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A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family has bought the $200 million megayacht Lana – So luxurious is the vessel that Bill Gates once threw a party on it while Beyonce & Jay Z rented it for a vacation. At 317 feet the floating palace is longer than a football pitch.

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The luxury yacht market is so hot right now that the Dutch shipyard Feadship has sold its 229 feet long superyacht Sakura in just 6 weeks. Still under construction, the anonymous billionaire buyer will have to wait till 2025 to get delivery for his $100 million+ vessel.

Just like in a James Bond movie, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez arrived in utmost style on the scenic Greek island of Kastos in a speed boat that emerged from their $500 million sailing yacht Koru. While its $75 million support vessel with a helicopter was anchored nearby.

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107m  /  351'1 | benetti | 2020 / 2021.

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Special Features:

• Beach club with Hamman-style spa
• Touch n go Helipad
• Oversized sundeck pool
• Seven VIP cabins
• Palatial interiors with grand piano in upper deck salon
• Sumptuous owner's suite with balconies and dressing rooms

The multi-award winning 107m/351'1" motor yacht 'Mar' (ex. Lana) was built by Benetti in Italy at their Livorno shipyard. Her interior is styled by Italian designer design house Benetti and she was delivered to her owner in June 2020. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Benetti and she was last refitted in 2021.

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Mar has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 suites comprising seven VIP cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 34 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

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Her features include piano, beauty salon, satellite communications, beach club, gym, WiFi and air conditioning.

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Mar is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel-electric Rolls-Royce Marine (Electric Motor) 3,755hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 16 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 5,500 nautical miles from her 300,000 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. Her water tanks store around 70,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100 A1 SSC Yacht, Mono, G6 ✠ LMC, UMS classification society rules.

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Mar Awards & Nominations

• World Yachts Trophies 2019 Best Yacht of the Year (over 82m) Winner
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2021 Outstanding Exterior Motor Yacht Design - 60m and above Winner
• Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2021 Best Interior Design Motor Yachts 500GT and Above Finalist
• Robb Report 2021 Charter Yacht Winner
• The World Superyacht Awards 2021 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000GT and above (approximately 85m+) Nomination

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Benetti delivers 107m M/Y 'LANA'

'lana' is one of three benetti giga-yacht constructions….

Following her official delivery last week, Benetti is now boarding M/Y ‘LANA’s final buyer’s supplies for her departure. LANA is one of three Benetti giga-yacht constructions – a program which is the result of significant investment that the shipyard has made over time both in terms of technical resources and investments,  upgrading infrastructure and the construction processes.

LANA was kept at the yard during the winter season following the client’s desire to add, among others features, two Kongsberg wing stations, which are state of the art in terms of complexity and innovation, according to the yard. 

“I am absolutely satisfied with the work done by Benetti and Imperial together. LANA represents a statement of building excellence, every technical feature, every aesthetic element, every single detail was executed to perfection. I am glad we all made her this way to prove a new level of the Italian shipbuilding industry,” commented the vessels owner. 

LANA was designed entirely by Benetti’s in-house teams, and the naval architecture is by Pier Luigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (P.L.A.N.A). She is powered by twin diesel-electric engines of 2,800 kW each, has a top speed of 18.5 knots, and a range of 5,500 nm at 12 knots. She can accommodate up to 12 guests across eight cabins, including 7 VIP rooms on the main deck, and is tended by 34 crewmembers.

The testing and commissioning of LANA’s complex equipment was carried out in Livorno by Benetti technicians under the remote supervision and direction of the equipment’s manufacturers, respectively based in England, Norway and Sweden. In the current difficult circumstances, a remote approach had to be adopted, even on technical aspects of the vessel, but this proved to be a true test of a new way of working.

According to data provided by The Superyacht Agency , Benetti continues to predominantly build vessels between the 45m - 55m mark but has seen an increasing average LOA year on year since 2017. The giga-yacht market is certainly one that is less saturated than the 50m market, and is clearly one that Benetti is keen to continue to explore. 

LANA , one of three 100m+ Benetti giga-yachts, has been described as “a testament to Benetti’s commitment to championing a new era of large yacht building in Italy” by a representative from the yard, who continued to state that she is the resounding success of the yard’s very first ‘giga-season’.

“We are proud to have delivered another giga-yacht in our giga-season,” commented Paolo Vitelli, President - Benetti. “ LANA is an example of excellence: outstanding quality, unique style, and an icon of Made in Italy. A particular thanks to the owner who trusted Benetti for this creation. We are happy to have met all his expectations,” Vitelli concluded.

“Being linked to the second 100m+ superyacht ever delivered in Italy by the private shipyard Benetti is a pride that we share with the builder. It was a pleasure to collaborate once again with their professional teams and their dynamic behaviour in a proactive atmosphere,” commented Julia Stewart, Director of Imperial Yachts . “ LANA is bold, unique, sleek and aggressive, boasting high ceilings up to 2.7m in height and mixing perfect experience at sea and unforgettable charter moments. She is now entering our Charter Central Agency fleet with a large array of destinations in her bucket list that she will explore.”

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Inside The Secretive Interior Of The 107-Metre ‘Lana’ Superyacht

A voyeuristic look inside one Benetti’s biggest vessels.

By Michael Verdon 27/08/2020

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Superyacht owners are often guarded about the interiors of their vessels, just as most of us would be with the interior of our homes. This week, the owner of  Lana —one of the largest yachts ever built by the  Benetti yard in Italy—allowed images of the 107-metre vessel to go public, courtesy of Imperial Yachts, which was the owner’s representative on the build and now is overseeing the yacht’s charter.

Lana  has no shortage of exquisite features, from the hand-sculpted onyx-table dining table to 12 in a winter garden that overlooks the sea to the full gym. A large swimming pool, cinema room and multiple social spaces, both inside and out, define the yacht.

Lana’ s interior is vast but tasteful. The beach club, in its way, represents the overall elegance of the yacht, with a large salon on the interior that connects to large fold-out terraces on either side, and lounges in the hallway between treatment rooms. A hammam, or Turkish bath, with ornate walls and large marble table, expands the beach club’s spa experience.

The interior is elegant, contemporary and spacious, such as the main dining area with a table for 16.  Imperial Yachts

The ensemble of spacious cabins, comprised of the owner’s suite on the wheelhouse deck and seven VIP staterooms on the main deck, add to the sense of luxury across the yacht. The full-beam master cabin has windows and a terrace on both sides, with pieces of modern art, Art Deco-style light fixtures and stylized wood panelling. The 2.6metre-high ceilings add to the suite’s sense of space.

The main deck is defined by dozens of floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the superstructure, allowing plenty of natural light, while the 50-foot beam fosters the sense of open space. Social areas were critical to the design of this yacht, and include everything from the terraces by the pool to a salon up near the wheelhouse, complete with a baby grand piano.

Lana ’s beautiful interior can be experienced as a charter yacht in the Mediterranean, and next winter, in the Indian Ocean. “Lana has an incredible appeal that will make her, for sure, the next decade superyacht charter yacht to experience in her range,” Julia Stewart, Imperial director, said in a statement. “She is bold, unique, sleek and aggressive, mixing perfect experience at sea with unforgettable charter moments.”

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Surfing superstardom came early for Jack Robinson. Now Australia’s humble hero is chasing Olympic glory – keeping his head down.

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There is a video on the internet of Jack Robinson at 15 . In it, the pint-sized, towheaded Robinson, who was already considered the best young surfer on the planet, sports a cheeky gap-toothed smile and blunt bob to rival Lindy Chamberlain’s. Asked what he likes most about the sport, the shy grommet struggles for words, eventually offering, “Barrels, big hacks and airs.”  

Even at this age, Robinson prefers to let his surfing do the talking. But, as his interviewer surmises, don’t mistake reticence for unpreparedness: “When this young gun hits the surf, even the seasoned pros shake their heads in dismay.”

Sixteen years later, Margaret River-born Robinson still beggars belief with his ability to seemingly walk on water. The bowl cut is gone (replaced by a new do that Robinson got for a recent photo shoot and that he jokingly refers to as “the full GQ”), but the difficulty in getting his point across remains, though not from a lack of effort. “Sorry, I’m trying to get my words together,” says Robinson, now 31 and based on the Gold Coast. “I didn’t sleep much last night and I’m hurting.”

He quickly explains that he was not out on the town with hard-partying surfer mates—far from it. These days, Robinson and his Brazilian wife, Julia, have a five-month-old baby boy, Zen, whose behaviour did not live up to the serenity of his name.

“I just woke up from a nap, actually,” Robinson adds. “At this stage, I get sleep wherever and whenever I can.”

He would do well to get some shut-eye. Robinson heads to Teahupo’o in Tahiti next month, where this year’s Olympic Games surfing competition is being held. Though he is currently ranked number three in the world, he has mastered some of the most challenging big-wave conditions, including a win with a late barrel at the Tahiti Pro in Teahupo’o last August, and is tipped as one of Australia’s best chances for gold.

With good reason, says Tom Carroll, the two-time world champion and Quiksilver ambassador. “That wave is up his alley,” says Carroll, who is now a meditation teacher on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. “He knows that break in all its various moods and forms. If the conditions are not favourable on the day, when some of his biggest rivals fall apart, he can still feel it out. He assesses the conditions in a nanosecond.”

It’s that fearless ability to be in the moment, to paddle out in anything and feel at home, that Carroll first noticed when Robinson was 11. “He has an innate sense for the water and the way it moves,” Carroll continues. “It revealed itself from the get-go and to see it expressed is quite extraordinary.”

These days Robinson is more focussed on the ordinary. “I’m trying to keep it simple,” he offers, “to stick to the same routines, and make sure that I am in a good headspace going into the Olympics.” Beyond countless hours in the water and gym, this means time spent on meditation, yoga and breath work. “It’s a super mental sport now,” he adds. “You have to be a smart competitor. It’s not just about surfing.”

Aside from the boards, gym equipment and yoga mats, the Robinson household is all prams, toys and nappies. “It doesn’t leave room for much of anything else,” he laments. “I love fishing and cars, and really want to get into flying planes but that will have to wait.” His role as a father has given him a different perspective on his sport and his own upbringing. Robinson, like many sporting phenoms, was coached by a domineering parent (his father Trev) and concedes it wasn’t always a swell ride.

“It was challenging growing up for sure,” he says. “But to reach this level you need people in your corner. Even if he was looked at as a little crazy by some people, he gave 100 percent and then some. I have a newfound respect for that.”

He has the same regard for his competitors. When asked about the chances of his biggest rivals, Americans Griffin Colapinto and John John Florence, he is diplomatic to a fault. “I haven’t really thought about the other guys too much,” he demurs. “I’ve just been inspired by them. Even the last event with John John”—when Florence defeated Robinson in his native Western Australia—“I was just really inspired by his performance. It makes me want to do better.”

Perhaps if the whole modelling caper doesn’t pan out, after he retires from the sport he may want to consider a career in politics. “Nah,” he admits. “Leave that to others. Maybe that’s a path for Zen.”

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How Paris’s Dining, Hotel and Art Scene Got Their Groove Back — Just in Time for the Olympics

The French capital’s cultural life was already on the upswing. Mix in a major global sporting event, and it’s now ready to go toe to toe with any city in the world.

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Host cities of modern-day Olympic Games have gotten into the competitive spirit by trying to stage the most spellbinding, over-the-top opening ceremony on record. Beijing enlisted 2008 drummers. London featured James Bond escorting Queen Elizabeth II. All Rio needed to wow the crowd was Gisele, who turned the stadium into her personal catwalk, strutting the length of the field solo. But only Paris could make the unprecedented gamble that the city itself is spectacular enough to be the star of the show.

If all goes according to plan when the Summer Olympics alight in Paris this July, the opening ceremony will play out like a Hollywood epic: timed to coincide with the sinking of the sun, an open-air flotilla of boats will ferry the athlete delegations on the Seine, sailing toward the sunset as hundreds of thousands of spectators cheer from either side of the river’s banks and the bridges above, all bathed in the amber afterglow.

It will mark the first time the ceremony will be held outside a stadium, let alone on a waterway. So too many of the events themselves, instead of being mounted in mostly generic stadiums on the outskirts of the city, will take place in the heart of Paris, reframing the French capital in a way that locals and visitors alike have never experienced—and that’s sure to dial up the promise of pageantry and emotion.

The Eiffel Tower’s latticed silhouette will serve as the backdrop for beach volleyball at Champs de Mars. Place de la Concorde, where more than a thousand people (including Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette) had their heads lopped off during the French Revolution, will be the site of newly admitted Olympic sports such as skateboarding and breakdancing. And though Olympic swimmers have raced in pools since 1908, this year’s athletes are slated to compete in the river itself. (Competitions will also take place in cities across France, from Lyon to Marseille, and Tahiti in French Polynesia will host the surfing event.)

The specs are ambitious and inventive, and in some ways could restore the city’s reputation for audacity. Because while the City of Light may be known as the cradle of fashion, culture and gastronomy, not too long ago it was also regularly accused of slipping into a lazy, even smug, complacency—stuck in its ways, resting on the laurels of its storied past.

In the food world, those doldrums translated into controversial snubs from the influential World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, known for flushing out avant-garde chefs. The French Michelin Guide, once considered the ultimate arbiter of fine dining, suddenly seemed staid and irrelevant. London and Berlin took Europe’s centre stage in art and design. Even President Emmanuel Macron described his fellow countrymen as resistant to change, much to the ire of those fellow countrymen—and countrywomen.

But influential creatives and Parisians say that in the years leading up to the Games, and particularly since the pandemic, something has shifted. “I really think that during the last 10 years, Paris opened itself to more new things, for different trends,” says Hélène Darroze, the acclaimed chef whose six restaurants include Michelin two-star Marsan in Paris and her three-star namesake at The Connaught in London. “Paris is happier than before, more joyful than before.”

There’s a giddy sense of anticipation, says the illustrator Marin Montagut, who has collaborated with Le Bon Marché and the Ritz Paris and owns an eponymous boutique in Saint-Germain-des-Prés where he sells hand-painted glassware and porcelain decor. “It feels like Paris is trying to look very, very pretty for a very important evening. She’s been getting some plastic surgery and is trying to get ready in time,” he says with a chuckle. “There’s just a lot of effervescence in the city.”

For better or for worse, some of the credit for that renewed vitality belongs to the light-as-soufflé Netflix series Emily in Paris, which quickly became the collective escapist fantasy for viewers around the world who were grounded by the Covid-19 virus. Another part of that newfound energy, though, can be traced to the frenzied building of luxury hotels, restaurants, galleries, museums and boutiques over the past few years, including Montagut’s own Paris-themed shop, which he opened in 2020.

In the past three years alone, 25 new five-star hotels debuted across the city, bringing the total to 101. Noteworthy newcomers include Madame Rêve, Kimpton St. Honoré Paris, Château des Fleurs, Maison Proust, LVMH’s Cheval Blanc Paris, and Chopard’s first boutique hotel here, 1 Place Vendôme. The dual autumn 2023 openings of Le Grand Mazarin and La Fantaisie hotels marked the Paris debut of Swedish designer Martin Brudnizki, whose playfully modern, maximalist and flamboyant aesthetic injected colour and character into Paris’s elite hotel scene.

In parallel with the growth of traditional hotels, new players in the luxury rental market are emerging, joining the likes of Le Collectionist and Belles Demeures. Founded in 2020, Highstay rents out luxury serviced apartments equipped with kitchens and living spaces. The firm’s current portfolio includes 32 apartments in areas such as the Champs-Élysées and Saint-Honoré, and another 34 are under construction—all of which it owns. There is no check-in (guests are sent digital access codes) and all concierge requests, including housekeeping and travel reservations, are made via live chat on a dedicated guest portal. “The goal is that guests get the real Parisian experience and feel like an insider, like a city dweller,” says general director Maxime Lallement.

The idea of making Paris as welcoming as a second home is also what drives the luxury real-estate market for foreign buyers, particularly Americans, says Alexander Kraft, CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty France-Monaco. He sees 2024 as a “transition year” and says that the local market is moving at two different speeds: while demand for properties between roughly $1.5 million and $8.5 million has cooled, high-end properties between about $17 million and $85 million continue to sell fast among buyers from the Middle East. Kraft predicts the market will pick up in 2025 following the US presidential election. “Paris is one of those real-estate markets that is eternally popular,” he says. “Contrary to other international cities, it really has broad appeal.”

Montreal-born, New York–based interior designer Garrow Kedigian is one of those frequent visitors who decided to take the leap and buy his own pied-à-terre in Paris a few years ago, after a lifetime of travelling back and forth for both work and pleasure.

As a part-time resident, Kedigian says he too has noticed a palpable shift in the city’s vibe, which he attributes to a renewed appreciation for tourists following their absence during the pandemic, as well as an “international flair” that has given the city a fresh spark. “There’s a lot more cultural diversity than there was before,” he says. “In that respect it’s a bit like New York. And I think that now the interface between Paris’s unique flavour and the international populace is a little bit smoother.”

For Montagut, one of the best examples of this synergy can be found in Belleville, in the city’s east end, where independent artists, musicians and other urban creatives rub shoulders in Chinese, African, and Arab restaurants and businesses. “There’s a social and cultural diversity here, and for me this is really important,” Montagut says. “If Paris was just the 6th arrondissement, it would be boring.”

The eastern edge of Paris is also one of the preferred neighbourhoods of Michael Schwartz, the marketing and communications manager for Europe at French jewellery house Boucheron. A recent New York City transplant, he is drawn to the burgeoning number of gastronomic gems far from the madding tourist crowds.

He points to sister restaurants Caché and Amagat (the names mean “hidden” in French and Catalan, respectively), discreetly located at the end of a cobblestoned cul-de-sac, as favourites. With backgrounds in fashion and advertising, the Italian duo who run them have attracted equally fashionable locals to this hitherto quiet part of town. Caché serves up fresh Mediterranean seafood dishes, while next door, Amagat specialises in Catalan tapas.

Then there’s Soces, a corner seafood bistro on rue de la Villette, where you might find Jean-Benoît Dunckel, who co-wrote the score to Sofia Coppola’s film The Virgin Suicides when he was part of the electronic-music duo Air (Dunckel’s recording studio is in the area), or the French designers behind the Coperni fashion line, Sébastien Meyer and Arnaud Vaillant. “This is a really special restaurant,” says Schwartz. “It’s frequented by really cool creatives, designers and musicians, and it’s kind of a destination restaurant for most people because it’s not central.”

What makes Paris’s dining scene so exciting now, according to Stéphane Bréhier, editor in chief of French restaurant guide Gault& Millau , is a sense of fearlessness among younger chefs who reject the traditional trajectory that begins with a lowly stage in a Michelin-star kitchen. What’s more, visitors are likewise foregoing Michelin establishments in favour of newer, more experimental dining spots. “Over the last few years, there’s been a profusion of young chefs who don’t want to work for other people and are daring to set up their own shop,” Bréhier says. “The gastronomic scene is booming in Paris.”  

These bold, emerging chefs feel less bound not only to their elders but also to French cuisine itself. “It has changed a lot,” says Hélène Darroze, who opened Marsan, her first Parisian restaurant, 25 years ago. “The new generation travelled a lot—in South America, for example, in Asia—before opening a restaurant or being a head chef somewhere. They opened themselves to other cultures. This is why the culinary scene at the moment is very interesting in Paris; because it’s a mix of very famous chefs with Michelin stars but also young chefs who don’t care about Michelin stars—they just want to explore so many fields.”

The ever-growing importance of social media and its insatiable hunger for envy-inducing images is driving another major trend in the dining scene: rooftop spots, including Mun and Girafe in the Golden Triangle, the area bordered by avenues Montaigne and George V and the Champs-Élysées. “A lot of rooftops have opened in Paris, where before they were pretty much nonexistent apart from the Eiffel Tower and the Montparnasse Tower,” says Dimitri Ruiz, head concierge at Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s Paris on the Champs-Élysées.

Five-star Right Bank hotels SO/ and Cheval Blanc Paris have watering holes that offer sweeping vistas of the Seine. But perhaps the most coveted perch during the opening ceremony will be the Champagne bar at L a Tour d’Argent restaurant, which boasts unobstructed views of the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Seine. (And yes, someone already had the idea to book it for a private event.) Famous for its signature pressed duck as well as for hosting monarchs and heads of state, the historic restaurant recently underwent a major renovation that included the addition of the aerie, which opened late last summer. “It’s only been in the last 10 years or so that Paris has been developing rooftops, and it’s really taking off like wildfire,” says third-generation owner André Terrail.

Paris’s venerated fashion industry has also found ways to innovate, with fresh faces keeping their fellow couturiers on their toes and the shopping options enticing. In 2022, for example, Simon Porte Jacquemus opened his first boutique in the city on avenue Montaigne—home to Gucci, Chanel, and Prada, among other venerable names—and in March, at the age of 34, became France’s youngest fashion designer to be named a Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contributions to the field. That kind of success has a ripple effect in the creative community.

“Almost every street has the name of an artist or a politician,” says Charaf Tajer, the Parisian-born creative director behind the London-based Casablanca sportswear line. “So the city reminds me always that the people who came before me, who walked those streets, created the future in a way. As much as [Paris] seems stuck in time visually, you can also feel the energy of people creating the present.”

Interior designer David Jimenez, whose 2022 book Parisian by Design compiles his Francophile projects, moved to the city in 2015 and spent his first few years living near the Champs-Élysées, which he says has undergone a noticeable revival. Along with Jacquemus’s arrival, new luxury openings or expansions—including Burberry, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Panerai—and city-led greening efforts are bringing Parisians back to the 8th arrondissement, long dismissed as an overcrowded tourist trap where fast-food and fast-fashion chains had colonised the once glamorously luxe avenue. Now, Dior’s captivating Peter Marino–designed museum draws legions of fans, while the city has been busy planting more trees, renovating gardens and repairing damaged sidewalks as part of a long-term embellishment plan. And on the first Sunday of every month, the entire length of the Champs-Élysées becomes a pedestrian-only promenade. “It’s an exciting evolution in a part of the city that seemed sleepy and perhaps lost its way a little bit,” Jimenez says. “Now there’s a thrust forward.”

The thriving fashion houses are responsible for more than maintaining the city’s unparalleled reputation for chic. To a large degree, they have also helped revive its status as an art capital. The billions generated by LVMH (parent of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Berluti, among others) and Kering (Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Bottega Veneta, et al.) funded the extraordinary contemporary art collections amassed by their founders, Bernard Arnault and François Pinault, respectively. The rivals rewarded their hometown with two museums, Fondation Louis Vuitton and Bourse de Commerce, that have helped make it a leader in contemporary art.

Also lending a hand: Brexit, which persuaded many international galleries to brush up on their French. One of the most talked-about recent additions is the powerhouse Hauser & Wirth, which opened in a 19th-century hôtel particulier near the Champs-Élysées last year. David Zwirner arrived in 2019, Mariane Ibrahim in 2021, and Peter Kilchmann the following year, all joining long-established Parisian galleries including Perrotin and Thaddaeus Ropac. The City of Light even snagged its own coveted annual installment of Art Basel: Paris+, which now runs every October in the Grand Palais.

“Quite frankly, Paris has been putting up some of the most incredible exhibitions in institutions in Europe,” says Serena Cattaneo Adorno, senior director at Gagosian. “And a lot of private collectors have also decided to open spaces in the city, creating a great dynamic between public and private galleries.”

The always-savvy Gagosian, on rue Ponthieu, has hit upon an authentic tie-in with the Games: a summer exhibition featuring Olympic posters created over the years by celebrated artists from Picasso on up to Warhol, Hockney and Tracey Emin. “Once you start digging, you find that a lot of artists have reflected on sports and the engagement of the body,” Cattaneo Adorno says. “It’s just a really pure and beautiful message about how art and sports have dialogues that can be somewhat surprising.”

A few months out from the festivities on the Seine, interior decorator Jimenez sums up the mood of many locals, saying (only half-jokingly), “I think for most Parisians, there’s a sense of curiosity, optimism, excitement—and an exit plan, in that order.”

While polling shows that nearly half of Parisians intend to vacate the city during the games, Jimenez notes that he will be watching the opening ceremony with friends who live in an apartment overlooking the Seine. “I want to be part of the excitement. I want to see as much as I can and be energised by this very special and unique moment,” he says. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I am deeply grateful to be able to experience it first-hand as an American living in Paris.”

Additional reporting by Lucy Alexander and Justin Fenner.

This Custom Platinum Cartier Tank Cintrée Blew Our Minds

A custom-built Cartier Tank on the pre-owned market is rare indeed, and it’ll run you $163,000.

By Allen Farmelo 09/07/2024

We recently spent some quality time with a one-of-a-kind, platinum CartierTank Cintrée, which is currently for sale for AUD$163,000 through N.Y.C.’s Analog:Shift. The watch is a fascinating thing of beauty, and, as we investigated its origins further, it revealed a great deal about Cartier watches (especially Tanks and the use of platinum), but also about Cartier and the brand’s rich history.

Analog:Shift is a by-appointment-only dealership in Manhattan headed by expert collector James Lamdin, who curates an always-impressive stock of vintage and neo-vintage watches. Visiting the Analog:Shift offices in Midtown is like entering a horological museum, replete with its expert curator, pin-lit display cases full of stunning watches, and a library’s worth of reference books on watches.

In any museum there are special pieces that stand out, and this custom-built, one-of-a-kind platinum Tank Cintrée leapt forward as one of the most interesting and impressive timepieces in the current collection.  Only sometimes does Cartier build custom watches, and only sometimes does the owner decide to flip it. The rarity of both situations can’t be overstated, and it is entirely reasonable to suggest that this platinum Tank Cintrée is one of the most interesting and compelling modern Cartier watches currently on the pre-owned market. You will not find another like it. It is one of one—for now, anyways. Cartier does reserve the right to recreate the custom watches, and, accordingly, numbers them as “No. 1” and not as “No. 1 of 1.”

Cartier fills its annual watch catalog with models that appeal broadly, but these democratic recipes don’t always please the discerning palates of serious watch collectors. When it comes to Cartier watches—and especially the many versions of the Tank—we watch aficionados can grow grumpy over the word “Automatic” appearing on the dial (wasn’t a thing when the Tank was invented), or we might long for a garnet instead of a blue sapphire cabochon atop the crown (because red is unique, and blue is not), or we might need a specific watch that’s not in the current Cartier catalog (because our eye delights in rarity). For the fussier collectors among us, Cartier offers custom watches through its N.S.O. program, which stands for New Special Order.

You don’t need to be famous or to have recently purchased, say, a diamond tiara to gain access to Cartier’s custom watch program, which loosely falls under Cartier’s highly regarded Privée monicker. You just walk into your local boutique and begin the conversation—though a pre-existing relationship will certainly help you plead your case for a custom timepiece.

Depending on how much of the watch you want to customise, you can expect to wait at least a year and perhaps as long as three years or more. Further, you may not be granted every wish you make, as Cartier will push back on design choices it deems off-brand, or which don’t respect the specific watch model’s heritage. Then there’s price, which you may not know until well into the design process. And then, finally, you’ll need to drop 50 percent to secure your request before the real waiting begins, perhaps for years.

For all these reasons—and others we will detail below—this platinum Tank Cintrée coming onto the pre-owned market is deeply compelling. Let’s dig into what makes a Cartier like this so special.

As watch expert and author Jack Forester writes in his book Cartier Time Art: Mechanics of Passion , “Quality control at the Cartier Manufacture is integral to both the development and production of timepieces. During each stage of the development of a watch, all components are subjected to exhaustive testing to ensure their functionality, durability and ergonomic suitability. The Manufacture articulates the four goals of quality control as Aesthetics, Ergonomics, Chronometry and Integrity….” Having handled this Tank Cintrée and other models produced at Cartier’s Manufacture, this rigorous QC protocol is obvious in every detail.

As for the use of platinum here, it is relatively rare that any Cartier watch is produced in platinum. (This remains true for most major watch brands. Just as salmon dials are often reserved for special clients by Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin, so are platinum cases.) Platinum has a special history at Cartier going back to the creation of avant-garde jewellery settings.

Francesca Cartier Brickell writes in her family memoir, The Cartier’s, The Untold Story of the Family Behind the Jewelry Empire , that early on platinum was, “Still used predominately for large-scale industrial purposes,” and “was not easily available for jewellers (who required only small amounts) in its pure form.”

Cartier Brickell says that her great uncle Louis Cartier, inventor of the Tank, said that it’s “no easy task to transform the thin, light metal into a support for precious stones.” By studying the under carriage of train cars, Louis Cartier began to see how to use platinum, and, “Before long, Cartier had kick-started a revolution in jewellery through the use of this bright, strong metal,” she explains.

The Paris atelier produced one Tank Cintrée in platinum as early as 1924, according to Jack Forester in Cartier Time Art . But it is watch expert and historian Franco Cologni who details the use of platinum in the Tank watches. In his definitive history, Cartier, The Tank Watch (Flammarion 1998), Cologni writes that, “it is impossible to be sure whether the ‘first Tank’ had a gold or a platinum watchcase.”

Yet Cologni is definitive in stating that the second rectangular wristwatch Cartier ever produced was in platinum—this slightly ahead of the first Tank. “The second platinum watch, which comes from the war years (1915 or 1916), is mere millimetres away from being a Tank,” Cologni writes. He goes on to note that, “This watch makes scant concession to nostalgia: the [watch is] unadorned, platinum, smooth, plain, and quivering with a metallic lustre, [and it] stands out from the leather strap like a machine beyond price, proclaiming its modern beauty.”

The Tank Cintrée we spent time with lives up to Cologni’s flowery description—especially given the squared-off Arabic numerical font which makes this dial so unique. But it’s the curved case that makes the the Cintrée tres chic .

Cologni goes on to explain that, “The first important modification that the basic form underwent…gave rise to a new family of Tanks in 1921: the Tank Cintrée (‘curved’), the main characteristic of which was the case curving inward toward the wrist.”

However, interestingly, this curvature was originally intended to improve ergonomics, but was later found to not be a significant improvement over the fit of a small, flat Cartier Tank. It was likely Louis Cartier insisting that wrist watches imitate jewellery bracelets in every way possible that led to this unique curved watchcase, and it is just one more way in which this one-of-a-kind Cintrée stands out among so many wonderful Cartier watches on the market today.

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Raising the Bar

From atmospheric speakeasies to grand hotels, a global guide to quaffing hotspots.

By Nick Ryan 08/07/2024

Technically every bar worthy of the designation is some kind of whisky bar. A bar without whisky isn’t really a bar. A dusty old bottle of a big-volume blend and a chipped glass to drink it from just about qualifies, but what about those places that really celebrate the greatest of all distillates. The boltholes and hideaways that put whisky on the pedestal it deserves. The big-city superstars and the small-town gems. Robb Report’s network of thirsty travellers have been tapped to produce a list that combines the classics with the insider secrets, a collection of oases for whisky lovers worldwide.

Whisky & Alement, Melbourne

A flickering flame drawing malt moths from all over the world, it’s an establishment that presents an exquisite line-up, with bar staff who make you smarter with each pour. Whisky & Alement

McRae Bar, Sydney

Offers a brilliant array of whiskies in one of Australia’s finest hotels. What more could you want? McRae Bar

Ralph Louis Frederick, Adelaide

Private oasis attached to the legendary Hains & Co bar. Accessed through membership referral. Track down an affiliate and beg. Ralph Louis Frederick

Milroy’s of Soho, London

A British institution in every sense. Savour a deep, diverse selection, delivered with old-school charm. Private lockers available for the super serious. Milroy’s

SCOTCH at The Balmoral, Edinburgh

A collection that’s deeper than Loch Ness, in a stately hotel typifying Edinburgh’s charm. Scotch

Quaich Bar, Singapore

Fastidious curation and precise service have made this a prime Asian destination for whisky devotees around the globe. Quaich Bar

Zoetrope, Tokyo

Silent films projected on the wall, soundtracks humming through the speakers. A technicolour cast of the world’s finest malts. An epic story told wonderfully well.   Zoetrope

Lidkoeb, Copenhagen

Whisky burns brighter in Scandinavia than almost anywhere else, so we shouldn’t be surprised to find a carefully considered and uber-precise bar in this great gastronomic city. Lidkoeb

The Pot Still, Glasgow

At first, it appears to be a lovely old pub. But start to peruse the hundreds and hundreds of examples on offer and the gems start to shine. The Pot Still

Down & Out, New York

This place has a special license, allowing it to serve ancient and obscure bottles sourced from private hoards and estate sales. Expect the unexpected. Down & Out

Jack Rose Dining Saloon, Washington DC

A collection worthy of the Library of Congress. Especially strong on bourbon and the emerging superstars of the American single malt scene. Jack Rose Dining Saloon

Delilah’s, Chicago

A dive bar with smarts and a punk sensibility. Bourbon with a Bad Brains soundtrack? You bet. Iggy and Islay? Go your hardest. Delilah’s

Multnomah Whiskey Library, Portland

With more whisky drinkers per capita than any other American city—or that’s how it feels, anyway—it’s no surprise that this bar geeks out as hard as it does. Multnomah

The Shelbourne, Dublin

The best collection of Irish whiskey in the world. To be sure. The Shelbourne

Bar Cordon Noir, Kyoto

An encyclopaedic assortment of global tipples, with an obvious focus on Japan, most paired with a carefully matched cigar. Bar Cordon Noir

Bertie’s Bar, Braemar

Tucked away in a small Scottish town, its expansive stockpile is matched to the drinker after a chat about music, movies and life. Love Goodfellas? Then they’ll know what to pour you. Bertie’s Bar

Maybe Sammy, Sydney  

If you’re a purist who believes malt shouldn’t be “tainted” by other liquids, fine. But if not, the whisky cocktails at this hotel bar are intriguing. Maybe Sammy

Why Whisky Is the Greatest of All Spirits

With respect to gin, rum, brandy et al., you just don’t stand a chance against the magical malt.

By Nick Ryan 05/07/2024

It’s all in the name, really. Uisce beatha . It’s from the Old Irish and simply means, “The water of life”. It doesn’t get more existentially important than that. From here, the passage of time and centuries of slurred usage have delivered us the word for what is, unquestionably, the most diverse, complex, collectible and celebrated spirit of them all: whisky.

There are arguments to be made for other spirits, but they all eventually crumble under the weight of evidence. Gin is only ever a momentary companion, bringing its charm in short, sharp bursts. Whether it’s riding in on a tonic wave, or laying in wait in a martini glass, gin’s time in the spotlight is brief. Rum comes with complications and is the best version of itself when waves slap against a hull. The agave distillates have a magic about them when authenticity is evident, but all too often these days, the conversation is dominated by big brands owned by people who profit from make-believe. Brandy is beautiful, but in retreat, and vodka is perfectly fine but will never be much more than an ethanol delivery system.  

But whisky, the water of life, is the greatest of them all. And getting even greater. Whisky is distillation’s broadest church. In its British Isles strongholds, tradition holds strong. With respect to gin, rum, brandy et al., you just don’t stand a chance against the magical malt.

All around the world, people who have never stepped on Scottish soil, can chart that country’s lochs and glens, rivers and munros, islands and highlands, by where they sit in relation to the nation’s famed distilleries. Across the Irish Sea, where the natives add an “e”, the production, and consumption, of great Irish whiskey is pursued with unshakeable enthusiasm.

The Americans have always adored their own indigenous interpretation, their most important crop becoming a key component of their most significant distillate. These days, their ryes compete with their bourbons for popularity and prestige, and the recent push for “American single malt” to be an official designation has seen a boom in the conjuring of whiskies informed by Scottish traditions but with deep American roots.

The Japanese have done what they so often do: taken inspiration from another tradition, reflected upon it, evolved it, until it becomes something uniquely their own.

And now, in the Antipodes, a new tradition is born, as a whisky scene begins to deliver on the promise it has shown in recent decades. We are living in Whisky’s Golden Age. There is simply no spirit that rewards connoisseurship like whisky. It can befuddle the mind without a drop ever touching your lips. The huge array of vastly different drinks that fall under the banner can be dauntingly confusing, and sidling up to the bar and simply asking for a whisky is like walking into a great restaurant and saying,“I’ll have the meat.” Those who slip down the rabbit hole quickly realise it runs deep. It’s the spirit that most captures what French winemakers call terroir, that magical ability of the liquid in the glass to evocatively express its origins. Whisky draws its own maps and guides the curious traveller through them. It can be instantly recognisable and infinitely nuanced at once. Those who progress to a point where the broad, provincial hallmarks become familiar, find themselves digging deeper in search of the signatures of individual distilleries: mash bills, cask finishes, bottling strengths, age statements. It’s the layering of detail that makes whisky so endlessly fascinating.

And while it’s perfectly acceptable to have a favourite whisky, a true connoisseur knows a great collection is best measured by breadth. Because the question is not, “Do I want a whisky?” but rather, “What whisky do I want?” The fragrantly floral ones, those that hum with dried citrus and spice? Those that reveal their charms demurely and those that thunder from the glass like a marauding mob? Those in which you taste the grain, and those that leave the memory of a fisherman’s jumper smouldering over a kelp fire on the beach? There is a whisky for every mood. It just proves the wisdom of the old Irish saying: “What whisky will not cure, there is no cure for it.”

Jump to Nick Ryan’s story on whisky at auction: Liquid Gold

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The 107-meter Lana has been delivered

The 107-meter giga-yacht Lana has now been handed over to her owner by the builders, Benetti.

She is one of the largest yachts ever built by the Italian shipyard and will now join the Imperial charter fleet.

The final touches to the luxurious and impressive creation took place over the winter and included new features specified by the client who wanted two state-of-the-art Kongsberg wing stations.

The yard also points out that her complex equipment had to undergo an ‘extraordinary and rigorous’ amount of commissioning and testing before final delivery.

Designed in-house by Benetti's team

M/Y Lana was designed in-house by Benetti's team with the naval platform being produced by PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture (PLANA).

She is powered by two diesel-electric engines with a combined power output of 2,800 kW each to help Lana achieve a top speed of 18.5 knots.

With a cruising speed of 12 knots, the giga-yacht is capable of covering more than 5,500 nautical miles without needing to refuel. She has a crew of 34 to meet the needs of guests.

The yacht's owner said: "I am absolutely satisfied with the work done by Benetti and Imperial together.  

"Lana represents a statement of building excellence, every technical feature, every aesthetic element, every single detail was executed to perfection. I am glad we all made this way to prove a new level of Italian shipbuilding industry.”

12 guests can be accommodated

Up to 12 guests can be accommodated in eight suites on board, seven of these are VIP cabins and are found along the main deck.

The master suite will take up the prime position on the bridge deck.

Here, the owner will enjoy a fixed balcony on either side of the full beam cabin with a private view of the surroundings.

There is also a large swimming pool on the sundeck with a wellness center featuring a gym and massage room.

The second 100m+ superyacht ever delivered in Italy

Imperial’s director, Julia Stewart, said: "Being linked to the second 100m+ superyacht ever delivered in Italy by the private shipyard Benetti is a pride that we share with the builder.

"It was a pleasure to collaborate once again with their professional teams and their dynamic behavior in a proactive atmosphere.”

“Lana is bold, unique, sleek and aggressive, boasting high ceilings up to 2.7 meters in height and mixing perfect experience at sea and unforgettable charter moments."

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Inside the Secretive Interior of the 351-Foot ‘Lana,’ One of Benetti’s Largest Superyachts

Superyacht owners are often guarded about the interiors of their vessels, just as most of us would be with the interior of our homes. This week, the owner of Lana —one of the largest yachts ever built by the Benetti yard in Italy—allowed images of the 351-footer to go public, courtesy of Imperial Yachts , which was the owner’s representative on the build and now is overseeing the yacht’s charter.

Lana has no shortage of exquisite features, from the hand-sculpted onyx dining table to a winter garden that overlooks the sea. There’s also a large swimming pool, cinema room, a full gym and multiple social spaces, indoors and out.

The vessel’s interior is vast but tasteful. The beach club, in its way, represents the overall elegance of the yacht, with a large salon on the interior that connects to large fold-out terraces on either side, and lounges in the hallway between treatment rooms. A hammam , or Turkish bath, with ornate walls and large marble table, expands the beach club’s spa experience.

The ensemble of spacious cabins, comprised of the owner’s suite on the wheelhouse deck and seven VIP staterooms on the main deck, add to the sense of luxury across the yacht. The full-beam master cabin has windows and a terrace on both sides, with pieces of modern art, Art Deco-style light fixtures and stylized wood paneling. The 8’9”-high ceilings add to the suite’s sense of space.

The main deck is defined by dozens of floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the superstructure, allowing plenty of natural light, while the 50-foot beam fosters the sense of open space. Social areas were critical to the design of this yacht and include everything from the terraces by the pool to a salon up near the wheelhouse, complete with a baby grand piano.

Lana ’s beautiful interior can be experienced as a charter yacht in the Mediterranean, and next winter, in the Indian Ocean. “Lana has an incredible appeal that will make her, for sure, the next decade superyacht charter yacht to experience in her range,” Julia Stewart, Imperial director, said in a statement. “She is bold, unique, sleek and aggressive, mixing perfect experience at sea with unforgettable charter moments.”

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Bill Gates is currently chartering the renowned superyacht Lana and is currently cruising the west coast of the Turkey.

Bill Gates who is the Microsoft billionaire and philanthropist, decided to extend his summer months by chartering the 107-metre superyacht Lana through industry giants Imperial Yachts.

The superyacht, which was chartered by Beyonce and Jay-Z just last summer, has spent the last week cruising along the southwestern coast of Turkey where the summer months are still as hot as ever. The region hasn’t just attracted the likes of Lana, but also some of the world’s greatest superyachts like Flying Fox.

The charter for Bill Gates has been carried out by the Monaco based Imperial Yachts, whom have been accredited with some of the biggest charters over recent years after securing the management of some of the most prestigious yachts built in recent years.

Built in 2020 by Benetti, Lana is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a  spacious living areas and top-of-the-class amenities. With features including a spa, elevator, beach club and gym, you’ll be in for a treat from the moment you step onboard.

Lana offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 8 suites comprising a master suite and seven VIP cabins, with a crew of 33 ready to provide the service you’d expect from one of the most expensive charter yachts available.

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LANA is an award-winning Italian masterpiece. Part of her success can be attributed to her interiors, which are a beautiful blend of pared-back minimalism and subtle luxuries. Blonde wood features prominently throughout, alongside a mixture of different shapes and structures which draw the eye and add an artistic touch to her interior spaces, with clever use of lighting adding an elegant, and understatedly sexy on board ambience

Chartering the yacht for a week will set you back €1,800,000, approximately $2,100,000.  

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Top100: 107m Lana Delivered & Listed for Charter

By George Bains

Benetti has officially announced the delivery of 107 metre superyacht Lana to her owners. The Top100 superyacht was part of Benetti ’s first ‘Giga season’ in which three 100m+ yachts were launched by the Italian shipyard.

Lana represents the very best of Benetti Italian excellence, with the shipyard’s in-house expertise taking full control of both the interior and exterior design. The 107m superyacht features a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, along with a beam of 15.2 metres which affords glorious guest spaces throughout. Lana is future-proof with a diesel-electric propulsion system, large swimming pool, helipad, spa and an array of toys and tenders. Imperial has acted as Build Supervisor and Owner’s Representative throughout, and Lana will now become part of Imperial’s Charter Central Agency fleet.

The official delivery was conducted on 18th June after the Owner decided to keep the superyacht at the Benetti yard during the winter season, during which time she was fitted with extra amenities including two innovative Kongsberg wing stations. Upon completion, the Owner was certainly thrilled with the outcome, stating: “ I am absolutely satisfied with the work done by Benetti and Imperial together. Lana represents a statement of building excellence, every technical feature, every aesthetic element, every single detail was executed to perfection. I am glad we all made this way to prove a new level of Italian shipbuilding industry .”

A mesmerising 107m long structure, Lana is the epitome of why Italy has such a stronghold in the superyacht industry. She draws on the very best of Benetti’s heritage but also its commitment to pioneering technology, unparalleled quality and iconic elegance. Rigorous testing was completed successfully under the current challenging circumstances, with remote supervision arranged with equipment manufacturers in England, Norway and Sweden.

“ We are proud to have delivered another Giga yacht in our Giga season ,” said Paolo Vitelli, President of Benetti Yachts. “Lana is an example of excellence: outstanding quality, unique style, and an icon of Made in Italy . A particular thanks to the Owner who trusted Benetti for this creation. We are happy to have met all his expectations .”

While the delivery of Lana has brought delight to both shipyard and Owner, she also becomes one of the most exciting additions to the charter market. With 12 guests accommodated in eight exquisite cabins and a crew of 34 attending to their every need, Lana is perfectly suited to provide unforgettable escapes around the world. All the world-class amenities needed for a superyacht adventure are found onboard Lana, including a large Sun Deck and swimming pool, luxurious spa with hammam, massage parlour and a grand piano.

Julia Stewart, Director of Imperial , commented on another successful delivery of a Top100 superyacht: “Being linked to the second 100m+ superyacht ever delivered in Italy by the private shipyard Benetti is a pride that we share with the builder. It was a pleasure to collaborate once again with their professional teams and their dynamic behaviour in a proactive atmosphere. Lana is bold, unique, sleek and aggressive, boasting high ceilings up to 1.7m in height and mixing perfect experience at sea and unforgettable charter moments.

“She is now entering our Charter Central Agency fleet, already with a large array of destinations in her bucket list that she will explore. “LANA” has an incredible appeal that will make her, for sure, the next decade superyacht charter yacht to experience in her range once in a lifetime. We would like to thank the Imperial team behind this impressive success, their hard work and extreme dedication to making the dream of our client come true.”

The strength and appeal of the Benetti superyacht brand globally continues to grow, as the Italian builder cements its position as an industry leader. Benetti ’s first venture into the Giga realm with these three deliveries has been a monumental success, and we hope Livorno will see plenty more to come in the future.  

"Lana is an example of excellence: outstanding quality, unique style, and an icon of Made in Italy." Paolo Vitelli, Azimut|Benetti Group President

"Lana is an example of excellence: outstanding quality, unique style, and an icon of Made in Italy."

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LANA Yacht – Stunning $250 Million Superyacht

LANA yacht is a 107-meter (351.1 ft) yacht built by Italian shipyard Benetti in 2021. She is available for charter for $1.8 million per week and is owned by an unknown millionaire.

LANA is currently the 45th largest yacht in the world at a total length of 107 meters (351.1 ft).

LANA yacht interior

The LANA yacht was entirely built and designed by Benetti, which includes her beautiful interior.

Twelve guests can stay aboard the luxury yacht in six spacious cabins, including a stunning master suite. Thirty-three crew members are accommodated in sixteen cabins below the deck.

The yacht includes a hammam, a spa with an onboard massage therapist, a large cinema, and a state-of-the-art entertainment system that allows guests to listen to music on all parts of the vessel.

The interior of LANA is beautifully decorated with opulent furnishings. Creme tones and wood accents create a tasteful and timeless design and the feeling of true luxury.

The spa area and hammam of the yacht are decorated with beautiful and intricate mosaics that set the interior of this yacht apart.

Specifications

The LANA yacht is an elegant 107-meter (351.1 ft) long yacht with a 14.4-meter (47.3 ft) beam and a 4.3-meter (14.1 ft) draft.

She weighs 3891 tons and is powered by Rolls Royce Diesel and electric engines.

Her maximum speed lies at 18 knots, although she most comfortably cruises at 16 knots which put her range at 4,000 nautical miles on average. 

The LANA yacht is a beautiful all-white yacht designed by the Italian shipyard and designer Benetti.

She has a helipad, a generous heated outdoor swimming pool with a comfortable seating area, and a beach club with folding terraces located aft of the vessel.

Her many decks invite guests to enjoy the breathtaking views of the surrounding ocean or dine al fresco. Since LANA is available for charter, she carries a wide variety of water toys on board.

This includes jet skis, sea bobs, wakeboards, water skis, windsurfing equipment, scuba diving gear, inflatables, fishing equipment, and even biodegradable golf balls.

The list goes on, and a charter trip with LANA will never be boring.

The LANA yacht cost her anonymous owner an estimated US $200 million, although the exact sales price is not known.

She generates annual running costs of US $10 to 20 million and is available for charter through Imperial Yachts for US $1.8 million per week.

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Who Owns Which Superyacht? (A Complete Guide)

Have you ever wondered who owns the most luxurious, extravagant, and expensive superyachts? Or how much these lavish vessels are worth? In this complete guide, we’ll explore who owns these magnificent vessels, what amenities they hold, and the cost of these incredible yachts.

We’ll also take a look at some of the most expensive superyachts in the world and the notable people behind them.

Get ready to explore the world of superyachts and the people who own them!

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Short Answer

The ownership of superyachts is generally private, so the exact answer to who owns which superyacht is not always publicly available.

However, there are some notable superyacht owners that are known.

For example, Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle, owns the Rising Sun, which is the 11th largest superyacht in the world.

Other notable owners include Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

Overview of Superyachts

The term superyacht refers to a large, expensive recreational boat that is typically owned by the worlds wealthy elite.

These vessels are designed for luxury cruising and typically range in size from 24 meters to over 150 meters, with some even larger.

Superyachts usually feature extensive amenities and creature comforts, such as swimming pools, outdoor bars, movie theaters, helipads, and spas.

Superyachts can range in price from $30 million to an astonishingly high $400 million.

Like most luxury items, the ownership of a superyacht is a status symbol for those who can afford it.

The list of superyacht owners reads like a whos who of billionaires, with names like Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The most expensive superyacht in the world is owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.

While some superyacht owners prefer to keep their vessels out of the public eye, others have made headlines with their extravagant amenities.

Some of the most famous superyachts feature swimming pools, private beaches, helicopter pads, on-board cinemas, and luxurious spas.

In conclusion, owning a superyacht is an exclusive status symbol for the world’s wealthy elite.

These vessels come with hefty price tags that can range from $30 million to over $400 million, and feature some of the most luxurious amenities imaginable.

Notable owners include the Emir of Qatar, Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Who are the Owners of Superyachts?

From Hollywood celebrities to tech billionaires, superyacht owners come from all walks of life.

Many of the most well-known owners are billionaires, including Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Other notable owners include Hollywood stars such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp.

However, not all superyacht owners are wealthy.

Many are everyday people who have worked hard and saved up to purchase their dream vessel.

Other notable billionaire owners include Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, and former US President Donald Trump.

These luxurious vessels come with hefty price tags that can range from $30 million to over $400 million.

For many superyacht owners, their vessels serve as a status symbol of wealth and luxury.

Some owners prefer to keep their yachts out of the public eye, while others have made headlines with their extensive amenities – from swimming pools and helicopter pads to on-board cinemas and spas.

Many of these yachts are designed to the owner’s exact specifications, ensuring that each one is totally unique and reflects the owner’s individual tastes and personality.

Owning a superyacht is an exclusive club, reserved for those with the means and the desire to experience the ultimate in luxury.

Whether they are billionaires or everyday people, superyacht owners are all united in their love of the sea and their appreciation for the finer things in life.

The Most Expensive Superyacht in the World

When it comes to superyachts, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, certainly knows how to make a statement.

His luxury vessel, the 463-foot Al Mirqab, holds the title of the world’s most expensive superyacht.

Built in 2008 by German shipbuilder Peters Werft, this impressive yacht is complete with 10 luxurious cabins, a conference room, cinema, and all the amenities one would expect from a vessel of this magnitude.

In addition, the Al Mirqab features a helipad, swimming pool, and even an outdoor Jacuzzi.

With a price tag of over $400 million, the Al Mirqab is one of the most expensive yachts in the world.

In addition to the Emir of Qatar, there are several other notable owners of superyachts.

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos all own luxurious vessels.

Bezos yacht, the aptly named The Flying Fox, is one of the longest superyachts in the world at a staggering 414 feet in length.

The Flying Fox also comes with a host of amenities, such as a helipad, swimming pool, spa, and multiple outdoor entertaining areas.

Bezos also reportedly spent over $400 million on the vessel.

Other notable owners of superyachts include Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who owns the $200 million Kingdom 5KR, and Oracle founder Larry Ellison, who owns the $200 million Rising Sun.

There are also many lesser-known owners, such as hedge-fund manager Ken Griffin, who owns the $150 million Aviva, and investor Sir Philip Green, who owns the $100 million Lionheart.

No matter who owns them, superyachts are sure to turn heads.

With their impressive size, luxurious amenities, and hefty price tags, these vessels have become a symbol of wealth and prestige.

Whether its the Emir of Qatar or a lesser-known owner, the worlds superyacht owners are sure to make a statement.

Notable Superyacht Owners

When it comes to the wealthiest and most luxurious owners of superyachts, the list reads like a whos who of the worlds billionaires.

At the top of the list is the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who holds the distinction of owning the most expensive superyacht in the world.

Aside from the Emir, other notable owners include Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

All of these owners have made headlines with their extravagant vessels, which are typically priced between $30 million and $400 million.

The amenities that come with these vessels vary greatly from owner to owner, but they almost always include luxurious swimming pools, helicopter pads, on-board cinemas, and spas.

Some owners opt for more extravagant features, such as submarines, personal submarines, and even their own personal submarines! Other owners prefer to keep their vessels out of the public eye, but for those who prefer a more showy approach, they can certainly make a statement with a superyacht.

No matter who owns the vessel, it’s no surprise that these superyachts are a status symbol among the world’s wealthiest.

Whether you’re trying to impress your peers or just looking to enjoy a luxurious outing, owning a superyacht is the ultimate way to show off your wealth.

What Amenities are Included on Superyachts?

Owning a superyacht is a sign of wealth and prestige, and many of the worlds most prominent billionaires have their own vessels.

The most expensive superyacht in the world is owned by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, while other notable owners include Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The cost of a superyacht can range from $30 million to over $400 million, but the price tag doesnt quite capture the sheer extravagance and amenities of these vessels.

Superyachts come with all the comforts of home, and then some.

Many owners will equip their vessels with swimming pools, helicopter pads, on-board cinemas, spas, and other luxury amenities.

The interior of a superyacht can be custom-designed to the owners specifications.

Some owners opt for modern, sleek designs, while others prefer a more traditional look.

Many of the most luxurious yachts feature marble floors, walk-in closets, and custom-made furniture.

Some vessels even come with a full-service gym, complete with exercise equipment and trained professionals.

Other amenities may include a library, casino, media room, and private bar.

When it comes to outdoor amenities, superyachts have some of the most impressive features in the world.

Many yachts come with outdoor entertainment areas, complete with full kitchens, dining rooms, and lounge areas.

Some owners even opt for hot tubs or jacuzzis for relaxing afternoons in the sun.

And, of course, there are the jet skis, water slides, and other exciting water activities that come with many of these vessels.

No matter what amenities a superyacht has, it is sure to be an experience like no other.

From the sleek interiors to the luxurious outdoor features, these vessels provide a unique, luxurious experience that is unrivaled on land.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape or an exciting adventure, a superyacht is sure to provide.

How Much Do Superyachts Cost?

When it comes to superyachts, the sky is the limit when it comes to cost.

These luxury vessels come with hefty price tags that can range from anywhere between $30 million to over $400 million.

So, if youre in the market for a superyacht, youre looking at an investment that could easily break the bank.

The cost of a superyacht is driven by a variety of factors, including size, amenities, and customization.

Generally, the larger the yacht, the more expensive it will be.

Superyachts typically range in size from 100 feet to over 200 feet, and they can be as wide as 40 feet.

The bigger the yacht, the more luxurious features and amenities it will have.

Amenities also play a significant role in the cost of a superyacht.

While some owners prefer to keep their yachts out of the public eye, others have made headlines with their extensive amenities.

From swimming pools and helicopter pads to on-board cinemas and spas, the sky is the limit when it comes to customizing a superyacht.

The more amenities a superyacht has, the more expensive it will be.

Finally, customization is another major factor that will drive up the cost of a superyacht.

Many luxury vessels have custom-designed interiors that are tailored to the owners tastes.

From custom furniture and artwork to lighting and audio systems, the cost of a superyacht can quickly escalate depending on the level of customization.

In short, the cost of a superyacht can vary widely depending on its size, amenities, and customization.

While some may be able to get away with spending a few million dollars, others may end up spending hundreds of millions of dollars on their dream yacht.

No matter what your budget is, its important to do your research and find out exactly what youre getting for your money before signing on the dotted line.

Keeping Superyachts Out of the Public Eye

When it comes to owning a superyacht, some owners prefer to keep their vessels out of the public eye.

Understandably, these individuals are concerned with privacy and discretion, and therefore tend to take measures to ensure their yachts are not visible to outsiders.

For instance, some superyacht owners opt to keep their vessels in private marinas, away from the public areas of larger ports.

Additionally, some yacht owners may choose to hire security guards to patrol and protect their vessels while they are moored or sailing.

In addition to physical security, some superyacht owners also use technology to keep their vessels out of the public eye.

For example, a yacht owner may choose to install a satellite-based communications system that allows them to keep their vessel completely off-radar.

This system works by bouncing signals off satellites rather than transmitting them, making it virtually impossible for anyone to track the yachts movements.

Finally, some superyacht owners also choose to limit the number of people who have access to their vessels.

For instance, the owner may only allow family members and close friends to board the yacht.

Additionally, the owner may choose to employ a limited number of staff to help maintain the vessel and keep it running smoothly.

These individuals may be required to sign non-disclosure agreements to ensure they do not disclose any information about the yacht or its owner.

Overall, while some superyacht owners may choose to keep their vessels out of the public eye, there are still plenty of other ways to show off the opulence associated with owning a superyacht.

From swimming pools and helicopter pads to on-board cinemas and spas, there are many luxurious amenities that can make a superyacht the envy of any jet setter.

Final Thoughts

Superyachts are a symbol of luxury and status, and the list of yacht owners reads like a who’s who of billionaires.

From the Emir of Qatar’s world-record breaking $400 million yacht to Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s vessel with a helicopter pad and on-board spa, the amenities of these luxury vessels are truly stunning.

With prices ranging from $30 million to over $400 million, owning a superyacht is an expensive endeavor.

Whether you’re looking to purchase one or just curious to learn more about the owners and their amenities, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to stay up to date with the superyacht scene.

James Frami

At the age of 15, he and four other friends from his neighborhood constructed their first boat. He has been sailing for almost 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge that he wants to share with others.

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