This $1 Billion Superyacht Is a Floating Replica of Monaco

Yacht Island Design, Superyacht, Monaco
Yacht Island Design

Much respect to Yacht Island Design for musing: “What if Monaco were portable?” That’s the inspiration behind the Streets of Monaco Superyacht. The 500-foot vessel is lined with scale versions of Monaco’s most iconic buildings, including the Monte Carlo Casino and the Grand Prix course. (Which has been converted into a go-kart course.)

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The Streets of Monaco also features multiple swimming pools; cafes; a spa; library; basketball/tennis courts, which can double as a helipad; parking spaces for smaller yachts; and even a submarine, should you grow bored with hanging out on the ocean’s surface. Featuring accommodations for 16 guests, including 3,800-square-foot VIP suites, there is also room for the staff of 70 crew members. (Hey, you need help to run Monaco.)

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Of course, a yacht this big comes with a similarly massive price tag: roughly $1 billion. To learn more, click here.

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