A groundbreaking design for a mammoth superyacht, with an estimated value of £244 million, has been revealed. This extraordinary vessel, named “The Streets of Monaco,” faithfully replicates the iconic landmarks of the lavish city-state, of Monaco.
Imitating the streets of Monaco, the yacht showcases renowned structures such as the distinguished Hotel de Paris, Prince’s Palace, Loews Hotel, Port Hercule, and La Rascasse. But that’s not all – it also offers a host of extravagant features, including a go-kart race track inspired by the world-famous Monaco Grand Prix circuit. Additionally, the superyacht boasts a helipad, mini submarine, speedboats, jet skis, swimming pools, and Jacuzzis, ensuring unparalleled luxury and entertainment.
Rob McPherson, one of the project’s founders, explained, “The theme is based around the Mediterranean principality, with the primary focus being the famous Grand Prix circuit. Our goal was to recreate the circuit as a fully-functional kart track, allowing for thrilling races with three karts side-by-side, providing ample opportunities for overtaking. The track’s dimensions heavily influenced the overall size of the yacht and the placement of the iconic landmarks.”
Spanning a breathtaking length of 155 meters, the superyacht can accommodate up to 16 guests and 70 crew members, reaching a top speed of 15 knots. Connected through a private lift and spanning three floors, the owner’s apartment epitomizes luxury, featuring a fireplace, double-height ceiling, office, bedroom, private courtyard, sunroom, and a sundeck complete with a Jacuzzi/swimming pool.
Rob further added, “Our team comprises individuals with diverse backgrounds, including marine, aerospace, and interior design. Our shared desire to create something new and captivating, along with a genuine interest in storytelling through architecture and environment, served as the driving forces behind this project.”
He concluded, “It took approximately six months to develop the concept for ‘The Streets of Monaco.’ While each team member has their favorite elements, we are all immensely proud of the final result. We have received significant interest from the public for cruise opportunities, as well as inquiries for potential commercial applications. We are actively seeking clients, whether private or commercial, who share our vision and are eager to embark on this new and extraordinary design journey. Assessing the precise build cost is challenging without a fully defined specification, but a sensible starting point would be around $400 million, with potential variations depending on specific requirements.”