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OCTOPUS YACHT CHARTER
126.2m / 414'1 lurssen 2003 / 2024.
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Cabin Configuration
Special Features:
- Stunning interiors with 13 guest suites
- Vast owner's deck, including bar, jacuzzi, alfresco dining area and private elevator
- Large aft swimming pool with loungers and full cocktail bar
- Cinema suite, library, sports bar and music studio
- Superb wellness amenities, including Hammam
- Glass-bottomed observation lounge
- Personal submarine
- Dive centre with hyperbaric chamber
- 12,500nm range
With a range of 12,500nm, Octopus is ideal for the adventurous at heart
The 126.2m/414'1" expedition yacht 'Octopus' by the German shipyard Lurssen offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 13 cabins and features interior styling by American designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett.
Built in 2003, Octopus is made for thrilling adventure and exploration in the most remote places around the globe. She has sensational features such as a helipad, spa, elevator, underwater lights, beach club and gym.
Guest Accommodation
Octopus offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 13 suites comprising a master suite and twelve double cabins.
The spacious full-beam master suite features a sitting area, twin bathroom, and a private lounge with Fritz Hansen Egg chairs facing floor-to-ceiling windows. The suite also includes a master observation lounge and a private dining deck that seats six guests, perfect for intimate gatherings. The private deck space offers an elevated circular hot tub and whirlpool set within a teak surround, a bar, and additional banquette seating.
A crew of 45, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.
Onboard Comfort & Entertainment
Staying comfortable and entertained on Octopus is easy with its wide range of amenities. Celebrate in style on the dance floor, or unwind in the dedicated movie theater after a day on the water. Relax in the sauna, indulge in the spa, or challenge a friend to a game of table tennis. The swimming pool is perfect for exercise and the beach club offers indoor-outdoor living, while the well-equipped gym helps you maintain your fitness routine, with Hammam facilities to aid with recovery. For a relaxing soak, enjoy the deck Jacuzzi with amazing views.
Musically inclined guests will find the bridge deck studio a highlight aboard. A selection of instruments, including guitars and a piano, awaits their use. Vetra armchairs with footrests offer comfort and relaxation, complemented by a well-placed bar and a large cream leather sofa that adds to the inviting atmosphere of this unique space.
A stylish space for cocktails and conversation is found in the Sports Bar. Embracing a dark wood and leather aesthetic, the well-stocked bar is attended by a mixology-trained crew. Comfortable leather bar stools and banquette seating create a convivial atmosphere for pre-dinner drinks or late-night conversation.
The Library offers an intimate setting with Draga & Aurel tufted leather armchairs and a large sofa nestled in front of a fireplace. Ambient lighting and wood-paneled walls with library shelves create a calm and relaxed space for literary indulgence. Adjacent is the Musashi Bar, featuring an impressive wine collection displayed behind a stylish backlit bar. The bar area includes Molteni Chelsea armchairs, occasional tables, and sofa seating, providing a comfortable setting for guest gatherings.
Octopus integrates impressive features to enhance your charter experience, with a particular highlight being the underwater observation lounge. In this intimate, comfortable space with deep sofas and ambient lighting, you can fully engage with marine life through the unique underwater observation window. Other amenities include an elevator for convenient access to all parts of the yacht and a helipad for easy transfers. Stay connected with satellite communications and on-board Wi-Fi. Underwater lights make evenings magical, and air conditioning ensures complete comfort throughout your charter of Octopus.
Performance & Range
Built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by 8 x MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 12,500 nautical miles from her 1,034,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Octopus. The principal among these are Triton 3300 submarines for exploring amazing marine life. Take to the sea on a jet ski offering you an exhilarating ride on the water. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the four Yamaha FX140 WaveRunners. Octopus also features towable toys, waterskis, a kite surfer, kayaks, windsurfers, and much more. When it comes to tenders, Octopus has you covered - with five tenders, including an 18.1m/59'5" Delta Powerboats tender.
Octopus and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the South Pacific. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Antarctica.
This ocean-going luxury charter expedition yacht carries up to 45 professional crew who will cater to your every need.
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Length | 126.2m / 414'1 |
Beam | 21m / 68'11 |
Draft | 5.76m / 18'11 |
Gross Tonnage | 9,932 GT |
Cruising Speed | 12.5 Knots |
Built | | (Refitted) |
Builder | Lurssen |
Model | Custom |
Exterior Designer | Espen Oeino |
Interior Design | Jonathan Quinn Barnett |
Amenities & Entertainment
For your relaxation and entertainment Octopus has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.
Octopus is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:
- 1 x 18.1m / 59'5 Delta Powerboats 54' Tender
- 1 x 9.34m / 30'8 Vikal Custom Limo Tender with 2 x 260 HP engines
- 2 x 8.7m / 28'7 Zodiac Custom Tender
- 2 x 5.8m / 19' Zodiac Milpro MK-V Tender Volvo 70 HP engine
- 1 x 4.7m / 15'5 Zodiac RIB
For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.
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'Octopus' Charter Rates & Destinations
Summer Season
May - September
$2,200,000 p/week + expenses
High Season
Cruising Regions
South Pacific French Polynesia, Tahiti
Winter Season
October - April
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Octopus is a 126.20m (414.04ft) motor yacht, custom built in 2003 and last refitted in 2008.
One of the largest and most spectacular examples of a full-fledged yachting and exploration vessel, 126-meter Octopus is equipped with highly sophisticated technology.
Espen Øino International designed the striking exterior with a blue and white hull and superstructure, featuring two helipads and a hangar aft.
The superyacht is capable of exploration and scientific research voyages requiring months at sea. One of her key features is an integrated dock for both the principal 20-meter guest tender and two submarines for exploring marine life, one of which is remotely controlled for reaching greater depths.
Octopus also houses a professional music studio and a grandiose cinema, created by interior designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett.
With a permanent berth in the International Yacht Club Marina in Antibes, this giant is owned by Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen. With a full-time crew of 60 including former Navy Seals, maintenance and salaries on the ship cost a rumoured $200 million. Octopus is well-known for hosting famous faces onboard its well-equipped decks, serviced only by world leaders in their fields.
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One of the largest and most spectacular examples of a full-fledged yachting and exploration vessel, 126-meter Octopus is equipped with highly sophisticated technology. Espen Øino International designed the striking exterior with a blue and white hull and superstructure, featuring two helipads and a hangar aft. The superyacht is capable of exploration and scientific research voyages requiring months at sea. One of her key features is an integrated dock for both the principal 20-meter guest tender and two submarines for exploring marine life, one of which is remotely controlled for reaching greater depths. Octopus also houses a professional music studio and a grandiose cinema, created by interior designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett.
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A Summary of Motor Yacht OCTOPUS
The motor yacht OCTOPUS is a superyacht of enormous proportions. This 126 m (417 ft) luxury yacht was the work of by Lurssen Yachts in 2003. The yacht is a recent converted private yacht. Superyacht OCTOPUS is a upscale yacht that can accommodate as many as 22 guests on board and has a total of 50 qualified crew. A unique aspect of this stunning motor yacht is her helicopter landing pad. The naval architect which delivered this yacht's design details on this ship is Lurssen and Espen Oeino. Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd / Sam Sorgiovanni in addition was the one who saw out this boat's interior styling.
Luxury motor yacht OCTOPUS is owned by Paul Allen who is the Microsoft co-founder who also owns Tatoosh. Octopus boasts two helicopters (one in front and one on the back), 7 tenders on board including a 63-foot (19 m) tender docked in the transom. The super yacht also has side hatches at the water line that form a dock for jet skis, two submarines: one operated by remote control for studying the bottom of the ocean and a pool which is located aft on one of her upper decks.
New Build & Yacht Design of Luxury Yacht OCTOPUS
The yacht's general design work came from Lurssen and Espen Oeino. The formal naval architect plans are a products of Lurssen. Motor Yacht OCTOPUS received her elegant interior designing from the interior design skills of Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd / Sam Sorgiovanni. Built by Lurssen Yachts this vessel was completed in the country of Germany. She was officially launched in Kiel in 2003 before being handed over to the owner. Her main hull was constructed with steel. The motor yacht superstructure component is fabricated predominantly using aluminium. With a beam of 21 metres / 68.9 feet OCTOPUS has mighty size. A reasonably deep draught of 5.85m (19.2ft) determines the amount of worldwide marinas she can enter into, contingent on their specific characteristics. She had refit maintenance and modification completed by 2008.
M/Y OCTOPUS Engineering & Speeds:
This yacht is powered with 8 large MERCEDE diesel engine(s) and can reach a swift maximum limit continuous speed at 20 knots. The engine of the ship gives 2400 horse power (or OCTOPUS kilowatts). Her total HP is 19200 HP and her total Kilowatts are 14320. OCTOPUS is propelled by twin screw propellers. This yacht’s dynamic cruising speed is 17 knots which produces a range of 8000.
Superyacht OCTOPUS Has The Following Accommodation:
Having volume for a maximum of 22 yacht guests staying on board, the OCTOPUS accommodates them luxuriously. This ship uses approx 50 able crew members to operate.
A List of the Specifications of the OCTOPUS:
Superyacht Name: | Motor Yacht OCTOPUS |
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Built By: | Lurssen Werft |
Built in: | Kiel, German |
Launched in: | 2003 |
Refitted in: | 2008 |
Length Overall: | 126.18 metres / 417 feet. |
Waterline Length: | 109.96 (360.8 ft) |
Naval Architecture: | Lurssen and Espen Oeino, Lurssen Naval Architects |
Designers Involved in Yacht Design: | Espen Oeino |
Interior Designers: | Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd / Sam Sorgiovanni |
Gross Tonnes: | 9932 |
Hull / Superstructure Construction Material: | steel / aluminium |
Owner of OCTOPUS: | Unknown |
OCTOPUS available for luxury yacht charters: | - |
Is the yacht for sale: | - |
Helicopter Landing Pad: | Yes |
Material Used For Deck: | teak |
The Country the Yacht is Flagged in: | Cayman Islands |
Official registry port is: | George Town |
Home port: | Antibes, France |
Class society used: | LR (Lloyds Register) |
Completed survey under Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) Large Yacht Code: | Yes |
Max yacht charter guests: | 22 |
Number of Crew Members: | 50 |
The propulsion comes from 8 2400 HP or OCTOPUS Kilowatts Mercede. | |
Overall output: | 19200 HP /14320 KW. |
Approximate Cruise Speed is 17 nautical miles per hour. | |
Her top Speed is around 20 nautical miles per hour. | |
Bunkering capacity: | 850000 L. |
Fresh water: | 175000.00. |
Some locations the yacht has visited: | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Spain. Provincia de Las Palmas. Canary Islands. |
Yacht Beam: | 21m/68.9ft. |
Waterline Length (LWL): | 109.96m/360.8ft. |
Draught at deepest: | 5.85m/19.2ft. |
Yacht Type: | converted private yacht. |
Further Information On The Yacht
On October 2009 OCTOPUS visited Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Spain. OCTOPUS also traveled the location near Provincia de Las Palmas during the month of October 2009. As she does have a helicopter platform on the superstrcuture this means further support for OCTOPUS. Her deck material is predominantly a teak deck.
OCTOPUS Disclaimer:
The luxury yacht OCTOPUS displayed on this page is merely informational and she is not necessarily available for yacht charter or for sale, nor is she represented or marketed in anyway by CharterWorld. This web page and the superyacht information contained herein is not contractual. All yacht specifications and informations are displayed in good faith but CharterWorld does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the current accuracy, completeness, validity, or usefulness of any superyacht information and/or images displayed. All boat information is subject to change without prior notice and may not be current.
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Performance
With a steel hull and superstructure, OCTOPUS is designed to travel around the globe. She can comfortably cruise at 17 knots with maximum speeds of 19 knots. When fully fueled, she can cruise for 12,500 nautical miles, allowing you to visit far-off, exotic locales.
Accommodation
Octopus provides accommodation for up to 12 guests in 13 suites, which include a master suite and twelve double cabins. If you’re looking for the most ROI on your master suite, you’ve chosen the perfect vessel. This spacious, luxurious bedroom features a his-and-her bathroom.
With 42 crew members on board, no need or want will go unaddressed.
Comfort & Entertainment
OCTOPUS embodies luxury, glamor, excitement, and entertainment. With a dance floor, movie theater, sauna, spa, swimming pool, beach club, and more, you’ll always find something to do.
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- Luxurious amenities like a dance floor, movie theater and spa
- Ability to travel to far flung locations
- Vast owner's deck, including a bar, Jacuzzi and private elevator
- Glass-bottomed observation lounge
- Beautiful interiors with 13 guest suites
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Accommodations
Staterooms | 13 |
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Twin Cabins | 2 |
Double Cabins | 10 |
Triple Cabins | 1 |
Specifications
Builder | lurssen |
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Length (LOA) | 414' |
Year | 2003 |
Year Refit | 2021 |
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OCTOPUS Yacht Charter
OCTOPUS currently registered in the Cayman Islands is actively available for charter.
The luxury motor yacht OCTOPUS, previously named NAUTILUS, was built by Lurssen and delivered to her owner in 2003, she later underwent a refit in 2021.
The exterior of OCTOPUS is designed by Espen Oeino.
The 414ft / 126.2m OCTOPUS has been constructed with a steel hull and is powered by 8 x ABB AMG 500L4L prime mover MTU diesel engines with a cruising speed of 17 knots and a top speed of 19 knots.
Charter guest accommodation
OCTOPUS has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 12 charter guests in 11 suites.
The guest cabins comprise 3 primary suites with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 8 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.
Your luxury charter crew
Your luxury charter on board motor yacht OCTOPUS will be managed by the crew of 42 including the captain.
The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.
The 42 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.
Amenities & Entertainment
Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Beach club, Library, Cinema, Coffee machine, Dance floor, Outdoor shower, Disabled friendly, Elevator, Exercise equipment, Gym, Helipad, Ice maker, Indoor audio system, iPod dock, Jacuzzi on deck, Satellite TV, Sauna, Spa, Special diets, Stabilizers At Anchor, Submarine, Sun pads, Swim platform, Swimming pool, TV saloon, Water maker and Wi-Fi.
An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.
Yacht charter destinations
OCTOPUS is Currently cruising in Northern Europe.
Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.
- Scandinavia
- Netherlands
- Air Conditioning
- Movie Theatre
- Coffee machine
- Dance floor
- Outdoor shower
- Disabled friendly
- Exercise equipment
- Indoor audio system
- Jacuzzi on deck
- Satellite TV
- Special diets
- Stabilizers At Anchor
- Swim platform
- Swimming pool
- Water maker
- Inflatable Watertoys
- Jet Skis (standup)
- Kite board equipment
- Paddleboards
- Tube - towable
- Water skis - adult
- Waverunners (Sit Down)
- Windsurfer - Adult
- Dive Compressor
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Snorkeling Gear
- Underwater lighting
- 1x 13.97m/45'10" Hinckley Tender
- 2 x Zodiac Milpro MK V Inflatable Heavy Duty 5.8m with Volvo Aquamatic Duoprop-drives 70hp
Alan started his sea-going career in 1999; gaining experience and training on a number of cruise ships including the QE2, Victoria and Aurora. During his decade with P&O Princess and Cunard Alan was fortunate to experience many world cruises, as well as travels up the Amazon, Svalbard, Alaska and many other destinations. After 10 years of commercial experience, Alan had the opportunity to join M/Y Octopus in the Autumn of 2009. Since then, Alan worked his way up the ranks onboard, being promoted to Captain in early 2020. Throughout his time onboard, Octopus has completed many unique voyages taking in some of the most spectacular parts of the globe. Experiences which will last long in his memory are expeditions to Antarctica, transiting the Northwest Passage on multiple occasions, as well as the Kimberley’s in North-Western Australia, to name but a few. Being part of this unique vessel and working with the onboard team has by far been the highlight of Alan’s career. In his downtime on leave Alan enjoys spending time in the countryside of Northern England with his wife, children and his German Shepard, Heidi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much to charter octopus.
OCTOPUS has a weekly charter price starting at €2,200,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €367,000.
How many guests on board OCTOPUS?
OCTOPUS can accommodate 12 sleeping guests on board in 11 cabins.
Where is OCTOPUS currently located?
OCTOPUS was last seen in Greenland.
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Specification
Yacht name | OCTOPUS |
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Prior name | NAUTILUS |
Speed (cruising) | 31.5kph / 17kn |
Speed (max) | 35.2kph / 19kn |
Fuel consumption (cruising) | 1000lph / 264.2gph |
Engine | 8 x ABB AMG 500L4L prime mover MTU diesel engines |
Hull | Monohull |
Flag | Cayman Islands |
Launched | 2003 |
Refitted | 2021 |
Builder | Lurssen |
Designer | Espen Oeino |
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Octopus Yacht Uncovered: An Insider’s Look at the Luxury Yacht
Launched back in the year 2003, the Octopus yacht was built by famous shipyard Lurssen out of Germany. Lurssen has been behind numerous other superyachts such as Kismet and Dilbar and many more. The exterior design was handled by Espen Øino Naval Architects while the interior was handled by American designer Jonathan Quinn Barnett.
Who Owns the Octopus Yacht?
The Octopus yacht was owned by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. In addition to being a private pleasure yacht for Allen, the Octopus has served a variety of purposes over the years thanks to him loaning it out. It has served as an exploration vessel, been used for scientific research and has even seen use as a rescue vessel.
Allen died in 2018 and at that time the yacht underwent a refit at Blohm + Voss. In 2019 it was put on sale for a price of €295 million. The price was dropped by about 60 million and in 2021 it was picked up by an anonymous buyer. However, the anonymity didn’t last long and it was later revealed that Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson.
How Big is the Octopus Motor Yacht?
The Octopus more than qualifies as a superyacht coming in at an incredible 126.2 meters or 414 feet. While the largest yachts in the world are over 500 feet, the Octopus is clearly massive and could rightly be labeled a megayacht and one of the world’s largest yachts as well.
Aside from the incredible length of the vessel, it features a beam just shy of 69 feet across. The gross tonnage is 9,932.
How Much Did the Yacht Octopus Cost?
Paul Allen purchased the Octopus back in 2003. At that time the vessel cost him $200 million. Adjusted for inflation, that would work out to about $327 million by today, clearly making this one of the more expensive yachts in the world. That said, it still doesn’t meet the bar for one of the most expensive yachts ever by quite a bit.
Can You Charter the Octopus Yacht?
The Octopus is available for charter through the yacht firm Camper and Nicholsons but it’s definitely not available for most budgets. We’ve covered other yachts before that are owned by billionaires and are available for charter at some steep prices that often range around $1.2 million per week. The Octopus goes to the next level.
You can charter the Octopus for about $2.2 million per week and that doesn’t include expenses. So you’ll be paying for things like food and fuel separately. Suffice it to say that this is not a charter for everyone but the option is there.
Is the Octopus Yacht for Sale?
After its initial purchase in 2003 the Octopus was not available for sale until 2019 after owner Paul Allen passed away. There are currently some websites that claim the Octopus is for sale now and you can make an offer but the reliability of those sites is unknown and they do list the previous sale price from 2019 so they may not be current.
How Fast is the Octopus Yacht and What Engines Does it Use?
The Octopus has a cruising speed listed at 12.5 knots and a top speed listed at 19 knots. This is provided thanks to 8 MTU diesel engines that can generate a total of 19,200 hp. The yacht has an impressive range of up to 12,500 nautical miles at cruising speed thanks to her 1,034,000 liter fuel tanks
What’s the Octopus Yacht Interior Like?
The Octopus covers eight decks and has room on board for a total of 26 guests and 63 crew. The guests can find accommodations in a full-beam master suite, two VIP suites, seven double rooms and three twins, one with an additional single bed.
The master suite is on a dedicated owner’s deck and features a king size bed, his and hers en suite bathrooms and a private observation deck that includes an al fresco dining area. There’s also a private bar and Jacuzzi There is also an owner exclusive private elevator for use.
For years the details of the interior were a closely guarded secret while Paul Allen was still the owner. In fact, designer Espen Oeino said that this was the first yacht that ever required him to sign an NDA to keep its design secret. Since then he’s signed many more, but the Octopus was where it started. However, since Allen’s passing and the sale of the yacht, the transition to a vessel available for charter has allowed us to learn a lot more about the Octopus and its amenities and entertainment facilities.
Features and Amenities
The Octopus is an ice-class exploration yacht so it can go where many other luxury yachts cannot. It has two helipads as well as garages to house two helicopters. In addition, guests can find the following on board.
- There’s a large swimming pool to the aft of the yacht on the main deck. It features numerous loungers and its own cocktail bar. There’s also a retractable glass floor that covers the pool when not in use.
- A dance floor for parties
- A movie theater
- A well equipped gym for working out
- A relaxation spa that includes a sauna
- A large indoor/outdoor beach club area
- A large deck Jacuzzi
- A glass bottomed observation lounge
- A well-stocked library for those evenings when you want to curl up with a good book
For those who want to have some more intense fun out on the water, the Octopus has a number of toys that can be used.
- 59’5” Delta Powerboats 54′ Tender
- 30’8” Vikal Custom Limo Tender with a pair of 260 HP engines
- A 10-person submarine named Pagoo which we’ll talk more about shortly
- A dive center with a hyperbaric chamber and scuba gear
- A large swim platform
- A diving platform
- 4 separate 2 seat Yamaha FX140 Waverunners
- 2 separate 2 Person Hobie Pursuit Kayaks
- An Epic V5 Kayak
- 3 Windsurfers for a range of skill levels
- A stand up Yamaha jet ski
- 3 surfboards
- Kite surfers
- Water skis and a variety of towable toys
- Snorkeling gear
- Fishing gear
Octopus Rescue Work
The Octopus also features a not entirely typical on board submarine and also a very rare ROV or remote operated vehicle which is essentially a remote control sub. These had been used a number of times on rescue operations when Paul Allen owned the vessel.
The sub and ROV were used to help find a pilot and two officers who vanished off the coast of Palau, and even aided the Royal Navy in finding the bell from the HMS Hood which sank off of Denmark in WWII.
The Octopus has also aided in scientific research, most notably when researchers were studying coelacanth, a species of prehistoric fish thought to have been extinct for millions of years.
What is the Octopus Yacht Deck Plan?
You can see the full deck plans here. The Octopus was designed to feature some things you would never expect to find on a yacht. For instance, it had a fully equipped recording studio where the band U2 did some recording. The studio also hosted Usher, Mick Jagger and Joss Stone. However, the studio has since been replaced with a bar and lounge area.
In addition to the studio the yacht was designed with a storm cabin to help minimize the effects of bad weather and a full medical center in case of emergencies. Many of these features no longer exist since the retrofit after Paul Allen’s death.
One extremely unique feature is the central clock. Braided stainless-steel shrouds from a sailing vessel were strung on either side of the grand staircase from lower to upper deck. The designer enlisted the aid of a 102-year-old German clock making company to help bring the idea to life. It also uses digital audio software so that on a regular basis the strings can play snippets from literally any song to indicate the passage of time.
The Bottom Line
The Octopus yacht was once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen until his death in 2018. Afterwards, some of the yacht was redesigned and it was sold for close to $300 million to Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson.
The Octopus is a massive exploration yacht measuring 414 feet making it large but nowhere near as big as something like the massive Azzam . It has been used for scientific research and rescue missions in the past and is now available for charter though at a steep price.
While it has many of the expected amenities of luxury yachts it also features some more exotic fare like the minisub with room for 8 passengers and two crew, as well as a stunning array of toys and other features.
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