Updated: Jan 30, 2013 07:15 AM
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
St George’s may not have a cruise ship in port, but based on size the visiting mega-yacht Eclipse might give one a run for its money.Eclipse, the world’s largest privately owned yacht, arrived at Penno’s Wharf yesterday morning, travelling from St Martin.The massive ship is owned by Russian billionaire and Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.The visit to Bermuda marks a homecoming of sorts for the vessel, which calls Hamilton its port of registry.Along with all the expected luxuries and amenities, the ship boasts two helipads, two swimming polls, several hot tubs, a disco hall and a mini-submarine.It also has plenty of room for visitors with 24 guest cabins in addition to rooms for the 70 members of the ship’s crew.The ship also features a wealth of security systems, including a missile defence system. The ship’s master suite and the bridge both feature armoured plating and bulletproof windows.All of that luxury however reportedly carried a price tag, with estimates of the ship’s value ranging from $475 million to $1.12 billion.
Photo by David SkinnerThe Bermuda-registered motor yacht Eclipse enters the reefline on its approach to Town Cut, St George's yesterday, as an ancient cannon at Gates Fort is shown in the foreground. The giant yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, and is the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 million. It has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
The Bermudian registered motor yacht Eclipse arrives in Bermuda waters, the yacht is owned by Russian tycoon and Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse þÄî the largest in the world at 557ft long is valued at $475 millionThe Elipse has two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs and a disco hall. It is also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine that is capable of submerging to 50 metres. Approximately 70 crew members are needed to operate the yacht.Photo David Skinner
