This December, a mysterious billionaire will make a splash by taking over a superyacht. The yacht is longer than Jeff · Bezos' "Koru", and Lürssen's $450 million Ali Baba project is now undergoing sea trials in Germany.
A motor yacht, a behemoth, and an engineering masterpiece are being tested on the high seas, and it's one of the biggest creations of Lürssen Yachts: the amazing Alibaba project! The 142-metre (466-foot) superyacht will dwarf the world's largest sailing yacht, the Koru (127-metre), and even Roman · Abramovic's famous 140-metre Solaris. With the Alibaba project starting sea trials near Brunsbüttel, Germany, a new era is dawning. She is reportedly expected to be delivered in December 2024.
The yacht, which had been exposed early during outfitting due to an accident last year, was exposed early during the outfitting process, and became the focus of global industry media for a while, and was removed from the dock a few days later, and the project was officially launched. Yachting enthusiasts, on the other hand, are eager to learn more about the yacht, which began construction in 2019.
The first thing that catches the eye is the typical slender bow of the Leshun, with its angular grey profile and striking exterior elements, including two helipads. The project has four spacious decks, which not only blend the toughness of a warship, but also the delicacy of luxury, especially the spacious aft deck, which occupies almost half of the length of the entire ship, making people feel like they are in a private paradise on the sea.
On board, 24 guests will enjoy 12 state-of-the-art cabins, all of which will be managed by an elite team of 45 professional crew members. With two MTU engines, she has a top speed of 20 knots and a range of more than 3,000 nautical miles.
The Alibaba project was launched eight months ago at the Lürssen shipyard in Germany
Once delivered, it leads a wave of wealth, dreams and grandeur. According to media reports, the 9,400 GT yacht is owned by Russian Israel businessman Leonid · Mikhelson, who is worth $28.5 billion according to Forbes. The same media also mentioned that the yacht had quietly changed hands during its construction, adding even more legend to it. As the delivery time approaches, the true owner of this outstanding Lürssen piece will soon be revealed, and this luxurious feast crafted by Lürssen will surely shake the world once again.