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  1. Octopus (yacht)

    Octopus (yacht) Octopus. (yacht) Octopus is a 126-metre (413 ft) megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one of the world's largest yachts. Launched in 2003 at a cost of $200 million, [1] Octopus is a private vessel that has been loaned out for exploration projects, scientific research and rescue missions.

  2. OCTOPUS Yacht • Roger Samuelsson $285M SuperYacht

    Octopus Yacht: A Feat of Luxury and Engineering Excellence. The breathtaking yacht Octopus, renowned as one of the world's largest yachts, is a masterpiece crafted by the esteemed Lurssen Yachts.This magnificent sea giant was formerly owned by the billionaire Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen.The motor yacht is powered by top-tier Mercedes diesel engines, offering a maximum speed of 20 knots ...

  3. OCTOPUS Yacht Charter Price

    The 126.2m/414'1" 'Octopus' expedition yacht built by the German shipyard Lurssen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 13 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by American designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett. For adventures off the beaten track, Expedition yacht Octopus has all the bells and whistles, designed to offer a sublime combination of luxury and convivial spaces that ...

  4. Bespoke exploration superyacht Octopus, custom-built for scientific

    The superyacht is capable of exploration and scientific research voyages requiring months at sea. One of her key features is an integrated dock for both the principal 20-meter guest tender and two submarines for exploring marine life, one of which is remotely controlled for reaching greater depths. Octopus also houses a professional music ...

  5. Behind the build of Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen explorer Octopus

    One of the best things about flying into the South of France is the view. The brilliant blue coastline is peppered with hundreds of yachts. On this flight, however, just one of the boats below us demands our attention: the 126-metre explorer Octopus. The following day, in the port of Marseille where her new owner's team is wrapping up a refit ...

  6. The story of Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus

    Iconic yachts: On board Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus. When the late Paul Allen's Octopus was launched in 2003, she stood alone in the yachting world. At 126m length, she was easily the largest explorer yacht ever built, and one of the biggest yachts outright. But in many ways, she heralded a new era of owning very large boats ...

  7. Octopus: New pictures of Lürssen's 126m explorer

    Commissioned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, Octopus was built in steel by German yard Lürssen and delivered in 2003. At the time of her launch, she was easily the largest explorer yacht ever built and heralded a new era of superyachts built to travel to the ends of the earth, equipped with scientific and research equipment and all the little (and not-so-little) luxuries expected of a ...

  8. 126.2m Octopus Superyacht

    Octopus is a 126.20m (414.04ft) motor yacht, custom built in 2003 and last refitted in 2008. One of the largest and most spectacular examples of a full-fledged yachting and exploration vessel, 126-meter Octopus is equipped with highly sophisticated technology. Espen Øino International designed the striking exterior with a blue and white hull ...

  9. On board M/Y OCTOPUS 126.2M (414'01") Lurssen world's biggest ...

    The 126m (414') Lurssen-built superyacht OCTOPUS is now listed for sale with Fraser. OCTOPUS is equipped for extended cruising and exploration in extreme con...

  10. You can now buy Paul Allen's yacht

    If you've ever wanted to own a 414-foot luxury superyacht that once belonged to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, now you can - for $325 million. The Octopus, listed for sale by yacht ...

  11. Exploring the Depths of Luxury: Discovering the Lürssen 126m Octopus

    Since her 2003 launch, Lürssen's luxury explorer yacht Octopus has quietly completed a nearly continuous calendar of itineraries while maintaining a very private profile. That is a long time for any superstar to run silent. A recent change in status has made her a hot talking point, entertaining a high level of interest as she enters the ...

  12. Inside Octopus: Origin story of the 126m superyacht finally revealed

    The barest of details have been revealed about the mysterious Octopus over the past 19 years. But with a new owner and on the charter market for the first time, the 126-metre Lürssen superyacht is finally ready to reveal her secrets past and present…. One of the best things about flying into the South of France is the view.

  13. Paul Allen superyacht Octopus finally sells after being listed for

    Superyacht Times called Octopus a "true ocean explorer" with a 12,500 nautical miles range, and said to this day it is considered the world's largest explorer superyacht.

  14. 126M Lürssen superyacht OCTOPUS rejoins yacht ...

    Delivered in 2003, Lürssen charter yacht OCTOPUS is among the most expensive charter yachts on the market with a 13-cabin layout for up to 12 sleeping charter guests and a dedicated crew of 45. Completing her 20-year survey, as well as a full paint job and AV/IT upgrades, OCTOPUS' latest refit, following on from her gym and interior upgrades in 2021, remains largely under wraps but she's ...

  15. Inside the Octopus, the Luxury 414-Foot Superyacht With a Submarine

    The largest yacht available for charter is the Flying Fox, according to Lockhart. The 136-meter vessel can accommodate up to 25 guests in 11 cabins, all of which have private sea-view terraces.

  16. Octopus Yacht

    Octopus is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Lürssen Yachts from Germany, who launched Octopus in 2003. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. Octopus features exterior design by Espen Øino International and interior design by Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd. Up to 12 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, Octopus, and ...

  17. Celebrity Yacht Octopus: All Deck And No Legs

    An Iconic $285 Million Mega Yacht Steeped In History. The Octopus is now under new ownership by Roger Samuelsson. Lurrsen built the epic megayacht for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2003, and since then, it has been owned by Jody Allen and underwent a refit in 2021. Samuelsson has inherited a legacy, and one cannot begin to imagine the ...

  18. Inside the Octopus Superyacht

    Built bigger, better, and dripping with luxury, superyachts can often feel like their own private hotel drifting through the ocean. But one, in particular, i...

  19. 126m Octopus Yacht Sold, Asking Price, and New Owners Plans

    According to the last known information, Octopus had an asking price of €235,000,000. The German shipyard Lürssen built the superyacht Octopus in 2003. Having been designed by Espen Øino, she was hailed as the first superyacht of its kind, a true ocean explorer with a 12,500 nautical mile range when she was launched. Even today, she remains ...

  20. OCTOPUS yacht (Lurssen, 126.2m, 2003)

    About OCTOPUS, brought to you by BOATPro. OCTOPUS is a 126.2 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2003. Her top speed is 19.0 kn, her cruising speed is 18.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 7125.0 nm at 19.0 kn, with power coming from eight MTU diesel electric engines. She can accommodate up to 26 guests in ...

  21. Legend Status: Paul Allen's Octopus Superyacht is for Sale for $325M

    More Than A Yacht. Fraser and Burgess, the two top yacht broker companies in charge of the sale, listed it for $325,000,000 which seems a pretty high price considering it was built in 2003, but Octopus is one of a kind. Its timeless exterior makes it more appealing than many of the new exotic yachts, and it's a pleasure yacht and an ...

  22. Luxury Motor Yacht for Charter OCTOPUS

    The legendary Octopus is a formidable 126m superyacht. This proven world explorer is the ultimate luxury adventure, allowing intrepid dreams to become a reality. Now, for the first time ever, she is available for charter since her launch in 2003. For the audacious and daring, nothing is off limits. With an ice-class hull, two helipads, a huge ...

  23. Octopus Yacht Uncovered: An Insider's Look at the Luxury Yacht

    The Octopus more than qualifies as a superyacht coming in at an incredible 126.2 meters or 414 feet. While the largest yachts in the world are over 500 feet, the Octopus is clearly massive and could rightly be labeled a megayacht and one of the world's largest yachts as well.. Aside from the incredible length of the vessel, it features a beam just shy of 69 feet across.