M/Y SAMSARA  – 88.5m   Charter Yacht by Oceanco (2015)

Owner: J.K. Rowling

Key Specifications

• Name: SAMSARA (formerly Cloud 9)
• Length: 88.5 meters (290 feet)
• Guests: 14 in 7 luxurious cabins
• Crew: 27 in 13 cabins
• Builder: Oceanco
• Designer: Espen Oeino
• Interior Designer: Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design
• Year Built: 2015
• Top Speed: 20 knots
• Engines: MTU
• Volume: 2,946 tons
• IMO: 1012177
• Price: $150 million
• Charter Winter / Summer   From €1,100,000 p/w
• Annual Running Cost: $10 – 15 million

Luxury Features

• Main Deck Aft: 5-meter circular swimming pool
• Entertainment: State-of-the-art cinema
• Relaxation: Tranquil beach club
• Support Vessel: Intrepid – 69-meter SeaAxe by Amels , equipped with a helicopter hangar, dive center, and ample storage space for tenders and toys. Intrepid also includes a fully equipped hospital on board .

Ownership History

• Originally Built for: Eric Smidt
• Later Sold to: Brett Blundy , who renamed her Cloud 9
• Current Owner: J.K. Rowling (2023) , who renamed the yacht SAMSARA

The name “Samsara” resonates with themes of life, death, and rebirth, aligning with the philosophical and mystical elements found in Rowling’s work. Although there isn’t a direct reference to “Samsara” in the Harry Potter series, the concept parallels the series’ exploration of immortality and the soul .

Oceanco: The Builder

Oceanco is a prestigious yacht builder based in Alblasserdam, Netherlands , known for crafting some of the world’s most luxurious and innovative yachts. Founded in 1987, Oceanco has delivered numerous custom-made yachts, renowned for their exceptional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology . Notable projects include Jeff Bezos’ yacht KORU, BRAVO EUGENIA, and SEVEN SEAS .

Espen Øino: The Designer

Espen Øino is a celebrated Norwegian yacht designer, known for creating some of the most iconic and technologically advanced yachts globally . As the founder of Espen Øino International based in Monaco , he has designed over 200 yachts, including notable projects like FLYING FOX, CRESCENT, and OCTOPUS .

 

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