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Not to be confused with the inaugural Dilbar (now Ona),
luxurious Dilbar was custom-built in 2015 by Lürssen
shipyard and is one of the longest superyachts in the
world (with an impressive 156 metres nose to stern) and
is the largest, weighing in at just shy of 16,000 tons.
Named after the mother of the owner, Russian
businessman and Arsenal FC shareholder Alisher
Usmanov, Dilbar was frequently used by the billionaire to
visit his private islands. Valued in the region of US$256
million, this vast vessel took out the World Superyacht
Award for Motor Yacht of the Year in 2017.
Standout features include the large guest and owner
living spaces, which is spread over 3,308 square metres- equivalent to 104 apartments at an average size of 46
square metres. It also boasts the largest ever superyacht
pool in existence (at 25 metres) and a vast dining room
and salon with piano to further impress the guests.
Built over 52 months, Dilbar’s exterior was designed
by Monaco-based Espen Oeino, while her interior was
styled by London-based Winch Design.
Two helipads make it easy for your 40 guests (and
a crew of 80) to come and go as they please.
Nautilus (Grace E)
This 73-metre luxury vessel was built in Italy (as Grace E)
by Perini Navi and delivered in 2014 to the highest yachting
standards. With an estimated worth of around US$91
million, Nautilus was designed by Vitruvius, with the
interiors created by Remi Tessier, and in 2015 she won
World Superyacht Awards’ Motor Yacht of the Year.
One of her notable features is the diesel-electric Azipod
propulsion, which gives her less edge in terms of space,
but makes her more impressive on the technical front.
Features-wise, guests can still enjoy the panoramic
gym, hydrotherapy room, sauna, steam room and massage
facilities. There’s also a stunning forward observation
lounge on the sundeck for the ultimate in relaxation.
“The wellness deck was an idea that came from the
owner’s previous yacht where we had retrofitted a gym
on the upper deck,” says Captain Eddie Cooney. “This
was a starting point of the interior design, as the owner
wanted it on the top deck to take advantage of the big
windows, rather than in a poky space in the lazarette.”
While somewhat minimalist, the interiors include
luxurious materials such as Makassar ebony, brushed
sycamore, parchment and polished stainless steel.
Smooth and (almost) whisper-quiet, Nautilus can
accommodate up to 12 people plus 20 crew members
to tend to their needs. »