When we talk about yachts and we hear the name Octopus, we all know of what kind of yacht the discussion is about. And we are not talking about any yacht. What hides under the name Octopus? We are talking about the ninth largest yacht in the world and it is in the ownership of the famous cofounder of Microsoft, yes, we are talking about the billionaire, Paul Allen. He purchased this superyacht in 2003 and it is the largest superyacht in the world which we can say is a private property, not owned by the state.

Following photos: 1) Octopus Yacht in San Juan 2) Octopus Super Yacht

Following photo: 3) Octopus Super Yacht By Paul Alen:

Since the exterior design of this superyacht comes to question, it has been the work of Espen Oeino Naval Architects, which is easy to notice since every little bit of the structure is designed carefully to the tiniest little detail. Since the built of the exterior comes to question, it was in the hands of Lürssen (a company for building ships in Bremen) and HDW (a shipbuilding company from Kiel). Since you take a better look at the exterior built, you will see that it incorporates German discipline, preciseness and flawlessness. Since the interior design comes to question, it is the proud work of Jonathan Quinn Barnett, an expert in designing all sorts of interiors, coming from Seattle. As a matter of fact, here you can easily notice the refined taste of a person from Seattle, because since interior design comes to question, Seattlers and New Yorkers are the hardest to please.

Following photos: 4) Octopus in Reykjavik harbour 5) Octopus in Reykjavik. Iceland

Since the features this yacht incorporates, there are two helipads on the top part of this classy floating resort, one of which is the on the front and the other on the back of this superyacht; there are seven boats and a pool at one of the upper decks of this floating resort, a basketball court and a two submarines one of which has the purpose of helping you explore the bottom of the sea/ocean.

Following photos: 6) Mega Yacht Octopus in Helsinki harbour

This big beauty has length of amazing 126 meters and it was delivered to its owner Paul Allen in 2003. As for the price, Paul Allen paid 200 million dollars and has a crew of 60 stable members. This is the yacht where the feet of rich and famous stepped like U2, Johnny Cash and many singers and actors that have made their name big in Hollywood. The rich and famous do know what to choose when it comes to yachts.

Following photos: 10 – 11) Some other shots of the Octopus yacht

This yacht is also called megayacht thanks to the unrepeatable dimensions and its real worth. It is the best choice for anyone who belongs to this world of rich and famous. It is the perfect luxurious shelter where you can hide from the madding crowd, your fans and the stubborn photographers. Drift away, alone, or with your family and friends as a company and see all what the ocean has to offer. That is the reason why there are so many stars who have spent their recently earned millions in such a luxurious resort as a yacht is.

Enjoy some more photos of Octopus Yacht and dream some more about owning one:

Following photos: 12) Octopus, Super Yacht 13) Octopus, Super Yacht at night

Following photos: 14) Motor Yacht Octopus owned by Paul Alen 15) Motor Yacht Octopus, George Town

Following photo: 16) Paul Alen’s Motor Yacht Octopus in Reykjaik

Following photos: 18) Octopus Yacht Helicopter 19) Octopus Yacht George town at Antibes

Paul Allen’s  yacht, Octopus launched in 2003 became world’s largest yacht in the whole world. In 2012 it is still one of the biggest superyachts our world has ever seen. Featuring two helicopters, two submarines, one of each was recently used in a marine biology study, a premium swimming pool, music studio used by Paul Allen and it’s famous friends (celebrities) and of course, a basketball court..

The size of Octopus measures 413-foot. Paul Allen owns another yacht called Tatoosh, in the same leagues as Octopus, but slightly smaller.  Oracle’s Larry Ellison has a even bigger super yacht called Rising Sun and measuring 432-feet long and it is fifth largest in the US right now. Paul has to stay behind on a 6th place, but it is still quite an achievement only a handful in this world can be proud of. And if the chart includes only private owned vessels, then Larry’s Rising Star is ranking second in the world.

Paul Allen is also using his Octopus for some nice celebrity events, like playing on a guitar with famous rockers Jon Bon Jovi and Robbie Robertson and presenting his own show in front of them. He is now 41st richest man in the world and her can afford to held a parties like this onboard his precious toy. The Octopus yacht cost in excess of $200 Million when it was constructed and yearly expenses run over $20 Million.. Getting that converted in a weekly numbers it is exactly $17,472 per week for this kind of pleasure.

But he often shows her generous side, and he has donated over $1 Billion to date for various causes. Even if he donates a million each day, Paul Allen wouldn’t have problems to remain super rich to the end of his life…

Paul Allen’s yacht Octopus filmed – Amateur video: