FLYING FOX YACHT | INSIDE JEFF BEZOS MEGA YACHT
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Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the world's richest man, has seen his personal
wealth roughly double since 2017, helped by his wallet ballooning last year as more people
than ever turned to online shopping. It's not just Bezos. Many of the worlds wealthiest
have seen their fortunes accumulate in recent years.
And through it all, shipyards have continued turning out mega yachts that experts say are
growing larger as they gain in popularity. According to experts and brokers, 2020 saw
more yachts sold than ever before, with 2021 set to again break sales records.
Flying Fox is the world’s 14th largest yacht. It is available for charter. It is owned by
Jeff Bezos. The yacht was delivered by Lurssen Yachts. It was known as Project SHU. Its name
was changed into Flying Fox on AIS data. Its first destination was Norway. Since then the
ship spent some time in the Med, visiting Cannes, Capri, and Sardinia. In the winter
of 2019/2020, it spent time in the Maldives and did some charters. In June 2020 it arrived
back in the Med.
The flying yacht is a floating city itself! With a plethora of luxury. The yearly maintenance
of this giant yacht cost 15 million. Renting it is not easy either. If you want to rent
out this luxury for one week it costs 4 million expensive vacations we must say! It's a luxury
that a few people can afford! Adding the salaries of crew members every year really costs a
great deal!
Flying Fox is one of the largest yachts in the world. Based on its length it is the world’s
14th largest yacht. A place shared with the famous yacht Savarona. It is however a much
larger yacht than Savarona. As it has an enormous volume. It has a length of 136 meters (446ft)
and a beam of 20.5 meters (67ft). Its draught is 5 meters.
The yacht is designed by Espen Øino. It has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
It is powered by 2 MTU engines. It's likely that Bezos' order was placed several years
ago since custom-made ships like this can take around five years to build.
Features This huge yacht contains everything that is
needed for a luxury vacation! The yacht’s features include a very large
pool aft on the main deck. And a cinema, an elevator, and two helipads. It can accommodate
the largest helicopters on the market. It has a large beach area and several swim
platforms. The yacht has a two-deck spa, with a 970 sq ft gym which is fully equipped with
the latest workout machines and trainers. The ship also contains a sauna, a hammam,
and a massage area. Everything one could ever wish for! The massive pool of flying foxes
is unlike any other. It is a staggering 40 feet long and can be split in two via a retractable
wall on one side that can be used to play a game of water volleyball while the guest
can use the other side for swim laps. The water in the pool can go from warm to icy
cold in just 10 seconds and it only takes three minutes to empty. The yacht carries
an Airbus H155 helicopter. With registration VP-CFF. An Airbus H155 has a unit price of
US$ 10 million. The yacht has a hospital with a decompression
chamber. It's a whole city itself! Flying fox stands out even when compared with other
incredible superyachts. The sleek curvy exterior makes the yacht look very futuristic. Of Course,
this luxury yacht needs to have a top-notch crew. The incredible crew of Flying fox consists
of ex-members of the British military which is why they command such high salaries. Crew
members surely make good bucks! Captain of this kind of yacht earns almost $450,000 per
year. If you think a yacht of this kind would be slow then you are wrong. The costly cruiser
can reach a top speed of 20 knots despite its massive size. Cruising speed is a comfortable
15 knots. That's not only it, the flying fox also has its own fleet of recreational vehicles
including 9 tenders, 4 jet skis, and even a mini-submarine. Billionaire guests can take
a tender out to a remote island and set up an intimate fresco beach dining experience.
Every inch of Flying fox exudes luxury! Every room on the flying fox is a luxury hotel
room. Each cabin has a private balcony so guests can enjoy incredible views of locals
like Greece and the french Riviera. The huge outdoor dining area is a perfect place to
enjoy meals. While we are stuck here eating leftovers the billionaires are enjoying beluga
caviar, wagyu steak, and empirico ham. If you want to watch a movie Flying fox has also
got you covered for that head to the flying fox movie theater. Even in the middle of the
ocean, you can catch up with your favorite shows and movies!
What would you like to do if you ever get a chance to experience a ride on this luxury
yacht? Do let us know in the comments down below we surely want to know your opinion!
Cost Price of the Yacht The price of the superyacht at (more than)
US$ 400 million. Half a billion bucks is an inconceivable amount of money for most people,
but it's a small fraction of the $75 billion that Bezos gained in 2020 alone. His total
net worth stands just shy of $200 billion. So he can afford such a yacht. This yacht
replaced a 73-meter Nobiskrug yacht. It was sold and is now named Dylan.
It is managed by Imperial Yachts. Imperial Yachts is a leading authority on superyacht
charter, sales, new construction, and yacht management.
That price tag does not include a smaller motorized "support yacht" that Bezos also
plans to buy. The smaller yacht features a helicopter landing pad - Bezos' girlfriend,
TV host Lauren Sanchez, is a trained helicopter pilot.
The smaller yacht is also expected to be loaded with other goodies, such as cars, luxury speedboats,
and probably even a submarine, experts say.
That's it for today's video! What do you think about this crazy luxury yacht? Be sure to
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