

Octopus has explored the coast of Antarctica and traversed the Northwest Passage. Built to ice-class 1A with a range of 12,500nm, Octopus can reach a max speed of 19 knots, and is equipped to explore some of the world’s most extreme locations. She also employs a permanent staff of 63, and is rumoured to include former Navy Seals as crewmembers. There is also a private observation lounge, basketball court, heated freshwater pool, gym, and spa with hammam and sauna.īridge deck aft and swimming pool (Image: Burgess) The extensive amenities include a large cinema and a recording studio with a specially designed floor to damp out noise and vibration. Octopus can accommodate 26 guests in 13 staterooms.

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There’s also a dive centre along with a hyperbaric chamber, plus a beach club, diving deck and bar on the starboard side. The hull includes an integrated dock, which floods when opened, allowing the tender and submersible to float out. The toys alone are worthy of a Hollywood action film: two six-seater helicopters, four jet skis, two RHIBs, two submersibles and seven tenders, including the 19-metre Man of War. While it’s rare to get a glimpse inside such an exclusive vessel, central sales agents Fraser and Burgess are showcasing Octopus’ impressive offerings with new pictures and an awe-inspiring 4-minute video:

While no longer ranked in even the top 10 globally for size, she retains her crown as the largest explorer yacht in the world.įollowing Allen’s death in 2018, Octopus underwent an eight-month refit at Blohm+Voss, and was listed for sale last September for US$320m. When launched in 2003, she was the world’s largest yacht, and has been lent out for many scientific research projects and rescue missions over the years. The 126m megayacht Octopus, originally built by Lürssen for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is often referred to as the world’s pinnacle explorer yacht.
