Sold for $128 million, the Phoenix 2 is the most expensive superyacht sale of 2024

Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul
Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul

Sold for $128 million, the Phoenix 2 is the most expensive superyacht sale of 2024. Previously owned by a Sony music executive, the 295-foot yacht’s design is inspired by the old-world charm of New York.

It has two helipads, a piano lounge, and a movie room with a popcorn machine.

+ Watch the video showing Phoenix 2 from the inside and fleet

It’s difficult to truly get into the minds of billionaires, but one can’t help but imagine how they feel about owning superyachts. For those who have built their fortunes from the ground up, these luxurious vessels must seem like the ultimate reward, a tangible representation of years of hard work and vision finally taking shape.

Take, for example, Jan Kulczyk, who was once the richest man in Poland. The late Jan Kulczyk, founder and owner of Kulczyk Holding, started his entrepreneurial journey by borrowing money from his father, Henryk, and became the first official Volkswagen dealer in Poland.

Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul
Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul

According to Luxury Launches, his first big opportunity came in the early 1990s when he brokered a deal worth PLN 150 million ($39 million) to sell 3,000 Volkswagen cars to the Polish police and security services. A man who made his fortune in cars, Kulczyk’s journey eventually led him to the seas. In 2004, he ordered a 200-foot yacht, Phoenix, designed with an interior inspired by French Art Deco. But for Jan, one yacht wasn’t enough.

The next step was Phoenix 2, an even larger and more opulent creation, valued at $160 million. It was a yacht that seemed to echo the opulence of 1920s New York, an era of great wealth, Art Deco architecture, and unforgettable glamour.

According to Luxury Launches, after his death, the glorious Phoenix 2 yacht passed on to his son, Sebastian Kulczyk, who inherited both the yacht and the thriving empire his father built. Sebastian, a billionaire in his own right with a net worth of $1.5 billion, recently sold the 295-foot yacht for an incredible $128 million, marking one of the most expensive yacht sales of 2024.

And looking at this majestic motor yacht, it’s not hard to see why. If there is any vessel on the water today that can rival the grandeur of Shahid Khan’s floating mansion, the 400-foot Kismet, it is undoubtedly the Phoenix 2. Now, let’s take a closer look at what makes this yacht truly unique:

Inside the incredible Phoenix 2

The yacht features seven large cabins, a full-beam owner’s suite, a glass spiral staircase, a private observation lounge, and an office, as well as a helipad on the aft deck. A touch-and-go helipad sits on the foredeck, while the pool is highlighted with skylights, a sunken jacuzzi, a waterfall, and an outdoor cinema. But it’s not just the amenities that make this yacht special; it’s the intricate details that really set it apart.

From the indoor Radio City-themed cinema, to the Speakeasy-inspired spa, to the outdoor dining space in winter garden style, and the Broadway-style dining room, each corner tells a story.

Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul
Phoenix 2 . Instagram @theyachtmogul

The yacht also features iconic landmarks, from skyscrapers on the bar stools in the sky lounge, to the massive bow figurehead that could have been taken directly from the Chrysler Building. These details are nothing short of breathtaking.

Burgess stated that the Phoenix 2 may have the most expensive interior ever installed by Lürssen. It’s a credible statement, especially considering even the door handles and cutlery were custom-designed specifically for the yacht.

The impressive four-deck vessel has hosted world-class musicians over the years, attended by a crew of 29. The 2,667 GT ship boasts a speed of 18 knots and an impressive selection of toys.

Source: LuxuryLaunches. Photos and video: Instagram @theyachtmogul. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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