Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Royal Victoria Dock, Newham, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map – Railway access

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Located less than a minute's walk from ExCeL London, the Sunborn London is a floating super-yacht hotel docked in Royal Victoria Dock, boasting free WiFi access, a bar and a restaurant. The hotel is 7 minutes' drive from London City Airport and a 6-minute drive from the iconic Canary Wharf. Each of the smartly designed rooms feature a TV with Freeview, air conditioning and an electric kettle. Also included is a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some of the rooms also benefit from a view overlooking The Royal Docks. At Sunborn London there is a 24-hour front desk and a sun deck. Other facilities offered at the property include a ticket service, a tour desk. The lounge bar serves a selection of beers, wines, ciders and spirits. In the restaurant, a buffet breakfast with continental and cooked items is served each morning. An à la carte menu is available in the evenings. Custom House Docklands Light Railway Station is 5 minutes' walk away. It offers direct routes to Westfield Stratford City and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Emirates Royal Docks Skyline is a 5-minute journey on foot. It offers a direct route to The O2 Arena.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Good breakfast

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

  • Cuisine British • Mediterranean • Asian • International
  • Ambiance Modern
  • Dietary options Vegetarian

Facilities of Sunborn London Yacht Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Sun terrace
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Clothes rack
  • Seating Area
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
  • Fax/photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Laptop safe
  • Ironing facilities

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Child policies.

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

The fine print Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the extra child or adult can stay in a sofa bed.

An incidentals charge applies upon arrival. A charge of GBP 40 per day is required if guests pay via credit or debit card, or GBP 100 per day if guests pay with cash.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sunborn London Yacht Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is 6.2 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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  • Lands End Restaurant

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Check-in at Sunborn London Yacht Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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Sunborn London – The Floating Hotel

Enjoy a stunning city vista along with a cocktail in London’s only luxury floating hotel.

What is the Sunborn Floating Hotel?

A sleek yacht-hotel with a stunning waterside restaurant and bar.

Enjoy fabulous picturesque river views along with cocktails in the Sundown Bar or a first-class dinner in the restaurant.

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Opening hours

Sundown Bar 11:00am – 01:00am Monday to Friday 11:00am – 11:00pm Sunday and Public Holidays

Lands End Restaurant Breakfast: 06:30am – 10:30am Monday to Friday 07:00am – 11:00am Weekends and Public Holidays Lunch: 12:00pm – 03:00pm Monday to Friday 12:30pm – 03:30pm Weekends and Public Holidays Dinner: 06:00pm to 10:00pm

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Cruise the Thames aboard Illuminate - the Italian designed Azimut charter yacht. Up to ten guests can enjoy her spacious decks. As darkness falls, take to the flybridge for 360° panoramic views and experience London’s landmarks come alive with light.

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Soak up the sun or stay dry inside. Socialise under our covered rear deck and shelter from any unexpected turns in the weather.

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Contemporary interior. Newly refurbished. A new era of Thames chartering.

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Sip sundowners and witness London’s landmarks come alive whilst leading mixologists shake your perfect cocktails. Illuminate’s covered outer deck makes it the best yacht in London for cocktail cruises, whatever the weather.

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The best sightseeing tour in town. Our open-top deck, charismatic tour guides and various pick up and drop off points allow you to discover the timeline of the Thames.

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JUST THE TWO OF YOU

A romantic gesture, a special occasion, perhaps an engagement. Enjoy privacy away from your captain and crew on Illuminate’s open upper deck or her secluded covered rear deck.

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MICHELIN ON THE MOVE

If you’re a foodie you’ll be more than impressed by our selection of world class chefs. Fine dining for six or canapes and smaller eats for up to ten guests.

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BOOZY BUSINESS

Wine and dine whilst getting down to business. Brainstorm, negotiate or simply entertain. Illuminate’s three separate areas provide ample space to deal and deliberate.

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Raise a glass ahead of the game and arrive in style. Illuminate will get the party started, beat the traffic and impress your guests. And after the whistle, cruise effortlessly back into Central London.

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Inspired by London’s spectacular Illuminated River Project – a long term light installation that will transform 15 of the cities bridges into unique works of art. And what better way to experience each bridge than from Illuminate’s covered rear deck and open air flybridge. “The Thames is London’s most ancient public space ... and the bridges that span our river are some of the most precious historic sites we have. The Illuminated River project is the next stage of the Thames evolution.”

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London's new £25m super yacht that's going to become the Thames' new party boat

The Dutch-built vessel will have space for 1,500 guests

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There's a new boat set to sail along the Thames this year. But this isn't going to be another one that you can just tap your oyster card to get on or sit and sip a simple pint on.

Instead, it's a sparkling 'superyacht' worth a whopping £25 million. Expected to arrive in London this August, the Dutch-built vessel is set to nab the title of London's largest floating company.

Titled Oceandiva London , it will have space for up to a huge 1,500 standing guests, or 600 seated, to attend all kinds of events including product launches, dinners, receptions and more. Guests will be able to hop on at various London locations, it is set for an official launch in autumn 2022.

At 86-metres long, the three-deck ship is claimed as a CO₂-neutral venue that will be powered by lithium battery packs backed up by mounted solar panels.

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When Oceandiva London arrives in the capital, it will find its home moored at the Royal Docks. Then, dependent on the event, you'll be able to get onto the ship at Canary Wharf, Excel, Greenwich, London Bridge or Tower Bridge.

The Dutch-founded company, named Oceandiva, already have ships in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands and this one is set to be stunning.

The designs of how the London ship will look show a matte grey, long vessel, with lots of open outdoor space and a proud Union Jack flag waving from the upper deck.

Oceandiva's website describes the exciting new arrival: "Spanning across three decks, this unique blank canvas venue provides clients the ability to host sensational events on the river, whether static or sailing, in the heart of the City."

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Unsurprisingly, it won't be a particularly cheap place to to throw a party. The Evening Standard reported that the events company Smart Group has already started taking bookings with hire rates starting at a whopping basic of £27,000 a night.

For catering, Oceandiva will use their long-term partner Moving Venue. They have " unparalleled experience delivering bespoke, seasonal menus at expertly designed events".

Totally versatile, you'll be able to host anything from weddings to film premieres, conferences to fashion shows or exhibitions to award cermonies on board the ship. But you'll just have to splash out to make a splash in the Thames.

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“Sunborn Yacht Hotel is moored on the Thames, just a short distance from Canary Wharf. This super-yacht hotel boasts smart, classically-styled rooms as well as a restaurant and a spa. Perfect for those who fancy something different! Parking available too.”

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Moored in the trendy Royal Victoria Dock, Sunborn might look like a decommissioned cruise ship, but in fact it was purpose built as a hotel and has never sailed at all. Step inside though, and you’d think you were about to drift off across the oceans to other lands. Wood panelling and the swish spiralling grand staircase with chandelier, evoke feelings of luxury travel and lead you into the Lands End Restaurant where attentive servers bring out slow roasted rump of lamb and lobster tagliatelle. Enjoy twists on classic cocktails, like the Cherry Martini, in the Sundown Bar and take in the nightscapes out on the terrace. Then retire to your spacious cabin complete with balcony overlooking the river.

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  • Short break
  • Located just 15 minutes away from London City Airport
  • Local exploring
  • Spend your days seeing all that London has to offer
  • Romantic Break
  • Sunborn Yacht Hotel offers luxurious accommodation on the Thames and fine dining
  • Go see the Imperial War Museum, British Museum or the Natural History Museum
  • Local markets
  • Camden Market and London Bridge Borough Market are both well worth a visit
  • Great walks
  • Wander all over this bustling city's streets getting a feel for the place
  • Sights nearby
  • Go see the Tower of London, London Eye or Buckingham Palace
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Family Suites
  • Contemporary
  • Meeting Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Head to London's famous West End to take in a show

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"Not your usual hotel: Sunborn London is, in fact, a 420ft yacht moored in the Royal Victoria docks, a symphony in white and charcoal which could easily have been left behind by a departing oligarch. It's well-placed for the O2 arena, London City airport and the ExCel centre."

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Super-yacht worth £70 million moored on the River Thames

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A super-yacht boasting its own helipad and worth around £70 million has been seen moored on the River Thames.

The Kismet has six bedrooms, a private sundeck, a swimming pool and is around 300 feet long.

It belongs to Shahid Khan – one of the richest men in the world and owner of Fulham FC.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Welcome to this great city, super yacht Kismet. Perhaps it's fate. Get it? <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=9&amp;id=222025&amp;p=http://t.co/f1oLUGsgKM" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-http://t.co/f1oLUGsgKM" data-vars-event-id="c23">pic.twitter.com/f1oLUGsgKM</a>— MPSonthewater (@MPSonthewater) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/MPSonthewater/status/527504327183966209" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-https://twitter.com/MPSonthewater/status/527504327183966209" data-vars-event-id="c23">October 29, 2014</a>

The boat was seen making a brief stop by Tower Bridge before travelling further along the Thames.

It is thought Mr Khan has brought the yacht to London to watch his other team the Jacksonville Jaguars play the Dallas Cowboys at an International Series game on Sunday.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en">Yes, <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jaguars?src=hash" data-vars-event-id="c23">#Jaguars</a> owner Shad Khan has a teal-eyed jaguar on his Kismet yacht (via <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/BrentAS360" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-https://twitter.com/BrentAS360" data-vars-event-id="c23">@BrentAS360</a>) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=9&amp;id=222025&amp;p=http://t.co/zjZVCJXG9Z" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-http://t.co/zjZVCJXG9Z" data-vars-event-id="c23">http://t.co/zjZVCJXG9Z</a> <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=9&amp;id=222025&amp;p=http://t.co/8Gt6hSKq5q" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-http://t.co/8Gt6hSKq5q" data-vars-event-id="c23">pic.twitter.com/8Gt6hSKq5q</a>— Big Cat Country (@BigCatCountry) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry/status/530050128514514944" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-150591-https://twitter.com/BigCatCountry/status/530050128514514944" data-vars-event-id="c23">November 5, 2014</a>

A silver jaguar could be seen attached to the bow of the ship confirming this.

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64m explorer yacht Scout in London

64m Hakvoort explorer yacht Scout spotted in London

The 63.7-metre Hakvoort explorer yacht Scout has been spotted cruising along the River Thames in London following an extensive coastal tour of Scotland, Ireland and southern England. 

The vessel arrived in British waters in late May with multiple stop-offs along Dublin, Belfast and the Hebrides before eventually making its way to Tower Bridge over the weekend. 

According to BOATPro AIS data, Scout has scarcely had a moment to rest since emerging from a light refit at MB92's Barcelona facility in December 2022, where she promptly set off across the Atlantic to finish the winter season in the Caribbean. After a brief stint in West Palm Beach to provision, Scout embarked on her second transatlantic crossing within the span of six months for another fourteen consecutive days at sea.

Made of steel and aluminium, Scout was delivered in 2019 as the flagship vessel from the 100-year-old Hakvoort yard. She was designed inside and out by H2 Yacht Design with naval architecture completed by  Diana Yacht Design .

The explorer vessel was built for an experienced owner, whose brief included several cinematic references to classic films such as 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) and Metropolis (1927). There is even an LCD monitor "skylight" in the main saloon that can be programmed with hundreds of images, taking inspiration from the underwater lair seen in the 1977 Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me .

According to the yard, the resulting yacht was meant to look like a conversion from a commercial vessel with a "strong vintage maritime aesthetic" that is "authentic to the owner's vision".

Other showstoppers onboard include a futuristic wheelhouse with a floating console, a mechanically unfolding bar in the observation lounge and even a bridge deck greenhouse. Meanwhile, five staterooms comfortably house a party of eight guests for long periods at sea, comprising four cabins on the main deck with a dedicated owner's deck above.

A true explorer, Scout also features a high Ice Class bow, a helideck and a hefty 4,800-nautical-mile range.

Scout is the latest in a string of high-profile superyachts to visit the capital city , such as the 110-metre Kaos this past May.

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Executive Yacht Overnight Stay with Dinner and Wine on the Sunborn

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What did you get up to? We visited the Sunborn Yacht Hotel for an overnight stay and 3 course meal, as part of my wife’s 40th birthday celebrations. We travelled into the city by train and jumped on the underground to Custom House, where the boat is moored on the Thames. On arrival at the quayside, you get the instant sensation that this is not going to be your average hotel stay, as you are greeted by the 120m Sunborn super yacht in all its glistening glory! Once on board, we were welcomed by friendly staff and given the keys to our room. The inside of the boat is just as spectacular as the outside, with a grand staircase and chandeliers dominating the main reception area. Our beautiful king-size room had its own private balcony overlooking the Thames and the city, which gave us an opportunity to relax and take in the sights before dinner. Dinner was booked for 8pm, so once we had changed into our glad rags, we made our way to the bar for a pre-dinner drink. The restaurant is situated at the top of the grand staircase, which gives you a great opportunity to take a few snaps next to the chandeliers on your way up! Our 3 course meal was absolutely lovely, I had the steak and Emma had the corn fed Chicken, accompanied by a few glasses of fizz! We have 2 kids, so we took advantage of a full night’s sleep in our super comfy king sized bed! In the morning, we decided to explore the boat and as the evening rain had cleared we were able to get out onto the sun decks and have a coffee. Our stay also included a full English breakfast, which was fantastic and filled us up for our planned day in the city. Overall, we had a great restful break away and could not fault the staff, accommodation and food. The Sunborn offers a unique way to stay in city and offers a bit of the wow factor, especially when celebrating a special occasion. We would definitely recommend it and would love to return! What did you enjoy the most? Our favourite part of the experience the 3 course meal. The restaurant setting was amazing overlooking the city lights and the food was top class, which made Emma’s birthday celebrations extra special.

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Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

Sunborn London Yacht Hotel

See a different side of london from the deck of a luxurious superyacht hotel.

Imagine staying in the lap of luxury aboard a glamorous superyacht moored in an exclusive location. It’s the epitome of luxury: Sunborn London’s impossibly sleek exterior showcases polished decks and dazzling walls of glass, while inside every space is designed for luxury and comfort

Rooms & Suites

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Yacht Classic Rooms

Choose Yacht Classic accommodation aboard Sunborn London and you’ll enjoy a generous 19-23m² of space in which to relax and unwind. Expect sumptuous beds, luxurious shower room and excellent views of the river or dock.

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Yacht Executive Rooms

Luxuriate in 19-23m² of beautifully appointed accommodation in one of Sunborn London’s Yacht Executive rooms. Featuring first-class furnishings, immaculate bathrooms and a fabulous private balcony to make the most of the panoramic vistas.

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Yacht Junior Suites

Sunborn London’s Yacht Junior Suites are primed for luxury. The beautifully crafted 35m² living space with private sundeck makes a splendid retreat in a thriving and historic London Docklands location.

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Yacht Executive Suites

Sunborn London’s two Yacht Executive Suites transform an exquisitely finished 45m² living space into a unique experience thanks to the amazing views from the extensive sundeck that stretches towards the yacht’s sleek bow.

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Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea in London is rarely anything but an absolute delight. It’s the quintessential British treat, enjoyed for centuries by those seeking the very finest when it comes to sweet and savoury flavours, and a pastime which allows for a moment of true bliss and sensory satisfaction.

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Sundown Bar

Our Sundown Bar open to the public as well as hotel guests, making it a true hidden gem of the neighborhood. Located next to Excel London, the Sundown Bar greets its clientele with a sparkling atmosphere that oozes sophistication and indulgence. Offering stunning views over Canary Wharf and the 02 Arena London, the Sundown Bar at Sunborn London is nothing short of breath taking.

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Superyacht moored on River Thames with nightclub, spa & cinema on sale for £142.6m

  • Caroline McGuire
  • Published : 14:53, 21 Oct 2021
  • Updated : 20:53, 21 Oct 2021
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A SUPERYACHT belonging to a billionaire is moored on the River Thames, next to Tower Bridge.

The 308-foot  Kismet is owned by one of the world's richest men - the Pakistani-American Fulham FC owner Shahid Khan.

A superyacht belonging to a billionaire is moored on the River Thames, next to Tower Bridge

It has a very grand interior, fitted out with a grand spiral staircase, floor-to-ceiling TV screens, and surfaces of marble and gold.

The luxury vessel can host up to 12 guests in six bedrooms, while on-board facilities include a dedicated spa, a gym, and a cinema.

There's also a night club, beauty salon, and a basketball court.

Those wanting to make the most of the outdoor space can enjoy the jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a one-of-a-kind retractable outdoor fireplace.

The superyacht has previously hosted a number of A-List guests, including Beyonce and Jay-Z , who were spotted touring the Amalfi Coast in 2018.

Visitors need not even walk on board - it has its very own helipad.

It is now on sale for £142,579,227 .

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Its interior was crafted by Raymond Langton, an award-winning designer based in Bath, while its exterior is the work of Norwegian naval architect Espen Oeino.

Owner Shahid Khan , 69, is a businessman who moved to the US from Pakistan at 16 to study industrial engineering at the University of Illinois.

He made his fortune after working for and then buying Illinois construction firm Flex-n-Gate.

He is also owner of American football team the Jacksonville Jaguars and Championship club Fulham FC , and is a lead investor in US wrestling company All Elite Wrestling.

Khan's personal net worth is £6.45 billion and he ranks 94th in the Forbes 400 list of richest Americans - he is the 291th richest person in the world.

The superyacht has previously hosted a number of A-List guests, include Beyonce and Jay-Z

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A former captain of the Bayesian has described the terrifying obstacles facing those trapped in the cabins as the Bayesian superyacht overturned killing seven.

Stephen Edwards, who captained the Bayesian for five years until 2020, told The Telegraph : “Those who stayed curled up in bed were in the worst situation.

“The storm hit hard, placing them in the melee of flying furniture, glass and other items,” he said adding he had spoken to traumatised crew members.

“Inside the cabins, the only way to think of this is that people were lying in their beds one minute, and the next the room was on its side, totally dark, with the door now either in the floor or in the ceiling above.”

It came as divers race to retrieve Mike Lynch’s personal hard drives locked in a safe on the ocean floor, according to reports.

Italian newspaper la Repubblica reported that the tech billionaire, whose clients included MI5, the NSA and the Israeli secret service, didn’t trust confidential documents on the cloud and kept two encrypted hard drives in a safe which now lies 49 metres below sea level.

Divers hunting for clues on how Mike Lynch’s superyacht sank make discovery

Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah flown back to families after Bayesian superyacht sinking

The bodies of those who died after the billionaire Mike Lynch’s Bayesian superyacht sunk off the coast of Sicily have been flown back to their families by private jet.

Italian publication Giornale di Sicilia reported post-mortem examinations were completed at a Palermo hospital and the bodies have now been returned.

My colleague Tom Watling reports:

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Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter flown back to UK after Bayesian tragedy

Italian media reports the bodies have been returned to their families via private jet

Four victims found with carbon dioxide in lungs

Tech billionaire Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, 18, and five other people died when the Bayesian went down in a downburst, which is similar to a small tornado.

Chef Recaldo Thomas, Jonathan Bloomer, the Morgan Stanley International bank chairman, his wife Judy, and Chris Morvillo, a Clifford Chance lawyer, and his wife Neda, were the other victims of the August 19 tragedy.

Four of the victims are feared to have suffocated to death in air bubbles that filled with carbon dioxide, according to their autopsies raising the frightening possibility that they may have been conscious after the yacht sank, according to Italian news outlet La Republica.

Fifteen people, including Angela Bacares, Lynch’s wife, survived when they were rescued by a nearby yacht.

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Former captain says surviving crewmembers all have PTSD from sinking

The former captain of the Bayesian superyacht says he has spoken to all of the surviving crew to hear their account of the sinking.

Stephen Edwards said all the crew members who were on deck rescued as many passengers as they could but that heading down towards the flooded lower parts of the yacht “would have meant certain death”.

The former captain told The Telegraph: “They are not doing very well”

“The dominant feeling is still one of shock from the event. They are dealing with what happened, how it happened and how quickly it happened.”

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Bayesian yacht sinking: Banking boss among four victims who ‘suffocated in cabin air bubble’

Four of the victims of last month’s Bayesian yacht disaster died after oxygen ran out in an air bubble on the sunken vessel, it has been reported.

Autopsies over the past few days on four of those who died have revealed an absence of water in their lungs, suggesting they suffocated as the air became saturated with carbon dioxide, Italian publication La Repubblica said.

The outlet reported post-mortems showed four people died from “atypical drowning”, with “no water in their lungs, trachea and stomach”. There were no signs of external injuries.

HP looking to recoup £4billion from Mike Lynch’s estate despite Bayesian tragedy

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is making the “difficult decision” to pursue Mike Lynch’s estate for £4billion in the interests of shareholders despite the tech billionaire being killed along with his daughter on the Bayesian superyacht.

Antonio Neri, the former engineer turned chief executive at HPE, told the Financial Times : “Obviously my job as a representative of shareholders is to make the difficult decisions.

“These are difficult decisions. But in the end, we are making decisions in the best interest of shareholders.”

Mike Lynch had been celebrating his acquittal from criminal charges on the superyacht when it overturned in a freak storm.

But HPE intends to pursue damages around an earlier UK civil trial in 2022 which found in favor of HPE’s claim that Lynch and ex-CFO Sushovan Hussain had inflated the apparent value of Autonomy during the acquisition.

Seven people lost their lives in the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily

Bayesian captain said to be ‘living darkest days of his life'

Three crew members including the yacht’s captain are under investigation, with plans being discussed to raise the yacht from the ocean bed to assist enquiries.

Sources close to New Zealander James Cutfield, 51, the captain , told the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera that he is living through the darkest days of his life.

Among those killed were Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, who had been due to begin studying at Oxford University in September, the yacht’s chef and four other family friends and associates.

Captain James Cutfield of the Bayesian

Seven key unanswered questions around the sinking of the Bayesian

With the Bayesian lying on her side 50 metres underneath the now gentle waters of the Mediterranean, mystery still surrounds how the 56-metre superyacht, sank in the typhoon off the port of Porticello.

Remotely controlled underwater vehicles and cave divers are looking to raise the yacht .

Will answers to the sinking will rise to the surface with it?

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The key unanswered questions around the tragic sinking of the Bayesian

With the search continuing of the sunken Bayesian an investigation has been launched to establish what caused the disaster off the coast of Sicily

Mike Lynch’s co-defendant died from head injury after being hit by car days before yacht sinking

Mike Lynch ’s co-defendant Stephen Chamberlain died in hospital three days after being hit by a car on a country road, an inquest heard.

The 52-year-old, from Longstanton in south Cambridgeshire, was struck by a blue Vauxhall Corsa travelling between Stretham and Wicken on the A1123 at about 10.10am on 17 August.

Mr Chamberlain, a former vice president of finance at Mike Lynch’s software firm Autonomy, had been out running at the time, his lawyer Gary Lincenberg said.

Coroner Caroline Jones told the inquest in Alconbury that his medical cause of death was recorded as “traumatic head injury”.

Stephen Chamberlain who was hit by a car while out running, and died in hospital three days later (Cambridgeshire Police/ PA)

Mike Lynch ‘likely died of suffocation’ after running out of oxygen on sunken yacht

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch is likely to have died of suffocation after running out of oxygen, according to a source close to the investigation.

They cited initial examinations carried out on Saturday after the businessman’s body was recovered from the family yacht that sank off Sicily ’s coast last month during a freak weather incident.

Mr Lynch died alongside his 18-year-old daughter, the boat’s chef and four others , who were onboard the British-flagged superyacht Bayesian to celebrate his recent acquittal after a lengthy decade-long legal battle.

Initial results of examinations of Hannah Lynch’s body on Saturday were inconclusive, the source told the Reuters news agency.

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Mike Lynch’s yacht was ‘unsinkable’, says boss of company who built boat

Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, said there are no flaws with the design and construction of the Bayesian and it is “one of the safest boats in the world”.

The Bayesian, a 184-ft superyacht carrying 22 passengers and crew, was anchored off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, when it disappeared beneath the waves in a matter of minutes after a freak tornado struck.

“The ship sank because it took on water, from where investigators will have to say,” Mr Costantino told television news programme TG1.

He suggested that the sinking was down to a series of human errors.

The CEO said that had the crew shut all doors and hatches, turned on the engine, lifted the anchor, lowered the keel and turned the yacht to face the wind, they would have suffered “zero damage”.

He added that data showed it took 16 minutes from when the wind began for it to sink.

Cartoisio said the tragedy will be even more painful if the sinking was caused by “behaviours that were not aligned to the responsibilities that everyone needs to take in shipping”.

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