There was amazement from locals and boating enthusiasts as a massive €300million super yacht moored in Dun Laoghaire Harbour yesterday.
The gigantic yacht named 'Kaos' was spotted docked in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire on Tuesday. The impressive yacht has four decks, and it is 110-metres long and weighs over 4,500 tonnes.
The vessel boasts 16 cabins with space for 30 guests and 45 crew, a state of the art gym, a steam room, an indoor beach club, a cinema, a sauna and spa, and it has its own aquarium as well as a luxury swimming pool and helipad, allowing for easy access.
The yacht also includes large dining/lounge areas and the cabins feature silk carpet, and the opulent bathrooms consist of solid marble. According to the Irish Times, the yacht was seen in London and Cornwall before making its way to Dun Laoghaire on Monday night.
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The boat is believed to be owned by Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, who is one of the richest women in the world from her family's establishment of well-known retailer Walmart.
It was originally built by Dutch yard Oceano for the late Emir of Qatar, who named it Jubilee. It was refitted by German yard Lürssen as part of a 17-month project which touched 1,500 square metres of interior space.
It was the biggest yacht ever built in the Netherlands when it launched in 2017. According to Boat International Magazine, the yacht was bought by its new owners in 2018 and its interior was designed by Sam Sorgiovanni and the exterior was completed by Igor Lobanov.
Irish social media users were delighted and in awe at seeing the huge yacht. sailing around the Dun Laoghaire harbour. One person joked: "Drop the red flag and raise the Jolly Roger, and let's take her, me hearties!!!"
A second said: "Wow, absolutely massive boat. It even has a helipad on the top, very cool." A third added: "I wonder who will be the first person to try to get up close to it with a drone only to find out that someone with that much money has for sure invested in countermeasures."
A fourth person seemed doubtful that they'd spend so much money on a luxury yacht if they had the chance. "Much as it's nice and all... it cost $300m," they said.
Dun Laoghaire is bracing for a record-breaking cruise ship season, with over 90 cruise ships to visit this year bringing a total of 164,000 passengers and 71,000 crew to the area. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said the benefits of these cruises extend beyond the immediate tourism sector, contributing to the restoration of the 200-year-old historic Harbour.
Norwegian Cruise Lines will top the schedule with 20 visits to Dun Laoghaire this year, followed by Viking Cruise Lines who will visit 17 times.
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