Danielle McCarthy
Cruising

8 ships owned by celebrities

These superyachts are nothing short of luxurious with all the fine-trimmings you would expect the rich and famous to have. These photos will give you cruise envy and might even inspire you to buy a boat or maybe just book your next cruise. Here are photos of ships that celebrities have once owned.

1. JK Rowling

Reportedly in January 2016 JK Rowling bought this ship that once belonged to Johnny Depp. The ship was previously named Vajoliroja after Johnny’s, his ex-wife’s and children’s names. This ship is now called Amphitrite.

2. Steve Jobs

Venus was built for Steve Jobs but sadly it was not finished before he passed away in 2011. Venus is still owned by Steve Jobs’ family and the yacht reflects a similar aesthetic to Apple products and stores. The 78m yacht is high-tech and covered in glass.

3. Steven Spielberg

Seven Seas is Spielberg’s yacht that was launched by Dutch builder Oceanco. The steel hulled yacht has one of the best superyacht pools.

4. Nicole Kidman

In 2008, Sydney neighbours of Nicole’s in Walsh Bay were reportedly annoyed that her yacht Hokulani was blocking their harbour view. A spokesperson for Nicole said that the yacht was only left there as she was planning to buy another apartment and that the yacht would be moved a week later.

5. Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani’s yacht is called Main and is 65m long. The fashion designer lent his expert taste to the inner and outside design of this yacht.

6. James Packer

James Packer’s Artic P splashed over international tabloids when him and his former fiancée Mariah Carey, were photographed on the ship. The Australian have recently reported that James’ older sister Gretel is expected to buy the ship off her brother.

7. Paul Allen

Although Bill Gates does not have a yacht, Paul Allen who made his fortune with Microsoft does. The ship called Octopus includes two submarines, a recording studio, multiple games rooms and a movie theatre.

8. Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods’ yacht named Privacy is 155 feet long. He purchased the boat in 2004 and he spent the night of his wedding to Elin Nordegren on board. 

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