$1bn Streets of Monaco yacht a floating city
 

"A LAVISH new yacht recreating the billionaire's playground of Monaco is set to become the world's most expensive. The staggering 155m Streets of Monaco yacht is expected to cost over $1.1 billion to build and is modelled on a section of Monte Carlo.
Currently in the design stage, the super-ship will feature smaller versions of the state’s famous landmarks such as the Monte Carlo Casino and racetrack, as well as swimming pools, tennis courts, a cinema, a go kart track and a Hotel de Paris.
Instead of traditional decks the one-of-a-kind ship will have buildings, and instead of a swimming platform it will have a beach.
Travellers will also spot waterfalls, a swim-in Jacuzzi-bar, helicopters and submarines on board.
The one-of a kind ship could be home to 16 guests and 70 crew with the main apartment spread over three floors and 445 sq m.
Linking upper and lower living areas is the Atrium – featuring seven guest suites, a bathroom, bedroom, dressing room, reception and balcony.
The idea for the super-boat, designed by Yacht Island Design, was sparked by car racing and developed into something more innovative.
"It is basically a floating city,” company director Rob McPherson said.
"The design theme called for a unique yacht that reflected the style and sophistication of the principality.
"We want to create a truly unique environment that could take the principality of Monaco to the ocean."
The ship will exceed the $1 billion price tag reportedly paid by Roman Abramovich for his Eclipse yacht.
A second creation by Yacht Island Design will be a smaller 85-metre yacht based on a Pacific Island theme."




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But what are it's tonnage and renown values?

I'll bet the $1bn it never gets built.:DL

Hope they don't sail anywhere near Somalia, imagine the ransom for that ship.

It would need a commission in order to finalize design requirements of the client and to commence the construction.

A designer's picture of the finished product:

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/981...yachtmonac.jpg

When posting stuff like this on a subsim site, there will always be people (like me) thinking about the number of eels it would take to sink it....:D

Not much released in relation to specifications other than it will be 155 metres long, and will be powered by a (wait for it) diesel-electric Power train able to achieve a max speed of 15 knots!

15 Kts! Ooh good, I can just keep up with it then.

Cheapskates have to double up the tennis court as a helipad! If they really wanted to impress they should recreate the whole of Monaco and host the F1 GP on board, in a Biscay storm! :yep:

I'll bet the $1bn that if it does get built it will not be within the original cost estimation :DL

That is so tacky.

Take it out to the Gulf of Aden and wait for a couple of days... :yep:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSBoO4GzHaI

"Streets of Monaco, this is KN205 requesting emergency landing."
"KN205, please hold for futher instructions. We have two sets left in the match."

let them eat cake! brb 300M yacht

And that's why I reckon my money is safe. They don't have a client yet.

Saudi Arabia has enough princes, they'll find one. :yep:

"Torpedoes LOS! :DL

It's all fun and games until the first rough weather hits.:lost:

And the fun and games continue with the right choice of music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAo7q9JUzRs

Meh, I'm pretty sure the pirates wouldn't ransom her, they'd all just move in.