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Inside €300m luxury 'super yacht' owned by Walmart heiress moored in Dun Laoghaire Harbour

The yacht is called 'kaos' and it is a whopping 110-metres long, weight over 4,000 tonnes.

• 14:38, 14 JUN 2023
• Updated 15:03, 14 JUN 2023

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There was amazement from locals and boating enthusiasts as a massive €300million super yacht moored in Dun Laoghaire Harbour yesterday.

The gigantic yacht named 'Kaos' was spotted docked in Scotsman’s Bay in Dun Laoghaire on Tuesday. The impressive yacht has four decks, and it is 110-metres long and weighs over 4,500 tonnes.

The vessel boasts 16 cabins with space for 30 guests and 45 crew, a state of the art gym, a steam room, an indoor beach club, a cinema, a sauna and spa, and it has its own aquarium as well as a luxury swimming pool and helipad, allowing for easy access.

The yacht also includes large dining/lounge areas and the cabins feature silk carpet, and the opulent bathrooms consist of solid marble. According to the Irish Times , the yacht was seen in London and Cornwall before making its way to Dun Laoghaire on Monday night.

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The boat is believed to be owned by Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, who is one of the richest women in the world from her family's establishment of well-known retailer Walmart.

It was originally built by Dutch yard Oceano for the late Emir of Qatar, who named it Jubilee. It was refitted by German yard Lürssen as part of a 17-month project which touched 1,500 square metres of interior space.

It was the biggest yacht ever built in the Netherlands when it launched in 2017. According to Boat International Magazine , the yacht was bought by its new owners in 2018 and its interior was designed by Sam Sorgiovanni and the exterior was completed by Igor Lobanov.

Irish social media users were delighted and in awe at seeing the huge yacht. sailing around the Dun Laoghaire harbour. One person joked: "Drop the red flag and raise the Jolly Roger, and let's take her, me hearties!!!"

A second said: "Wow, absolutely massive boat. It even has a helipad on the top, very cool." A third added: "I wonder who will be the first person to try to get up close to it with a drone only to find out that someone with that much money has for sure invested in countermeasures."

A fourth person seemed doubtful that they'd spend so much money on a luxury yacht if they had the chance. "Much as it's nice and all... it cost $300m," they said.

Dun Laoghaire is bracing for a record-breaking cruise ship season , with over 90 cruise ships to visit this year bringing a total of 164,000 passengers and 71,000 crew to the area. Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has said the benefits of these cruises extend beyond the immediate tourism sector, contributing to the restoration of the 200-year-old historic Harbour.

Norwegian Cruise Lines will top the schedule with 20 visits to Dun Laoghaire this year, followed by Viking Cruise Lines who will visit 17 times.

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Inside mammoth €300m super yacht with luxurious interior, swimming pool and aquarium docked in Irish seaside town

• Ríona Maguire
• Published : 11:06, 15 Jun 2023
• Updated : 17:48, 15 Jun 2023

A SUPER yacht owned by one of the world's richest women has been spotted moored in Dublin.

The enormous cruiser, which is worth an eye-watering €300million, was docked near Dun Laoghaire Harbour on Tuesday.

The 300 million Kaos, formerly known as the Jubilee, is 110-metres long, weighs 4,523 tonnes and boasts four decks, 16 cabins and has space for 30 guests and 45 crew.

According to  Superyacht Times , the yacht's Lobanov–designed exterior features a combination of curved lines and glass panels to create an illusion of extra decks and a "trompe l’oeil effect" which makes the boat appear long and lean.

Images of the opulent interiors have been doing the rounds on social media, showcasing an on-deck swimming pool, an elegant dining area and helipad.

The luxurious vessel also features a cinema, an indoor beach club, a gym, a steam room, a sauna and even has its own spa.

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It also includes large dining/lounge areas and the cabins feature silk carpet, and the lavish bathrooms consist of solid marble.

The lounge area has gold ceilings, with dark wood features and marble bathrooms.

Multiple decks allow plenty of room for sunbathing on the white plush couches and chairs.

The top deck even has a jacuzzi for those onboard to relax in.

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The boat also reportedly features an aquarium.

It belongs to Walmart heiress billionaire Nancy Walton Laurie and was the largest yacht ever built in the Netherlands upon its launch back in 2017.

According to Boat International Magazine, the yacht was bought by its new owners in 2018.

Laurie is the youngest daughter of Bud Walton, whose brother Sam  began what would become the world's largest retail store.

The first-ever  Walmart  store opened in July 1962 in  Arkansas , and the heirs own around 50 percent of the stock collectively.

'ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE'

The 110-metre superyacht sailed up the Thames in London after a mammoth transatlantic passage from Miami before making its way to Irish shores.

The yacht arrived off Dun Laoghaire Harbour on a flat calm morning and is anchored offshore in one of Dublin Port's ship anchorages.  

A tender has been coming and going from Kaos this morning.

And people on Twitter couldn't get over the "massive boat" docking up on the coast of Dublin.

One person said: "Wow, absolutely massive boat. It even has a helipad on the top, very cool."

Another joked: "I wonder who will be the first person to try to get up close to it with a drone only to find out that someone with that much money has for sure invested in countermeasures."

Over 90 ships are expected to visit Dun Laoghaire this year as some of the wealthiest people in the world take a pitstop on Irish water.

The Kaos' visit arrives just weeks after social entrepreneurs James Berwind moored his €80 million Scout in the Liffey before visiting Kinsale.

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How the Spectacular Superyacht Scout is Making Waves

Named for one of her owners’ dogs, Scout is a base from which they can explore the world.

By Ellie Brade

In 2019, over 150 brand-new superyachts were delivered; one of the standout designs of the year was the 209-ft yacht Scout , built for owner James Berwind and his partner, Kevin Clark. Named for one of her owners’ beloved dogs, she is set to be a semi-permanent base from which they can explore the world — canine companions  and all.

The story of Scout begins with a simple napkin. “We started with a sketch on a napkin before interviewing any designers,” say Berwind and Clark. “Our wish list was to have a capable, comfortable explorer to travel the world, and we got a long-range ice-classed yacht with ample crew and guest areas, advanced systems for fuel efficiency, telecommunications and responsible waste management.” From the moment of that very first sketch, the couple was extremely hands on throughout every stage of the build, resulting in an incredibly personal yacht. “During the build we were involved 110%, in every aspect of the project,” they say.

Once they’d developed an initial concept for the yacht, a range of designers were approached, with UK-based H2 Yacht Design eventually being commissioned for both the exterior and interior design. “Jonny Horsfield was a fantastic collaborator; he and his team executed our vision impeccably,” say Berwind and Clark. The decision was made to build at Hakvoort Shipyard in the Netherlands; Scout is now the biggest yacht that the 100-year-old yard has built to date.

Scout ’s fun detailing and a quirky design approach, paired with a contemporary and practical layout, make the yacht eminently usable while still bursting with personality. “ Scout ’s design was influenced by Fritz Lang’s Metropolis , the interiors of Jules Verne’s Nautilus submarine, every James Bond villain’s lair, with a touch of Looney Tunes ,” say Berwind and Clark. “Everything about the interior focuses on the outside views with abundant windows and sliding glass walls.”

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Her distinct exterior design pairs hardy explorer capabilities, striking lines and a hint of trawler influence. While this sounds slightly odd on paper, in real life it works in a stunning way. This is a yacht with her own style — inside and out — that turns heads wherever she goes. Distinctive design elements include a high freeboard, exposed tenders in the bow with cut-down bulwarks and integrated forward-sloping windows.

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Her gray hull and white superstructure are complemented by playful pops of yellow. “She is a very unique vessel that really captures the owners’ passion for being on the water and their fun outlook on yachting,” says Captain Kynan McDonald. “It’s been an exciting project to be a part of.”

On board the yacht, in addition to her owners, Scout is able to welcome up to eight guests in four cabins, each with its own nautical-inspired theme. The main deck is a focal guest space, with a beautiful main saloon that includes an LCD ceiling that mirrors the outside scenes. Complementing the main saloon is a large winter garden — a social hub that is perfect for year-round use, thanks to frameless glass panels that provide shelter when needed and retract when not in use, plus full air conditioning.

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The winter garden space features a cocktail bar for sharing fresh beverages and a dining table for 14; it’s no surprise that this is a favorite spot for hosting. Aft of the winter garden is an intimate C-shaped fire pit that’s ideal for gathering around as the sun sets, with atmospheric flames flickering in front of the horizon.

A beautiful private owner’s apartment is accessed via a library studded with nautical-themed artifacts. The apartment is a stylish retreat with multiple spaces including an observation lounge forward — this characterful space includes a hidden bar area within a globe structure, seating around stone-topped tables inset with constellations and a carbon fiber squid sculpture by British artist Alistair Gibson hanging from the ceiling. The owners’ full-beam bedroom suite has two large bathrooms, walk-in closets and frosted full-length windows to port and starboard.

The master suite leads out to what the owners affectionately call “Puppy Park,” a custom-designed garden area for their two dogs, Scout and Brio, to enjoy. With their pets set to be on board for long stretches of time, it was very important to design the boat with this specialist usage in mind. “The dogs have their own ‘yard,’ all materials on board are pet-friendly, and all access points, such as the gates, scuppers and door sensors, are ‘puppy proofed,’” say Berwind and Clark. This passion for animals also extended to the construction of the yacht itself. “As animal rights activists, we used no animal-based materials — no fur, no hide, no bone, etc. — on board.”

Above the main deck, the bridge deck is home to the modern bridge, which has sophisticated operating systems and comfortable seating for those wanting to watch the captain at work. This deck also features another very personal space — dubbed the ‘greenhouse’ — which has been designed around the owners’ passion for gardening, and includes its own potting shed, sink and gardening equipment.

Outdoors, a favorite spot has proved to be the vast, multipurpose sundeck. “We live up there with our guests and dogs, and we also love the open fore to aft space,” say Berwind and Clark. The sundeck is an impressive open space, even by superyacht standards, with features including an inviting Jacuzzi and sweeping views across the ocean.

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A helipad on the foredeck allows guests to arrive and depart in style by chopper, while an impressive crane ensures easy deployment of the vessel’s two 26-ft tenders. A packed lineup of toys and water equipment ensures that Scout ’s guests can enjoy their ocean playground no matter where they cruise. The yacht’s custom limousine tender, built by Cockwells, has been finished in the same color scheme as Scout and can carry up to 10 guests while reaching a thrilling top speed of 37 knots.

While the average superyacht is used for just six weeks a year, Scout will buck the trend, with her owners hoping to spend up to seven months of the year on board: It will be a true home away from home. “We plan to use Scout as our primary home for the next several years and hope to travel extensively wherever, whenever, with safety as a primary concern,” say Berwind and Clark.

“Bucket list locations include the British Isles, the Far East and Hawaii .” With her ice-classed hull, very little of the world will be off limits, and there is no doubt that her owners are set to enjoy cruising on board just as much as they enjoyed the build process. Scout truly embodies the endless possibilities of custom yacht building where, if you can dream it, it can be made a reality.

Images: Jeff Brown — Breed Media

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