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While New Zealand will always be something of an out-of-the-way spot in the midst of the Pacific, it has been receiving increasingly more attention in recent years from multi-millionaire super yacht owners. Auckland has traditionally been known as the “City of Sails”; however, the city’s Viaduct Harbour has been showcasing more luxury yachts than usual in recent years. The city of Auckland is having to make some adjustments to accommodate this high class crowd, and additions have been made to the city’s marina to make some more space. The addition of two new 90 meter docks and 65 meter pontoons has provided more space for new vessels in Auckland, and the capacity of the Silo Marina has doubled its capacity within the last three years. Despite any hassles, the newcomers do a great deal of good for the city’s economy. According to Luke Wigglesworth- waterfront manager of Auckland marinas- a super yacht based in Auckland injects an estimated $2.5 million to the Auckland economy. Photographers have been flocking to the harbor area to capture striking images of the beautiful vessels. The harbor almost offers as many vessels as broker websites such as this informative resource. This past November has been the Auckland waterfront’s busiest time ever regarding boat tonnage in and around the harbor and revenue for the city. Some of the visiting making their home in Auckland The following is a brief summary of some of the biggest and most famous vessels to become stationed in Auckland in recent years: SuRi This vessel reaches a length of 63 meters, and an extensive was recently added in San Francisco. Chartering the SuRi costs voyagers about $450,000 each week. The yacht features luxury interior designs and offers impressive spaciousness and attractive entertainment possibilities. ArcticP The ArcticP is owned by James Packer, an Australian billionaire. This yacht is the 50th largest in the world, and it has transported such renowned passengers as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. The boat was custom-built for the current owners father, Kerry Packer. Mega yacht ‘A’ One of the largest vessels to be situated in Auckland, the Mega yacht ‘A’ has an interior that is about 15 times the size of a typical home. This super yacht is a possession of Russian billionaire Andrey Melcichenko. It was designed by Philippe Starck and has a master suite design that stretches over 240 square meters. Ethereal This vessel is owned by American couple Bill and Shannon Joy. These two owners are involved with marine conservation efforts and the run the charity known as the “Joy Foundation”. This is a highly energy efficient super yacht that is endowed with the latest technology to minimize the watercraft’s carbon footprint.
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