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Inside Lürssen’s 85m superyacht Valerie

BOAT International lifts the lid on board the 85m Lürssen superyacht Valerie, famously chartered by Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. 

When she was delivered in 2011, the 85.1 metre Valerie was one the four largest yachts built that year. And yet in spite of her size, very little was known of the new Lürssen , formerly known as project Firebird, other than the name of her exterior designer, Espen Øino International , and interior designer, Reymond Langton International .

Now her owners have allowed the broker tasked with finding a buyer for the yacht they’ve enjoyed for nearly 10 years to share pictures of her amazing interior features.

“ Valerie has a timeless design and is in turn-key condition. Forward-thinking throughout the project, the build process and various refits means that even nine years after her launch she ticks all the boxes demanded by today’s owners,” says Dynamiq Sales & Charter ’s broker Maria Dobroserdova, who attributes the yacht’s remarkable appearance to a stable crew and regular upkeep.

The yacht has always been used privately, travelling mostly through the Mediterranean except for a season in the Caribbean in 2012.

Discretion and privacy are at the very heart of her flowing exterior design, which conceals her impressive volume, shields guest spaces from onlookers and hides all technical areas. “ Valerie is still considered by many one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” says Espen Øino.

Long overhangs provide shade and privacy as well as accentuate long lines. At night, 39 underwater lights combine with deck lighting to underscore the yacht’s curvaceous design.

Her volume of 2,755 gross tonnes is distributed among six decks culminating with a multifunctional sun deck topped by an enveloping structure that holds the mast and domes.

This structure creates a cocoon for a central bar. Just forward of the bar is a six metre pool and a Jacuzzi. It is one of five outstanding exterior spaces.

From up there, views are amazing. “You have a really low sill and all the railings are glass,” says Dietrich Kirchner, the project manager that handled the construction at Lürssen. She was among the first yachts built to use glass for railings and a trendsetter in this area.

As a bonus the sundeck is connected to the wellness area just one deck below via exterior stairs and a lift clad in leather. The panoramic gym equipped with Technogym equipment opens onto an outdoor space with room for dining and a fountain that lights up at night. Back inside is a cosy room for massage and beauty treatments. Rounding up the theme of wellness are the steam room and the Hamman, finished with mosaics in soothing natural colours.

“Details reveal themselves as you walk around the yacht,” says interior designer Pascale Reymond who compares the interior to a beautiful jewellery box.

The London-based designed firm drew inspiration in part from the iconic Claridge’s of London and incorporated Art Deco motifs throughout. Although, just like the style itself, the decor relies on strong contrast between light and dark, the overall feel is sunny.

“It’s not heavy art décor, we wanted to keep the interior airy and light,” she says, “We used a lot of light timber such as fiddle back sycamore and macassar ebony for contrast.” Among the stones used, crema marfil, travertine and antique brown granite, is a rare white onyx.

The main deck is designed for hosting. A deco-style hand-carved bas-relief finished in silver by DKT Artworks covers a TV screen in the formal dining room while doors on both sides are decorated with skyscrapers made from walnut, macassar ebony and honey sycamore wood and metal inlays. In the lounge, the centrepiece is a Schimmel Pegasus Piano designed by Luigi Colani, a stunning musical instrument with an ergonomic curved keyboard, hydraulically operated top and crystalline sound.

The upper deck is a palatial owner’s apartment with light-filled upper saloon that works as a lounge and cinema and several cabins. A panoramic bedroom enjoys a private deck with Jacuzzi and breakfast corner. Two more cabins are perfect for children and a nanny. This owner’s apartment is connected via a private staircase to a second master suite on the main deck.

With three more guest suites are on the main deck and two on the lower deck, Valerie has a total of nine cabins. In private mode the yacht accommodates 17 guests who are catered to by a crew of 27.

“The layout is very well balanced between owners and guests and crew circulation,” says Kirchner, who despite having worked on a series of complex projects at Lürssen since remembers Valerie well.

Technically speaking, Valerie was one of the first to be fitted with at rest stabilization, two Quantum fin stabilizers.

At the heart of the yacht, which was built to Lloyd’s LY2, is a two-level engine room. Two recently overhauled 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines allow Valerie to reach a top speed of 17 knots. She cruises comfortably at 12 knots, a speed that gives her a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

For shore excursions, she carries two custom-built 10 metre Royal Denship tenders, one a limo, the other a landing craft. There is also the option to land a helicopter. The foredeck is a clean open space that has enough room for an Airbus H30 helicopter or similar to land.

From the time she was designed in 2007 to her delivery in 2011, it took four years to create Valerie , which is typical of a yacht of this magnitude. But there is no wait now. Valerie , for sale and charter exclusively via Dynamiq Sales & Charter , is ready for her next adventure immediately.

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Boat of the Week: Inside the Gorgeous 280-Foot Superyacht Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Just Made Famous

The couple made global news after reuniting aboard this $130 million superyacht. a look inside their private retreat., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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The tabloids have been on fire this week with revelations that superstar Jennifer Lopez has been celebrating her 52nd birthday in style, cruising the Mediterranean with on-again beau, actor Ben Affleck, aboard a stunning superyacht. J.Lo’s Instagram photos show the reunited Bennifer in top form.

The power couple has also been snapped hanging out in tony Saint-Tropez, enjoying retail therapy in Monaco and strolling the romantic island of Capri, all from their private getaway, the 280-foot Lürssen-built Valerie .

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Until now, little has been known about the 280-foot superyacht. But after 10 years of being the private retreat of a Ukrainian billionaire, Valerie is now on the market for about $130 million, or €110 million.

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Until a buyer is found, it’s available for rent through Monaco-based Dynamiq Sales & Charter–which is also handling the sale–at a whopping $1.12 million a week. J.Lo is believed to have been the first to have booked.

The superyacht’s sleek, timeless lines are from the drawing board of Norwegian naval starchitect Espen Øino. He’s responsible for such superyacht icons as the 426-foot Flying Fox , the late Paul Allen’s 413-foot Octopus , and soon to be the world’s largest superyacht, the 600-foot REV Ocean.

“ Valerie is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” Monaco-based Øino told Robb Report.

The upper pool gives a protected–and paparazzi-proof–area for guests to lounge.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

With an impressive volume of 2,755 gross tonnes, the yacht has no shortage of interior space, with accommodations for 17 guests in nine cabins, including a truly hedonistic master suite. When Lopez and Affleck were aboard, they were pampered by Valerie’s crew of 27.

One of the multitude of design highlights of the yacht is its huge, private upper deck. Up top, there’s a 20-foot swimming pool, the inevitable hot tub, and a football field of lounge pads.

Steps away, protected from prying eyes and paparazzi lenses by towering sides, is a dining table for 10, complete with musical fountains that light up at night.

Art-deco styling defines Valerie ‘s interior.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

For additional sunning and dipping, Valerie’s vast forward deck, with a touch-and-go helipad big enough to land a Eurocopter EC130 or Bell 407, has another pool and a semi-circle of sunpads. The deck can also double as a golf driving range.

The sumptuous interior is the work of London-based designers Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, of Reymond Langton Design. They specified 7.5-foot-high ceilings and walls of full-height windows to provide full-on sea views.

The living areas have a formal, Art Deco look and feel, which contrast with the more-relaxed outdoor spaces. The fine detailing inside includes soft leather wall panels—even the elevator is leather-lined—wood flooring incorporating an intricate inlay, and the pièce de résistance: real butterflies set into brass detailing.

Who needs a formal dining room inside when there’s a dining table for 14—with mirrored surface—in a protected area of the cockpit.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

An equally jaw-dropping feature of the lounge is the floating Schimmel Pegasus grand piano, originally conceived by the eccentric German industrial designer Luigi Colani. The instrument costs around $100,000.

One other headline feature, especially for the fitness-focused Lopez, is Valerie’s wellness suite. It comes with a steam room and Hamman, and state-of-the-art Italian-made Technogym fitness equipment. After a hard workout, close by is a starlight-ceilinged massage room and beauty salon.

Instead of a stuffy formal dining room inside, the owner specified an alfresco dining area on the main deck just outside the salon. There’s seating for 14 around the inlaid, mirror-varnished oval table, with panoramic views over the aft deck.

The beach club, with stairs that lead into the water.   Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

To make sure the yacht can sprint from Monaco to Capri in time for sunrise, the steel-hulled Valerie is powered by twin 2,700 hp MTU V-16 engines sitting in a cavernous, double-height engine room. They deliver a top speed of 20 mph, though cruising at a more relaxed 14 mph, she has an easy transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles.

With a major refit in 2019 that saw fresh, bright-white hull paint and a comprehensive systems overhaul, plus a 10-year Lloyds survey completed in May this year, Valerie is reckoned to be as good as new.

“This is a rare opportunity for someone to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market, without waiting years for a new construction,” Maria Dobroserdova, Dynamiq Sales & Charter broker tells Robb Report .

A massage room in the yacht’s wellness center.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

By the end of this week, maybe J.Lo and Ben might end-up loving the yacht so much they’ll write a check.

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VALERIE Yacht – Incredible €110M Superyacht

VALERIE yacht is an incredible 85m(278,9 ft) Superyacht currently for sale at €110,000,000. She was launched in 2011 by renowned shipbuilders Lürssen from their shipyard in Germany.

Her exterior design is from Espen Oeino and has an interior design from Reymond Langton Design.

She can accommodate 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members. She was a landmark build for Lürssen at the time of her construction.

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The interior of VALERIE is detail orientated as if walking through a jewelry box, with something new to discover on every deck.

There is accommodation for 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members across the six decks.

The designer, Reymond Langton Design in Bath, England, executed the yacht’s design to reflect an overall light and sunny feel with the use of walnut Macassar ebony, honey sycamore wood, and metal inlays.

There is a cozy room for massage and beauty treatments, an outdoor dining area with a lit-up fountain, and a panoramic gym with techno equipment.

The yacht’s interior reflects an excellent balance between the space for the owners, guests, and crew circulation. VALERIE also boasts a jacuzzi, a six-meter pool, and a multifunction sundeck.

The VALERIE yacht’s flowing exterior design allows for discretion and privacy for the guests, hiding the technical areas and the impressive volume of the yacht.

She has been called one of the most beautiful boats built by Lürssen . She is contracted with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure.

The steel hull is lit up with 39 underwater lights at night. The bow and mast of the yacht give her a powerful look and feel.

Espen Oeino is the impressive designer of the exterior that was a trendsetter at the time of its build with the glass side paneling.

Specifications

The VALERIE yacht is outfitted with two 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines that provide a cruising speed of 12,5kn and a top speed of 17kn.

She can cover 6000nm and displaces 2755GT. She has a length of 85m(278,9 ft), a draft of 3.8m(12.5 ft). She has two Quantum fin stabilizers that provide the ultimate comfort while on the water for guests.

Her engine room is in the heart of the deck and occupies two levels. She follows a Lloyds LY2 specification. VALERIE is ranked at number 134 and is the 36th largest globally.

She carries several recreational toys, including 2 10m(32.8 ft) custom Royal Denship tenders, a limo, and other landing craft.

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Spain joined the ranks of the countries that have seized superyachts with Russian ties after Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez publicly announced that authorities had “ temporarily immobilized ” the vessel of a known mogul, Business Insider reports. Although Sergei Chemezov wasn’t named, Valerie is registered to his stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova, and was sailing under the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

According to Reuters, the yacht is going to remain detained until the Spanish authorities confirm its ownership. This would be a drastic sanction, but not the first one that Chemezov had to face. One of the wealthiest and most powerful men in Russia, he is not only a former KGB officer who worked closely with Vladimir Putin but also the CEO of Rostec, the giant state military-economic complex that oversees, among other things, the country’s production of military vehicles.

The Russian CEO was sanctioned in 2014 after Russia had annexed Crimea and again in 2020. This time, it seems that some members of his family are targeted as well, including his stepdaughter, who is the registered owner of Valerie, among numerous other assets, worth up to $400 million.

The 279-foot (85 meters) luxury vessel was built by Lurssen a decade ago, featuring an exquisite design by the famous Espen Oeino and Reymond Langton. There aren’t many details available about the secretive ship’s interior or amenities, but it’s known that it boasts a helipad, a 19.6-foot (6 meters) pool, and a state-of-the-art spa, in addition to impressive transatlantic cruising capabilities.

Despite his $153 million superyacht having been seized, Chemezov is confident in his and his country’s ability to get past these sanctions, according to media sources. As one of Putin’s closest allies, the millionaire most likely knew what he was about to face and was willing to do it. As for Spain, Valerie was its first big “ catch ,” but it warned that more will follow. 

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Lurssen valerie built by moran yacht & ship.

Motor yacht VALERIE is an impressive 279′ (85.1m) in length, spans 4 decks and was built in steel and aluminum. She was built under the supervision of the Moran Yacht & Ship construction team and was launched in 2011.

The Lurssen built superyacht was designed by the well-regarded yacht designer Espen Oeino of Monaco. Her interior design has been created by Reymond Langton Design Limited of the United Kingdom. The Lurssen Valerie yacht  has twin Caterpillar diesel engines.

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M/Y Valerie: Unseen Imagery & Video of 85m Released

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For the very first time since her launch in 2011, new images and a preview video of M/Y Valerie have been released, showcasing the 85m Lurssen in all of her glory. On the market with IYC London, we take a closer look at her exterior lines, penned by none other than Espen Øino.

At first glance, Valerie might trick onlookers into thinking she’s a classic-looking Lurssen but as you approach the 6-decks of ex-Project Firebird, you’ll soon realise that looks can be deceiving. Sitting on the Greek horizon, golden hour in fact reveals a two-tone exterior: white with carefully considered panels of rich buttery beige. Her understated appeal soon becomes clear. This Lurssen is different, but in a very clever way.

In fact, it’s only when you get close to Valerie that you can really appreciate her glamorous yet subtle appeal. This yacht wasn’t built to show off, or to make a statement; it was clearly built to stand the test of time. Launched in 2011 and still looking like a recent launch, it has succeeded. 

One feature that really enforces this notion is the guest boarding platform on the starboard side. Allowing a stylish entrance for guests, this charming addition doubles up as a discreet entrance for an owner who doesn’t want to make a scene but wants to feel a connection with the water. As it should be.

But perhaps the most impressive deceit of Valerie is her deck space, hidden from the prying eyes of her surroundings but vast in size. The sundeck as seen from above houses a 6m swimming pool with surrounding sunpads, a central Jacuzzi, bar table with stools and large round dining table providing plenty of room for a party. A further Jacuzzi forward creates a private space for the owner, with access only from their cabin. And this is just the beginning.

Although we know little about the unseen interiors (interior images have never been released, nor has Valerie ever been featured on the charter market) we're told it's perfectly paired with the exterior, making a seamless transition between inside and out. Designed by Raymond Langton Design, there's room for 14 guests in 7 cabins, a fully equipped Hammam spa, salon, gym and lots more in her 2755 gross tonne package.

‘Understated’ was the word the designer Espen Øino himself used to describe the timeless appeal of M/Y Valerie. And if understated connotes elegance and grandeur executed in a subtle and effective way, then understated Valerie certainly is.

M/Y Valerie is currently asking EUR 170,000,000 with all enquiries directed to Richard Gray at IYC London . 

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By Nina Done   27 July 2021

Fresh from her impromptu charter playing host to Hollywood stars J Lo and Ben Affleck, the 85/279ft motor yacht VALERIE has marked her debut onto the charter market in spectacular fashion. She currently has an opening from 3-17 August for a luxury yacht charter around the Mediterranean, which given the current high demand is sure to be snapped up.

This impressive yacht's stunning Reymond Langton interiors with Art Deco-inspired touches showcase a luxurious yet modern feel. This is accentuated by the high ceilings and full-height windows that allow natural light to flood her interior spaces, creating a warm and inviting ambience to welcome guests as they step on board. 

She can easily accommodate 12 charter guests in her beautifully-styled suites, including an on-deck Master suite with private terrace and Jacuzzi, as well as 2 further VIP cabins. She also has an additional nursery and upper deck staff cabin, perfect for guests travelling with nannies or their security detail.

Onboard highlights include a vast top deck area, complete with a Jacuzzi, 6-metre swimming pool surrounded by an array of sumptuous sunpads, alfresco dining and shaded bar with TV screen, along with an exquisite musical fountain located a few steps down on her upper deck aft which can be illuminated at night for cosy gatherings. 

She also boasts a range of fabulous wellness facilities, including Hammam, massage, beauty salon and fully-equipped gym, as well as a comfortable waterside beach club with loungers and parasols, and convenient steps directly into the sea.

She also offers a range of luxurious travel options to ensure you arrive in true superyacht style, whether that's touching down on her commercially-certified helipad or being whisked over the waves in her fully-custom Limo tender, as you sip chilled champagne in the comfort of a luxurious sound-proofed interior cabin with state-of-the-art speakers.

Interested in booking a luxury yacht charter around the Mediterranean?

This region has played host to Hollywood glitterati for decades and it's clear to see why, from Michelin-starred restaurants, idyllic hilltop villages, lush secluded islands and miles of golden sand beaches, not to mention the centuries of history and culture that has shaped these destinations to create truly individual magical experiences for the senses wherever you go. 

To find out more about chartering in the region, check out our in-depth Mediterranean yacht charter guide for more information.

If you’d like to learn more about chartering M/Y VALERIE, please contact your yacht charter broker .

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon

• Valerie, a $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon, was seized by Spain on Monday.
• Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have sailed on Valerie in July.
• Valerie is linked to Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, a Russian state-owned defense conglomerate.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon.

Spain said Monday it had seized the yacht, Valerie, in Barcelona , adding that it was owned by a prominent Russian oligarch. Reuters, citing two sources, later named the oligarch as Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and a close ally and former KGB colleague of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian oligarchs and their luxury assets are a focus of Western sanctions on Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last month. Last week, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that the US would seize assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts, apartments, and private jets.

Lopez and Affleck chartered Valerie in the summer, the Daily Mail , Boat International , and other media outlets reported at the time. The couple's vacation became the subject of tabloid fodder, with outlets noting how they seemed to be reproducing imagery from Lopez's 2002 music video for "Jenny from the Block."

Photographs and a video posted by Lopez on her Instagram account in July show her and Affleck aboard a yacht at sea. Features of the yacht seen in these images match those found in promotional pictures for Valerie.

The 85-meter (279-foot) Valerie is listed for sale with Dynamiq , a yacht brokerage, with a price tag of 89 million euros ($98 million). The boat was originally listed with Dynamiq for 120 million euros.

The listing on Dynamiq's website says: "In mint condition with just one owner since delivery and never chartered, Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019."

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An article posted on Dynamiq's website dated July 15 said Valerie had been made available for charter for the first time, at a rate of 950,000 euros a week.

Lopez and Affleck appear to have used the yacht shortly after that date.

According to Dynamiq's listing, Valerie has a crew of 27, with space for 17 guests in nine "well-appointed" cabins and an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks.

The listing says: "There is no shortage of on-board amenities, from a fully-equipped spa with hammam to the heli-deck and expansive private sundeck with a 6m swimming pool. Moreover, an elevator serves all deck levels with additional waterline guest boarding access on the port side.

It adds: "Lürssen's legendary build quality is evident in every element of Valerie's design. She is a pedigree product and a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market today without waiting years for a new construction."

According to an October report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, which was based on the Pandora Papers leaks, Chemezov's stepdaughter Anastasia Ignatova owned Valerie through a British Virgin Islands company.

Spain's prime minister, upon announcing Monday that Valerie had been seized, said the yacht was worth 140 million euros.

In recent weeks, big yachts belonging to Russian billionaires have been seized by France  and  Italy .

Some oligarchs appear to be trying to evade sanctions by sending their yachts and jets to places like  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives , which do not have extradition treaties with the US.

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The History of Valerie by Stow & Son of Shoreham 1895

Early Lloyds registers show Valerie as being owned by yard owner, Thomas Stow himself and still registered at Shoreham two years after her rebuild, in 1897/98. That she was registered to one of the yard’s owners perhaps implies that Valerie was built as a stock yacht, but, even though this was during the yard’s busiest periods (23 vessels built in the decade between 1890 and 1899), it would represent a hugely speculative investment to make with no specific owner in mind. More likely, maybe, is that a potential buyer pulled out of the sale leaving the yacht in the hands of the yard.

At some stage early on (perhaps, in 1912) she was transferred to Ireland, where information becomes yet more sketchy. Hearsay around Valerie ’s hometown of Shoreham, has it that she crossed the Atlantic in 1912 and was used in 1916 to run guns for the IRA along with Erskine Childers’ Asgard , but there is no information to substantiate this.

It’s believed that in 1922 she returned to UK ownership to be kept in the West Country in the hands of an Alexander Cochran, CBE. Cochran, according to historian John Leather, had been a Naval Architect at the Burns Shipyard in Bombay. In 1936, Valerie is listed as still being owned by Cochran lying in Dartmouth. Lloyd’s register shows that Valerie was converted to cutter rig around 1939.

Following Cochran’s death in the late 1950s, Valerie changed hands many times before ending up in the ownership of Richard Biddle, a Somerset-based solicitor who bought her in 1972. Richard Biddle purchased her from a location on the Isle of Wight before transferring her to Port Hamble Marine for some remedial work. Her copper sheathing was removed disclosing serious deterioration of her planking, leading to the replacement of 80 per cent of this in pitch pine.

It is unknown at what time she was converted to schooner rig.

By 1991, now rigged as a schooner, following a spell at the now-defunct Exeter Maritime Museum, Valerie was back at Shoreham, from where she was purchased by John Timms, supposedly in sailing condition. But, on transferring her to Liverpool, John soon became aware that a great deal of work was still required.

She was sold to boatbuilder Scott Metcalfe, in 2006, following a move to his yard in Bangor in 2004. Read the story here.

Valerie was relaunched in April 2013 after an extensive rebuild and is now for sale .

The story of her rebuild is told here.

With great thanks to yacht historian, Theo Rye.

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Designed by HT Stow.

Built in 1895 by Stow & Sons of Shoreham, East Sussex. Rigged as a gaff yawl

Length over Spars (to end of mizzen boom): 62ft

Beam: 10ft 2in

Draught: 6ft 4in

Sail area (intended): 1,059sqft (inc topsail)

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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