Octopus is a 126-metre (413 ft) megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one of the world's largest yachts. Launched in 2003 at a cost of $200 million, [1] Octopus is a private vessel that has been loaned out for exploration projects, scientific research and rescue missions. [2]
Paul Allen superyacht Octopus finally sells after being listed for
Octopus was listed in 2019 for $325 million almost a year after Allen died at age 65. The price dropped at some point to $278 million, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported that Burgess, a broker ...
The story of Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus
When the late Paul Allen's Octopus was launched in 2003, she stood alone in the yachting world. At 126m length, she was easily the largest explorer yacht ever built, and one of the biggest yachts outright. But in many ways, she heralded a new era of owning very large boats - one where science and research were every bit as important as luxury finish, spas and swimming pools.
Behind the build of Paul Allen's 126m Lürssen explorer Octopus
When Octopus launched in 2003, it was clear she had broken new ground. With diesel-electric propulsion consisting of two ABB electric motors and eight MTU 16V 4000 M50 diesel engines, she was perfectly equipped to travel anywhere in the world. " Octopus was always on the go," Øino says.
OCTOPUS Yacht • Roger Samuelsson $285M SuperYacht
The Octopus Yacht, one of the world's largest yachts, was built by Lurssen Yachts. Formerly owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the yacht is now owned by Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson. The yacht houses a host of luxurious features including a helicopter hangar, a 10-person submarine, and multiple leisure and wellness facilities.
Inside Octopus: Origin story of the 126m superyacht finally revealed
By EuropeanLife May 9, 2022 13 min read. The barest of details have been revealed about the mysterious Octopus over the past 19 years. But with a new owner and on the charter market for the first time, the 126-metre Lürssen superyacht is finally ready to reveal her secrets past and present…. One of the best things about flying into the ...
You can now buy Paul Allen's yacht
CNN —. If you've ever wanted to own a 414-foot luxury superyacht that once belonged to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, now you can - for $325 million. The Octopus, listed for sale by ...
Paul Allen's superyacht Octopus
The superyacht Octopus, once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. (Burgess Photo) "They're too big, and there are too many of them," the late Paul Allen once said about his fleet of yachts.
Paul Allen's 414-Foot Superyacht Is for Sale for $325 Million: Photos
Paul Allen's former 414-foot superyacht is for sale for 295 million euros, or about $325 million, yacht brokerage Burgess told Business Insider.; The Lürssen-built yacht, Octopus, has eight decks ...
Paul Allen's Superyacht "Octopus" Finds Buyer After $278 Million
The late Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen's 414-foot superyacht "Octopus," last offered for 235 million euros ($278 million), has been sold to an undisclosed buyer. The sale comes amid ...
Inside Paul Allen's Former Yacht on Sale for $90 Million
Tatoosh, which is currently the 60th largest yacht worldwide, was just Allen's secondary vessel. His main yacht, Octopus, sold last year for $325 million and stretches 414 feet long, making it ...
Onboard Octopus: Interior of Paul Allen's legendary 126m superyacht
Onboard the 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus, interiors unveiled for the first time. Onboard Octopus: Interior of Paul Allen's legendary 126m superyacht unveiled. Written by Francesca Webster. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 | 09:00.
Paul Allen's 414-Foot Yacht Octopus Lists for Over $300 Million
PREVIEW. SUBSCRIBE. Octopus, the epic megayacht of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen—which includes its own submarine, remote-controlled deep-sea explorer and on-deck gym—has hit the ...
Paul Allen's 'Octopus' Megayacht Is Available for Antarctica Charter
Paul Allen's megayacht Octopus created serious waves when it was launched back in 2003. It's one of the world's largest vessels, after all. Now, for the first time, the epic 414-footer will ...
OCTOPUS Yacht • Roger Samuelsson $285M Superyacht
Paul Allen's yacht Octopus. Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft. He died in 2018. His estate listed the yacht for sale, asking US$ 325 million. The yacht w...
Megayacht Octopus: The World's First Superyacht Explorer Is Back
Octopus is a comparatively old build, delivered by Lurssen in 2003 to the original owner, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire with a passion for research Paul Allen. Since 2021, Octopus is the ...
Inside $285 Million World's Largest Explorer Yacht
Inside $285 Million World's Largest Explorer Yacht | OCTOPUS SUPERYACHTOctopus is a 126-metre megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one...
Microsoft Cofounder Paul Allen's 414-Foot-Long Explorer Yacht 'Octopus
Paul Allen's Octopus and its armada of support boats.(Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Getty Images. In addition to seven tenders, two life rafts, an ROV capable of diving to 3 kilometers (1.9 ...
Paul Allen's Legendary Motor Yacht Octopus Heading To Antarctica
The 126-meter motor yacht Octopus stirred up serious waves when it was commissioned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2003. One of the biggest yachts in the world, this gigantic vessel will now be available for charter to Antarctica in late 2022.
You Can Buy Paul Allen's Octopus, Arguably The World's ...
Maybe the smartest mega yacht of them all design-wise is the late Paul Allen's Octopus, an iconic vessel in the yachting universe and one that you can now own for $325,000,000—roughly the price of five G650 Gulfstream jets. The Microsoft co-founder and legendary entrepreneur's death has led to the liquidation of many of his most prized ...
A billionaire got Paul Allen's 414-foot-long Octopus megayacht to the
Octopus, outstanding, opulent, and unequaled In the past 19 years, Paul Allen's Octopus has remained an enigma. Unless you dont hop onto this explorer yacht, you really won't know much. Fortunately, we know enough about this Lurrsen masterpiece to call it exceptional. Philanthropist Paul Allen commissioned his boat in 1998, a one-of-a-kind ...
Pictures Inside the Octopus Superyacht Don't Do it Justice
The late Paul Allen owned one of the world's largest yachts—the Octopus megayacht. Measuring in at 414 feet, the private vessel was launched in 2003 and has been regularly lent out for exploration and scientific research, not to mention a few rescue missions as well. ... The Octopus yacht was built by Lurssen, with Espen Oeino handling the ...
Captain Jannek Olsson: Adventures aboard 126m Octopus and working with
The captain of Lürssen 126m superyacht Octopus joins SYT to retell his story for the first time. The captain of Lürssen 126m superyacht Octopus joins SYT to retell his story for the first time. ... Captain Jannek Olsson: Adventures aboard 126m Octopus and working with legendary Paul Allen. Written by Alexander Griffiths. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 | 13:15.
Inside late Seattle Seahawks owner Paul Allen's $325m superyacht which
U2's Bono and Mick Jagger used the yacht's high-end music studio in the past Credit: Thierry Ameller. Octopus was built for Allen in 2003, 15 years before the Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner's death.. The businessman and philanthropist was fascinated by the world's oceans and, in addition to hosting celebrity parties at his yachts, aided many fabled explorations over the years.
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A photo of Paul Allen. Team: Seattle Seahawks; Worth: $20.3 billion; ... Jody now owns the Portland Trail Blazers, the Seattle Sounders FC, and the Octopus super-yacht along with the Seahawks.
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Octopus is a 126-metre (413 ft) megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one of the world's largest yachts. Launched in 2003 at a cost of $200 million, [1] Octopus is a private vessel that has been loaned out for exploration projects, scientific research and rescue missions. [2]
Octopus was listed in 2019 for $325 million almost a year after Allen died at age 65. The price dropped at some point to $278 million, Bloomberg reported. Bloomberg reported that Burgess, a broker ...
When the late Paul Allen's Octopus was launched in 2003, she stood alone in the yachting world. At 126m length, she was easily the largest explorer yacht ever built, and one of the biggest yachts outright. But in many ways, she heralded a new era of owning very large boats - one where science and research were every bit as important as luxury finish, spas and swimming pools.
When Octopus launched in 2003, it was clear she had broken new ground. With diesel-electric propulsion consisting of two ABB electric motors and eight MTU 16V 4000 M50 diesel engines, she was perfectly equipped to travel anywhere in the world. " Octopus was always on the go," Øino says.
The Octopus Yacht, one of the world's largest yachts, was built by Lurssen Yachts. Formerly owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, the yacht is now owned by Swedish billionaire Roger Samuelsson. The yacht houses a host of luxurious features including a helicopter hangar, a 10-person submarine, and multiple leisure and wellness facilities.
By EuropeanLife May 9, 2022 13 min read. The barest of details have been revealed about the mysterious Octopus over the past 19 years. But with a new owner and on the charter market for the first time, the 126-metre Lürssen superyacht is finally ready to reveal her secrets past and present…. One of the best things about flying into the ...
CNN —. If you've ever wanted to own a 414-foot luxury superyacht that once belonged to late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, now you can - for $325 million. The Octopus, listed for sale by ...
The superyacht Octopus, once owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. (Burgess Photo) "They're too big, and there are too many of them," the late Paul Allen once said about his fleet of yachts.
Paul Allen's former 414-foot superyacht is for sale for 295 million euros, or about $325 million, yacht brokerage Burgess told Business Insider.; The Lürssen-built yacht, Octopus, has eight decks ...
The late Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen's 414-foot superyacht "Octopus," last offered for 235 million euros ($278 million), has been sold to an undisclosed buyer. The sale comes amid ...
Tatoosh, which is currently the 60th largest yacht worldwide, was just Allen's secondary vessel. His main yacht, Octopus, sold last year for $325 million and stretches 414 feet long, making it ...
Onboard the 126m Lürssen superyacht Octopus, interiors unveiled for the first time. Onboard Octopus: Interior of Paul Allen's legendary 126m superyacht unveiled. Written by Francesca Webster. Sat, 23 Apr 2022 | 09:00.
PREVIEW. SUBSCRIBE. Octopus, the epic megayacht of the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen—which includes its own submarine, remote-controlled deep-sea explorer and on-deck gym—has hit the ...
Paul Allen's megayacht Octopus created serious waves when it was launched back in 2003. It's one of the world's largest vessels, after all. Now, for the first time, the epic 414-footer will ...
Paul Allen's yacht Octopus. Allen was the co-founder of Microsoft. He died in 2018. His estate listed the yacht for sale, asking US$ 325 million. The yacht w...
Octopus is a comparatively old build, delivered by Lurssen in 2003 to the original owner, Microsoft co-founder and billionaire with a passion for research Paul Allen. Since 2021, Octopus is the ...
Inside $285 Million World's Largest Explorer Yacht | OCTOPUS SUPERYACHTOctopus is a 126-metre megayacht built for Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. She is one...
Paul Allen's Octopus and its armada of support boats.(Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images) Getty Images. In addition to seven tenders, two life rafts, an ROV capable of diving to 3 kilometers (1.9 ...
The 126-meter motor yacht Octopus stirred up serious waves when it was commissioned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2003. One of the biggest yachts in the world, this gigantic vessel will now be available for charter to Antarctica in late 2022.
Maybe the smartest mega yacht of them all design-wise is the late Paul Allen's Octopus, an iconic vessel in the yachting universe and one that you can now own for $325,000,000—roughly the price of five G650 Gulfstream jets. The Microsoft co-founder and legendary entrepreneur's death has led to the liquidation of many of his most prized ...
Octopus, outstanding, opulent, and unequaled In the past 19 years, Paul Allen's Octopus has remained an enigma. Unless you dont hop onto this explorer yacht, you really won't know much. Fortunately, we know enough about this Lurrsen masterpiece to call it exceptional. Philanthropist Paul Allen commissioned his boat in 1998, a one-of-a-kind ...
The late Paul Allen owned one of the world's largest yachts—the Octopus megayacht. Measuring in at 414 feet, the private vessel was launched in 2003 and has been regularly lent out for exploration and scientific research, not to mention a few rescue missions as well. ... The Octopus yacht was built by Lurssen, with Espen Oeino handling the ...
The captain of Lürssen 126m superyacht Octopus joins SYT to retell his story for the first time. The captain of Lürssen 126m superyacht Octopus joins SYT to retell his story for the first time. ... Captain Jannek Olsson: Adventures aboard 126m Octopus and working with legendary Paul Allen. Written by Alexander Griffiths. Fri, 14 Apr 2023 | 13:15.
U2's Bono and Mick Jagger used the yacht's high-end music studio in the past Credit: Thierry Ameller. Octopus was built for Allen in 2003, 15 years before the Microsoft co-founder and Seahawks owner's death.. The businessman and philanthropist was fascinated by the world's oceans and, in addition to hosting celebrity parties at his yachts, aided many fabled explorations over the years.
A photo of Paul Allen. Team: Seattle Seahawks; Worth: $20.3 billion; ... Jody now owns the Portland Trail Blazers, the Seattle Sounders FC, and the Octopus super-yacht along with the Seahawks.
Sir David Attenborough, Planet Earth III Angela Bassett, Queens Morgan Freeman, Life On Our Planet Paul Rudd, Secrets Of The Octopus Octavia Spencer, Lost Women Of Highway 20 Outstanding Variety ...