Floating ship city to cost $1.1bn
by Media Services on 20 Jan 2011
The 155m floating city will cost in exceess of $1.1bn. SW
Hitting headlines all over the world, a $1.1bn floating folly recreating the landmarks of Monaco has captured people's attention and ire.
The concept, a product of Yacht Island Design in the UK, would be the world's most expensive. At 155m the super-ship will feature smaller versions of the state’s famous landmarks such as the Monte Carlo Casino and racetrack, as well as swimming pools, tennis courts, a cinema, a go kart track and a Hotel de Paris.
Onboard, buildings will replace decks, and instead of a swimming platform it will have a beach. There are also plans for waterfalls, a swim-in Jacuzzi-bar, helicopters and submarines on board.
Still on the drawing board, it could feasibly accommodate 16 guests and 70 crew with the main apartment spread over three floors and 445sqm.
Linking upper and lower living areas is the Atrium – featuring seven guest suites, a bathroom, bedroom, dressing room, reception and balcony.
'It is basically a floating city,' said Yacht Island Design director, Rob McPherson. 'The design theme called for a unique yacht that reflected the style and sophistication of the principality.
'We want to create a truly unique environment that could take the principality of Monaco to the ocean.'
The ship will exceed the $1 billion price tag reportedly paid by Roman Abramovich for his Eclipse yacht.
A second creation by Yacht Island Design will be a smaller 85-metre yacht based on a Pacific Island theme.
More at ww.yachtislanddesign.com
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