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Boat of the Week: Inside ‘Secret,’ the Lavish 271-Foot Superyacht Owned by Walmart Heiress Nancy Walton Laurie
Walmart heiress nancy walton laurie's 271-footer has an eclectic interior of black and gold, along with splashes of red, as well as other, well, secrets., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.
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It would take the sale of approximately 5.75 million HP ink cartridges to fund the $92 million purchase of superyacht Secret , currently listed for sale with Burgess. The ink cartridges were one of Walmart’s top-selling products in 2021, and might well have contributed to a successful year of yachting for Secret ’s owner, Walmart heiress and philanthropist Nancy Walton Laurie.
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As the largest yacht on display at last month’s MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona, and one of three yachts reportedly owned by Laurie, the 271-foot beauty built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2013 provides some insight into the family’s tastes and preferences.
The main salon’s bold color scheme by interior designer Jim Harris mixes pillar-box red sofas and carpets with ornate gold wall art. It’s a brave step change from the neutral beige and gray tones often selected by owners, typically with resale value in mind.
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The designers also moved the formal dining room to the upper deck, leaving a large entertaining space to watch sports and socialize. A monochrome marble bar with a glass backdrop, views to the main deck aft and an onboard mixologist all help to set the tone. When it comes onboard socializing, Secret pulls no punches.
Guests arrive via the lower deck beach club or the main deck side entrance, where luggage can be ushered into the color-coded lower deck guest cabins. There are some unusual perks to being a guest aboard Secret . Heated bathroom floors feature across all guest suites, while guest mattresses are singles that zip together into doubles for greater flexibility.
The upper-deck, full-beam master suite, named Chanel to reflect the black-and-champagne silk color scheme, is highly personalized. Separate his and her en suites have their own amenities: Hers has a full-sized bath, and his has higher countertops to accommodate former basketball player and owner Bill Laurie’s 6’ 4” height. Both have steam showers. The private office is considerably smaller than the VIP office to accommodate the owner’s request for an oversized walk-in wardrobe.
The most surprising area on board is the “Valentina” main deck VIP guest suite, named after the Valentina-inspired white spiked headboard. The master has sea views and a private terrace, but the full-beam VIP, decorated and claimed by Laurie’s adult daughter when her family is on board, is arguably the superior option. It shares the same footprint as the master but enjoys a greater attention to detail. The ensuite, decorated in black-and-white stripes, has two day heads—one with bidet—and a central wet room fitted with a shower and full-sized bathtub.
The monochrome décor is echoed throughout the yacht, from the upper-deck sky lounge to the guest hallways. In the 12-person cinema, red Porsche leather armchairs are mirrored in the leather ceiling panels. The dedicated treatment room enjoys an onboard beautician and masseuse who specializes in hot Swedish massage.
A glass elevator connects the lower deck to the bridge deck, where an indoor glass-fronted gym and outdoor pool are located. For sundown soaks, the sun deck Jacuzzi ticks the box.
The regal salon. Courtesy Burgess
Last refitted in 2018, the yacht started out life at 256 feet, with an additional 16 feet added to accommodate the owner’s choice of an aft deck dining table. It’s the preferred space to enjoy buffet-style breakfasts, protected from view by high bulwarks. Further al fresco dining for 14 people is available on the lower deck beach club, where a “dining under the stars” themed evening sees guests enjoy meals at the water’s edge beneath a blanket of twinkling LEDs and real constellations above.
For families and guests with a competitive spirit, the beach club, equipped with changing rooms and rain showers, is the center of watersports action. A serious collection of toys, including kneeboards, flyboards, trampolines and towables are matched by an inflatable assault course erected by the crew for “Sports Olympics.” The addition of a female water-sports instructor has proven popular with charter guests. When the weather’s bad, the karaoke system comes to the rescue.
The main dining area was moved to the upper deck for a view and access to the outdoors. Courtesy Burgess
It’s no secret that smaller yachts in the 190-foot size range are proving more popular on the global charter market at present, preferred for their ability to access smaller ports and anchor close to shore. But Secret pulls out all the stops for guests looking to enjoy time aboard a yacht maxed out with amenities and personality, provided in a covert setting. All in all, definitely worth the printer cartridges.
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The Ultra-Lux Walmart Superyacht is the Biggest Yacht Built in U.S.
By: Scott Way
The Walton family are heirs to the Walmart empire, and as you might expect the luxury runs deep considering their multi-billion dollar generational wealth.
Case in point: Nancy Walton Laurie, niece of Walmart founder Sam Walton, put her 270-foot (82 m) superyacht Secret on the market for $98 million in early 2022. Her sister Ann Walton Kroenke, meanwhile, elected to refit their yacht Aquila , rather than sell it, and turn it into an unreal mega-machine with a $150 million pricetag.
According to Boat International , Aquila was purchased by Ann Walton and her husband Stan Kroenke (owner of the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and the Denver Nuggets of the NBA), in 2015 and immediately went into a refit. The boat is the largest yacht built in the U.S, and was first commissioned 20 years ago by Derecktor Shipyard under the name Cakewalk before being sold to the Walton family and changed to Aquila . The word aquila , if you're curious, is the Latin word for "eagle." Derecktor has facilities in Maine, New York and Florida (most superyachts are built in Europe, specifically Italy and the Netherlands).
As for the refit, it took 18 months to complete and was done by the Pendennis shipyard in Spain. The extensive overhaul helped land Aquila a 2017 World Superyacht Award for 'Best Refitted Yacht.' Interesting category.
The Waltons added numerous ultra-lux details during the refit. Some of the biggest standouts include an actual bar named 'The London Bar', a nightclub that features smoke machines, a light system, and a DJ booth, as well as a complete movie theater, and a 36-foot waterwall chandelier that cascades down all four decks of the boat.
Because why not?
Other premium amenities include two massage rooms, a complete gym, hair salon, office space, and a jacuzzi. The master suite includes its own 60 square metre (645 sq ft) private deck. Six guest cabins can host up to 12 guests, and there is somehow enough room for 28 crew as well.
She's a decent cruiser too, with twin MTU diesel engines that provide a max range of 5000 nautical miles and a top speed of 17 knots (19.5 mph).
You can even charter the Aquila , provided you're ok with a $1 million/week rate. You can make your reservation here .
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KAOS Yacht – Extravagant $300M Superyacht
KAOS yacht (formerly JUBILEE and AL MENWAR) is an award-winning superyacht that was recently refitted with a completely redesigned interior.
At 110 metres (361ft) and 4,523 tons, she was the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands at the time of her launch in 2017.
The vessel was recently spotted off the coast of southern Spain before dropping anchor in the beach town of Marbella.
Kaos yacht interior
The interior of the motor yacht was originally designed by Sam Sorgiovanni who is originally from Australia and aims to unite practicality with beauty through his unique designs.
The vessel was made completely wheelchair accessible including elevators and barrier-free access to all decks.
The process took a year and with the help of the British designer Reymond Langton, the interior was transformed.
KAOS has room for 31 guests in 16 cabins. This includes a lavish ownerâs suite which consists of two separate bedrooms.
There are also four VIP suites and ten standard suites with ensuite bathrooms. All guest cabins are located on the upper deck.
45 staff distributed across 24 cabins find space on the lower levels of the vessel. Only the cabins for the captain and first officer are located on the bridge deck.
The KAOS yacht was designed with maximum comfort in mind. Her interior includes lavish facilities such as a spacious elevator, a steam room, a full gym, as well as an indoor beach club.
Originally she was constructed with Middle Eastern design in mind which includes features such as a large majelis, which is a dedicated seating and entertainment area meant for hosting guests.
The KAOS yacht also has a large cinema, a sauna, and full spa facilities. Below the deck, there is a separate crew gym and a small hospital in case of medical emergencies.
The interior design can be described as lavish and luxurious. White and blue carpeted floors with intricate designs compliment the exterior of the vessel and its signature aqua color.
Golden accents and cream upholstery go well with the wooden elements such as the teak flooring.
Opulent furnishing with many indirect lighting accents creates a feeling of coziness and luxury.
Specifications
At the time of her launch in 2017, the KAOS yacht was the largest yacht ever built by the custom yacht builder Oceano as well as the largest yacht built in the Netherlands.
At a length of 110 meters (361ft), a beam of 16.4 meters (53 ft), and a maximum draft of 4.4 meters (14.5 ft), she is currently ranked as the 39th largest motor yacht in the world, together with motor yachts ANNA, RADIANT and AL RAYA who measure the same length.
She displaces 4,523 tons and is known for her unusual design, which is very sleek and minimalist.
KAOS can reach speeds of up to 19 knots with an average speed of 15 knots which is not the fastest in her weight category but still impressive for her large size.
As expected from Oceano, she was constructed primarily from aluminum and steel and has a fuel capacity of 391,000 liters as well as a 230,000-litre freshwater tank. She is powered by impressive MTU engines fuelling two propellers.
The KAOS yacht can host 31 guests in 16 cabins as well as 45 crew in 24 cabins. Her maximum range is estimated to be somewhere around 5,000 nautical miles.
The KAOS yacht is an exceptionally beautiful yacht that was built prioritizing modern and minimalist design.
Lobanov Design is responsible for her eye-catching exterior, which focuses on futuristic elements combined with optical illusions.
Established in 2007, this design studio is known to be young, offering unique perspectives and modern approaches.
She was built with curved lines in mind incorporating elements of glass and metal in a nautical context.
Her all-around glass fronts create an optical illusion letting the yacht appear to have several more decks than she actually has.
The so-called trompe lâoeil effect lets KAOS appear sleek and elongated, setting her apart from traditional yacht design. Her designer Lobanov describes the modeling process for KAOS.
âThe 3D modeling was quite a challenging task, which pleased my mathematical part of the brain. Each of the layers meets and splits under certain rules, which can be noticed from different angles.â
Her exterior is white with light blue accents, which are contrasted by the many darkly tinted windows.
She has four decks, the largest of which is the aft which has a sizable swimming pool with a built-in aquarium and seating areas.
Several smaller decks are located on higher levels, although most of them are hidden in shaded areas.
Close to the top of the superstructure, a small jacuzzi is situated, allowing guests to enjoy incredible views while relaxing.
At the bow, a helipad is located, including refueling facilities for small to medium-sized helicopter aircraft. Below the helipad, the mooring deck is cleverly concealed for aesthetic purposes.
At the stern of the vessel, the KAOS yacht has an extendable swimming platform that can be closed completely when the yacht is underway.
This platform leads directly to a lounge area inside the yacht, complete with a state-of-the-art entertainment system, TV, and storage space.
On the starboard side of the aft, there is a separate platform for docking tenders and releasing water toys.
KAOS also possesses a modern underwater lighting system and state-of-the-art stabilizers for the comfort of guests when the vessel is underway or at anchor.
Toys and equipment
The KAOS yacht carries at least two tenders, one of which almost looks like a miniature version of the main vessel with the same blue and white design and tinted windows.
They were built by Pascoe International , a renowned company specializing in tenders for superyachts.
She carries a wide array of water toys, including several jet skis, water bobs, and paddleboards.
Previous names
Originally the KAOS yacht was built in the Netherlands by Oceano under the name SECRET III. Upon her launch, she was officially named JUBILEE and then renamed AL MENWAR by the royal family of Qatar, the House of Thani.Â
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Kaos, billionaire businesswoman Nancy Walton Laurieâs $300 million megayacht, grabbed headlines for being the target of eco-activists on 17th July 2023. The 360 feet Oceanco mammoth has since avoided people and ports after being defaced with red and black paint. As any owner would do, Walton moved the ship commissioned in 2008 by then-Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Abdullah bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, to Monaco, where she arrived on 27th July 2023. The ship didnt rest even after a ten-day voyage to Monaco, where it was docked for a short period of four days.
One would imagine it could be owing to sky-high charges of one of the worldâs most expensive marinas where a superyacht owner is expected to pay up to $4000 daily. But remember, the owner is an heiress with a $300 million boat and $10 billion net worth, so money is clearly not an issue here. I guess it has more to do with the owner saving her stunning vessel that houses an oversized aquarium from vandalism.
Kaos superyacht is currently docked in La Ciotat, a town on Franceâs Mediterranean coast, per Marine Traffic . Avoiding ports and keeping the vessel in motion is one effective way to prevent such harmful incidents. Eco mob Futuro Vegetal (Vegetable Future) didnt stop at trashing the 360ft vessel using fire extinguishers when it was moored in Ibiza. They added insult to injury by posing with a sign stating âYou Consume Others Suffer,â which went viral. Negative publicity and the ire of common people are not something one looks forward to when relaxing in the pool of your 4,523 GT yacht.
The out-of-sight, out-of-mind mantra may work for businesswoman Nancy Walton Laurie unless a smaller boat with activists follows to defeat her plan of action, which seems unlikely. Kaos looks safe for now but will guests frolic in the blue Mediterranean waters is questionable. The megayacht purchased from the Qatar royal family was dubbed a floating palace with tons of stone and marble in 2019.
The humongous boat accommodates 31 guests in 16 cabins. It is opulent in the truest sense of the term, laced with materials like Crystal Caviar insets, silk carpets, Iranian white onyx, and Golden Spider stone. A vessel that houses such finery is worthy of protection, and heartbreaking to see it wrecked by activists. I hope Kaos Yacht finds some peace on the high seas from the chaos that ensued.
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Walmart billionaireâs âŹ300m superyacht moored off DĂșn Laoghaire coast
Heiressâs luxury vessel comes complete with a heli pad, swimming pool and 16 cabins.
The 110m Kaos superyacht viewed from DĂșn Laoghaire. Photograph: Karl Brophy/Twitter
A superyacht belonging to one of the wealthiest women in the world was sighted on Tuesday moored in Scotsmanâs Bay, off DĂșn Laoghaire, providing a rare treat for the harbourâs yacht spotters.
The 110-metre, âŹ300 million Kaos is reportedly owned by Nancy Walton Laurie, heiress to the Walmart US retail empire.
Weighing in at 4,523 tons, it has impressive features including 16 cabins, a gym, a steam room, an indoor beach club, a cinema, a sauna, and a spa. There is also a swimming pool and a helipad.
The yachtâs interiors are known for their lavish style which includes marble and stone fittings, and custom-made silk carpets.
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According to Superyacht Times, Kaos was formerly known as Jubilee, and was launched in 2017, as the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands.
âThe exterior features a combination of curved lines and glass panels in the bulwarks is visually stunning to create an illusion of extra decks and a trompe lâoeil effect where the yacht appears long and lean. Metallic paint enhances reflected sunlight on these curved lines,â the publication said.
It was the second large private yacht to visit the Dublin in recent weeks and follows the more modest âŹ80 million Scout which was moored in the Liffey and visited Kinsale.
đ„ïž An unusual visitor to Dun Laoghaire this morning. A 110 metre, $300,000,000 super yacht called Kaos belonging to billionaire Walmart Heiress Nancy Walton. It has 4 decks, a helipad đ, swimming pool đđ»ââïž, an aquarium đ and a cinema đ„. @DunLaoghaireTn #dunlaoghaire pic.twitter.com/42h6o13mN7 — Glenn Polley (@glennpolley) June 13, 2023
Scout, also a Dutch-built vessel, was launched in 2019 for James Berwind, whose family made a fortune out of coal and mining. He now engages in social entrepreneurship and is reported to have a passion for animal welfare.
Berwind and his partner Kevin Clark designed Scout, which is named after the coupleâs dog, to be a semi-permanent base from which they can explore the world.
The superyacht visits come at the beginning of what is expected to be a busy season for cruise ships at the historic south Dublin port town.
Mary Hanafin, former Cathaoirleach of DĂșn Laoghaire-Rathdown council, said more than 90 ships will visit DĂșn Laoghaire this year. During her tenure as Cathaoirleach, which concluded this week, Ms Hanafin said she visited three ships which were first-time arrivals in DĂșn Laoghaire. She said the cruise ships which she visited were two small luxury vessels which can accommodate 500 to 600 passengers, and one larger ship which could accommodate some 3,200 passengers and 1,400 crew.
Ms Hanafin said the local authority which controls the harbour receives fees for boats moored offshore while power boat owners also received fees for escorting tenders.
She said while some passengers went on to Dublin or Glendalough, many remained in DĂșn Laoghaire Town and spent money on gifts. She said the council has set up and tourist information and gift shops as well as a reception area in the harbour.
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Boat staff had to hose down a Walmart heiress' $300 million yacht after climate activists blasted red and black paint onto it with fire extinguishers
- A $300 million superyacht owned by a billionaire heiress was doused in paint by activists on Sunday.
- The two activists arrived as the yacht was leaving Ibiza and sprayed its stern in red and black.
- Staff could be seen trying to hose away the paint while the activists held up a protest sign.
Two climate activists vandalized an American heiress' $300 million superyacht in Ibiza on Sunday, bathing the vessel's stern with red and black paint.
The pair used fire extinguishers to spray paint on the Kaos, a megayacht owned by the billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, then held up a sign that read: "You consume, others suffer."
The yacht appeared to be leaving port when the activists doused its rear, and boat staff could be seen immediately attempting to wash away the paint with hoses, according to footage tweeted by Futuro Vegetal, a Spanish organization lobbying for climate action.
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"We can't go on like this, it's a matter of life and death," Futuro Vegetal tweeted .
Futuro Vegetal tweeted on Sunday that the activists targeted the Kaos because Walton Laurie was "one of the richest women in the world."
The two activists were detained and are expected to be released on Monday at noon, the organization said, without specifying what they were charged with.
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Port authorities activated an interior maritime plan to assess whether the paint spilled into the water could be cause for concern, the local outlet Periodico de Ibiza reported .
Futuro Vegetal and the Walton Family Foundation did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent outside regular business hours.
The Kaos is a 361-foot luxury yacht owned by Walton Laurie, the youngest daughter of Walmart cofounder James "Bud Walton." She is worth more than $7.7 billion, per the Bloomberg Billionaires Index .
Her vessel, which flies under the Jamaican flag, has four decks and can accommodate 31 guests and 45 crew, per the yacht-enthusiast website Yacht Bible .
It hosts 16 guest cabins and at least 24 staff cabins as well as an elevator, a steam room, a gym, a cinema, and an indoor beach club.
It costs from $20 million to $30 million every year to keep the Kaos running, according to Yacht Bible.
On Friday, three activists from Futuro Vegetal also ran onto a runway of an airport in Ibiza to spray yellow paint on a private jet and disrupt airport operations .
July 18, 2023: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated one of the colors sprayed onto the Kaos. The vessel was sprayed with red and black paint, not red and white paint.
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Walmart billionaire heiress Nancy Walton’s $300 million superyacht was vandalized by eco-activists for the second time. After being repaired in a shipyard due to an attack by climate activists, the 361-foot-long vessel was again targeted and defaced with bright red color.
What is it about the Kaos superyacht that attracts wreckage? Walmart heiress Nancy Walton’s $300 million luxury vessel has been attacked for the second time (the first time was on 17th July 2023) by eco-activists called Futuro Vegetal. The 360-foot-long boat was docked in the port of Barcelona when climate activists defaced Kaos yet again on 8th September 2023 in red paint, with a startling sign that read ‘ Billionaires should not exist.’ Two members created ample chaos around Kaos motoryacht by breaching marina security and spraying the newly refitted Oceanco ship with more unwanted biodegradable paintwork.
The protestors told the Spanish publication El Salto that they wanted to deliver a message that was ‘loud and clear’ reminding billionaires of their responsibility towards the climate crisis. “This year, we have experienced the highest temperatures in the history of humanity, and instead of reducing emissions, we continue to emit billions of tons of CO2,” stated the activists. “We must decrease and reduce emissions drastically, and we are not going to ask it of the people who have the least. We have to take away the social license of that 1% of the population to pollute whatever they want simply because they have money and power.”
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Climate Activists Deface Walmart Heiressâ $300M Superyacht
They used fire extinguishers to drench the stern in paint.
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A group of climate activists vandalized the $300 million superyacht of Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie in Ibiza on Sunday, drenching the craftâs stern in black and red paint shot from fire extinguishers.
Two demonstratorsâfrom the Spain-based Futuro Vegetal environmental groupâthen displayed a sign that read âYou Consume Others Suffer,â which they proudly posted to their Twitter account.
Police said that those two demonstrators have been arrested.
âThe only reason we continue to maintain an economic system that leads us to eco-social collapse is to sustain the privileges of this small privileged class,â Futuro Vegetal said of the stunt in an Instagram pos t. âThe mega-rich live off the suffering of others.â
The group performed a similar act just two days prior, soaking a private jet in yellow and black paint before donning a sign with a similar message.
Laurie, their latest target, inherited a stake in Walmart in 1995 from her father Bud Walton, who built the brand into retail royalty alongside his brother. She is reportedly worth more than $8 billion, making her one of the richest 300 people in the world, according to Forbes .
Her yacht, named Kaos, is a whopping 361 feet long, features four decks, and has room for 31 guests and a 45-person crew.
The boatâs amenities include an on-board aquarium , full spa facilities, and a large cinema. Thereâs even a separate gym for the shipâs crew and a small hospital for at-sea medical crises.
Laurie did not respond to The Daily Beastâs requests for comment.
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Inside Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenkeâs $150m superyacht which boasts 37ft waterfall chandelier, salon and theatre
- G.P. Rodriguez
- Published : 21:11, 2 May 2022
- Updated : 14:06, 3 May 2022
WHEN it comes to luxury yachts, Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke need not envy other billionaires.
Walton Kroenke's $150m superyacht has everything a billionaire - or anyone - would need to enjoy themselves out at sea, including a 37-feet waterfall chandelier, a salon and a theatre.
The 73-year-old heiress and her husband, Los Angeles Ram's owner Stan Kroenke, bought the floating mansion a couple of years ago and renamed it Aquila, according to Boat International .
After an extensive remodeling at the Pendennis British shipyard, the yacht won the 2017 World Superyacht Award.
The Aquila, reportedly the largest yacht built in the US since the 1930s, now boasts a bar named "the London Bar" and two massage rooms.
It also features seven cabins, as well as a gym and a large jacuzzi.
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The ship , which has been compared to an âexclusive membersâ club,â has a deck that is for parties only. It includes smoke machines, a light show and a DJ booth.
Guests of the billionaire couple can also enjoy a new movie theater with an 85-inch screen.
And for the owners, there is a dedicated deck that features access to a private massage room, hair salon, office, and an opulent suite.
The yacht's centerpiece, however, is the 37-foot waterfall chandelier that illuminates all of the ship's four decks.
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And Aquila is open for charters - to those who can afford its listing price of nearly $1million for one week.
The listing states: "Alongside her impressive deck spaces and stunning interior, AQUILA has a large beach club offering a plethora of fun water toys, ideal for lazy days out at anchor.
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A group of climate change activists trashed a $300 million superyacht owned by billionaire Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie on the Spanish island of Ibiza by blasting it with paint.
The Futuro Vegetal group, which translates to Future Vegetable, said on Twitter that two members used fire extinguishers filled with red and black paint to deface the “Kaos” superyacht Sunday morning.
Futuro Vegetal also uploaded pictures of two members standing in front of the luxury yacht with signs that read “You Consume Others Suffer.”
“The only reason we continue to maintain an economic system that leads us to eco-social collapse is to sustain the privileges of this small privileged class,” the group said in a statement about the vandalism. “The mega-rich live off the suffering of others.”
The Spanish Civil Guard said two people were arrested at the docks this morning over the incident, local Periodico de Ibiza reports.
Sources told the Spanish newspaper that the yacht was actually scheduled to leave Ibiza on Sunday, with the spraypainting taking place just as the crew was preparing to depart.
The Futuro Vegetal group said they specifically targeted Laurie’s yacht as she is one of the wealthiest women in the world, with Bloomberg’s Billionaire Index pinging her net worth at $7.77 billion.
Laurie’s yacht made headlines in May with a series of features about the impressive 361-foot ship, which sports its own swimming pool, aquarium and helipad.
The superyacht also holds its own cinema, spa facilities, gym and even a small hospital for medical emergencies at sea.
The vandalism came following a call from the Extinction Rebellion Ibiza group, an activist organization demanding the ban of private jets and luxury yachts over emission concerns .
The group called on a campaign to specifically target such jets and yachts in Ibiza, with a private jet spray painted in a similar fashion by activists last week at Ibiza’s airport.
Futuro Vegetal said they were proud to have joined the campaign in Ibiza in order to raise awareness for their cause. The group touts itself as a civil disobedience and direct action group fighting against climate change .
Representatives for Laurie did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.
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Inside Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenkeâs $150m superyacht which boasts 37ft waterfall chandelier, salon and theatre
- G.P. Rodriguez
- Published : 16:11 ET, May 2 2022
- Updated : 9:06 ET, May 3 2022
WHEN it comes to luxury yachts, Walmart heiress Ann Walton Kroenke need not envy other billionaires.
Walton Kroenke's $150m superyacht has everything a billionaire - or anyone - would need to enjoy themselves out at sea, including a 37-feet waterfall chandelier, a salon and a theatre.
The 73-year-old heiress and her husband, Los Angeles Ram's owner Stan Kroenke, bought the floating mansion a couple of years ago and renamed it Aquila, according to Boat International .
After an extensive remodeling at the Pendennis British shipyard, the yacht won the 2017 World Superyacht Award.
The Aquila, reportedly the largest yacht built in the US since the 1930s, now boasts a bar named "the London Bar" and two massage rooms.
It also features seven cabins, as well as a gym and a large jacuzzi.
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The ship , which has been compared to an âexclusive membersâ club,â has a deck that is for parties only. It includes smoke machines, a light show and a DJ booth.
Guests of the billionaire couple can also enjoy a new movie theater with an 85-inch screen.
And for the owners, there is a dedicated deck that features access to a private massage room, hair salon, office, and an opulent suite.
The yacht's centerpiece, however, is the 37-foot waterfall chandelier that illuminates all of the ship's four decks.
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And Aquila is open for charters - to those who can afford its listing price of nearly $1million for one week.
The listing states: "Alongside her impressive deck spaces and stunning interior, AQUILA has a large beach club offering a plethora of fun water toys, ideal for lazy days out at anchor.
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