Lürssen’s 400-foot Kismet is finally following its cruising destiny.
The high-profile superyacht left the Dutch shipyard on May 7 to embark on its maiden voyage, after which it will head to the Mediterranean for its inaugural charter season.
Kismet was built for Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan. The Pakistani American billionaire has commissioned three custom Lürssen yachts to date, one of which was a 312-footer also called Kismet. That vessel, now known as Whisper, was snapped up by another seafarer for a cool $160 million last September.
Designed by Italian firm Nuvolari Lenard, Kismet 2.0 is 88 feet longer than its predecessor and weighs twice as much. The behemoth has an interior volume of 5,500 GT, in fact. Even at such a size, Kismet showcases harmonious proportions and sleek, elegant lines. The mast and bow, for instance, were modeled after a leaping jaguar and to ensure a distinctive profile.
Khan once again enlisted U.K. studio Reymond Langton Design to bring the interior to life. The billionaire is known to have very specific and clearly quite lavish taste. He requested the interior of the original Kismet reflect a “Champagne and caviar” theme, for example. The second Kismet is equally extravagent. A two-level open-plan entrance area with sweeping video walls leads to stylish living quarters that span some six decks.
The layout includes between eight and nine cabins for up to 12 guests and cabins for 36 crew. In addition, the owner’s suite comprises a spacious stateroom, dual bathrooms, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace with a Jacuzzi. Above, the owner’s office offers panoramic views, a conference table for up to six, and a dedicated pantry.
Kismet has every conceivable amenity, too, such as two Jacuzzi, a pool with a swim-up bar, an outdoor cinema, an indoor cinema, and an underwater viewing lounge. Other highlights include a DJ station, a Champagne bar, a teppanyaki station, and a wine cellar. To top it off, Kismet has what Lürssen calls a “seven-star wellness area,” with a Balinese-inspired spa, a dedicated gym, a yoga studio with a juice bar, and two hair and beauty rooms. Kismet also sports a garage full of water toys and a basketball and pickleball court, naturally.
“The owner’s brief was challenging,” Peter Lürßen, managing director of Lürssen, said in a statement. “However, we believe that with our technical expertise, we have fulfilled the owner’s wish and vision for a yacht that will still be timeless and ahead of its time for many years to come.”
Support Vessel 6711 and the Age of Adventure
Yalıkavak Marina: The Land of the Eternal Blue
Industry Brands Drop Anchor in Porto Montenegro
Hainan to build national sports tourism pilot zone
MYS Fleet in Focus: The Timeless Nature of Aquarius
€600,000 price drop on Mondomarine motor yacht My Way
72m Lürssen superyacht Coral Ocean for sale
Riva Opera motor yacht Sula sold
Regent Shanghai Pudong announced for this May
Motorsailer Yacht Le Pietre now for Sale with Engel & Volkers.