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Over-The-Top Celebrity-Owned Yachts



Being a star comes with a lot of perks, including plenty of luxurious vacations. But no getaway is more extravagant than those taken on a private yacht. To escape the stresses of their daily lives, these rich and famous figures shelled out for their own mega-vessels, which come equipped with everything from pools to gyms to movie theaters. Here’s a closer look at some of the biggest and most impressive yachts owned by celebrities.

Steve Jobs — Venus, $100 Million


Venus was built specifically for the Apple founder, although it sadly wasn’t completed until a year after his death in 2011. The sleek superyacht, which remains under the ownership of the Jobs’ family, is 257 feet long and boasts an innovative glass-covered exterior design. As seen in photos shared with Boat International in 2015, the bridge of the vessel is outfitted with seven 27-inch iMacs.

Roberto Cavalli — Roberto Cavalli, $14 Million


Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli enjoys cruising around in his eponymous boat, which is recognizable for its bold, colorful exterior. The yacht is reportedly coated in color-changing paint that includes a range of green, purple, blue and gold hues.

“Many people ask me, ‘Which color is your boat?’ Honestly, I don’t know because it depends on what time. In the morning, it’s a dark blue, and sometimes it’s even gold.” Cavalli said of the design, per Racked.

Domenico Dolce And Stefano Gabbana — Regina D’Italia, $60 Million


Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, known as the duo behind Dolce & Gabbana, own a yacht named Regina D’Italia, which reportedly houses around 12 guests. According to Racked, the boat boasts lavish details throughout the interior, including gold-veined marble floors, gold bathroom taps studded with sapphires and rubies and leopard-skin throws. But perhaps the coolest feature? A giant, custom-built, inflatable slide.

Giorgio Armani — Main, $60 Million


Giorgio Armani shelled out more than $60 million to build his 213-foot yacht, Main. It reportedly took 30 months to build the vessel at Italy’s Codecasa Shipyards.

“The costs [of upkeep] are extraordinary,” the designer told Harper’s Bazaar in 2010. “When you decide to have a boat like this, a thousand euros is nothing. It’s a drop in the bucket.”

Johnny Depp — Vajoliroja/Amphitrite, $30 Million


The Vajoliroja once belonged to Johnny Depp. The yacht got its unique moniker by blending his name with those of his former girlfriend Vanessa Paradis and their two children Lily-Rose and Jack. The 156-foot-long yacht, which has a state of the art communications and entertainment system, was later renamed Amphitrite. 

J.K. Rowling — Amphitrite, $30 Million


J.K. Rowling bought the Amphitrite, previously owned by Depp, in 2016. According to The Telegraph, she was entranced by the vessel when she and her family chartered it for a trip. But she apparently had a change of heart shortly after, putting it up for sale less than a year later. 

Paul Allen — Octopus, $200 Million


Late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen shelled out about $200 million to build this 414-foot yacht, Octopus. The boat boasts some amazing amenities, including a glass-bottom pool, two helicopters, a movie theater and a basketball court. It also consists of 41 suites that accommodate over two dozen guests.  

David Geffen — Rising Sun, $400 Million


Record executive, film producer and DreamWorks co-founder David Geffen owns the impressive superyacht Rising Sun, which is one of the largest in the world. The boat reportedly cost over $200 million to build. It also boasts 82 rooms, including a movie theater and a basketball court.

Shaquille O’Neal — Free Throw, $1.7 Million


This yacht’s name is quite appropriate considering its owner. The name of the yacht came from his son, Shareef, who gave it name so that his father would “never sink it”. A clever jab at how O’Neal would rarely ever sink a basket when making a free throw while in the NBA. Shaq’s a little tight-lipped when it comes to his yacht’s commodities, but it’s certainly a beauty.

Rafael Nadal — Beethoven, $3 Million


Tennis star Rafael Nadal bought the Monte Carlo Yachts model MCY 76, and named it Beethoven, in 2016. Italian design team Nuvolari Lenard designed both the interior and exterior. 

“The main saloon is totally open and not like other boats where there is a living area, then a closed galley and a separate helm position,” Nadal told Boat International. “I like the fact that I can sit in the saloon and see out the front; it makes the boat feel bigger.”

Roman Abramovich — Eclipse, $700 Million


The Russian-Israeli businessman and owner of English Premier League’s Chelsea Football Club owns the second-largest private yacht in the world. The 533-foot-long boat, named Eclipse, took five years to design, develop and construct. It boasts two helicopters pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, multiple hot tubs and a disco hall. 

Tiger Woods — Privacy, $20 Million


Tiger Woods owns a $20 million, 155-foot-long luxury liner named Privacy, seen here outside one of his homes. According to Business Insider, the famous golfer bought the yacht in 2004, even spending his wedding night with ex-wife Elin Nordegren on board. The boat is big enough to sleep over a dozen people and reportedly has a theater, a gym and jacuzzi.

Larry Ellison — Musashi, $160 Million


Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison was the previous owner of David Geffen’s Rising Sun. After deciding it was too big, he sold the mammoth yacht to Geffen in 2010. He now owns the smaller, but still luxurious, 288-foot vessel Musashi. 

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum — Smeralda, $75 Million


The crown prince of Dubai, who often catalogs his life of luxury on Instagram, reportedly owns multiple yachts. One of them is Smeralda, which can accommodate over 20 guests and boasts a huge owner’s apartment on the upper deck. It’s also reportedly equipped with a huge interior beach club complete with gym and massage room, a fully customized eight-person spa and sauna and a large multi-function outdoor entertaining area that includes a “winter garden” and a pool.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum — Dubai, $400 Million


Speaking of the royal family of Dubai, Smeralda isn’t the only impressive vessel under its ownership. The Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates owns the third largest boat in the world, the 531-foot, Dubai. As Boat International reports, the yacht houses up to 24 guests and is comprised of a master’s suite, five VIP suites and six guest suites, all with open balconies. Other amenities include a pool, barbecue area, cinema, disco, a landing platform for a Blackhawk helicopter, a gymnasium, a garage for the yacht’s submarine and a myriad of water toys.

Eddie Lampert — Fountainhead, $130 Million


Former Sears CEO Eddie Lampert owns the 288-foot Fountainhead, the sister ship to Ellison’s Musashi. The yacht can accommodate 14 guests and a crew of 20.

Valentino Garavani — T.M. Blue One, $15 Million


The fashion designer owns the 152-foot vessel T.M. Blue One. The boat is reportedly named after the designer’s beloved parents, Teresa and Mauro. Contrary to what you’d think, the interior was not designed by Valentino, but by architect Peter Marino.

Sir Philip Green — Lionheart, $150 Million


British businessman Sir Philip Green owns the superyacht Lionheart. The 207-foot boat reportedly cost $37.5 million. It can accommodate 12 guests comfortably and also has enough cabin space for 16 crew members.

Diane Von Furstenberg — Eos, $150 Million


Diane von Furstenberg and husband Barry Diller own the 305-foot superyacht Eos. The boat is one of the largest private sailing yachts in the world and reportedly cost $150 million. The designer and her family are known to spend much of their summers on the vessel, along with their famous friends. Andy Cohen posted a photo of himself with von Furstenberg aboard the boat in 2017.