LEGENDARY YACHT OF THE FORBES'S PUBLISHING MOGUL!
The 'Highlander' - previously named 'The Highlander' is the famous and stunning 162.24ft /49.45m custom motor yacht. Originally built by the Royal Dutch Feadship dockyard in 1986 and owned by billionaire magnate Malcolm Forbes she was one of the most iconic yachts in the world, the center of attention of the press and the public during the 1980’s and 1990’s. In her's 30 year history, the Highlander has been hosted hundreds of personalities, from Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher and Prince Charles of England, to Robert de Niro, Mick Jagger, Liz Taylor, Paul McCartney and Chris Brown, among others.
According to the owner’s special request, Highlander imposing steel hull was painted in a shade of green known as “dollar green”, and was long seen as one of the best-known symbols of big business, cruising the East Coast of the US as a corporate yacht for Forbes magazine. Thank to that fact she represents one of the most instantly recognizable superyachts around the world. Superyacht HIGHLANDER received a comprehensive refit by Derecktor shipyard in 2014, fully respecting the groundbreaking exterior lines of her legendary designer Jon Bannenberg.
Legend has it that Malcolm Forbes, already a three-time Feadship owner, was visiting the yard in Holland to sign the contract for a new yacht when he saw «Azteca» one of several revolutionary Bannenberg designed projects then being built at Feadship. Forbes took one look and exclaimed “Oh my God, we’ll have to paint mine green!”
He promptly engaged Bannenberg to create the next The Highlander and the result was spectacular for yacht's industry. The Highlander was built with a steel hull to suit the need for long range cruising to then-communist China, Alaska and Bora Bora. Her interior layout incorporated large reception and conference areas, enabling Forbes to entertain countless dignitaries, heads of state and business leaders in unrivalled style.
The enormous refit project was made by American shipyard Derecktor of Florida and included upgrading and modernising all the mechanics while extending the stern by 12 feet to create a contemporary transom and accommodate a lifting transformer platform. The top deck has also been extended forward for al fresco relaxation. The upper terrace was enlarged to provide more space for the solarium and relaxation area, and the old stately classic style that decorated the interior was replaced with more contemporary furnishings, colors and textures, including light woods like Wenge.
The redesigned interior allows comfortable accommodation for 12 guests, a more appropriate arrangement for family use. Towards the stern, you’ll find the master cabin with a double en suite bathroom. Six more guest cabins were built, also with en suite bathrooms (1 VIP suite, 2 doubles, 2 Twins, 3 Pullmans and a Bunk Cabin).
However, the new provision goes beyond mere aesthetics. The ship is also equipped with the latest technology in every room. This includes a new Quantum Zero-Speed stabilization system, new command post, new video and audio systems in every corner of the vessel, as well as LED lighting and wireless internet. Even the tender custom-made for Forbes by Cigarette Racing Team was refurbished.
The updated version also offers all the amenities of a modern yacht; it has several Jacuzzis, helipad, disco lounge, cinema, gym and a hinged gangway in the aft with access to the water.
She is also capable of carrying up to 11 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
SPECIFICATIONS
| LENGTH (m) | 49,45 |
|---|---|
| BUILT | 1986 |
| REFIT | 2014, 2018 |
| BILDER | DEVRIES, FEADSHIP |
| GUESTS | 12 |
| STATEROOMS | 7 |
| CABINS CONFIGURATION | 1 Bunk Cabin, 1 Master, 1 VIP, 2 Double, 2 Twin, 3 Pullman |
| CREW | 11 |
| CRUISING SPEED (s/knots) | 12 |
| MAX SPEED | 16 |
| DESTINATION | Caribbean, Mediterranean |
winter season:
Low Rate: 150,000 $ / per week *
High Rate: 190,000 $ / per week*
summer season:
Low Rate: 150,000 € / per week*
High Rate: 190,000 € / per week*
* + VAT & APA
