Super Yachts Visit RMI
November, 2014: The super yachts Senses, Ethereal, and Dragonfly are all in the Marshall Islands, exploring the beautiful outer islands. The yacht owners were tempted to come to RMI with the promise of pristine water and weather and that nobody would be around to bother them in the outer islands. It’s hoped that they enjoy their stay so much that they pass the word on to their peers with luxury yachts.
The super yacht Senses anchored in Majuro lagoon. Photo: Karen Earnshaw
The first to arrive was Senses, which is owned by Google co-founder Larry Page. The 194-foot motor vessel is bursting with ‘water toys’. The yacht has sheltered indoor and outdoor dining areas, as well as a gym and an on-deck jacuzzi. Senses can accommodate 10 guests and 14 crew.
The yacht Blue Bie crosses the bow of super yacht Ethereal. Photo: Karen Earnshaw
The second of the series of super yachts was Ethereal, owned by Sun-Microsystems co-founder Bill Joy. At 190 feet, Ethereal is one of the world’s largest sailing vessels and is praised for being extremely energy efficient. The boat sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms: One VIP stateroom, one double cabin, and two convertible cabins with two pullman beds.
Dragonfly pulls into Uliga Dock in downtown Majuro. Photo: Cary Evarts
The third mega boat to drop anchor in Majuro was the 240-foot Dragonfly, owned by the second Google co-founder Sergey Brin. The boat can carry 12 guests and has 17 crew. It too has a ton of water toys, including everything needed for diving, fishing, and kite boarding. The crew are multi-talented and include instructor skills for the water sports.
The boats are currently enjoying the solitude of a group of the outer islands, including Ailinglaplap (where Australian entrepreneur Martin Daly is building a resort). Likiep, and Rongelap.
