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Nirvana – Redefining Yachts

Our search for the perfect yacht concluded when we came across ‘Nirvana’, the 88.5 metre-long mega-yacht also dubbed as the floating mansion. Beating the outstandingly lavish UAE and Russian yachts, the one-year old Nirvana is one of the most luxurious yachts of its time. The spectacular Trans- Pacific cruiser has also won Boat International Media’s prestigious award for Best Exterior Design & Styling.

Delivered by Oceanco, a renowned custom yacht builder owned by Oman’s private investor Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, Nirvana is the largest yacht of its generation delivered by them.On sale at $305.6m by Edmiston brokerage, she is the latest in a line of yachts to boast an ample sports and entertainment offering including ten jet skis and tenders, a stage for live performances, a jet pool floor that rises to create a gigantic party space and an exotic glass reptile house that is home to chameleons, lizards, water dragons and turtles.On the main deck, a massage room provides the perfect place to unwind, while on the lower deck a 3Dcinema offers the ultimate entertainment experience. The bridge deck “hosts a stunning pack of amenities for all sorts of activities” and a fully equipped gym.Her secluded sundeck has a 3m plunge pool, and behind the fully certified helipad is an additional sunbathing and entertaining area. Accommodating up to 12 guests, Nirvana is not only idyllic for the owner and his guests, she is also the perfect charter vessel.Despite her size, the superb onboard crew has the outstanding ability to make this huge yacht seem totally dedicated to each and every guest’s pleasure.Each floor of this six deck yacht, designed by Sam Sorgiovanni, is connected by a main stairwell and a six-person glass lift.Nirvana has enormous fuel, water and food reserves, giving her a Trans-Pacific range and the power to cruise the globe in serene self-sufficiency