The Eclipse Anchors In Bermuda

Photo: Eclipse docked in St George's on Tuesday. Photo by Gillian Outerbridge

'World's Biggest Private Yacht' In Bermuda -- Bermuda Sun

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30: A multi-million dollar motor yacht cruised into St George’s Harbour yesterday morning.

The Eclipse was built for Russian billionaire and Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich in 2010. The mega-vessel is believed to be the world’s largest private yacht and reportedly comes complete with helicopter pads, mini-submarine and German-built missile defence system.

Eclipse pulled alongside at Penno’s Wharf at 8am and is expected to make the trip around Hamilton Harbour later this week. The Sun understands that the yacht, which is flagged in Bermuda, is hoping to anchor at Salt Kettle later in the week.

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Editor: For more photos of 'The Eclipse' go here.

Battle Of The Mega Yachts

The tycoon was forced to moor his white luxury yacht Eclipse, top, just a stone's throw away from the huge blue ship owned by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, bottom. And with the two yachts anchored side by side in front of the harbor Gustavia, the battle was on for which billionaire has the nicest boat with the most luxury, helicopters, and jet skis.

Battle Of The Mega Yachts: Roman Abramovich Takes On Qatari Royal Billionaire As They Moor Their Enormous Private Ships In Caribbean Island Of St Barts -- Daily Mail

* The Chelsea football club owner travelled to the island on his £1billion yacht Eclipse for his New Year's Eve party at his luxury 70-acre estate
* But fellow guests - such as Qatar's Prime Minister - had already got the best spot in their own super yachts

He's used to having the best of everything, so it's unlikely Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich enjoyed battling for space to anchor his super yacht off the coast of St Barts. The tycoon was forced to moor his white luxury yacht Eclipse just a stone's throw away from the huge blue ship owned by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. And with the two yachts anchored side by side in front of the harbor Gustavia on the Caribbean island, the battle was on for which billionaire has the nicest boat with the most luxury, helicopters, and jet skis.

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My Comment: The above pic is something that is not seen very often. Still looking for a video .... when someone uploads it on YouTube or equivalent, I will be posting it here.

Helicopter Landing On The Megayacht 'The Eclipse'

My Comment: What surprised me about this landing was how quick it was done.

Worlds Largest Mega Yacht Eclipse Caught On Video In The Caribbean

My Comment: A perfect musical score as the sun rises.

Battle Of The Super Yachts

Great white: Roman Abramovich's 158 metre yacht Eclipse is covered in tarpaulin and scaffolding as it undergoes a refit at the dock in Barcelona

Battle Of The Super Yachts… As Billionaires ‘Extend’ Their Pleasure Craft In Bid To Have The Biggest In The World -- Daily Mail

* Roman Abramovich and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid lock horns in bid to be owner of world's biggest yacht
* Both yachts moored in different harbours undergoing refits at the same time

If they were children they'd probably be told to grow up, but no one tells billionaires what to do.

That's why two of the world's wealthiest men are refusing to back down in their on-going 'mine's bigger than yours' battle to be the owner of the world's largest yacht.

Mega-rich Chelsea Football Club owner Roman Abramovich, who currently owns the world's biggest private superyacht, appears to have been forced to carry out some urgent extensions after Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launched a bid to regain the title.

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My Comment: I suspect that the improvements will be awesome.

Abramovich’s Fleet Tops Forbes 100 Largest Yacht List

Image: Born Rich

Abramovich’s Fleet Tops Forbes 100 Largest Yacht List -- RT

The yacht Eclipse owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich topped the list of the world’s 100 Largest Yachts, according to Forbes.

­Abramovich purchased Eclipse in 2010 for more than $250 million. The 162 meter yacht boasts a 56 meter owner’s deck with a 16m swimming pool, the largest on any yacht. The floor of the pool can be raised to transform the area into a dance floor. The yacht also has facilities for up to 92 crew and the owner’s personal staff and can accommodate three helicopters.

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My Comment: More info on the Eclipse can be read here.

Is Abramovich Bored With New Yacht Already?

Pushing the boat out: The 533ft Eclipse cost £300m but is already up for rent

Is Abramovich Bored With New Yacht Already? £300m Vessel For Rent After Six Months -- Daily Mail

With two swimming pools, two helipads, a gym, hair salon, dancefloor and submarine, there is plenty to occupy even the most discerning visitor.

But it seems Roman Abramovich has already tired of life on board the world’s largest private yacht.

Just six months after taking delivery of the £300million vessel, the Russian billionaire is renting it out – for £1.25million a week.

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My Comment: I guess the yacht is too small for him.