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Million Pound Mega Yachts to lift the lid on Monaco show

A new Channel 4 documentary this weekend will feature exclusive footage of some of most luxurious mega yachts at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show

A new Channel 4 documentary will be going behind the scenes on some of the most exclusive superyachts to attend this year’s Monaco Yacht Show .

‘Million Pound Mega Yachts’ promises to explain why the billionaire owners of these luxurious vessels are constantly trying to outdo each other.

As the teaser video above reveals, the hour-long show will include an interview with Fulham FC owner Shahid Kahn, who owns the 95m Lurssen superyacht Kismet .

All the jet set clichés are correct and present, with Mr Kahn predictably stating: “If you have to ask what it costs, you probably can’t afford it.”

Also featured in the show is superyacht designer Andrew Winch, the man behind vessels such as Phoenix² , Slipstream , and Al-Mirqab .

Million Pound Mega Yachts is the latest project from producer/director Martin Hicks, whose previous credits include ‘The Call Centre’ on BBC Three, ITV1’s ‘Double Decker Driving School’ and ‘Prom Queen Divas’ for Channel 5.

The 1hr documentary will be screened on Channel 4 at 2000 on Sunday (November 15) and repeated on the same channel at 2315 on Monday November 16.

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Million Pound Mega Yachts

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Travel Documentary hosted by Cyril Nri , published by Channel 4 in 2015 - English narration

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Million Pound Mega Yachts Documentary about the Monaco Yacht Show, where over 100 of the largest yachts on the water are up for sale, with billionaire buyers competing to own the most extravagant vessels. The programme follows those who make, buy and work on these craft, including a Soho businessman planning to sail around the world, a broker with 25 years experience looking to sell a £130 million yacht, and a billionaire installing a crystal chandelier in his floating palace.

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Billionaire husband of Michelle Mone lines up a £50MILLION mega-yacht

• Lady Mone has stated that the pair hope to retire and sail the world in 2025
• Husband, Doug Barrowman made more than £60 million profit on a PPE contract deal with the government 

The billionaire husband of 'Baroness Bra' Michelle Mone is preparing to take delivery of a £50 million mega-yacht, sources on the French Riviera say.

Scottish businessman Doug Barrowman – at the centre of a PPE procurement scandal with his wife – sold a 187ft (57m) yacht, Turquoise, in October last year for a reported £17.5 million. A smaller yacht, the Lady M, is now up for sale for £6.8 million.

The 58-year-old is a noted yacht enthusiast and said in a previous televised interview that he felt he had 'one more boat' in him, at a budget of £50 million.

Lady Mone added in a separate interview that the two of them hoped to retire and sail the world in 2025.

Sources in Monaco say Mr Barrowman has long planned to purchase and design his own 'ultimate' dream vessel and say that 'Vento' – currently being fitted out in Turkey – is his new craft.

The 285ft (87m) yacht boasts a hull finished in Tour de France blue, a swimming pool, a helipad that doubles as a basketball court, an outdoor cinema, bar and spiral staircase, plus a beauty salon and beach club. 

It is being fitted by London-based H2 Designs, who previously worked with Mr Barrowman on a refit of Turquoise and of the Lady M. Vento is due to be delivered to its new owner this year.

Jonny Horsfield, the boss of H2, did not return requests for comment about the owner of the new yacht.

Yacht broker Glynn Smith, of Ethereal Yachts – who did the deal for Vento – did not deny that the client was Mr Barrowman but said that he was bound by 'strict confidentiality' and added that the client 'wished to remain anonymous'.

Mr Barrowman's office and lawyer, and Lady Mone's office, did not return requests for comment.

The timing of the purchase could be embarrassing, as the National Crime Agency is investigating allegations of fraud and bribery surrounding the firm PPE Medpro.

PPE Medpro, a consortium that Mr Barrowman led, was awarded more than £200 million by the Government to supply medical equipment. 

It is currently being sued by the Government for £122 million for 'breach of contract and unjust enrichment' over claims that its surgical gowns were unfit for use.

The company denies the allegations and Mr Barrowman says that he is confident that he will win his civil case.

Lady Mone, who founded the lingerie label Ultimo, lobbied Ministers Michael Gove and Lord Agnew for the PPE contracts but initially denied she had connections to the firm. She now admits that was a lie.

Mr Barrowman made more than £60 million profit on the deal, much of which was transferred to an offshore trust of which Lady Mone and her children are beneficiaries.

The National Crime Agency has frozen her bank accounts during the investigation. A string of assets owned by Lady Mone, 52, and Mr Barrowman have been put up for sale, including a home on St Barts, the Lady M yacht and a Cessna private jet.

The couple's London home and Algarve villa have reportedly been sold. They live on the Isle of Man, which is a tax haven.

In a statement published on Lady Mone's account on X/Twitter, Mr Barrowman sought to highlight failures from the Department of Health and Social Care.

'Michelle and I are being hung out to dry to distract attention from Government incompetence in how it handled PPE procurement,' he said. 'I understand why the British public feel angry but their anger should not be directed at Michelle or I.' 

He added that Medpro's profit was in line with that made by other PPE providers.

In a Channel 4 documentary, Million Pound Mega Yachts, broadcast in 2015, Mr Barrowman said he had spent around £3 million refitting the yacht Turquoise with H2.

He added: 'You have to spend it on something. There's a limit to the amount of houses you can have and private air travel.'

He added that he and H2 boss Mr Horsfield had spent 'hours' talking about the design of the boat and said: 'I think we've got another boat in us really.'

Mr Barrowman's yacht Turquoise featured in the Sky drama series Riviera in 2017. It was seen in one of the episode's opening sequences as the setting for an orgy, and was then 'blown up' via special effects. Mr Barrowman made a cameo appearance.

Producer Paul McGuinness, formerly U2's manager, told GQ magazine that Mr Barrowman had insisted on drinking Dom Perignon while the other actors and extras had sparkling apple juice. 'He loved being on the show.

'He didn't see why he had to drink coloured water and we certainly weren't going to tell him what he should drink,' McGuinness said.

In an interview with the Daily Record in 2020, Lady Mone said: 'Doug and I dream of getting a yacht and going around the world… At the moment. we've got too much on our plate but in five years' time, I see us doing that.'

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MSC World Europa on TV: Channel 4’s Building The Billion Pound Cruise Ship

Channel 4 is set to premiere an exciting new documentary titled “Building The Billion Pound Cruise Ship,”, showcasing the remarkable journey of MSC Cruises ‘ revolutionary megaship, MSC World Europa . This one-hour special, airing on Saturday, December 16, 2023, takes viewers on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the ship’s journey from its initial steel cutting in 2019 to welcoming its first guests in late 2022. In fact, you may remember the ship making headlines at the 2022 FIFA World Cup as “ HMS WAG “.

The documentary provides an in-depth look at the intricate process of building the MSC World Europa, a 22-deck, 215,900 GT cruise ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). It highlights the efforts of the dedicated teams of designers, project managers, and shipbuilders who worked tirelessly to meet the demanding schedule and bring this innovative ship prototype to life. The audience will witness the cutting-edge construction techniques employed to assemble the ship from over 42,000 tonnes of steel.

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A significant focus of the documentary is on the MSC World Europa’s status as the world’s most energy-efficient large cruise ship. Built by Chantiers de L’Atlantique, it not only runs on LNG but also features a variety of environmental technologies designed to reduce its environmental footprint. Discover a unique perspective on these technologies as you watch the show, you’ll even see them be installed and then in action.

MSC World Europa stands out in its class with its array of amenities. It boasts 33 restaurants, bars, and lounges, each with a unique style, including 6 specialty restaurants and 7 new bar and café concepts. The ship offers next-level entertainment across new high-tech venues, 6 swimming pools, the most luxurious MSC Yacht Club to date, the largest and most feature-rich kids’ area in MSC Cruises’ fleet, and much more.

The documentary also covers the MSC World Europa’s itinerary, as it sails the Mediterranean during the winter of 2023/2024 and the summer of 2024. Take a glimpse into the luxurious experiences guests can enjoy on board.

Fancy a week onboard the Billion Pound Cruise Ship for yourself? Call us on 02380 658 386 , or search for your MSC World Europa cruise here .

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The global megarich are paying up to $2 million a week for superyacht rentals but smaller boat charters are down

Sales of luxury yachts may be down but the world’s megarich have found another, more instantaneous way to get their high seas kicks — chartering a swanky boat instead.

Total chartered days for yachts longer than 50 meters has increased since 2020, according to  IYC , a global firm specializing in the sale and charters of luxury yachts. Vessels between 60 to 70 meters posted the most growth last year, at 10%, whereas shorter yachts aren’t nearly as popular as before.

IYC Chief Executive Officer  Raphael Sauleau  said he’s seeing more customers willing to pay a higher premium for the ultimate ocean experience. Clients are willing to pay more for a so-called advanced provisioning allowance, which covers on-board expenses like food and service, of up to 40% compared to the standard 30% of the total charter fee, he said.

New customers are coming to yachting “with an appetite for larger yachts,” Sauleau said. Compared with smaller vessels, these floating villas come with more privacy, better facilities and a larger crew. A bigger range of large models that’s become available over the past three years has also contributed to higher bookings, he added.

Fraser Yachts , a major international broker, is experiencing a similar phenomenon, receiving 7% more charter bookings for yachts over 60 meters in 2023 versus prior years. Across yachts of all sizes however, the number of charter days reported last year was 19% down on 2021.

It’s a quirk that would seem to chime with the trend of super luxury brands defying a broader luxury slowdown. Hermes International SCA, for example, saw Chinese buyers  snap up its products . Hermes typically caters to the most affluent customers, making it more resilient in a challenging luxury goods market.

At the same time, sales of floating palaces are waning, the Superyacht Times said in a  report  in March. Sales of superyachts, generally defined as boats longer than 30 meters, contracted 20% in 2023 from 2022 and are well down on 2021, when many rich people splurged on boats to travel in a safe and exclusive way.

Stacy Fischer-Rosenthal , the president of luxury travel and lifestyle consultancy Fischer Travel Enterprises, said she’s expecting to help clients charter at least 10 yachts this year. Most of the interest is around megayachts — or yachts above 60 meters — and prices range from about $700,000 to $2 million a week, she said.

Wealthy people may be shying away from outright purchases due to geopolitical worries and global conflicts.

Fear of more widespread fighting in the Middle East and Russian’s war in Ukraine “seem to make some buyers nervous, particularly those in the market for very large new builds,” the Superyacht Times said.

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