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Titania: A very thorough superyacht refit

In 2006, the Lürssen yard in Rendsburg delivered Apoise . The styling was the work of Espen Øino , while the interior designer was François Zuretti . This proved to be a winning combination of yard, naval architect, stylist and interior designer as the yacht turned out to be a successful charterer.

The original owner took delivery of the yacht on his retirement in 2006 and enjoyed cruising around the world before putting her up for unreserved auction in March 2010. Bidding started at 20 million, and less than 15 minutes later the yacht was sold for 34.75 million.

British entrepreneur John Caudwell was the buyer, and he decided to put his new acquisition to work earning her keep on the charter market. He shrewdly decided to live with the boat for a year, slowly drawing up plans that would maximise her lifestyle potential.

'At first I wasn't going to change anything except for the soft goods,' says Caudwell. 'We wanted a bright and cheerful interior with colours like the Med. Then we realised we just didn't like the gym and it seemed the layout did everything badly. I wanted two owner's suites -there was too big a difference between my suite and the room for my wealthy friends.'

To make the yacht more appealing for his own use and more attractive for charterers, Caudwell decided in 2011 that she should undergo a major refit rather than just a face-lift. This entailed rebuilding in three areas: the stern, which was lengthened to provide room for a beach club; the upper deck, which got a second master suite; and the sundeck, which was equipped with an acceptable gym.

The aim was to have the yacht ready for the 2012 charter season. Because they would be changing the business end of the yacht, the owner and his project management team at Hill Robinson took her back to Lürssen for the work, which, in the typical nature of refits, developed into a bigger project than originally planned. First, though, her name had to be changed to something more romantic. He chose Titania , the queen of the fairies from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The most difficult task was extending the stern by 3.8 metres, which directly affected the main and bridge decks. Work started with cutting off the stern section just after the final long hull porthole. Parallel to the cutting, which took one-and-a-half weeks, a new mid-section was assembled in one of the yard's construction halls and welded to the hull. The original stern was recycled and reattached so that it would preserve the original look.

All piping and cables had to be disconnected and rejoined and deck hardware repositioned. Only the steering gear was untouched. The existing passerelle was lengthened, and because the main deck was enlarged by about three metres, the teak surface had to be augmented. New deck furniture was also put in place.

Instead of the original transom door opening to the lazarette and engine room, a much larger lift door now opens on to the new beach club. This has a bar at one side, a sitting area at the other side and enough space for a day-head and sauna. A rain shower in the doorway allows swimmers to rinse themselves off before entering.

'The big thing for me with this work was to be able to be in touch with the water,' says Caudwell. 'A lot of big yacht owners miss that. We have so many entertainment areas now that the boat has been transformed.'

The second big attraction for charter guests is to be found on the upper deck. From the technical point of view, the changes here were not as complicated as those at the stern but the results, for those who look for more prestigious interior usage, are much more spectacular. Originally designed by François Zuretti as an observation lounge with a lobby bar and a small exercise area forward of an alfresco living space, the new arrangement supports both the owner's use and charter by providing a second, nearly equal, master suite.

That observation lounge is now a full-beam suite with impressive panoramic view, an adjacent large bathroom to starboard, with shower and bathtub, completely clad in light yellow onyx, as well as a pantry and health spa. The aft part of this deck is arranged for outdoor activities, mainly sunbathing and relaxing in a longitudinal pool with an adjacent bar. A table for 10, with seating areas to the sides, allows for alfresco dining.

Everything on this deck except the dumb-waiter was stripped out, and the new walls and doors are a sandwich construction from metal frames and a core of mineral rock wool. The overheads are covered with leather panels, all in the same style and colours as used in the other master suite. The immaculate interior joinery was done by Vedder of Germany and the colour scheme and soft furnishings throughout were chosen by Rebekah Caudwell, John's daughter, who has a design studio in London. The master suite itself had a raised observation lounge, which Caudwell converted to a private massage and spa treatment room. The suite is entered through an exceptionally fine office.

The final major reconstruction work was enclosing the gym on the sundeck. Formerly just an open space for sunbathing in front of the antenna mast, this area has been converted to an air-conditioned 'winter garden', a gym totally surrounded by glass and equipped with exercise machines facing a large television screen.

Additionally, the whole boat has undergone a complete technical refurbishment, including modernisation of the bridge equipment, the guest laundry has been converted to a twin staff cabin, and the hull and superstructure repainted.

Caudwell visited the yacht three or four times during the six-month reconstruction process, with his enthusiasm occasionally adding features and items to the work list. According to Nick Hill, who was responsible for the project together with Karl Hartmann, the owner proclaimed himself 'very happy' with the result. The inspired finishing touch, however, is unmistakably romantic rather than practical: a figurehead of the fairy queen Titania .

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Delivered in 2006, 73-metre TITANIA features extraordinary volumes on her six decks thanks to a generous 13-metre beam. A picture of her voyage through the yellow fields surrounding the Kiel canal went viral as it revealed her true size. The yacht features a discreet exterior by Espen Øino and an updated classic style on the interior by Francois Zuretti. She has been kept in immaculate condition with two major facelifts to maintain her as a first-class offering in an ever-evolving charter market.

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Phones4U billionaire's luxury super yacht boasts its very own 12.7m waterslide

John Caudwell's yacht Titania has its own waterpark and nightclub

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With its own water park and nightclub, the luxury super-yacht belonging a UK billionaire businessman has to be seen to be believed.

Phones4U co-founder John Caudwell's snapped up this 73-metre long yacht at auction in 2010 for €34 million, roughly half of its estimated value.

And he's showed his boat off in a documentary for Channel 5 called Secrets of the Luxury Super Yachts.

Titania, named after the fairy queen in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, had a stem-to-stern retrofit two years after Mr Caudwell snapped it up, adding an inflatable water park with a 12.7 metre long waterslide and nightclub, reports Stoke on Trent Live .

The Caudwell family use the yacht for around four weeks a year, leaving the yacht free for holidaymakers to hire for about €630,000 a week in the high season.

Those who have chartered the yacht include celebrities and members of the Royal Family.

Titania is one of the world’s 5,000 or so privately-owned yachts.

The billionaire's come a long way from modest beginnings growing up in Wellesley Street, Shelton, near Stoke on Trent.

He has spoken in the past about his childhood games sailing lollipop sticks on the Trent and Mersey - before graduating to building rafts.

The 67-year-old - who appeared on TV to show off his Mayfair mansion -  said: “The whole objective was to turn it into a fun boat with great food, a happy, smiling crew and all the facilities anyone could want.

"If someone wants white, starchy service they won’t get that here; it’s just all to do with friendliness and efficiency.

"Of course the service is first class though. My crew are wonderful – they are very well paid and get phenomenal tips.

"I chose the name Titania. I wanted a figurehead which was elegant and feminine.

"I considered several names, but Titania, a character from Shakespeare's   Midsummer Night's Dream, was best able to portray the image I wanted for what is a fantastically elegant and sexy yacht.

"Many celebrities including A-list music and film personalities, plus members of the British Royal family have been aboard.

"At least 100 people could enjoy the main deck, with maybe another 20 to 30 on the nightclub deck at sea level."

Although a successful businessman now, Mr Caudwell attended Shelton Church of England School and then Berry Hill High School before abandoning his A-levels to become an apprentice at Michelin, later becoming a second-hand car dealer.

It was in 1987 when he and brother Brian registered Midland Mobile Phones as a mobile phone wholesaler, taking 26 Motorola mobiles at £1,350 each.

The duo sold all 26 phones in eight months to customers including plumbers, taxi drivers and television repairmen at a price of £2,000 each.

For the first two years of operations, the company made a loss every month, but it then grew exponentially.

He sold Phones4u 
in 2006 for just under £1.5 billion and has since concentrated on his charity work including setting up Stoke-based Caudwell Children. 

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Fresh from a magnificent interior refit in 2018, Titania is 73 metres of superyacht designed for an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle and is stamped with the pedigree of one of the world’s premier shipyards, Lurssen-Werft in Germany. 

Her features include all the essential attributes for luxury living afloat: vast entertainment spaces, superlative accommodation and state-of-the-art amenities. The yacht’s stunning new interior lets the light in at every opportunity, creating intimate spaces for guests to relax, as well as spacious entertaining areas. 

Sumptuous accommodation is arranged across seven cabins, including two breathtaking master suites, a VIP cabin and four doubles, all with beautifully appointed marble bathrooms and the latest entertainment systems. 

This vast interior space is all accessible by the on-board elevator that forms a central focus of her impressive foyer.

Key features of Titania include a beach club at sea level; sauna, massage room and beauty salon with on board masseuse and beautician; fully equipped glass gym with panoramic views and a personal trainer; large jacuzzi with swim-up bar on the pool deck; large screen televisions with comprehensive audio-visual systems and satellite programming; satcom and cellular facilities and wifi throughout; and zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor.

Watersport enthusiasts are fully catered for. Motorboats, sailing dinghies, jetskis, waverunners, kayaks, sea scooters, waverunners, stand-up paddle boards, flyboards, snorkelling gear, scuba diving equipment and an inflatable waterpark, including a giant 12.7-metre waterslide.

Fully staffed with a crew of 21, including a head chef and sous chef serving up exquisite fine dining, Titania is available for summer cruising in the Mediterranean and winter cruising in the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

Our experience on the Titania made for one of the most phenomenal vacations of our lives. From the moment we were greeted by the Captain and his crew at the airport to when we were delivered back at the end of the week, we were amazed by the amazing professionalism and incredible service. The Titania itself is absolutely breathtaking. When we said goodbye at the end of the week, many of us literally cried. Our vacation on the Titania was truly spectacular and I could not recommend it highly enough.

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Take a peek inside the luxury yachts starring in Netflix's The Crown

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By Steph Loseby   17 November 2022

Netflix’s royal drama, The Crown has been captivating audiences since 2016 by following the political rivalries and romance of Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the events that shaped the second half of the twentieth century. Taking readers behind the scenes, YachtCharterFleet identifies all the yachts that have featured on the show.

The hit series first premiered on the 4th of November 2016 and has since become one of the most talked about shows in the world, with the fifth instalment of the semi-fictional show currently airing on Netflix.

Each season follows a different moment in Royal history; from the marriage of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip all the way through the Queen’s reign spanning the 20th and 21st century. While fans of The Crown had hoped the series would run until the present day, creator Peter Morgan has confirmed that the up-coming sixth season of the show, taking the royal family into the early 2000s, will be the last in the series.

As viewers reach season five of the drama series, they witness the royals on various voyages onboard luxury superyachts. Viewers may begin to question which yachts are featured on The Crown ? How much do they cost? What do the yachts look like inside? 

We reveal all the details you need to know about the yachts used for filming in The Crown .

Royal Yacht Britannia – Seasons 2 & 5

In season 2 of The Crown, viewers witness the first sighting of the Royal Yacht Britannia when Prince Philip embarks on his solo world tour. This yacht is seen in the hit drama as a replica of the real steam-propelled vessel that spent 44 years in the service of the Royal Family.

Philip’s tour sees him take the Royal Yacht through Bermuda , Tonga , up the Amazon, across Antarctica and to the Melbourne Olympics. From there, Britannia sails back to Bermuda where the 1920s fishing port in New Harbour became the King’s Wharf dock, and the Arabella Hotel golf course acted as Bermuda’s Port Royal course.

For deck scenes on Britannia, the crew traveled to Cape Agulhas in South Africa where the team built a huge fake deck suspended over the sea, providing a suitable backdrop for ocean-going scenes. The sea behind was used for all filming and acted as the Caribbean and the Antarctic Ocean.

The Crown Season 5 begins with a young Queen Elizabeth II launching the Royal Yacht Britannia, a yacht that sailed more than one million nautical miles on 968 state visits around the world. This vessel also served as the platform for several royal honeymoons including Princess Diana and Prince Charles in August 1981.

Launched on 16 April 1953, the Royal Yacht Britannia is 125m (412ft) with a bean width of 16m (55 feet) and boasts 5 opulent deck spaces where guests can relax, rejuvenate and socialize. The Queen chose deep blue for Britannia’s hull, instead of the more traditional black and proudly displays her crest on her bow and stern, but, unlike other vessels, her name is not on the side of the ship.

Inside Yacht Britannia

Although no filming took place on board, the interiors of Royal Yacht Britannia actually featured in season two of the Netflix Royal Drama during the Queen’s tour. The Royal Yacht Britannia team worked closely with Art Director James Wakefield to ensure that every scene set onboard was as precise and accurate as possible. After documenting and photographing, the team then created their very own Royal Yacht, with outstanding attention to detail to bring the same interiors to life.

As you can see in the images above, the Queen’s bedroom, which can be witnessed multiple times on the show during her tour of Britannia, was carefully created with crucial details allowing viewers to really see everything as it once was onboard. An eye-catching detail within the room, dating back to 1953, is an embroidered silk panel above The Queen’s bed which was beautifully replicated for the show.

How much does it cost to rent Royal Yacht Britannia?

Today, Britannia sits permanently docked in Edinburgh where visitors can take tours of its grand galleys or even rent it out for events. The Royal Yacht Britannia can not be rented for charter vacations.

Yacht CHRISTINA O – Series 5

Also starring in the fifth installment of The Crown , the classic yacht CHRISTINA O was selected to represent the yacht ALEXANDER , on which the Royal couple Princess Diana and Charles celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.

Filmed on the Balearic Island of Mallorca , viewers witness Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West in their portrayals of Princess Diana and Prince Charles respectively as they recreate their 1991 yacht vacation in Italy .

Inside superyacht CHRISTINA O

Launched in 1943, CHRISTINA O boasts an impressive history having once served in World War 2 as a convoy escort and was then bought for scrap value by the Greek Shipping tycoon, Aristotle Onassis, who spent a further $4 million refurbishing her as a luxury yacht, and went on to host luminary greats such as Paul Getty, Frank Sinatra and Elizabeth Taylor around the burgeoning French Riviera in the fifties and sixties.

Her interiors are striking and exquisite, from her stunning gilded spiral staircase to her exclusive piano lounge and bar, CHRISTINA O is home to an abundance of expansive social spaces that are ideal for elegant soirees or pre-dinner aperitifs.

Other highlights onboard include her Six Senses Spa and an exquisite mosaic-tiled pool that can be elevated at the touch of a button to become a dance floor.

How much does it cost to rent CHRISTINA O?

Showcasing decadent Old-World glamor and allure, CHRISTINA O is still one of the largest yachts in the fleet and is available to charter for $647,500 a week. 

This cost includes the incredible five-star service from her highly trained and professional crew of 38.

Superyacht TITANIA – Season 5

Season 5 of The Crown uses the 73m (239ft) superyacht TITANIA as a replica of the elegant Codecasa yacht JONIKAL (renamed BASH) . The yacht provides the perfect backdrop for the iconic scenes of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed, the son of the yacht's former owner, when the couple took a vacation around the French Riviera in 1997, mere days before their tragic deaths in Paris on 31 August.

The Crown filmed onboard superyacht TITANIA on the Balearic island of Mallorca, around the port town of Andratx and recreated the famous shot of Diana alone with her thoughts at the end of the diving board taken in Portofino , Italy,

Inside Yacht TITANIA

Delivered in 2006 and refitted in 2020, she was designed by world-renowned naval architect Espen Øino and offers a timeless and sophisticated appeal, ideal for recreating the iconic scenes in The Crown .

Boasting impeccable interiors, the yacht's open plan layout lends her perfectly to entertaining and her opulent style adds a new level of luxury and excellence to her social areas. Putting the priority on indoor/outdoor living, superyacht TITANIA has everything a discerning traveler could desire on a private yacht charter .

Onboard highlights include an expansive beach club with an extendable swim platform, a beautiful winter garden and a full beam observation lounge. The motor yacht is versatile for a variety of charter party configurations with accommodation up to 12 guests in seven bespoke cabins.

How much does it cost to rent superyacht TITANIA?

It costs a total of €595,000 per week plus expenses to rent out the yacht TITANIA privately.

Interested in one of The Crown's superyachts for rental?

For more details on chartering any of the above yachts, speak to your preferred  charter broker . They can provide you with personalized information and advice concerning your vacation, creating an itinerary that perfectly caters to your individual needs.

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Inside a luxury yacht: A tour of superyacht Titania by its billionaire owner John Caudwell

Yacht Style explores the superyacht Titania and finds out the allure it had that drew John Cauldwell to purchase the yacht.

Who knew the Phones 4U founder had a love for the seas? As an owner of several yachts, John Caudwell enjoys spending several weeks per year on the open water. His largest yacht is the Titania by Lurssen . At 73 meters in length and a 2000 gross tonnage, she is one of the largest and most luxurious yachts currently available for charter in Asia. Previously named Apoise, the yacht was originally built in 2006 and was 67m in length. When Caudwell acquired her through an auction, he revamped the entire ship, which included extending the length.

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Founded in 1875 by Fredrich Lurssen, the German shipyard is known for crafting beautiful luxury yachts. In fact, Caudwell owns two from the specialists. When asked how his experience as a customer has been with Lurssen, he responds “they’re an exceptional superyacht builder. The quality and workmanship achieved on the conversion significantly exceeded my expectations. It was perfection. These were very significant changes and I have to say that Lurssen did an amazing job since it is completely impossible to see that the work has been done, even if you search for it.”

He states that he wanted the yacht to be very appealing to families of all ages and that the final ingredient is to have a passionate and wonderful crew. Where does the name come from, I ask? Titania is pretty unique. “I wanted a name that conjured up romanticism, mystery and excitement. I also wanted to install a bow sprit to make the boat even more distinctive. There are only a couple of boats out there that do this, one being Phoenix. I wanted a figure that was very feminine and attractive,” he says. Well Titania certainly does this and after further discussion, I learn that Titania is actually the name of the Queen of the Fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Caudwell has created a beautiful sculpture of her in which he describes as “a scantily clad gorgeous lady with a little bit of romance and mystery.”

Purchasing a yacht this size is a big investment and a unique opportunity. Caudwell tells me that he found out the yacht was going for auction through some friends and he couldn’t believe it. “I did not believe that it was genuine, since it would be a very difficult sale to achieve by this methodology. I suspected that the sale would not be bona fide, but I was fascinated by the possibility. As I investigated the situation and its owner, Dave Ritchie, of Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, the more I realised this was a genuine sale.” He then flew to the Cayman Islands to spend the night on board the yacht and speak with the owner. “I fell in love with it and bought it, albeit after a few minutes of extreme tension as I was the only buyer in the room bidding against others on the telephone.”

As the yacht is available for charter, Caudwell only uses it around four weeks per year. He says if you’re looking to charter a yacht, make sure you know what the crew will be like and follow recommendations. “The yacht accommodation and interior design vary enormously, but the crew can make or break your holiday.” Caudwell is off to Thailand next, where he says “as a winter destination it is much more fascinating and magical than the Caribbean.”

This article was first published in Yacht Style Magazine.

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