3rd January 2011
It was probably the most glamorous and expensive New Year’s Eve party ever, with a guest-list of Hollywood stars and the world’s most popular band, Black Eyed Peas, providing the entertainment.
Abramovich had the entire area of St Barts cordoned off and a series of marquees were erected around the beach.
He commandeered a flotilla of luxury yachts, including one belonging to...
12th January 2009
In a dreary year for yachts, some of the wealthiest owners are helping keep the industry afloat.
When the longest yacht in the world, Eclipse, was tested in the water for the first time in June, it garnered attention yacht lovers around the globe. Russian oil billionaire Roman Abramovich, who already owns a 377-foot yacht, is reportedly spending anywhere from $300 million to $700 million...
12th November 2008
Duke of Westminster to sell 100 year old exclusive restored royal yacht
The Duke of Westminster, who with an estimated property empire of £7 billion is richer than the Queen of England, put his historical 92ft yacht, named the Ilona of Kylesku after an area on his estate in the Scottish Highlands, on the market in May 2008 for £2.5 million.
Thus far the Duke of Westminster’s...
