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Walmart’s billionaire heiress’ $150 million megayacht is a floating palace with a dedicated party deck. Almost twice the size of an Olympic swimming pool, the humungous vessel is the largest yacht built in the US since the 30s.

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The Ultra-Lux Walmart Superyacht is the Biggest Yacht Built in U.S.

By: Scott Way

The Walton family are heirs to the Walmart empire, and as you might expect the luxury runs deep considering their multi-billion dollar generational wealth.

Case in point: Nancy Walton Laurie, niece of Walmart founder Sam Walton, put her 270-foot (82 m) superyacht Secret on the market for $98 million in early 2022. Her sister Ann Walton Kroenke, meanwhile, elected to refit their yacht Aquila , rather than sell it, and turn it into an unreal mega-machine with a $150 million pricetag.

According to Boat International , Aquila was purchased by Ann Walton and her husband Stan Kroenke (owner of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and the Denver Nuggets of the NBA), in 2015 and immediately went into a refit. The boat is the largest yacht built in the U.S, and was first commissioned 20 years ago by Derecktor Shipyard under the name Cakewalk before being sold to the Walton family and changed to Aquila . The word aquila , if you're curious, is the Latin word for "eagle." Derecktor has facilities in Maine, New York and Florida (most superyachts are built in Europe, specifically Italy and the Netherlands).

As for the refit, it took 18 months to complete and was done by the Pendennis shipyard in Spain. The extensive overhaul helped land Aquila a 2017 World Superyacht Award for 'Best Refitted Yacht.' Interesting category.

The Waltons added numerous ultra-lux details during the refit. Some of the biggest standouts include an actual bar named 'The London Bar', a nightclub that features smoke machines, a light system, and a DJ booth, as well as a complete movie theater, and a 36-foot waterwall chandelier that cascades down all four decks of the boat.

Because why not?

Other premium amenities include two massage rooms, a complete gym, hair salon, office space, and a jacuzzi. The master suite includes its own 60 square metre (645 sq ft) private deck. Six guest cabins can host up to 12 guests, and there is somehow enough room for 28 crew as well.

She's a decent cruiser too, with twin MTU diesel engines that provide a max range of 5000 nautical miles and a top speed of 17 knots (19.5 mph).

You can even charter the Aquila , provided you're ok with a $1 million/week rate. You can make your reservation here .

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Inside Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke’s $150m superyacht which boasts 37ft waterfall chandelier, salon and theatre

• G.P. Rodriguez
• Published : 16:11 ET, May 2 2022
• Updated : 9:06 ET, May 3 2022

WHEN it comes to luxury yachts, Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke need not envy other billionaires.

Walton Kroenke's $150m superyacht has everything a billionaire - or anyone - would need to enjoy themselves out at sea, including a 37-feet waterfall chandelier, a salon and a theatre.

The 73-year-old heiress and her husband, Los Angeles Ram's owner Stan Kroenke, bought the floating mansion a couple of years ago and renamed it Aquila, according to Boat International .

After an extensive remodeling at the Pendennis British shipyard, the yacht won the 2017 World Superyacht Award.

The Aquila, reportedly the largest yacht built in the US since the 1930s, now boasts a bar named "the London Bar" and two massage rooms.

It also features seven cabins, as well as a gym and a large jacuzzi.

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The ship , which has been compared to an “exclusive members’ club,” has a deck that is for parties only. It includes smoke machines, a light show and a DJ booth.

Guests of the billionaire couple can also enjoy a new movie theater with an 85-inch screen.

And for the owners, there is a dedicated deck that features access to a private massage room, hair salon, office, and an opulent suite.

The yacht's centerpiece, however, is the 37-foot waterfall chandelier that illuminates all of the ship's four decks.

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And Aquila is open for charters - to those who can afford its listing price of nearly $1million for one week.

The listing states: "Alongside her impressive deck spaces and stunning interior, AQUILA has a large beach club offering a plethora of fun water toys, ideal for lazy days out at anchor.

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"Her zero speed stabilizers ensure comfort while static and the yacht's 28 crew offer an unrivaled personal service."

Walton Kroenke is worth a whopping $9billion, and her husband is worth about $10.5billion.

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SEANNA Yacht – Exquisite Craftsmanship $60M Superyacht

$60 million SEANNA yacht features interior design from Susan Young Interiors and RWD.

She was delivered from the Italian shipyard, Benetti , in 2011. She is an impressively designed superyacht that has entertainment features and amenities for the entire family to enjoy. 

SEANNA yacht interior

The interior of the SEANNA yacht is designed by RWD and Susan Young Interiors and features beautifully furnished guest areas with neutral tones and lushes fabrics.

SEANNA is the perfect vessel for entertaining with her flexible accommodation for 12 guests, informal ambiance, and areas for recreation and relaxation.

Staterooms for guests are configured in a master suite, one VIP, three doubles, and two twins.

She has accommodations for 17 crew members for a luxurious guest experience. The modern interior has a cozy library for some peace and quiet, a sophisticated dining room, and a bar on the upper deck in the saloon.

The upper deck also features an indoor/outdoor CLUB SEANNA where disco music can play late into the night.

The observatory deck offers 360-degree views of the surrounding area, or guests can take a refreshing dip into the water from the swim platform.

There is a dedicated massage and beauty room, a jacuzzi, and a gym at sea level with a personal trainer, perfect for those who are ready to enjoy some pampering and wellness on board.

The beach club is the best spot to keep younger guests entertained with a huge selection of water toys.

The extensive collection of water toys includes stand-up jet skis, kayaks, and SeaBobs, amongst a host of other water entertainment features. 

The exterior of the SEANNA yacht was designed by RWD and built by the Italian shipyard Benetti . She was delivered in 2011 and has a sleek design with teak decks, steel hull, and aluminum superstructure.

She has a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. She features head-turning good looks on the water.

Specifications

The SEANNA yacht is a 65m beauty with a beam of 12.1m and a draft of 3.5m. The vessel has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots.

She achieves these speeds with her twin Caterpillar engines . She has a displacement of 1423 gross tons and a range of 3000 nautical miles.

She features advanced at-anchor stabilizers that provide exceptional comfort levels for guests. The $60 million has an annual running cost of $6 million.

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Inside Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke’s $150m superyacht which boasts 37ft waterfall chandelier, salon and theatre

• G.P. Rodriguez
• Published : 21:11, 2 May 2022
• Updated : 14:06, 3 May 2022

WHEN it comes to luxury yachts, Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke need not envy other billionaires.

Walton Kroenke's $150m superyacht has everything a billionaire - or anyone - would need to enjoy themselves out at sea, including a 37-feet waterfall chandelier, a salon and a theatre.

The 73-year-old heiress and her husband, Los Angeles Ram's owner Stan Kroenke, bought the floating mansion a couple of years ago and renamed it Aquila, according to Boat International .

After an extensive remodeling at the Pendennis British shipyard, the yacht won the 2017 World Superyacht Award.

The Aquila, reportedly the largest yacht built in the US since the 1930s, now boasts a bar named "the London Bar" and two massage rooms.

It also features seven cabins, as well as a gym and a large jacuzzi.

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The ship , which has been compared to an “exclusive members’ club,” has a deck that is for parties only. It includes smoke machines, a light show and a DJ booth.

Guests of the billionaire couple can also enjoy a new movie theater with an 85-inch screen.

And for the owners, there is a dedicated deck that features access to a private massage room, hair salon, office, and an opulent suite.

The yacht's centerpiece, however, is the 37-foot waterfall chandelier that illuminates all of the ship's four decks.

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And Aquila is open for charters - to those who can afford its listing price of nearly $1million for one week.

The listing states: "Alongside her impressive deck spaces and stunning interior, AQUILA has a large beach club offering a plethora of fun water toys, ideal for lazy days out at anchor.

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"Her zero speed stabilizers ensure comfort while static and the yacht's 28 crew offer an unrivaled personal service."

Walton Kroenke is worth a whopping $9billion, and her husband is worth about $10.5billion.

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This Walmart Heiress’ $150 Million Yacht Is Outrageously Luxurious

If your last name is Walton, you’re no stranger to the finer things in life. It has become apparent the heirs to the Walmart empire have exquisite taste when it comes to boats . Nancy Walton Laurie recently listed her 270.6-foot superyacht for $98 million. Not to be outdone, her sister, Ann Walton Kroenke, invested millions into her luxurious floating mansion , the Aquila.

Only the best for the Walmart heiress

Ann Walton Kroenke is the niece of Walmart founder Sam Walton. According to Forbes , she has an estimated net worth of $9.2 billion and is married to billionaire sports mogul and real estate investor Stan Kroenke .

The wealthy couple purchased the massive yacht, built in 2010 by Derecktor and sailed under the name Cakewalk. In 2016, the British shipyard Pendennis retrofitted the ultra-luxurious yacht , giving it a multimillion-dollar makeover. According to Pendennis , the renovation took 12 months to complete and involved stripping back to the bulkheads in most areas while revitalizing all five deck levels.

Renamed the Aquila, the vessel is one of the largest yachts refitted in the United Kingdom. Pendennis explains, “The team completely updated the social spaces, modernized [the] technical systems and lighting, and restyled the boat across an area of over [8,073 feet], the scale of which was unprecedented by any of the suppliers in such a short time period.”

At the project’s height, an international team of more than 1,000 people worked on the elaborate renovation.

In 2017, the extravagant vessel received the World Superyacht Award.

A boat built with wealth in mind

According to  AutoEvolution , Walton Kroenke’s newly fashioned yacht is worth $150 million. Measuring 280.9 feet, the vessel is the largest customized yacht built in the United States since 1930.

Opulence knows no bounds with a fully equipped gym, two massage rooms, and an impressive cocktail area dubbed “the London Bar.” The forward sun deck features a hot tub, and the party deck includes a DJ booth, smoke machine, AV system, and intricate light show.

The owner’s deck is off-limits to guests. It features an office, lounge, private massage room, magnificent his and her living quarters, a hair salon, and a 646-square-foot private master deck with a sitting and dining area that overlooks the bow.

Boat International  explains that the megayacht has seven staterooms accommodating 14 guests and 26 crew members. The top speed is 19.56 mph) powered by two 3,306-hp MTU diesel engines.

In addition, the Aquila features a stunning 36-foot waterfall chandelier that illuminates the luxury yacht as it cascades down all four decks, ending at the lower deck as beacons of light bounce off the white marble flooring. The ship also boasts a surrounding grand staircase, but guests can use an elevator if they prefer.

You can spend a week on the Walmart heiress’ yacht for a hefty price

Enjoying a beautiful view in front of the Aquila yacht! pic.twitter.com/UlZZP2hwLM — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 16, 2019

Burgess Yachts handles charter management of the Aquila and explains the decks are divided into sections to meet the needs of everyone on board. Each deck includes ample space for relaxing, socializing, and alfresco dining.

The interior focuses on tranquility and peace with clean lines, tasteful lighting, and soft furnishings. Guests will never be bored with an indoor cinema room that shows movies on an 85-inch screen. An incredible sea-level “beach club” offers a seemingly unlimited supply of water toys. An inflatable aquapark, water trampoline, three jet skis , five tenders, two flyboards, three stand-up paddleboards, waterskis, fishing gear, and more will keep guests entertained all day.

Burgess reports that Ann Walton Kroenke’s superyacht is available to rent in the summer for about $984,000 a week and will sail the West Mediterranean Sea. The cost to sail the Caribbean and around Central America for the winter months is $1 million.

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Rita’s work on MotorBiscuit is varied, but she particularly enjoys the RV content she writes, since she and her family have lived full-time in an RV for the past 14 years. As a result, she has a bevy of experience to add to that content in particular. Together, her family has traveled to all 50 states and 18 countries.

Stan Kroenke Yacht: SEANNA

September 20, 2022, who is stan kroenke.

Stan Kroenke is a billionaire businessman originally from Columbia, Missouri. He is mostly known for owning sports teams across the USA. Some of these include the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche. It is super cool that he owns teams from many different sports, such as football, basketball, and hockey. Additionally, the man's net worth is nearly $13 billion. Check out the Stan Kroenke yacht below.

Does Stan Kroenke Own A Yacht?

Stan Kroenke does have a boat. The yacht is called the SEANNA.

The yacht has a cost of 60 million dollars and has a capacity of 12 people. Furthermore, there are 7 different suites for those 12 people to stay in. There is 1 master, 1 VIP, 3 doubles, and 2 twins all on the boat. This is a perfect boat for a fun time with family and friends for a long weekend. All of them look super cozy and private. Each of the bathrooms are nicer than most homes with walk in showers and marble tiles. Moreover, the total length of the boat is 214 feet. Benetti built this custom yacht back in 2011. Finally, would you like to be on this yacht?

Specifications:

Cost: $60 Million

Capacity: 12 People

Stan Kroenke Yacht Interior: Hot tub, fitness area, and spa

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Super Bowl LVIII: the superyachts built for NFL team owners

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Arthur Blank • Atlanta Falcons

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Whisper (ex Kismet)

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Kismet was sold and renamed Whisper in September 2023.

Daniel Snyder • Washington Commanders

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Paul Allen • Seattle Seahawks

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Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke lands huge £260m blueprint boost amid Mikel Arteta transfer wait

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has had a massive breakthrough in his attempts to redevelop the land surrounding Ball Arena, home to his NBA franchise Denver Nuggets. With plans to transform a 70-acre plot of land, largely made up of car parks, he is closing in on yet another major deal.

The real estate and business tycoon, who runs Kroenke Sports and Entertainment (KSE), has been no stranger to similar moves in the past. This one comes with the American aiming to create around 6,000 new housing units, 1,080 of which would be income-restricted.

Like many of his other projects, the downtime Denver expansion also includes a blueprint to build hotels, office space, entertainment, and an all-round live-work-play district. There are also plans to connect the project to the city with five bridges, plus more than 10 miles of bike lanes, a recreation and childcare centre, plus open space.

In a boost to his hopes of getting the Ball Arena development across the line, The Community Planning Board have approved the rezoning of the land and sent it onto the City Council. Kroenke, 76, will first have to negotiate an agreement with the community and surrounding neighbourhood.

It is claimed by board member Simon Tafoya, via the Denverite, that 'significant progress' towards the agreement has been made. Luckily for Kroenke it is not the first expansion of this kind he has done.

His NFL franchise, 2021 champions LA Rams, moved to a new home at t he much coveted SoFi Stadium, which has state-of-the-art retail and entertainment facilities. Comparatively, Ball Arena cost much less to make.

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It is estimated that the 18,000 seater stadium needed around £260million to be built. Certainly of note for Nuggets fans, and supporters of NHL side Denver Avalanche, a promise has been made that no rehoming will be needed.

Kroenke moved the Rams in 2016 from St Louis, causing great controversy. He was not on hand when Premier League outfit Arsenal made the short swap from Highbury to the Emirates Stadium almost 20 years ago though.

Unlike the Nuggets and Avalanche, who have had success recently - as have the Rams - Arsenal have not been able to lift a domestic league title. Manager Mikel Arteta and sporting director (plus former player) Edu Gaspar have made great strides towards changing that though.

They have, under a restructured sporting model taken over by Kroenke's son, Josh, been involved in a title fight for the past two seasons. With the aid of his riches and their planning, the Kroenke's have plans for the summer transfer window including buying a new defender - likely to be Riccardo Calafiori - midfielder, and possibly attacker.

So far the Gunners have failed to complete any serious business. They will be hopeful of that changing in the coming weeks before the season gets underway.

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Downtown Denver’s massive expansion into Kroenke’s Ball Arena parking lots heads to City Council

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Billionaire Stan Kroenke’s proposed expansion of downtown Denver into the Ball Arena parking lots passed a major milestone.

The Community Planning Board approved the rezoning of roughly 70 acres of land and sent the project to the full City Council.

What's included in the massive development plan for the Ball Arena parking lots?

That includes roughly 55 acres of parking lots that would be turned into around 6,000 units of new housing. Of those, 1,080 would be income-restricted.

There would also be new hotels, office space and entertainment venues surrounding Ball Arena. The area would become a 24/7 live-work-play district.

Five bridges would connect the project to the rest of the city. Residents would enjoy 10 acres of open space, more than 10 miles of new bike lanes, a recreation center, a childcare center and more.

Buildings could be built up to 12 stories in some sections of the development. Depending on how much affordable housing the developer committed to creating, they could go infinitely higher.

The property would connect multiple central Denver neighborhoods: the Auraria Campus, Jefferson Park, Union Station, Sun Valley, LoDo and La Alma/Lincoln Park.

If built, the development would join one of several slated to reinvent the Downtown Denver skyline.

Among those are the River Mile , Kroenke’s development at the Elitch Gardens site along the South Platte River. There's also a possible new future for Burnham Yard , a mixed-use revamp of the Auraria Higher Education Campus , a potential reworking of Speer Boulevard , the reinvention of Stadium District and ongoing development in Sun Valley .

The projects, together, would more than double the population of downtown and signal a dense future for some of the few undeveloped city center lots.

So far Kroenke Sports and Entertainment has secured broad community support for the project. But it's not guaranteed.

Multiple residents testified in favor of the rezoning. Most had one condition: Kroenke must first negotiate a community benefits agreement with surrounding neighborhoods.

Representatives from Sun Valley, the Lower Downtown Neighborhood Association, the Denver Streets Partnership, La Alma Lincoln Park, the University of Colorado Denver, and Metropolitan State University are among the groups with representatives on the Ball Arena Community Benefits Agreement Committee (BACBAC). That's the group negotiating the community benefits agreement.

Both Kroenke’s representatives and community members say they're committed to negotiating a community benefits agreement.

Simon Tafoya, who sits on BACBAC, said the committee and Kroenke have made “significant progress.” Currently, the agreement ensures income-restricted housing for people making between 30 percent and 100 percent of the area median income.

Kroenke plans to create family-friendly units with at least three bedrooms each. The developer will create space for job training programs, pedestrian and bike infrastructure, childcare facilities and space for community art.

Negotiations are ongoing.

Tafoya said the committee would like to see a higher percentage of affordable rental units and more diverse housing options. He’d also like to see the affordable housing units built in the first of three phases of the project so they aren’t lost in the shuffle.

He’d like more guarantees of apprenticeship programs and stipends.

“It is vital to ensure small local businesses have opportunities to reduced rents and technical assistance,” he said.

The committee has concerns that the energy infrastructure of the new project doesn't hurt the surrounding neighborhoods.

They’d also like Kroenke to provide housing and scholarship funds for Indigenous students and descendants of residents displaced by the Auraria campus.

What's next?

The Planning Board’s decision puts the plan on track to be heard by City Council.

Council will also review whether to lift view-plain restrictions and create a metropolitan district, a special local tax.

The Ball Arena parking lot development will likely hit the South Platte River Committee on August 14.

Denverites will have a chance to weigh in at a City Council public hearing currently slated for Sept. 16.

Kyle’s been obsessing over Denver since he moved here from Chicago in 2005: What is this place? Who thrives here? Who’s pushed out? Who has room to create and fulfill their dreams? Whose dreams are squashed? And why? He’s the former culture editor at Westword, where he covered the city’s arts and music scene. Before that, he covered city and state politics as the managing editor at the Colorado Independent. He’s raced triathlons (slowly), grown food (well...with others), and toured the country in a folk-punk trio (apologetically). Now, he's reporting about Denver's growth and couldn't be happier about it.

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