Grand Luxe

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Seafair – M/V Grand Luxe
History
United States
NameM/V Grand Luxe
OperatorSeafair Miami (Expoships)
RouteNear Coastal
BuilderNichols Bros. Boat Builders
Cost$40,000,000[1]
Launched2007
Identification
StatusIn Service
General characteristics
Tonnage3,712 GT>
Length228 ft (69 m)
Beam48 ft (15 m)
Draft6’-6”
PropulsionDiesel Reduction Gear
Capacity600 Passengers
Crew149 Crew

M/V Grand Luxe is a 220 ft (67 m) motor yacht launched in 2007 and operated by Seafair.

Overview[edit]

It was designed by naval architects Dejong & Lebet and Luiz De Basto Designs, Dejong & Lebet. The ship was launched in 2007 in Freeland, Washington.[2] The ship began service as an art museum, touring port cities along the US east coast.[3][4]

In 2016 M/V Grand Luxe underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to become solely a venue for private events.[5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "SeaFair luxury shopping yacht docks in St. Petersburg". Tampa Bay Business Journal.
  2. ^ "Yacht Seafair Grand Luxe, Nichols Bros Boat Builders". Charter World.
  3. ^ "SeaFair To Launch a New Era of Art Appreciation". Luxury Traveler.
  4. ^ Hall, Charlie. "Mega-yacht SeaFair to dock at waterfront". New Bern Sun Journal.
  5. ^ "Remodeling - Seafair".
  6. ^ Grant, Matt (March 2, 2017). "'Super Mega Yacht' becomes Daytona Beach attraction". WESH.