Larry Ellison co-founded the software giant Oracle in 1977 and ran it for 37 years. According to Forbes, he has a fortune of nearly 93.9 billion USD and is the 8th richest person in the world.
Billionaire Larry Ellison’s superyacht Musashi is named after one of the greatest samurai in Japanese history since the 16th century – Miyamoto Musashi, who is famous as a philosopher and writer with his sword stories. . He received the title of Kensei, which means “holy sword” in Japanese. The American billionaire has a special passion for Japanese culture and that is why he named the yacht so.
The 88 m long Musashi debuted in 2011 in the Netherlands. The ship was built by Feadship and is worth about 160 million USD.
Both the ship’s exterior and interior design were designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design in collaboration with the shipbuilder and De Voogt Naval Architects. According to Boat International, the ship’s design has been described as impeccable, with clean, Japanese lines.
The superyacht can accommodate 18 passengers and 23 crew members. The ship has 5 decks arranged very nicely.
The lower deck of the yacht is a technical space and crew accommodation, along with a gym and spa. The design of this area is also Japanese-style with overhead mesh and backlit wavy curved glass, creating a sense of harmony and peace during relaxation.
The highlight of the Musashi yacht is the cinema cum lounge located in the main deck, where luxury suites are also located for VIP guests. Each suite here has a private bathroom and a proper dressing room.
The yacht’s pub and dining area are located on one deck of the ship. The yacht’s top deck offers passengers the chance to experience sunbathing or enjoy a drink at the bar.
The elevator in the center of the yacht is enclosed by a stainless steel and see-through glass staircase. The steps are made from three layers of glass, with a sandblasted top layer for a good grip underfoot, while LED spots with concealed wiring illuminate each step.
Billionaire Larry Ellison’s superyacht is equipped with 4 MTU diesel engines to help achieve a maximum speed of 38.8 km/h and a cruise speed of 33.3 km/h.