tycoon Rashid Sardarov. It was last seen in Nice, France, according to The Washington Post .
The luxury vessel is priced at $75 million, is 237 feet long, and can hold up to 14 guests, per SuperYachtFan .
Sardarov is not being sanctioned.
Sailing Yacht A
Sailing Yacht A is believed to belong to Andrey Melnichenko. The boat was seized by Spanish officials Saturday, Reuters reported .
The ship is more than 465 feet long and can hold up to 20 guests, according to SuperYachtFan . The website says that Sailing Yacht A also features an underwater observation area and has a value of more than $500 million.
Melnichenko is an EU-sanctioned Russian billionaire who works in coal and fertilizers, according to Forbes . The magazine also reported that he owns a second yacht, Motor Yacht A, which is similar to a submarine.
Oligarch Gennady Timchenko's superyacht "Lena" was seized in the port of Sanremo, Italy on March 5, Reuters reported.
Timchenko is the owner of a private investment group, Volga Group and a shareholder of Bank Rossiya. The oligarch has been sanctioned by the EU, which describes him as a "long-time acquaintance of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin."
Timchenko was also sanctioned by the UK on February 22.
The superyacht is valued at around 50 million euros ($54 million), Reuters reported. It has fold-down terraces, as well as an "owner's suite" which opens out onto the sea with "gull-wing doors," according to its manufacturer, Sanlorenzo.
Italian authorities also seized a $71 million super-yacht belonging to one of the wealthiest men in Russia , Alexei Mordashov.
The 215-ft "Lady M" superyacht was seized in the Port of Imperia, northern Italy, a source confirmed to Reuters.
The yacht can accommodate up to six guests on and also has accommodation for four crew members, per the Superyacht Times .
The oligarch, who is the chairman of steel mining company, Severstal, has also been sanctioned by the EU, which says Mordashov is "benefiting from his links with Russian decision-makers." Mordashov has insisted he has "absolutely nothing to do" with Russia's attack on Ukraine.
The Oligarch moved $1.3 billion worth of shares in travel company, TUI, to an offshore tax haven on the day he was hit by sanctions, Insider's Huileng Tan previously reported.
He was also added to the UK government's sanctions list on March 15.
Some superyachts belonging to Russian billionaires are currently seeking refuge in the Maldives, including a yacht owned by billionaire Oleg Deripaska, Reuters reported.
The billionaire, who is also the founder of one of Russia's largest industrial groups, Basic Element, was added to the UK's sanctions list on March 10.
Also built by Lürssen, the superyacht - which is around 238 feet long - can accommodate 18 guests in nine cabins, per Superyacht Fan.
The superyacht Valerie - worth $140 million - was seized in Barcelona on Monday, Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, said on La Sexta television, per Reuters.
Sanchez did not confirm the owner of the yacht, but two sources confirmed to Reuters that it belonged to Sergei Chemezov, who is said to be a close ally of Putin.
The oligarch, who was previously a KGB spy with Putin in the former Soviet Union, recently said that Russia would emerge victorious from Western sanctions, Reuters previously reported .
Chemezov, who is the CEO of Russian defense conglomerate Rostec was added to the US sanctions list on March 3.
His yacht is 279 feet long and can accommodate 17 guests in eight suites, per Superyacht Fan.
Crescent, most likely owned by Igor Sechin but also rumored to belong to Putin, was the third yacht Spain seized as the West ramps up sanctions, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
The superyacht is 443-feet long and costs an estimated $600 million, according to SuperyachtFan, which also says the vessel hosts a retractable helicopter hangar and a large pool with a glass bottom.
Lady Anastasia
Lady Anastasia is owned by Russian oligarch Alexander Mikheyev but was seized by Spain on Tuesday, according to Reuters .
The boat is almost 160 feet long and can hold up to 10 guests, according to Yacht Harbour .
Mikheyev, who was sanctioned by the EU, is the head of a helicopters division under Rostec, New York Mag reported .
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Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones Bought a $250 Million Superyacht That’s Bigger Than a Football Field
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It remains to be seen whether the Dallas Cowboys will win the Super Bowl this year, but owner Jerry Jones has already scored big. The billionaire businessman has laid down a whopping $250 million on Oceanco’s Project Bravo superyacht . The 357-foot (119 yards) vessel is longer than a football field. It has not one, but two helipads, a garage to store smaller boats, along with Jet Skis, a gym, and a full spa with a massage room and sauna.
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Jones purchased Project Bravo in December, according to CBS Dallas . And aside from the over-the-top amenities, his new toy is also environmentally friendly—as far as yachts can be such a thing. The boat came to market in November of last year and is the first yacht by Oceanco to have what’s referred to as a “LIFE” (Lengthened, Innovative, Fuel-Efficient, and Eco-Friendly) design.
“The LIFE design’s use of advanced hybrid propulsion, which incorporates significant battery capability, is combined with a single-tier engine room that allows novel use of space for outstanding luxury accommodation,” James Roy, managing director of Lateral Naval Architects, told Robb Report last year.
Pascale Reymond of the UK-based Reymond Langton Design, which was tasked with designing Project Bravo’s interior, said her team worked with artists and craftsmen on the yacht’s fabrics, furniture, and bespoke art. There’s no word on what the bespoke art might include, but Jones is a known art collector with tastes that run from modern masters like Picasso and Ellsworth Kelly to current art stars like Jenny Holzer, Eva Rothschild, and Anish Kapoor. Jones and his wife, Gene, even have a contemporary art collection housed in the Dallas Cowboys AT&T stadium . (Everything really is bigger in Texas.)
Before he was the NFL’s most recognizable owner, Jones built his fortune as an oil wildcatter and on investments in oil drilling, retail, and residential real-estate projects in Dallas. The Texas tycoon is worth $6.8 billion as of today, according to Forbes . The Cowboys, valued at $5 billion, is currently his most valuable asset. He bought the team for $150 million in 1989. It has won three Super Bowls since then.
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Miranda kerr and evan spiegel live in luxury aboard $250 million yacht.
Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel’s love boat has arrived.
The billionaire couple were spotted aboard their 311-ft mega yacht sailing through the Mediterranean with their two sons, Hart, 3, and Myles, 2, as well as Kerr’s son, Flynn, 10, from her previous marriage to Orlando Bloom .
Kerr, 38, sizzled in an orange bikini on deck while embracing Spiegel, 31, from behind. The couple, who have been married since 2017 , also entertained guests who swam in the sea water near the ship.
Kerr and Spiegel’s luxury ride — a hybrid eco yacht — took three years to build and is powered by a diesel-electric propulsion system. It also comes complete with nine guest rooms, three pools and a spa.
The billionaire boat comes complete with activities like jet skis, paddleboards and more.
Photos show Spiegel wearing safety gear while tearing through waves on a jet ski. In another photo, Kerr is paddle boarding through the water while fully dressed.
On Friday, the whole family hopped in one of the yacht’s tenders so they could visit Porquerolles Island on the Côte d’Azur. Once there, Spiegel took pictures of Kerr and the children as they explored a beautiful beach together.
Joining the supermodel and the Snapchat co-founder on their maiden voyage are fellow model Joan Smalls and her boyfriend Henry Junior Chalhoub.
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