Celebs Who Own Yachts And Their Wild Sea Stories
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa gave fans a glimpse of her summer style with photos in front of Goldfinger, a 16.3-metre Tesoro 50 yacht. Compact but striking, the yacht is known for its metallic golden hull and sharp lines, making it look like it belongs in a Bond film.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton brought her trademark glamour to Sardinia, where she enjoyed family time on Nalani, a 24.4-metre catamaran from Sunreef Yachts’ 80 Eco series. With solar panels integrated into its structure, the yacht offers “fuel-free cruising” while keeping comfort at the forefront. Leisure perks include a piano and bar in the main deck saloon, al fresco dining aft, and a flybridge complete with Jacuzzi and wet bar.
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley opted for a family holiday at sea this summer, joined by their two children aboard what’s believed to be the Blue Infinity One, a 28-metre Sunseeker 95. Delivered in 2023, the yacht has all the makings of a Mediterranean retreat: a teak-lined deck, al fresco dining spaces, and plenty of lounging areas.
Brooklyn Beckham
Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz Beckham spent part of their summer aboard Project X, an 87.6-metre charter yacht by Golden Yachts. With its bold “X” design carried through everything from the pool to the napkins, the yacht is instantly recognisable. Stylish, modern, and very on-brand for the Beckhams!
Martin Garrix
After performing at Ultra Europe, Martin Garrix celebrated in fitting style aboard Pink Shadow, Damen Yachting’s 58.3-metre explorer yacht. Joined by fellow DJ John Summit, Garrix used the yacht as his base in Split, Croatia, sharing his thanks on Instagram for what he called a “magical” weekend. Pink Shadow blends luxury with practicality, offering a helipad, beach club, and serious sound systems.
Eve Jobs
Eve Jobs celebrated her bachelorette party in Capri with a touch of family history. Part of the festivities reportedly took place aboard Venus, the 78.2-metre yacht commissioned by her late father, Steve Jobs. Built by Feadship, Venus is famously minimalist, with an exterior that mirrors Apple’s design ethos: sleek, understated, and futuristic. Steve Jobs passed away before stepping on board, and the yacht was inherited by Laurene Powell Jobs.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky
The Cannes Film Festival wasn’t just about red carpets for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, it also involved a stay aboard This Is It, a 43.5-metre Tecnomar yacht. Spotted while Rihanna was pregnant, the couple enjoyed the vessel’s bold interiors, including a crystal light designed by Preciosa in the shape of a roller coaster.
Beyoncé & Jay-Z
Rumours have long linked Beyoncé and Jay-Z to time spent on the Galactica Star, a Heesen-built superyacht stretching more than 60 metres. With a reported value of $65–$70 million, the yacht is known for its multiple decks, large helipad, and panoramic cabins. While ownership remains debated, the couple has been photographed enjoying extended stays on board, often surrounded by family and friends.
Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg once owned Seven Seas, an 86-metre superyacht built by Oceanco. Known for its sleek design, the yacht featured a cinema, infinity pool, and advanced stabilisation systems for smooth sailing. The vessel became a natural extension of Spielberg’s career, offering an elegant space for both relaxation and gatherings. Eventually, he listed Seven Seas for sale with an asking price in the $160–$200 million range.
David Geffen
David Geffen’s Rising Sun remains one of the most iconic celebrity yachts in the world. Built by Lürssen and once co-owned with Larry Ellison, it stretches an enormous 138 metres, placing it among the largest privately owned yachts. Inside are luxuries ranging from a basketball court that doubles as a helipad to a cinema and over 80 rooms. The price tag, estimated at $200–$250 million, makes it one of the costliest vessels afloat.
Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods has kept his yacht lifestyle understated with Privacy, a 47-metre vessel that cost around $20 million at purchase. Unlike some of the world’s flashiest superyachts, Privacy leans classic in style, offering multiple cabins, a spacious master suite, and large deck areas for relaxation. Woods has often docked the yacht near major golf tournaments.
Louis Koo
Hong Kong actor Louis Koo made headlines when he purchased a Princess 88 yacht in 2019, reportedly spending $8.7 million. The yacht, spread across three levels, was said to be a gift for his mother and features customised interiors, a lounge, and a bar. Designed with a hybrid hull and stabilisers for smoother cruising, the Princess 88 combines performance with luxury.
Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor’s love for supercars and superyachts came together with his Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63. At 19.2 metres, the yacht mirrors the aesthetics of Lamborghini’s Siàn FKP 37 model, complete with aerodynamic lines and a gold hull. Designed with carbon-fibre elements, the vessel reflects McGregor’s taste for speed and flash.
Tom Brady
NFL legend Tom Brady took delivery of his 16-metre Wajer 55S in 2020, christened Viva a Vida. With a baby blue hull and speeds topping 40 knots, the yacht is compact but powerful. Designed by Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design, it includes a walkaround centre console, stowage for water toys, and accommodation for four below deck.
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal’s Great White, a Sunreef 80 Power catamaran, was delivered in 2020. The tennis star had previously chartered several Sunreef yachts before commissioning his own, after meeting the brand’s founder in Cannes. At 24 metres, Great White includes multiple guest cabins, a spacious saloon, and plenty of room for entertaining. Nadal has spoken about how being on the water helps him disconnect from the pressures of tennis.
Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani marked four decades of seafaring life with Main, his 65-metre yacht built by Codecasa. Uniquely painted in dark green with angular, military-inspired lines, the vessel stands out against the usual white fleet. Armani’s personal touch is seen throughout, from the muted interiors to details like a spiral staircase, gym, and cinema.
Billy Joel
Billy Joel’s passion for yachts extends beyond ownership, he’s even designed them. His 17-metre Vendetta is a modern recreation of classic commuter launches popular in the 1920s. Used to travel from Long Island to New York City for concerts, the yacht combines speed with style. Designed by Doug Zurn, Vendetta is lightweight and sleek, and over the years, he has owned several yachts, but Vendetta stands out for its personal use.
Tony Parker
Former NBA star Tony Parker commissioned Infinity, a 35-metre yacht built by AvA Yachts. Delivered in 2020, the vessel is part of the Kando 110 series and was customised with Parker’s input alongside his wife. The four-deck yacht accommodates 12 guests in six cabins, with interiors designed in a light, contemporary style. Crew quarters, including a captain’s suite, allow for extended voyages.
Roberto Cavalli
Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli’s yacht Freedom lives up to its name with bold design choices. Built in 2018 by Cerri Cantieri Navali, the 27-metre vessel was inspired by the Batmobile, with sharp lines, a jet-black exterior, and tinted windows. Inside, Cavalli’s signature animal prints decorate the furnishings, making the yacht unmistakably his.
Diane von Furstenburg
Eos, a 93-metre sailing yacht launched by Lürssen in 2006, became the pride of designer Diane von Furstenberg and her husband, Barry Diller. Purchased in 2009, the schooner combines classic sailing elegance with modern luxuries, accommodating 16 guests and 21 crew. Known to host celebrity friends, Eos has welcomed everyone from Andy Cohen to Hollywood’s elite.
