A member of the Saudi Royal Family has become the proud owner of the world’s largest sportfishing yacht. Fittingly named ‘Special One’, the luxurious vessel sprawls across 52 metres and includes six decks, which is about two metres longer than an Olympic-size pool. It also features a long bow, high bulwarks, and a low fishing cockpit aft.
The yacht’s builder, Dutch firm Royal Huisman, claims that it will outpace the US Navy’s Zumwalt-class destroyer, achieving top speeds of 35 knots. With its impressive size and speed, the Special One, which is currently undergoing sea trials, has been in high demand. Here’s everything you need to know about the luxe cruiser.
This Royal owns the world’s largest sportfishing yacht, which is longer than an Olympic-sized pool and faster than the US Navy’s newest destroyer. Here’s how many crores it costs
Who owns the world’s largest sportfishing yacht?
The new owner of the Special One is a member of the Royal family of Saudi Arabia. Prince Turki bin Muqrin Al Saud, the 50-year-old nephew of King Salman, will gain control of the vessel once it completes the sea trials. The Saudi Prince is also a licensed helicopter and fixed-wing pilot and has a real estate firm in Turkey.
How much did it cost the Prince to purchase the yacht?
