The $210 Million Superyacht | Lady Moura
Few superyachts have as much blue blood as the 344-foot Lady Moura when it comes to real
heritage.
Lady Moura is one of the world's most elegant and expensive private yachts and is regarded
as one of the best in her class.
This remarkable "lady" is known around the world for its flawless white color, on which
the towering letters of its name and a striking coat of arms, both made of 24K gold, are imprinted.
The vessel, which was designed to be a private house, has been shrouded in secrecy for three
decades.
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The Lady Moura is a superyacht indeed!
She is now among the top 25 largest private yachts in the world, having previously been
among the top ten.
To be sure, this lovely partially gold-plated ship is a marvel of the seas.
Her striking beauty and recognized profile have earned her a special place in the hearts
of aspiring billionaires and superyacht enthusiasts.
Dr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Rashid, her owner, is the chairman and founder of Rashid Engineering
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
His surname suggests that he may be a descendant of the original Rashid clan, which built Riyadh.
They were eventually surpassed by Ibn Saud, who conquered the city in 1902 and went on
to become the first king of Saudi Arabia when the country was constituted a nation in 1932.
Despite this historical distinction, he is also renowned as a royal family counsellor.
The prestigious position demonstrates that he has wisdom outside his specific field of
expertise, or at the very least, strong connections.
He has surely had enough of time to develop experience at the age of eighty.
At his age, he should be spending more time lounging aboard the Lady Moura these days.
Al-business Rashid's is a consulting and engineering firm.
Middle Eastern engineers have been making amazing advances in engineering for ages,
for those who are unaware.
However, given that that region of the world is famed for its oil, it should come as no
surprise that Nasser received his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in civil engineering
from the University of Texas at Austin.
Its hull is made of steel and high-strength aluminum, and it's propelled by two 6,868
horsepower diesel engines that can propel it to a top speed of 20 knots.
The German shipyard Blohm+Voss designed this masterpiece of naval architecture in conjunction
with renowned Italian architect Luigi Sturchio, who was in charge of the interior design.
It can accommodate 30 passengers and has a crew of 61.
Lady Moura was first released in 1990, but in 2007, it received a mechanical modernization
and a complete renovation of all of its facilities, retaining its place among the elite group
of the world's most luxury yachts.
The fully automated hydraulic locks and gates are one of the yacht's most notable features.
From afar, one can observe how the gates are lifted and lowered from the side, the bow,
and the stern to enable for the lowering of its recreational boats and walking access
for the guests and employees.
“The owner wanted to make a statement,” explains Captain Matthias Bosse, who first
joined the boat in 1992 as a Staff Captain.
“He wanted to create the world's largest boat at the best shipyard, with the most cutting-edge
technology.”
When Lady Moura was first launched, she was the most expensive yacht in the world.
It is no surprise she cost so much to build, with her own private nightclub and enough
gold to sink a smaller ship.
She has also been refitted at least twice, as far as we know.
Lady Moura's sumptuous and lavish embellishments are beyond anything most people will ever
see, let alone experience in their lifetimes.
The Lady Moura is known internationally for her golden coat of arms and name on an immaculate
white backdrop, in addition to being one of the best in her class.
The automatic hydraulic gates and locks, as well as the 2007 mechanical renovation, help
her stay on top of her game.
Looking at the Lady, it is difficult to believe she will be 30 next year.
We understand that discussing a lady's age is impolite, but that is mitigated when we
comment about how stunning she looks.
Though the layout's specifics are kept under wraps, we do know a little about her.
The Lady Moura has everything you might want in terms of amenities.
She offers a modest spa on-site for on-site treatments and relaxation for guests, in addition
to the nightclub we discussed earlier.
A fully equipped casino and fifteen luxuriously fitted guest cabins are available.
Inside the master suite, there are even separate residences for family members.
If you are fortunate enough to be invited to attend, you will not be disappointed.
With a staff-to-guest ratio of more than two to one, you may expect to be fed, escorted,
and generally pampered in whichever way you and your host desire.
Many yachts and cruise ships feature pools, however they are usually located outside in
the sun.
There is an indoor pool at the Lady.
She also has a movable roof in at least one place, so she could have the world's only
yacht-board indoor-outdoor pool.
The fully equipped operating area is maybe the most surprising and practical element.
Even a multibillionaire who dies at sea, far from any hospital, will not be able to take
it with them.
It is one thing to have a helicopter nearby to fly you to safety and assistance.
Fortunately, if you are an incredibly wealthy aged super yacht owner, you will be able to
afford whatever you require, including your surgeon.
One method to stay healthy is to dance the night away in your private club on the beach
and rest in your spa during the day, but it never hurts to be extra cautious.
Al-Rashid will most likely live a long life under the Mediterranean sun if he stays on
the Lady Moura.
Lady Moura has a fan page of her own.
People from all around the Mediterranean have fallen in love with this untouchable lady,
dubbed the "Jewel of the Sea."
She has over 120,000 Google hits and a Wikipedia page of her own.
Al-Rashid also bought her a helicopter in 2008.
A Sikorsky S76C+ chopper is worth an additional $13 million.
The helipad now has its own specialized helipad craft.
The average annual income in the United States is $47,060.
Without the helicopter, personnel, fuel, or modifications, you would have to work for
over 4,462 years to afford the Lady Moura at that rate.
Despite the fact that the superyacht is registered in the Bahamas, its primary jetty is in Palma
de Mallorca, Spain, which is why we frequently see it cruising the Mediterranean.
If we had forty centuries to spend on one extravagant thing, the Lady Moura would surely
be at the top of our list.
Of course, we hope that if we lived that long, we would have mastered enough sills to earn
a higher pay and buy her sooner.
She is not for sale, and you will not be able to charter her or even have a tour of her.
If you live in Palma de Mallorca, you will almost certainly catch a few lustful glances
towards her over time.
If not, you may check out more of her on YouTube, or if you have the correct contacts, you can
try becoming friends with her elusive, intelligent owner.
Most of us will be just happy to see it once in real life.
That is all for today folks!
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