| One of the Largest yachts in the world costs more | | | | surrounds the Main Cast. This creates a spiral effect |
| than 150 million dollars, the Maltese Falcon Yacht is the | | | | that is beautified by natural lighting from the above |
| yachters dream come true, owned by Tom Perkins, a | | | | floors. |
| multi millionaire that can let you borrow his toy for | | | | * Its insides can be described as the most luxurious |
| 325,000 Euros each week. Currently, the vessel is for | | | | contemporary décor. It encompasses a |
| sale, it will cost you $178,606,500. With a shiny black | | | | soothing look, very delightful furnishing that's worlds |
| frame, there can be no boating enthusiast that won't | | | | best. |
| drool upon seeing this majestic vessel. | | | | Deck |
| The yacht itself is 88 meters long, almost the same as | | | | * The deck is openly wide. It has a main saloon. Also |
| the Lurssen's Eos and Royal Huisman's Athena. Built | | | | there are Aft Cockpit, studio Areas and the dining |
| under the Dina Rigg concept, it was a classical | | | | room. The ship supports of up to 12 guests for |
| invention by a Wilhelm Prolss. Although the design was | | | | extreme comfort, with 5 staterooms on the lower |
| intended for commercial freight use to carry less crew | | | | floors and a unique passage cabin located in the upper |
| members, it was adopted to the design. | | | | deck, all complete with a private cockpit. |
| Design | | | | * There is also a sun-bathing area, it is protected for |
| * Although it has been modeled from a classic yacht, it | | | | privacy, and this area is also near the Wheelhouse, an |
| is considered as a new type of yacht. The sailing | | | | ultra modern area that is considered as the heart of |
| system has been upgraded. Called the falcon rig, it has | | | | the Maltese Falcon Yacht. |
| a three mast, it is self-standing, and rotating masts | | | | Crew |
| have 15 sails which has a 2,400 sq. meters of sail area. | | | | * The total Crew count of the Falcon is 18. They |
| It is being controlled by the Perini Navi Sail Control, it | | | | maintain the yachts beauty and all its technical aspects. |
| boasts unrivaled safely and maneuverability. | | | | As it is available for charter, the onboard hotel is also |
| * The 15 sails are being stored in the masts, as there | | | | being taken care of the crew members. With the 12 |
| are five per mast, they can be fully unfurled into the | | | | guests that it accommodates, it can also handle an |
| tracks in less than 6 minutes. There are also 3 masts | | | | additional 4 guest staffs. Food and drinks are one of |
| made of carbon fiber in which it can rotate. | | | | the finest; there is an onboard chef with stewards |
| Engine | | | | stewardess to facilitate the guests. |
| * The ship has 2 1,800 Hp Deutz engines. It runs tops | | | | Manufacturer |
| speed at 1800 rpm and cruising at 20 knots. The | | | | * The ship has been produced bye a company known |
| engine makes minimal waves and gives no vibration or | | | | as Perkins. In the manufacturing stage, it has been |
| even noises. It has a non turbulent and smooth wake. | | | | under direct supervision of an English company, |
| Interior Design | | | | Insensys and Gerard Kijkstra and Partners which is a |
| * There is a very noticeable beauty in the ships' atrium, | | | | Dutch company. |
| The 3 decks are all united by the circular stairway that | | | | |