AdvertisementA brand new £430m superyacht belonging to Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has been spotted for the first time at sea, off the billionaire's playground of Antibes on the French Riviera. The 460ft vessel, Solaris, is the most costly custom-made superyacht ever built, with 48 cabins across eight decks, a crew of 60 and space for 36 guests. Solaris has a flotilla of 20 high-speed jet-skis and at least one helicopter to ferry guests from ship to shore. It is believed Solaris may be one of the new 'Explorer' class of superyachts that — as their name implies — are built for much more intrepid cruising than merely bobbing around the French Riviera. Solaris is believed to be fitted with a radar-controlled missile detection system, bulletproof windows and armoured protection around the wheelhouse and main cabin.

Source: Daily Mail August 02, 2021 15:33 UTC