Measuring 126m with a volume of 9932 gt, she cruises at 17 knots and sleeps up to 26 guests. We do this because every boat is a puzzle and we want it to be perfect for the client. Octopus yachts, llc has been in business since 2008. She was designed by bernie cohen with burness corlett developing the naval architecture. Capable of accommodating 26 guests in total, she is catered by a crew of 57. Octopus is a 126m luxury expedition mega yacht built in 2003, refitted in 2019 by lurssen. About octopus yachts marine electronics installation and.
A closer look at the 126metre lurssen explorer yacht octopus that recently came onto the market as one of the largest yachts for sale. Built by lurssen yachts in 2003 to a famous espen oeino exterior design, octopus is a 126 meter luxury megayacht. A renowned worldclass cruiser and one of the most welltravelled yachts in the global fleet, the 126m 414ft octopus is the pinnacle explorer yacht for those seeking a proven platform to view some of the globes most remote and inaccessible locations. One of the submarines can house eight people for almost 14 days underwater. One of the largest and most spectacular examples of a fullfledged yachting and exploration vessel, 126meter octopus is equipped with highly sophisticated technology. Allen, who died last october at age 65, took delivery of the vessel in 2003 and over. His 414foot yacht, octopus, has to be one of the best billionaire toys around. Fully equipped with a pool, two helicopters, a movie theater. Octopus is the most recently built yacht of paul allen, one of the founders of microsoft, who also owns the 92. Octopus photo by raphael montigneaux octopus is the most recently built yacht of paul allen, one of the founders of microsoft, who also owns the 92. The 126m 414 groundbreaking exploration yacht octopus was delivered by lurssen in 2003.
The bourbon mistral platform supply vessel was the first ship with the ulsteins xbow design which helped it win the ship of the year award at the smm in photo by lars grepstad. The octopus yacht has a recording studio, a submarine, two helis and a large swimming pool. Accommodating up to 26 guests, this ice class yacht can reach speeds of up to. Av, stereo, satellite tv, gps, chart water fish finders, etc. Currently, she is the fifth largest superyacht not owned by a head of state, and the largest expedition yacht. Being the intelligence partner for the top shipyards and yacht brokers in the world, we have learned to analyse and track the market in great detail. Glitzy video takes you aboard the late paul allens octopus mega yacht we get out clearest looks yet into paul allens floating dream, as well as the helicopters, boats, and submarine that call it. It is currently the worlds 14th largest superyacht, the fifth largest superyacht not owned by a head of state, and the largest. A day aboard octopus is not like any other day aboard a private yacht. Mega yachts octopus pictures, photos, wallpapers and. Octopus features a helicopter pad and garage aft and can also accept a. It is 414 feet long and is easily mistaken to be a cruise ship. Paul allens 414footlong superyacht octopus is one of the largest private yachts in the world.
You can buy paul allens octopus, arguably the worlds. Video of explorer yacht octopus for sale superyacht times. The octopus, listed for sale by yacht broker companies fraser and burgess, was one of allens three superyachts he also owned the 301foot yacht tatoosh, and the 198foot medusa. Crazy facts about paul allens superyacht business insider. Octopus worlds largest explorer yacht for sale youtube. A renowned worldclass cruiser and one of the most welltravelled yachts in the global fleet, the 126m 414ft octopus is the pinnacle explorer yacht for those. The superyacht sector comprises the worlds most luxurious, welldesigned, topperforming yachts with a wide range of amenities and styles. The superyacht octopus, once owned by microsoft cofounder paul allen. He was a us billionaire and cofounder of microsoft. Microsoft cofounder paul allens 414footlong explorer. The motor yacht octopus is a superyacht of enormous proportions. Our expertise is grounded in the brokerage of existing superyachts for sale, as well as the negotiation of new mega yacht construction and project management. Glitzy video takes you aboard the late paul allens. Here are selected photos on this topic, but full relevance is not guaranteed.
We will work with anything that has to do with wires on the boat. Octopus is a 414 foot 126 m megayacht owned by paul allen, the cofounder of microsoft. The worlds largest privately owned yacht octopus seafever blog. You may have read the news over the weekend about film director james cameron successfully diving to the bottom of the mariana trench. Its well known that microsoft cofounder, investor and. Top 20 expedition superyachts and luxury yachts of the world boat. She features an exterior design by espen oeino and an interior by jonathan quinn barnett. Best known as the cofounder of microsoft with bill gates, allen is a u.
Octopus yacht owner, broker or captain, use the update sales info button to report any changes in the sales information. Currently, she is the sixth largest superyacht not owned by a head of state, and the largest expedition yacht. Superyacht octopus is a upscale yacht that can accommodate as many as 22 guests on board and has a total of 50 qualified crew. Info page for motor yacht octopus by plans are a products of lurssen. Launched in 2003, the 127m 416ft octopus was the worlds number one largest yacht. What happens to paul allens superyacht thats docked in. Delivered in 2003, it was believed to be the biggest such yacht at the time of its construction. Innovative bespoke construction by lurssen, master german shipbuilder since 1875. Octopussy yacht charter price heesen luxury yacht charter. The octopus mega yacht sailing on the costa del sol octopus yacht daha fazlas.
Constructed by lurssen shipyard and launched in 2003, luxury mega yacht octopus measures an impressive 126 metres 414 feet in loa and belongs the the fleet of the largest and most recognisable superyachts in the world. A novel facility of her design is her internal dock, which, opening from her transom, runs forward through the yacht, allowing a 20 metre submarine and. Octopus yacht for sale was built in 2003 by lurssen. Paul allens superyacht octopus which he once called too big. Refit this year, octopus yacht for sale is 126m and has exploration capabilities. Mega yacht octopus leaves the blohm and voss floating dock in hamburg. The 126 m mega yacht octopus by lurssen photography by niels m. We have an intimate knowledge of the market, which means we accurately value both new projects and existing luxury yachts for sale, giving our clients a significant competitive advantage. Glyn lowe photoworks 127m mega yacht octopus hamburg.
Octopus mega yacht paul allen cofounder microsoft the. This 126 m 417 ft luxury yacht was the work of by lurssen yachts in 2003. The octopus, the 414 ft 126 m mega yacht owned by billionaire paul allen, in the harbor of reykjavik, iceland. Octopus is a 414foot 126 m megayacht owned by the jody allencontrolled estate of the late paul allen. Launched in 2003, octopus is a private vessel that is regularly lent out for exploration projects, scientific research initiatives and. A novel facility of her design is her internal dock, which, opening from her transom, runs forward through the yacht, allowing a 20 metre submarine and a tender of. The 126m 414 lurssenbuilt superyacht octopus is now listed for sale with fraser. The mega yacht project ocarina 3d isometric deck plans from 3 different angles are available by selecting a. With a massive volume of 457gt she offers ample space for owner and guests, she can accommodate up to 10 people with 9 crew. Youll get to see some of those luxury areas in this video, too, including the large formal dining area with two tables and the even larger alfresco bar and pool area. Octopus is the most recently built yacht of paul allen, one of the. Innovating in the art of inner docks, a 20 meter dock can be found through the yacht which can accommodate a large tender or submarine. Capetonians who enjoy getting a glimpse of what it really means to be mega wealthy popped down to check out octopus, owned by microsoft cofounder paul allen. Octopus is equipped for extended cruising and exploration in extreme conditions.
Megayachts for sale super yacht broker mega yacht charter. Launched in 2003, the 127m 416ft octopus was once the worlds number one largest yacht. Octopus features a helicopter pad and garage aft and can also accept a second helicopter on the bows. She can sleep up to 26 guests taken care of by a crew of 57. Custombuilt for exploration and scientific research, complete with two submarines and a professional music studio.
The current position of octopus is at west mediterranean coordinates 43. Built to iceclass 1a with a range of 12,500nm and reaching a max speed of 19 knots, octopus was designed for extended cruising and exploration in extreme conditions. This yacht sports two helipads with helicopters, a kingsize pool, a pair of small submarines and a basketball court. Imposing at 9,932 gt, her iconic twindomed mast makes her instantly recognizable.
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