Traveling by yacht is an experience that not many can afford, let alone owning one. Having a yacht lets people know that you’re doing a little better than “just great” in life. However, you can bump it up a notch and have a yacht equipped with a range of different amenities including a swimming pool, elevator, and even a smaller boat! If anyone knows how to live in style, it’s the rich and famous. Check out these 5 swanky yachts owned by some of the wealthiest celebs.
1. Sean “Diddy” Comb’s Maraya
Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or simply Diddy, whatever you want to call him – he knows how to live. This native from Harlem has had a very successful career in the music industry with no end in sight. It only makes sense that he has the riches to show it. His $65 million yacht dubbed theMaraya is 54 feet long from nose to back and has 10 staff members on its every beck and call.
2. Johnny Depp’s Vajoliroja
Who knew that being a pirate actually pays off? It’s only fitting that the star of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has his own luxurious yacht. This superyacht, builtin Turkey in 2001, is 156 feet long and accommodates up to 10 guests in 4 cabins. And no, this isn’t stolen booty. The boat was sold to JK Rowling in 2016 and renamed Amphitrite.
3. Bono’s Cyan
The frontman of U2, Bono, purchased his 160-foot luxury yacht in 2008 and has since modernized it a bit. This yacht sleeps up to a dozen guests in 6 cabins, has a grand piano, indoor gym, and even a cinema for Bono’s guests to enjoy.
4. Nicole Kidman’s Hokulani
The richest celebrity coming from the Land Down Under, Nicole Kidman’s superyacht is nothing short of simply amazing. Valued at nearly $4.5 million, the Hokulani is equipped with five cabins, separate quarters for the crew, a spacious living area to kick back, and a kitchen and private chef. Nicole loves taking her yacht out during the summertime with her guests and family.
5. Larry Ellison’s Musashi
This businessman from California and owner of the software company Oracle is worth roughly $60 billion and has a $130 million yacht to show it. At the time of purchase, the Musashi, which sleeps 18 guests and 23 crew members, was the largest Feadship ever constructed. The name Musashi actually means “warrior” in Japanese, something that is befitting of his struggles during youth and successes in life.
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