Rafael Nadal is worth a whopping $180 million. It’s not surprising for such a high caliber tennis player who has been a staple of every grand slam tournament for the past decade. The Spaniard grew up on the Balearic Islands, where he enjoys sailing on the Beethoven.
Worth $2.5 million in 2016, the ship can speed up to 31 knots (surprising for its size) and entertain eight guests. Nadal likes taking the yacht out around his native Mallorca with his famous friends after training for the day. Rafael, you’ll be receiving my friend request soon.
Maìn (also) by Giorgio Armani
As one of the world’s wealthiest and most iconic fashion designers, Giorgio Armani knows how to spend his money with gusto. He designed his second super-yacht (after having already designed his first one, the Mariù) with elegance in mind.
The blinds and windows continuously wrap around the boat to make it look like there aren’t any walls. And the paint is deep green to camouflage the ship. Maìn might not look flashy, but it’s quite impressive with 14 cabins, a gym, a cinema, a stateroom, and a hot tub for chilly nights (or any night for that matter).
The Sun Rises on David Geffen
David Geffen’s 138-meter super-yacht has a full gym, cinema, spa, sauna, and wine cellar. The basketball court on the top deck doubles as a helipad. He can afford it. After all, he is the founder of Asylum and Geffen Records and the owner of Dreamworks.
It cost $200 million to build this giant vessel, which can reach speeds of up to 28 knots. The Rising Sun is worth double nowadays. Initially created for Larry Ellison, the CEO of Oracle Corporation, the super-yacht has hosted celebrities like Oprah, the Obamas, Tom Hanks, and Julia Roberts.
(Heartless) Sir Philip Green’s Lionheart
This retail magnate is planning to close his Arcadia retail empire while chilling on his yacht, the Lionheart. Worth $5 billion, Green can surely afford to sail in luxury. Lionheart is his third luxurious yacht. It can accommodate 12 guests and is valued at around $150 million.
Nevertheless, the Lionheart has become famous for reasons that Green would rather keep to himself. As mentioned before, he’s planning to shut down his empire, leaving 19,000 employees to fend for themselves, while he takes time off indefinitely in tax-free Monaco.
Rihanna’s Sweet Little Latitude
Born and raised in Barbados, Rihanna knows how to enjoy the sea. The singer/fashion mogul likes soaking up the sun aboard this 172-foot ship through the Mediterranean. The Latitude has five decks, six double staterooms, a beach club, and a sky lounge. Rihanna charters the 812-ton vessel for $300,000 per week.
Rihanna first rented the super-yacht after performing at 2011’s V Festival and has used it ever since. She’s currently worth $550 million. Rihanna also makes $70 million a year without lifting a finger. Her company, Fenty, made a whopping $100 million in the first 40 days after launch.