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ACE Yacht – Splendid $160 M Superyacht

The ACE yacht was launched by Lürssen in 2012.

The 87m(285.4ft) superyacht is currently for sale at $160,000,000 after being used exclusively by the owner.

The unconventional design of the boat has brought great pleasure to guests and crew alike and features many toys and tenders to make the yachting experience memorable.

The boat has a running cost of $10-$15 million per year and is the 32nd largest boat built by Lürssen.

ACE yacht interior

The ACE yacht was closely influenced by the requirements of Yuriy Kosiuk to be a family-orientated yacht.

With his guidance, Winch Design took the unconventional designs of the owner to create an interior that aimed at having a good time with family and making life onboard work better.

To achieve this, the traditional layout of a superyacht was reorganized.

Several changes were made, including placing the owner’s suite facing aft and not upfront, allowing the owner privacy and panoramic views of the ocean.

The crew deck was built on the main deck, with sliding doors on the side deck to give them air, create happy working conditions, and attract the best crew.

The interior includes ten guests in 5 rooms and accommodation for 30 crew. The interior reflects a contemporary grand hotel with a light and fresh feel.

There is a Roman villa-inspired spa on the lower deck, a Russian tearoom, and a nightclub on the upper deck.

The main deck has a gym, and cinema and is large compared to the owner’s deck to allow more space for family fun.

The exterior features unique sweeping arches that appear wave-like on the haunches of the superstructure.

The superstructure is aluminum, and the hull is steel. ACE is a Lürssen construction designed by Winch Design.

The exterior reflects a seamless transition between the interior and exterior. The arches on the ACE yacht are meant to show the “fantastic power of a wave,” reflecting the passion and enthusiasm of the owner. ACE has several toys to aid in the fun of the family and the guests.

Specifications

With a length of 87m(285.4ft), the ACE yacht displaces 2732GT. The boat has a beam of 4.5m(47.6ft) and a draft of 3.75m(12.3ft).

Her 2 MTU engines give her a top speed of 16.5kn and a cruising speed of 14kn. The yacht has a range of 6500nm.

The boat features Quantum XT Zero stabilizers that afford a comfortable experience aboard ACE. She was built to Lloyd’s 100A1 specifications. The boat was built in 2012 and refitted in 2018.

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Ace is a custom motor yacht launched in 2012 by Lurssen Yachts in Rendsburg, Germany and most recently refitted in 2018.

Lürssen has remained a family-run German shipyard since its inception in 1875 and is now in its fourth generation of private ownership. The company was founded by Friedrich Lürssen with a desire to create a leading shipyard in both quality and performance.

Ace measures 85.00 metres in length, with a max draft of 3.85 metres and a beam of 14.44 metres. She has a gross tonnage of 2,732 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

Ace has a steel hull with an aluminium superstructure.

Winch Design is an award-winning design studio, established in 1986 as a specialist exterior and interior yacht designer, by Andrew Winch and his wife Jane.

Ace also features naval architecture by Lurssen Yachts.

Performance and Capabilities

Ace has a top speed of 17.00 knots and a cruising speed of 12.00 knots. She is powered by a twin screw propulsion system.

Ace has a fuel capacity of 205,000 litres, and a water capacity of 43,000 litres.

She also has a range of 4,000 nautical miles.

Accommodation

Ace accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. She also houses room for up to 30 crew members.

Other Specifications

Ace is MCA compliant, her hull NB is 13665.

Ace is a Lloyds +100A1, SSC Yacht (P)MONO, G6 class yacht. She flies the flag of the Cayman Islands.

She is also fitted with a jacuzzi (on deck), helicopter landing pad and beauty salon.

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The 8 Athletes With the Most Expensive Superyachts, From Michael Jordan to Rafael Nadal

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The exorbitant sums professional athletes are paid mean they can afford to splash out on flashy toys. Some splash out a little more than others, though. These eight sportsmen, for example, spent more money on superyachts than all their competitors, according to Boats For Sale CEO Mike Green.

Green has ranked the most expensive yachts owned by sports stars today, showing exactly how much the eight gents were willing to pay for a private oasis at sea. Former boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. topped the list, forking out $200 million for his knockout superyacht. Basketball legend Michael Jordan and pro golfer Tiger Woods landed in second and third place, paying $80 million and $15 million for their yachts, respectively. UFC champ Conor McGregor ranked last but still shelled out $3.6 million for his Tecnomar speed machine.

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“Elite athletes often seek the pinnacle of quality and performance, so, when they buy yachts, they’re looking for vessels that match their success and lifestyle, featuring the latest in design, technology, and comfort,” Green said in a statement. “These high-profile purchases not only reflect their personal achievements but also set trends in the luxury market.”

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Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Unnamed, $200 Million

Boxing great Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s unnamed behemoth reportedly cost him a punchy $200 million. The 15-time world champion, fittingly nicknamed “Money,” shared a series of snaps of himself on the superyacht via Instagram in 2023, adding the caption “I’m the Yacht Master [sic] and I ain’t talking about a Rolex.” Very little is known about the vessel itself, but it is rumored to have several bedrooms, a cinema room, and a sizeable swimming pool. Mayweather’s pics show the yacht has an enviable swim platform and sun-soaked foredeck, too.

Michael Jordan: ‘Joy,’ $80 Million

Basketball icon Michael Jordan owns, not one, not two, but three luxurious superyachts. His most expensive vessel is a 230-footer named Joy . Delivered by Feadship in 2016, the custom cruiser was designed to meet the owner’s brief to “create something totally different to every other yacht,” according to the Dutch yard. It is the first superyacht to feature an exterior design by Bannenberg & Rowell and the first Feadship with an interior by Studio Indigo. Highlights include a bar, a state-of-the-art gym, a Jacuzzi, and a basketball court, naturally. Joy reportedly set the former Chicago Bulls player back $80 million. As for Jordan’s other two yachts, Mr Terrible reportedly cost $21 million, while Catch 23 was priced at $7 million.

Tiger Woods: ‘Privacy,’ $15 Million

Pro golfer Tiger Woods purchased the 155-foot Privacy at the height of his fame in 2004, shelling out $15 million for the custom superyacht. Built by the now-defunct U.S. yard Christensen, the tri-deck vessel is equipped with everything from a Jacuzzi and gym to a decompression chamber for diving. Woods reportedly went to North Carolina’s Fort Bragg military base in 2009 to spend a week training with the Marines to become a master scuba diver.

Tony Parker: ‘Infinity Nine,’ $15 Million

NBA star Tony Parker reportedly gave himself a $15 million explorer for Thanksgiving in 2022. Built by Turkish yard AvA Yachts, the 114-foot Infinity Nine has a range of 6,500 miles, enabling Parker to cruise from his San Antonio home across the Atlantic and nearly back again. The yacht is also tough enough to withstand arctic weather and conditions, despite not being “ice-classed.” Other highlights include a large beach club, a sky-high Jacuzzi, multiple alfresco dining areas, and a full arsenal of water toys.

Cristiano Ronaldo: ‘CG Mare,’ $6.9 Million

Soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly scored a legendary Azimut Grande for $6.9 million in 2020. The custom 88-footer, known as CG Mare , features five luxurious cabins for up to 10 guests, meaning there is plenty of space for the Portuguese forward, his wife, and five children. In addition, the yacht features a Jacuzzi, an outdoor cinema, a plush foredeck lounge, and a lavish outdoor bar. The footballer and his family have previously been spotted cruising in Sardinia. It seems like 22 years on the field has paid off.

Tom Brady: ‘Viva a Vida,’ $6 Million

Tom Brady can now live a life of luxury aboard the 55-foot Viva la Vida . The retired NFL star reportedly purchased his elegant, blue-hulled Wajer 55S for $6 million in 2021. Viva a Vida is named after the charity of Brady’s ex-wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen, but the Spanish phrase also means “long live life” or “live the life.” Brady can live a thrilling life, too: Powered by three 435 hp Volvo Penta engines, the yacht has a top speed above 40 knots. Wajer previously told Robb Report that Brady’s was only the fourth 55S model in the U.S.

Rafael Nadal : ‘Great White,’ $5.4 Million

Tennis star Rafael Nadal shelled out $5.4 million for an ace Sunreef catamaran in 2018. The fully custom Sunreef 80 Power, which the Spaniard christened Great White , combines five-star comfort with exceptional seaworthiness. It is also the only multihull on this list, with two hulls that provide more stability and buoyancy than the traditional monohull. In addition, the cat is equipped with two 1,200 hp engines that enable a top speed of 24 knots or cruise speed of 14 knots. The centerpiece is the owner’s stateroom, which features a flip-down TV above the bed, a walk-in wardrobe, a plush sofa, and a private fold-out balcony. Other highlights include a hydraulic swim platform, a large aft garage, and a spa. To top it off, the flybridge is outfitted with a bar, a barbeque, and a pop-up TV.

Conor McGregor: Tecnomar Lamborghini 63, $3.6 Million

UFC champ Conor McGregor snapped up one of Tecnomar’s fierce Lamborghini 63s for $3.6 million in 2020. The 63 references the yacht’s length in feet, Lamborghini’s 1963 foundation, and the fact that just 63 of these supercars of the seas were made. Hull number 12, reportedly delivered to the MMA star, was finished in the same Verde Gea green as the Raging Bull’s Sián FKP 37. Powered by a pair of MAN V-12 diesel engines that produce 2,000 hp each, the carbon-fiber 63-footer can reach a top speed of 63 knots and a cruising speed of up to 45 knots. That makes it one of the fastest vessels in its class and a perfect match for an equally ferocious Irishman.

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15 extraordinary superyachts setting sail in 2024

Posted: 19 March 2024 | Last updated: 23 March 2024

Breathtaking dream boats launching this year

Ready to discover the ultimate in nautical eye candy?

With the largest-ever superyacht poised to grace the high seas – and several other spectacular launches on the horizon – 2024 is tipped to be a truly unforgettable year for fans of floating palaces.

Jump aboard to discover the most hotly anticipated superyachts scheduled for delivery this year, from state-of-the-art explorers to a record-breaking model that's expected to cost a staggering $600 million (£470m).  All dollar amounts in US dollars.

Custom YS 75 Hybrid: Cost unknown

Ushering in a new generation of high-end eco explorers, this expedition vessel from Damen Yachting in the Netherlands boasts a hybrid propulsion system for zero-emission cruising. For the uninitiated, a hybrid propulsion system uses two or more forms of propulsion, such as a biofuel or diesel engine combined with an electric machine.

As buyers become increasingly aware of environmental concerns, naval architects and yachtbuilders are devising green-leaning vessels that don't compromise on style, luxury, or performance. Damen is among the firms leading the way.

Designed by innovative London studio Michael Leach Design and engineered in-house, the 247-foot (75.2m) Custom YS 75 Hybrid has cutting-edge features, including a touch-and-go helipad and a crane for deploying tenders.

It can accommodate 24 crew members and up to 12 guests across six staterooms and boasts plush entertaining areas.

Due to launch early this year, the innovative vessel will also be the first private superyacht equipped with commercial-grade cultivation pods to grow vegetables, further adding to its eco credentials. As for the price tag? Damen is keeping it firmly under wraps...

Blue Marlin and Custom 78: Cost unknown

Admiral Yachts, owned by The Italian Sea Group, is delivering two sensational superyachts this year, according to Boat International : the 256-foot (78m) Custom 78 a nd 253-foot (77m)  Blue Marlin (pictured).

Sleek and elegant, Blue Marlin's exterior and interior are both the handiwork of prestigious Dutch studio Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design.

The superyacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and offers them a wealth of amenities, including a 19-foot (6m) swimming pool, a private spa, and a helipad. Its more sustainable credentials include a lower-emission diesel-electric propulsion system.

Precious little is known about Admiral's super-secretive Custom 78 project, as noted by Boat International .

It's known that the superyacht's exterior has been designed by Igor Lobanov, the Barcelona-based Russian nautical designer who's renowned for his futuristic, mega-streamlined creations. (An example of his work is shown here.)

Admiral has yet to disclose the price of either  Custom 78 or  Blue Marlin .

Project Toro: Cost unknown

Türkiye's Turquoise Yachts is getting ready to sign off the 259-foot (79m) Project Toro . It's actually running behind schedule and was supposed to be delivered last year.

With the exterior and interiors designed by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard – which is behind some of the world's most luxurious private jets, in addition to its portfolio of yachts – the end result will undoubtedly be a feast for the eyes.

Project Toro's neoclassical exterior is a real head-turner, while its interiors – which apparently include "a huge Neptune Lounge", to quote Super Yacht Times – have been described by the design team as "the definition of serenity and calm".

The fully customised beauty, which was sold in 2021 for an undisclosed sum, can comfortably fit 14 guests in its seven staterooms, as well as providing space for 21 crew members. Amenities onboard include a beauty salon, gym, and swimming pool.

Al Reem: Cost unknown

Formally known as  Silence , Al Reem is getting its finishing touches at the Bilgin shipyard in Türkiye's capital, Istanbul.

Spanning 263 feet (80m), the superyacht showcases Bilgin's signature style – think razor-sharp exterior lines and a super-slender profile – with naval architecture by Turkish studio Unique Yacht Design. It's the third unit of Bilgin's 263 Series and the most advanced of the trio.

Silent by name, silent by nature: the superyacht was sold to a mystery owner in 2022 and the selling price hasn't been revealed. But it won't have come cheap, that's for sure.

Dreamed up by London's H2 Yacht Design, the modern interiors of the boat whisper quiet luxury. The eight suites (including three VIP cabins) can collectively accommodate up to 12 guests, and there's space for 18 crew members. Al Reem's amenities are top-notch too, with the beach club, gym, and cinema just some of the standout features.

Project Vento: Cost unknown

Just weeks after Project Toro was sold in 2021, Turquoise Yachts found a buyer for Project Vento . As is the case with Project Toro , the identity of the owner and the price tag have not been divulged.

At 285 feet (87m) long, Project Vento is the largest superyacht ever built by Turquoise, with the company teaming up with long-time collaborator London's H2 Yacht Design to work on the boat's aesthetics. The result? A distinctive two-tone white and blue exterior with soft, flowing lines.

The interiors are just as eye-catching, with the superyacht boasting a wealth of features.

For the billionaire who has everything, there's a helipad that can also be used as an outdoor cinema and basketball court. But the pièce de résistance  has to be the incredible 21-foot (6.5m) glass-sided swimming pool on the lowest deck.

Project 1012: Cost unknown

With the venture cloaked in mystery, Feadship hasn't released any renders of Project 1012 and has yet to disclose information about the team behind it.

Based on images of the vessel undergoing trials in December 2022, Megayacht News has speculated that it could be traditional in design and may feature a beach club. However, these details won't be confirmed until the superyacht is delivered sometime this year – so watch this space...

Project 1012 is another Feadship superyacht that's slated for delivery in 2024.

The shipyard is being particularly secretive about the vessel, with details extremely sketchy. While we know that the superyacht is 300 feet (91.5m) long, further information about the vessel is next to non-existent.

Project JASSJ: Cost unknown

Spanning 338 feet (103m), Project JASSJ  is the third-largest of the show-stopping superyachts German shipbuilder Lürssen is delivering in 2024.

Sold in 2021 to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed price, the superyacht features exterior and interior design by RWD Design. American firm Moran Yacht & Ship is overseeing the build.

Fantastically spacious, Project JASSJ can accommodate 22 guests in 11 staterooms.

Lürssen isn't holding back when it comes to amenities, promising an "industry-leading" beach club, as well as a swimming pool, deck Jacuzzi, top-end gym, and elevator, along with a state-of-the-art helipad and side-opening tender garage.

105 Explorer (NB-729): Cost unknown

Hot on the heels of delivering the 367-foot (112m) Renaissance (NB-724) , the largest ever yacht crafted in Spain (and shown here in all its glory), Freire's Galician shipyard is set to complete another whopper:  105 Explorer (NB-729) , which comes in at 344 feet (105m).

Renaissance  has been described by Burgess Yachts as a "temple of leisure" and "sanctum of tranquillity". But 105 Explorer (NB-729) is more about adventure than relaxation...

The superyacht may be kitted out with all the classic creature comforts but, as a roving expedition vessel, the emphasis is on performance rather than amenities.

Reflecting other high-end shipbuilders, Freire has chosen to keep the price of the superyacht a secret in the interest of client confidentiality.

Ace 21: Cost $150 million (£118m)

Ace 21 is one of four show-stopping superyachts that Germany's Lürssen is delivering this year.

Extending over 256 feet (78m) end to end, the glamorous vessel spans five decks – the superyachts we've covered so far have just four – and has been designed to provide five-star relaxation in the world's most idyllic locations. It can accommodate up to 14 guests and a crew of 24.

Lürssen, which has taken care of the naval architecture, has reportedly designed the superyacht so it can cruise closer to shorelines and dock alongside paradise-style beaches and coves.

Ace 21 is all about relaxation – and its designated wellness zone, complete with an extensive spa, beach club, and deck Jacuzzi, combine to make it the perfect place to kick back, millionaire style.

SuperYachtFan reports the vessel was ordered by an unnamed individual who's said to be a prominent figure in the yachting world. The site pegs Ace 21 's price tag at $150 million (£118m) and estimates annual running costs could stretch as high as $15 million (£12m).

Project 825: Cost $186 million (£146m)

On the other hand, the asking price for Feadship's Project 825  has been revealed.

Due for delivery later in the year, the 249-foot (76m) superyacht is currently available for $186 million (£146m) via Burgess Yachts.

Newly-built vessels of this size and calibre are usually custom orders, so it's rare for one to come on the market. The yacht is likely to be snapped up by a member of the super-rich elite who doesn't have the patience to wait years for a bespoke job .

The turnkey superyacht, which is getting its finishing touches at the Feadship Royal Van Lent shipyard in the Netherlands, has a slick two-tone exterior by Feadship's De Voogt Naval Architects. Its chic interiors are courtesy of Parisian design house Gilles & Boissier.

Project 825 has six staterooms with space for 12 guests, who'll have their every whim catered to by 17 crew members. Among its key selling points are an awesome glass-bottomed swimming pool and a private VIP terrace that boasts its own Jacuzzi.

There's also a sauna, deck gym, games room, and touch-and-go helipad, as well as an elevator. 

Project 712: Cost $200 million+ (£157m+)

Feadship is practically churning out superyachts at the moment, with multiple deliveries scheduled this year. Project 712 is among them.

The 272-foot (83m) vessel features an exterior design by Feadship's De Voogt Naval Architects. Unlike the aforementioned Project 825 , however, the interiors are the work of top Dutch firm Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, not French studio Gilles & Boissier.

Because Feadship is selling Project 825 , the price has been revealed – but Project 712 's cost is being kept firmly under wraps. Given its larger dimensions, it's likely to be even more expensive than its sister vessel.

The superyacht has space for up to 10 guests across its five cabins, according to YachtCharterFleet,  and comes equipped with a wealth of billionaire-worthy amenities, including a beach club, a gym, and a deck Jacuzzi.

Project 821: Cost $200 million+ (£157m+)

The biggest Feadship superyacht launching this year – not to mention the largest the Dutch company has ever built – is  Project 821 , which spans 390 feet (119m).

Feadship is being as secretive about this superyacht as it is with Project 1012 , with very few details known about it. 

The exterior design is characterised by soft lines, and there's a capacious beach club to the rear of the superyacht that leads down to a swimming platform... And that's all we know. 

Both the buyer and the price of  Project 821 are being kept hush-hush, though the superyacht is likely to have cost considerably more than the smaller Project 825 , which is on the market for $186 million (£146m).

Project Deep Blue: Cost $450 million (£354m)

The second-biggest of Lürssen's four superyachts expected to launch this year, Project Deep Blue may not be delivered to its owner until 2025, according to several expert forecasts.

Details about the project are scant. Even the final length of the superyacht is uncertain, but it's believed to measure at least 427 feet (130m).

No doubt the owner is delighted with the sophisticated exterior design, which bears similarities to Lürssen's Ahpo (now named Lady Jorgia).  

SuperYachtFan reports Project Deep Blue is expected to accommodate 24 guests and a crew of 45. It estimates the vessel would cost a staggering $450 million (£353m), with punishing yearly running costs of $45 million (£35m). The website has vaguely identified the owner as an Indian or Chinese billionaire.

Project Luminance: Cost $500 million (£392m)

The biggest of Lürssen's four show-stopping superyachts hitting the water in 2024, Project Luminance spans a whopping 475 feet (145m), making it almost as long as three Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The superyacht was originally slated for completion last year, but the delivery date has since been put back. A masterpiece of nautical design, Project Luminance wows thanks to its exterior by Monaco-based Espen Øino and equally elegant interiors by French studio Zuretti Interior Design.

Project Luminance is estimated to accommodate as many as 24 guests across 12 opulent staterooms. Amenities are fantastically lavish, with the vessel reportedly boasting two helipads and a massive swimming pool, which comes complete with an adjacent dip pool.

Reported to cost in excess of $500 million (£392m), Project Luminance was commissioned by Rinat Akhmetov, the richest person in Ukraine.

A report in The New York Times in 2022 suggested Akhmetov was considering selling the vessel in light of Russia's invasion of his home country. Still, it appears the billionaire might have decided to keep it for now. And who can blame him?

Somnio: Cost $600 million (£470m)

Putting this year's other launches firmly in the shade, Somnio spans a colossal 728 feet (222m), making it the largest superyacht ever built.

The world's first "yacht-liner", this $600 million (£470m) floating palace for the mega-rich is billed as "the most exclusive address in the world" and will cruise the planet's iconic yachting destinations, from Monaco to French Polynesia.

Somnio features 39 luxe private residences and a wealth of "six-star" amenities, including an enormous resort-style swimming pool, premium spa, opulent cinema, gourmet restaurants, 10,000-bottle wine cellar, and a library.

Nearing completion at Norway's Vard shipyard, the six-deck nautical extravaganza is a collaboration between Somnio, Fincantieri, and Vard, while Tillberg Design of Sweden and the UK's Winch Design have looked after the interior design.

The potential occupants of the 39 apartments are being carefully hand-picked. On offer are units with two to four bedrooms, with the option to fully customise them with the likes of a gym, personal kitchen, library, and more.

Those lucky enough to get a Somnio invite can expect to pay from $22 million (£17m) to secure a cabin in the elite vessel, with service charges likely to be sky-high too.

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Producers On ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ Break Fourth Wall

Below Deck Mediterranean follows the crew of the  Mustique , a luxury yacht. The show doesn’t usually break the fourth wall but in recent episodes of Season 9, the producers made the decision to feature camera crews as part of the story.

Breaking The Fourth Wall

Below Deck Med. Season 9 Episode 2 which aired on June 10th features Nathan Gallagher and Gael Cameron trying to ditch the cameras. After a night out on the town the two are seen returning to the motor yacht Mustique, Nathan whispers to Gael “We need to lose these cameras.” They are trying to get away.

Once they were back in their cabins Nathan Gallagher texted Gael Cameron “Where should we meet that has no cameras?” he followed up with “The starboard bow locker has no cameras. Let’s go there.” Gael agreed, texting Nathan, “Tell me when you are there and if you get caught.”

Season 9 Episode 3 started with Gael Cameron running into the camera crew on her way to meet Nathan. One of the camera operators asks Gael “Do you need a mic?” to which Gael replies, “I’m not gonna speak. I’m just getting water real quick. I’m not going to speak to anyone.” Gael texts Nathan “just got caught by the cameras. Let’s call it a night.”

Gael Has a Boyfriend

In the confessional Gael Cameron states that “I’m still in a relationship, and I feel like I’m definitely having stronger feelings than I need to have in this moment. I need to go to sleep.” Gael had a conversation with Aesha Scott in Episode 2 about her relationship with her boyfriend not she had been with him for 5 months.

Gael Cameron tells Aesha Scott   “at the moment, our relationship is a little bit of a long shot,” she said. “We’re still trying to figure out the total trust factor. Like, I know he’s a bit of a flirtatious person, and what happens when he’s on a boat full-time with some really attractive girls?”

Aesha Scott responded to Gael Cameron “Scott and I have been together for three and a half years. There’s not been one time I’ve ever been paranoid. So I just think if you’re worried about each other, then surely it’s not right.”

Aesha Scott Defends Gael Cameron

Fans of Below Deck Med have been quick to criticize Gael Cameron for her relationship with Nathan  Gallagher. Aesha Scott was there to defend her friend Gael . Aesha admitted “as someone who was her roommate and witnessed her relationship with her current boyfriend — when she came on [the boat], that relationship was not in a great stable situation.” She continued to say “Some of the messages that he would send her and the way that he would speak to her wasn’t very nice. And I think that whole thing was very insecure to start with, and they’d only been together a few months.”

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First look inside second Conrad C144S Extra Time

Polish shipyard Conrad has offered a first look inside the 44.3-metre yacht Extra Time , the second Conrad C144S, following her christening ceremony and delivery in April 2024.

The christening ceremony was held in the heart of Gdansk, close to the shipyard's headquarters. The owner and his family were present at the event, with the owner's daughter smashing the customary champagne and the owner giving a short speech.

Extra Time is the family's first venture into yachting, explained the owner. "When I see the result, it is so beyond expectations. I'm so excited for my family to enjoy it. We've been so lucky to have Conrad and the boat is a piece of art for me," he said.

Sold by Alex G Clarke of Denison Yachting and Jim Evans of SuperYachtsMonaco in 2021, the yacht features design by Reymond Langton and naval architecture by Dutch firm Diana Yacht Design .

The yacht's interior design is by M2 Atelier and closely mirrors the style of hull one, Ace , with a clean, minimal style and plenty of soft grey and neutral tones. 

The yacht has a five-cabin configuration with a main deck owner's suite that is accessed via a study-cum-lounge space that is also fitted with an electric piano. Other personal touches include a contemporary King Kong sculpture adjoining the main saloon.

As a model, the C144S won Best New Series at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2024 ; while Ace also cinched two separate awards, including Best Interior Design.

"Every launch and christening of a yacht at the Conrad Shipyard is a celebration for our entire team, who work with great passion and dedication for our collective success. The name Extra Time represents the great time spent on board with family and friends. We sincerely hope that the owners will enjoy Extra Time on their yacht," said Mikołaj Król, CEO at Conrad Shipyard.

Power comes from a pair of Caterpillar engines for a top speed of 14 knots. When pared back to 10 knots, the yacht boasts a transatlantic range of 5,100 nautical miles. Extra Time is available for private yacht charters with Cecil Wright .

Extra Time is currently anchored in Nice, according to BOATPro .

The third unit in the series is currently under advanced construction and will be delivered to a Middle Eastern client, while the fourth hull is available for sale .

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Former Ace Hotel in downtown L.A. reopens as ‘Airbnb on steroids’

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The former Ace Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, which helped lead an economic revival on a historic stretch of Broadway a decade ago, has reopened as a minimal-service operation akin to Airbnb, following a strategy that has become increasingly common for struggling hotels in recent years.

Now called Stile Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa, the 1920s-vintage hotel tower has resumed limited operations after shutting down nearly six months ago. Downtown hotels were particularly hard-hit by the pandemic, and some have changed owners or operators.

Ace Hotel Group had operated the 182-room hotel near Broadway and Olympic Boulevard since it opened in 2014, even as its ownership changed twice over the years. The chic brand made the Ace a destination for travelers as well as local residents who patronized its buzzy rooftop bar and restaurants.

South Korea-based AJU Continuum, which bought the hotel in 2019, announced last week that it had brought in Kasa Living Inc. to operate the property.

Kasa, which is based in San Francisco and has a national presence, “offers the consistency of a major hotel chain with the convenience and character of a modern short-term rental,” AJU Continuum said in a statement.

Ace Hotel said upon its departure that the Broadway hotel would be operated in the future as “a limited-service, rooms-only operation, managed via a tech platform.”

The limited-service model under which guests typically receive codes to get into their rooms via their phones is “basically an Airbnb on steroids,” said Donald Wise, a hotel investment banker at Turnbull Capital Group. “You’re not going to someone’s house or a condo, but to a box that has no more or less service than an Airbnb would have.”

The independent United Theater on Broadway, which is connected to the hotel, will continue to operate as an open venue hosting concerts, performances and special events, AJU Continuum said. The hotel will have a rooftop wine bar but no restaurants.

The site has had multiple identities since it was built in 1927. Constructed with backing from film luminaries Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Charlie Chaplin and D.W. Griffith, it originally was meant in part to provide a theater for the United Artists movie production company they founded.

The Spanish Gothic theater was designed by C. Howard Crane and the tower by Walker & Eisen, the team behind other local landmarks including the Fine Arts Building downtown and the Beverly Wilshire hotel in Beverly Hills. It held offices for rent and a theater where United Artists pictures premiered, starting with Pickford’s film “My Best Girl.”

Other prominent occupants of the property through the years include California Petroleum Corp., Texaco and flamboyant preacher Gene Scott, whose broadcasts were heard nationally. He died in 2005.

The opening of the Ace in 2014 was a pivotal point in the residential renaissance of downtown that helped spur growth nearby, said Nick Griffin, executive vice president of DTLA Alliance, formerly the Downtown Center Business Improvement District.

“It was evocative of that particular moment in downtown, arriving as a kind of a hipster paradise,” he said. “That area of Ninth and Broadway was a particularly hip area with fashion and hotels at the intersection of the Historic Core, the fashion district and the downtown center.”

Two other boutique hotels created in historic buildings followed the Ace to the neighborhood: the Hoxton Downtown LA and Downtown L.A. Proper. Both are also on Broadway.

Short-term rentals in former traditional hotels and apartment buildings have been popping up downtown as business owners work to find financial equilibrium, Griffin said.

“The new model of short-term rentals is sort of indicative of this moment in downtown as we continue to evolve and innovate coming out of the pandemic.”

Griffin’s improvement district reported that average downtown hotel occupancy, which plunged during the pandemic, has reached nearly 69%, up a percentage point from a year ago. That’s close to what is usually considered a healthy rate but down from late 2019 when occupancy was closer to 80% and average room rates were higher.

“The downtown Los Angeles market is still lagging, hasn’t recovered fully to the numbers that were pre-COVID,” said consultant Alan Reay of Atlas Hospitality Group. “We are definitely starting to see more distress among owners.”

Challenges for hotel owners include a reduction in business travelers to downtown offices as more people work from home. They also face high interest rates on their loans and rising labor costs.

Limited service hotels such as Stile may produce more profit for their owners while also lowering rates for guests who don’t mind having fewer services, Reay said.

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