The Million Dollar Question: What Yacht Be Gracing San Diego Bay with Its Presence Today?
Ah, San Diego Bay. Sparkling water, bobbing sailboats, and... wait, is that a MONSTER of a yacht over there? That, my friends, is the million dollar question (well, maybe more like a cool $325 million question), and we're here to dive into the deep end (or should we say, luxurious interior) to find out!
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| What Yacht Is In San Diego Bay |
The Frontrunner: The Amadea - A Seized Superyacht with a Pricey Price Tag
There's a good chance the yacht you spotted is the Amadea, a 348-foot behemoth that caused quite a stir when it rolled (or should we say, glided?) into San Diego Bay in June of last year. This floating palace was seized by the US government in Fiji after being linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch. Apparently, living the billionaire life ain't cheap, because maintaining this beauty is costing taxpayers a cool million bucks a month. Ouch. But hey, at least it's livin' large in sunny San Diego!
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Amadea on the Move: Don't Get Used to One View
While the Amadea usually chills in National City, it's been known to take a joyride around the bay every now and then. Don't worry, it's not making a break for it (those things are probably harder to steal than your neighbor's pool flamingo). The movement is usually for routine maintenance, but it sure gives San Diego a taste of the high life for a few hours.
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So, if you see a yacht the size of a small building cruising around, there's a good chance it's the Amadea. Just don't ask for a ride – we hear the guest list is exclusive (and probably involves oligarchic connections).
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FAQ: You've Got Yacht Questions, We've (Maybe) Got Answers
How to identify the Amadea? It's big. Really big. If you can see a yacht from your balcony and it looks like it has its own zip code, that's probably the Amadea.
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How to get on the Amadea? Unless you're best friends with the former owner (or the current US government), this one's a hard pass. Maybe try offering to clean the massive deck – they might need the help with that million-dollar maintenance bill.
How much does it cost to maintain a yacht like the Amadea? See above. Let's just say you could buy a whole fleet of jet skis for the monthly cost.
How long will the Amadea stay in San Diego? That's a mystery even richer than the yacht's previous owner. It's all up to the courts.
How to win the lottery so I can buy my own yacht? That, my friend, is the real question. We recommend playing the lottery and avoiding any questionable international financial dealings.
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