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Boat of the Week: How an NFL Owner Turned His Bonkers 312-Foot Superyacht Into a ‘Champagne-and-Caviar Palace’

Jacksonville jaguars owner shahid khan's massive vessel is a post-modern masterpiece of superyacht design., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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The 312-foot 'Kismet' is a showman's palace designed with a far-out luxe look that includes gold, black, glass and full walls of video screens.

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The 312-foot 'Kismet' is a showman's palace designed with a far-out luxe look that includes gold, black, glass and full walls of video screens.

“The original intention was to make Kismet the most luxurious charter boat on the water,” Captain Dave Andrews told Robb Report . Nearly 10 years since the yacht was launched, Khan is ready to go bigger. His third custom-built Lürssen weighs 5,500 tons—almost double Kismet ’s weight—and is scheduled to be delivered in November. Kismet is listed for sale with Cecil Wright for a cool $160 million and is currently the largest yacht for sale on the market.

A Champagne-colored chandelier by Crystal Caviar is the most obvious feature of his brief to the designers. The statement light hangs in the central lobby next to a sweeping black-and-gold Art Deco staircase, suspended, of course, over a grand piano. There is a glass elevator in the lobby with access to all decks. The overall feel of the yacht is an ornate gentleman’s club with lavish marble, etched glass flooring, gold-leaf finishes, and backlit onyx.

The 312-foot 'Kismet' is a showman's palace designed with a far-out luxe look that includes gold, black, glass and full walls of video screens.

“We either anchor in Canary Wharf or go to the warship mooring downstream of Tower Bridge as the boss likes the view of the bridge,” says Andrews.

The 312-foot 'Kismet' is a showman's palace designed with a far-out luxe look that includes gold, black, glass and full walls of video screens.

The sports theme continues with two full-height video walls—used to display images of Khan’s football players when hosting business events—that flank the central staircase leading into the double-height main salon and continue across the floor, walls, and ceiling. In the sky lounge, a large sports bar opens out across the bridge deck aft for hosting large groups of people. When the party keeps going, it converts into a disco with a built-in sound system.

On the foredeck is a touch-and-go helipad, though it’s never used. Instead, regular games of basketball are played with temporary netting erected to catch any balls that bounce out of court. “We always have a deckhand standing by on a Waverunner,” says Andrews.

The foredeck serves as the owner’s private deck with a Jacuzzi and is also used for yoga. It leads directly into the master suite with twin en suites, a private office, oval skylight, and one of three bioethanol fireplaces. The other two are in the main salon. When lit, they carry a cooler flame than a naked fire. There is also a foredeck fire pit for keeping guests warm on colder nights, which converts into a cocktail table.

Kismet has seven additional guest suites, sleeping 16 guests in total. This includes two VIPs and a sea cabin on the lower deck amidships for guests who suffer from seasickness. There are also crew quarters for 26.

The 312-foot 'Kismet' is a showman's palace designed with a far-out luxe look that includes gold, black, glass and full walls of video screens.

“The spa was mandated by the owners to be a place they can just chill out in,” says Andrews. It has a hammam, a spa bath, a cold plunge pool, a steam shower and a massage room with an onboard spa therapist. Opening shell doors in the gym allow for workouts by the water’s edge. There is also a separate hair and beauty salon, with a dedicated onboard hairdresser.

In the garage is a full chest of water toys and four tenders. Up top, the sun deck is built for lounging, with a pool and hot tub, sofas, sunpads, and outdoor dining under the hard top.

A crow’s nest platform is dedicated to viewing the ocean or sunning in privacy. It just goes to show that even on a vast, 312-foot yacht, cozy, intimate spaces rule the roost.

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German Shipbuilder Lürssen Delivers 400-ft Yacht Kismet

The owner of this latest yacht from Lürssen is thought to be Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan.

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German shipbuilder Lürssen has just delivered its latest superyacht , Kismet . Leaving the shipyard for the first time on May 7, Kismet was reportedly designed and built for the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English premier league soccer team Fulham FC, Shahid Khan.

Deriving from Arabic, ‘kismet’ is ‘hypothetical force that determines the course of future events,’ or fate, it’s not the first yacht owned by Khan to bear that name. His ex- Kismet — also built by Lürssen — is a 313-ft superyacht and was sold last year by Cecil Wright. Khan didn’t have to wait too long for his replacement, which, of course, is bigger and better than the old one.

Sitting at 400 ft in length (including the bowsprit), with a 58-ft beam, the new Kismet was designed specifically by Italian firm Nuvolari-Lenard to showcase exceptional volume while not compromising on sleek and elegant lines. On initial viewing, the eyes are immediately drawn to the mast and bow figure which resemble a jaguar, perhaps a not-so-subtle nod to Khan’s football team.

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While the ship’s exterior is impressive, it’s only inside that her true grandeur is revealed. Interiors were handled by Reymond Langton Design — a further recurring collaboration for Khan — who focused on designing the ship’s interior to reflect the owner’s “unique lifestyle.”

Shock, awe and opulence are the name of the game here. Kismet features a two-level open-plan entrance area, decked out with sweeping video walls for maximum arrival impact. The lower decks also lay home to a Nemo cinema (Captain or Clownfish is not specified) that includes a 150-in television and an underwater seating area. There is also a spa onboard, humbly referred to as “a luxurious 7-star wellness area,” although the official body that delivered this adjudication remains absent.

As this is a Lürssen yacht, Kismet has been fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology and technical systems. A hybrid power train capable of operating in full-electric mode places Kismet among some of the most powerful and energy-efficient superyachts in the world. The ship’s generators are fitted with a heat recovery system that’s used to heat the pool, while a dynamic positioning system can be used to anchor her in sensitive areas.

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“The owner’s brief was challenging,” said Peter Lürßen, CEO of Lürssen “However, we believe that with our technical expertise, we have fulfilled the owner’s wish and vision for a yacht that will still be timeless and ahead of its time for many years to come. Our thanks go to the excellent design and communication with the designers Nuvolari-Lenard and Reymond Langton and the Lürssen project team. Special thanks go to the competent and experienced Owner’s team Kyle and Gerry Fultz.”

Marking the third time Khan has ordered a yacht with Lürssen, Kismet is set to spend her first season in the Mediterranean and can be chartered through Cecil Wright.

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Photos: A look at Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s yacht Kismet through the years

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It’s a big week for Shad Khan’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team has the top pick in the NFL Draft once again, giving them a chance to get some help for Trevor Lawrence, who was picked No. 1 overall by the Jags last year.

RELATED: Jacksonville Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4

In honor of the Jags’ upcoming moment in the spotlight, let’s take a trip down memory lane with another one of Khan’s assets: The Kismet, his nearly $200M yacht.

‘I WANT TO LIVE ON IT’

Action Sports Jax’s Brent Martineau first gave you a look at the mega yacht when it was brand-new and anchored in the Thames River ahead of the Jags’ London game against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

Khan sold his previous yacht in 2013, replacing it with the 300-foot Kismet, which took two years to build. Back then, the Kismet had a statue of a Jaguar on the front.

One of the Kismet’s onlookers in London declared “I want to live on it!”

‘MY FEET WOULD NEVER TOUCH LAND’

The yacht made it to the River City in 2015, docking in the St. Johns River next to the CSX building.

Deborah Kaczorowski of Jacksonville told Action News Jax then she was impressed with the Kismet.

“My feet would never touch land — maybe once a week —- if I had something like that,” Kaczorowski said. “I’d enjoy that bad boy.”

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Shad Khan's Yacht in Town Earlier today Jaguar's owner Shad Khan's yacht sailed into town.

KISMET FOR SALE

In October 2020, the Kismet was listed for sale .

At that time, the asking price was $199,039,663. Now, the Kismet’s listing says “POA” under the asking price.

“POA” means “price on application” or “price on asking,” which means the seller must be contacted to get the price.

‘I CAN MOVE THE NEEDLE’

In December 2021, the Kismet was the site of an informal question-and-answer session with the media as Khan reflected on his 10-year anniversary as the owner of the Jaguars.

He reiterated his hope to help elevate the city to new heights and bring a Super Bowl to Jags fans.

“There’s a vacuum here, there’s a football team here and as an owner I can move the needle,” Khan said. “How many times do you get a chance to move a needle in a good way in a great American city, very rarely. That’s the power here.”

PHOTOS: The Kismet, a look inside Shad Khan’s almost $200M yacht

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On the Kismet On Dec. 13, 2021, the eve of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's 10-year anniversary of owning the team, he reflected on the last decade in Jacksonville. Khan met with a group of local media aboard his almost $200 million yacht, The Kismet, in an informal question and answer session. These photos show an inside look of the yacht located in downtown Jacksonville.

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Photos: A look at Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s yacht Kismet through the years

It’s a big week for Shad Khan’s Jacksonville Jaguars.

The team has the top pick in the NFL Draft once again, giving them a chance to get some help for Trevor Lawrence, who was picked No. 1 overall by the Jags last year.

RELATED: Jacksonville Jaguars fielding no offers for top pick, narrow choice to 4

In honor of the Jags’ upcoming moment in the spotlight, let’s take a trip down memory lane with another one of Khan’s assets: The Kismet, his nearly $200M yacht.

‘I WANT TO LIVE ON IT’

Action Sports Jax’s Brent Martineau first gave you a look at the mega yacht when it was brand-new and anchored in the Thames River ahead of the Jags’ London game against the Dallas Cowboys in 2014.

Khan sold his previous yacht in 2013, replacing it with the 300-foot Kismet, which took two years to build. Back then, the Kismet had a statue of a Jaguar on the front.

One of the Kismet’s onlookers in London declared “I want to live on it!”

‘MY FEET WOULD NEVER TOUCH LAND’

The yacht made it to the River City in 2015, docking in the St. Johns River next to the CSX building.

Deborah Kaczorowski of Jacksonville told Action News Jax then she was impressed with the Kismet.

“My feet would never touch land — maybe once a week —- if I had something like that,” Kaczorowski said. “I’d enjoy that bad boy.”

KISMET FOR SALE

In October 2020, the Kismet was listed for sale .

At that time, the asking price was $199,039,663. Now, the Kismet’s listing says “POA” under the asking price.

“POA” means “price on application” or “price on asking,” which means the seller must be contacted to get the price.

‘I CAN MOVE THE NEEDLE’

In December 2021, the Kismet was the site of an informal question-and-answer session with the media as Khan reflected on his 10-year anniversary as the owner of the Jaguars.

He reiterated his hope to help elevate the city to new heights and bring a Super Bowl to Jags fans.

“There’s a vacuum here, there’s a football team here and as an owner I can move the needle,” Khan said. “How many times do you get a chance to move a needle in a good way in a great American city, very rarely. That’s the power here.”

PHOTOS: The Kismet, a look inside Shad Khan’s almost $200M yacht

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Do you happen to have $199,039,663 laying around? If so, you can buy Shad Khan’s yacht.

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A billionaire NFL owner's superyacht is now available for charter. It'll cost you.

NFL owner Shahid Khan's superyacht Kismet is available for charter at $3 million a week.

Kismet, which will debut at the Monaco Yacht Show, features luxury amenities and can host 12 guests.

Added costs for provisions, gratuities, and taxes can raise the weekly charter cost to $5.4 million.

Want to vacation like a billionaire? You can — for $3 million a week.

The superyacht belonging to Shahid Khan, the owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars who is worth $13.3 billion, according to Forbes, is officially available for charter by brokerage Cecil Wright.

Kismet, Khan's new yacht, will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month.

The 122-meter yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests — and a crew of 36 available to serve them — and, like any superyacht worth its weight, has some special amenities .

A "Balinese-inspired" spa features a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber, as well as a massage table and chromotherapy bathtub offering some sort of color-related treatment. For more active wellness, there's a gym, basketball court, and pickleball court.

There are three pools — two are jacuzzis — spread over six decks, four outdoor showers, four bars, four fireplaces, two fire pits, and one helipad. For your viewing pleasure, there is an outdoor cinema, and for your listening pleasure, a DJ booth and grand piano.

And because billionaires love to play, there is a suite of water toys aboard, including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, e-foils, and WaveRunners.

Khan is a committed superyacht owner. His previous superyacht, also named Kismet, was purchased by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt last year. While its final sales price was not disclosed, it was listed for about $160 million. Renamed Whisper, the yacht was built by the same German shipyard as the new Kismet, Lürssen, and measured 95 meters.

"The yacht has exceeded all expectations of the client for whom we have built his third yacht in total," Peter Lürssen, a managing partner at Lürssen, said in a statement about the newest Kismet.

Kismet is the largest yacht on display at the Monaco Yacht Show, which will feature 120 superyachts . Renaissance, the second largest at 112 meters, charters for the same weekly price of $3 million.

While the nine-figure sales prices of these yachts make their seven-figure charter rates seem like a bargain, renting out a superyacht is not for the faint of wallet. In addition to the charter fee, there are costs associated with provisions which can come to as much as 40% of the fee; gratuities, as much as 20% of the fee; and taxes, also as much as 20%. That means a week aboard the Kismet can actually cost as much as $5.4 million.

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Lurssen Yacht KISMET Profile

WHISPER Specifications

Asking Price
SOLD
Length Beam Draft
311′8″ / 95M 45′3″ / 13.8M 12′4″ / 3.75M
Gross Tonnage Hull Speed
2928 Steel 17KTS
Length
311′8″ / 95M
Beam
45′3″ / 13.8M
Draft
12′4″ / 3.75M
Gross Tonnage
2928
Hull
Steel
Speed
17KTS
Builder
Built Guests Cabins Crew
2014 12 7 28
Interior Designer Exterior Designer
Reymond Langton Espen Oeino
Built
2014
Guests
12
Cabins
7
Crew
28
Interior Designer
Reymond Langton
Exterior Designer
Espen Oeino

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WHISPER Featured Highlights

Lurssen KISMET Exterior

Award-winning interior and exterior design

KISMET Spa

World-class gym and spa facilities

KISMET Master Deck

Private master deck with jacuzzi

Lurssen WHISPER SOLD

Built under the supervision of the Moran  yacht construction team, the 95m WHISPER (ex. KISMET) yacht was delivered by luxury yacht builders Lurssen in 2014. This award-winning superyacht features a gorgeous exterior design by Espen Oeino and a decadent interior by the world-renowned Reymond Langton Design.

The Lurssen yacht WHISPER, can accommodate 16 guests in 8 opulent staterooms, with the master stateroom featuring a private deck complete with a Jacuzzi and access to the yacht’s helipad. Other features included a spacious sundeck complete with a swimming pool, full-service spa, and a one-of-a-kind retractable outdoor fireplace.

A highly successful charter yacht, WHISPER represents the highest quality superyacht in the world today. Enquire below to find out more, or browse our other luxury yachts for sale .

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COMMENTS

  1. Lürssen Just Delivered the High-Profile 400-Foot Gigayacht 'Kismet'

    Lürssen just delivered the vessel to Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. Lürssen's 400-foot Kismet is finally following its cruising destiny. The high-profile superyacht left the German ...

  2. PHOTOS: The Kismet, a look inside Shad Khan's almost $200M yacht

    PHOTOS: The Kismet, a look inside Shad Khan's almost $200M yacht. On the Kismet On Dec. 13, 2021, the eve of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's 10-year anniversary of owning the team, he ...

  3. 12 Fascinating Facts About the 400-Foot Kismet Superyacht

    Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan's new 400-foot Kismet superyacht is full of tasteful bling and an underwater lounge.

  4. Sports billionaire Shad Khan is all set to get a brand new 400 feet

    Sports billionaire Shad Khan is all set to get a brand new 400 feet long superyacht this year - A replacement for his $200 million yacht Kismet, the Lurssen vessel will have an interior that pays homage to the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars.

  5. This 312-Foot Superyacht Is a 'Champagne-and-Caviar Palace' on the Sea

    Designed for NFL owner Shahid Khan, the bonkers Lurssen-built gigayacht 'Kismet' is a floating 'Champagne-and-caviar palace' on the high seas.

  6. KISMET Yacht • Shahid Khan $360M Superyacht

    The Kismet yacht is an exceptional luxury vessel owned by billionaire Shahid Khan. Constructed by the esteemed Lurssen Yachts, Kismet features designs from Nuvolari Lenard and Reymond Langton Design. Among the yacht's lavish features are a two-deck video wall, an open fireplace, a spa, an oval-shaped swimming pool, and a sun deck Jacuzzi.

  7. German Shipbuilder Lürssen Delivers 400-ft Yacht Kismet

    German shipbuilder Lürssen has just delivered its latest superyacht, Kismet. Leaving the shipyard for the first time on May 7, Kismet was reportedly designed and built for the owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and English premier league soccer team Fulham FC, Shahid Khan. Deriving from Arabic, 'kismet' is 'hypothetical force that ...

  8. Jaguars owner Shad Khan's superyacht Kismet for sale for $199 million

    It's being sold for exactly $199,039,663 by Moran Yacht & Ship. Kismet, the superyacht owned by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan, is for sale for a whopping $199 million.

  9. Lürssen's 122m superyacht Kismet delivered

    Lürssen's 122-metre superyacht Kismet (formerly Project Jag) has been delivered. She was commissioned by repeat Lürssen client Shahid Khan, who also owns the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham Football Club.

  10. The story of Shahid Khan's 95m superyacht Kismet

    The story of Shahid Khan's 95m superyacht Kismet. 17 September 2021 • Written by Marilyn Mower. As owner of two football clubs, Shahid Khan knows the sporting maxim: you don't change a winning team. So when he wanted a new, bigger, better version of his 60 metre Kismet he knew exactly what to do. When Shahid Khan ordered his first Kismet ...

  11. Photos: Shad Khan's Superyacht Kismet in downtown Jacksonville

    Shad Khan's Superyacht Kismet in front of the CSX building in downtown Jacksonville Nov. 27, 2019, the day before Thanksgiving. [Mark Woods/Florida Times-Union] Florida Times-Union

  12. Photos: A look at Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's yacht Kismet

    The yacht made it to the River City in 2015, docking in the St. Johns River next to the CSX building. Deborah Kaczorowski of Jacksonville told Action News Jax then she was impressed with the Kismet.

  13. Time-lapse video shows the Jacksonville Jaguars owner's 400-foot-long

    A time-lapse video released by Lürssen Yachts takes viewers behind the scenes of the marvelous Kismet motor yacht construction in Kiel, Germany. In less than 4 minutes, the shipyard manages to leave viewers open-mouthed and ignited with newfound respect for the work behind a luxury vessel. By the time the video ends, Lürssen has earned a lifelong fan.For those who think pleasure crafts ...

  14. Photos: A look at Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's yacht Kismet

    PHOTOS: The Kismet, a look inside Shad Khan's almost $200M yacht. On Dec. 13, 2021, the eve of Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan's 10-year anniversary of owning the team, he reflected on the ...

  15. 400-Foot-Long Superyacht 'Kismet' Embarks On Maiden Voyage

    The 400-foot-long Kismet embarks on her maiden voyage in the Med. Steffen Mayer. The newest superyacht to depart the Lürssen shipyard in Germany stands out for many reasons: It's 400 feet long ...

  16. SHAHID KHAN • Net Worth $12 billion • House • Yacht

    Net Worth: His net worth is estimated at $12 billion, primarily from his business ventures. Sports Investments: He purchased the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2012 for about $750 million and acquired Fulham FC in 2013 for $200 million. Personal Assets: Khan owns a private jet (Bombardier Global 7500) and the $360 million yacht Kismet.

  17. See Inside the Yacht Kismet Ahead of Booking Her for Charters

    The 400-foot (122-meter) Kismet, which went by the name Project Jag during construction, is the successor to a same-name Lürssen that launched in 2014 and measured 315 feet (96 meters). The brokerage and charter company Cecil Wright sold that yacht on behalf of the owner last September and has the new yacht in its central charter agency.

  18. The superyacht market isn't just hot—it's red hot. The billionaire

    The superyacht market isn't just hot—it's red hot. The billionaire owner of the NFL team Jacksonville Jaguars, who once was a dishwashing migrant, managed to sell his 312-foot yacht in record time, marking one of the biggest yacht deals of 2023. by Sayan Chakravarty

  19. Shad Khan's luxury yacht 'Kismet' for sale for $199M

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Do you happen to have $199,039,663 laying around? If so, you can buy Shad Khan's yacht. The Kismet, delivered by luxury yacht builders Lurssen in 2014, has been listed for ...

  20. Exclusive: On board Lürssen's 122m superyacht Kismet

    JARMO POHJANIEMI FOR CECIL WRIGHT AND LÜRSSEN. How's this for an encore? The 122-metre Kismet can cruise (for a while anyway) on electric power and her interior designer describes her as "Louis XIV meets Interstellar".. The magnificent yacht, which left Lürssen on 7 May for a maiden trip in Scotland, follows a 95-metre World Superyacht Awards winner now known as Whisper, which in turn ...

  21. A billionaire NFL owner's superyacht is now available for charter. It

    You can — for $3 million a week. The superyacht belonging to Shahid Khan, the owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars who is worth $13.3 billion, according to Forbes, is officially available for charter. Kismet, Khan's new yacht, will make her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show later this month. The 122-meter yacht can accommodate up to 12 guests ...

  22. Shahid Khan's Yacht: The Story Behind the Jaguars Owner's $200 Million

    The yacht is called "Kismet," and its name derives from the Urdu word for destiny. And, if you want to rent out Kismet, it will cost $1.2 million a week and has seen many celebrities occupy its luxurious lifestyle. MORE: PFN Life — Off-the-Field Content. Guests have included Beyonce and Jay-Z, as well as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.

  23. Shahid Khan's $200 million megayacht Kismet is a sight to behold

    Shahid Khan's $200 million megayacht Kismet is a sight to behold - Owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Fulham F.C the billionaire once washed dishes at YMCA for $1.20 an hr. The 312 feet vessel has a massive Jaguar statue and enough space for his team to practice on. by Neha Tandon Sharma

  24. Lurssen WHISPER

    Lurssen WHISPER SOLD Built under the supervision of the Moran yacht construction team, the 95m WHISPER (ex. KISMET) yacht was delivered by luxury yacht builders Lurssen in 2014. This award-winning superyacht features a gorgeous exterior design by Espen Oeino and a decadent interior by the world-renowned Reymond Langton Design.

  25. Shahid Khan, a rags-to-riches story like no other:

    The Whisper yacht was quite the floating asset indeed. With a massive subterranean spa featuring a hammam, massage room, steam shower, and salon, she was an impressive ship. The 400-foot Kismet yacht is mightier, more majestic, and a marvel of the high seas, as Kismet's computer-rendered interiors by her central agency for charter, Cecil Wright, exhibited.