Sheikh Mansour has arrived in Crete aboard his $600 million superyacht “Blue”, a 160-meter symbol of luxury that docked at Heraklion port. While the Manchester City owner enjoys his holiday on the island, passersby can’t take their eyes off the floating palace.
A Half-Billion Dollar Yacht — and $60 Million a Year to Maintain
The “Blue” is no ordinary vessel but a genuine palace at sea. Valued at $600 million, it costs an additional $60 million annually to maintain—roughly the budget of a small Greek town. For Sheikh Mansour, however, that is simply the price of comfort.
German Engineering, British Design
Built at the Lürssen shipyard in Bremen and delivered to its owner in the summer of 2022, the yacht’s interiors were designed by Terence Disdale, renowned for transforming steel and wood into paradises for the ultra-wealthy.
A Floating Palace
The “Blue” features 24 luxurious suites accommodating up to 48 guests, served by a crew of nearly 80—about the size of the staff of a mid-sized Cycladic hotel. Everything is designed so that Sheikh Mansour can fully enjoy the sea, the sun, and the admiration of onlookers.
Is Greece Becoming the New Monaco?
Wherever the “Blue” docks, it instantly becomes a local spectacle. In Crete, as in Kalamata and Chania before, the billionaire’s vacation has turned into a public event, a private holiday that feels like a show for the whole city.
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