Growing up in Barbados, this pop icon got used to living near the water. While she no longer lives there, she still takes to the water often. Superyachts are the latest trend in the celebrity world.
While they are extremely expensive, if you’ve got the means to afford it, why not? Rihanna loves to try out different luxury yachts, paying anywhere from $125,000 to $350,000 a week. When you’re one of the best-selling music artists of all time, money is of negligible importance.
Angelina Jolie – Cirrus SR22, Estimated $650K
Now we have even more of a reason to love or be extremely jealous of award-winning model slash actress slash humanitarian Angelina Jolie. Jeez is there anything the woman doesn’t do? Not only is she super talented and beautiful, but the three-time Golden Globe winner and mother-of-six is also a fully licensed pilot.
We aren’t sure how she finds the time. She owns a small Cirrus SR22 plane which can carry 4-5 passengers in it. Jolie is featured in the David Attenborough doco “The Queen’s Green Planet.” The documentary shows Jolie co-piloting a small plane over the Namibian desert, which comes after Jolie’s partnership with the Namibian government to create a nursery that will replace dying trees in the area. The story behind her pilot’s license is particularly adorable. Apparently, she promised her son Maddox that she would learn to fly, and in 2004 she got her license. What a star mom.
Leonardo DiCaprio – Topaz, Estimated $1.3 Million Per Week
The “What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” star has held quite a few award-winning roles. And with all those awards come fortune and fame. Money clearly isn’t an issue for Leo, seeing as though he is building an eco-resort on his own private island. And if you have an island, then it is absolutely necessary to also have a Superyacht.
The two so clearly go hand in hand. Not only did Leo’s island cost him $1.5 Million, but his superyacht also cost an extra $1.3 million to rent for a week. We are sure that the actor learned how to host great parties from his character, millionaire Jay Gatsby, in The Great Gatsby and there is no better party location than in this 26-cabin yacht complete with three swimming pools, a cinema, and even two helipads.
Michael Jordan – Mr. Terrible, Estimated $47 Million
As the greatest player of all time and a man with a net worth of over one billion dollars, Michael Jordan lives a life of complete and utter opulence. Not only does he own a very enormous mansion in Los Angeles, but he also has private jets and this 154-foot yacht. Unsurprisingly, Mr. Terrible is one of the most luxurious yachts that can be found out there on the sea. The yacht can reach a speed of up to 24 knots and has some pretty unique features.
Unsurprisingly, Mr. Terrible is one of the most luxurious yachts that can be found out there on the sea. The yacht can reach a speed of up to 24 knots and has some pretty unique features. For starters, the yacht has an underwater camera, so Jordan and his guests can use it to see what is happening in the waters down below. In addition to that, there is also a bar, an outdoor and indoor dining room with a chandelier, and a beautiful design that was inspired by Art Deco as well as tropical themes. To sum it up, Jordan can afford to pay for the best.
Beyonce’ & Jay-Z – Galactica Star, Estimated $70 Million
Music power duo with a whole lot of talent, Beyonce and Jay-Z rented the yacht “Galactica Star” and fell in love with all 213 feet of the vessel. And if they fell in love, why wouldn’t they purchase this floating mansion with custom-built VIP guest rooms, a beach club, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and sauna, a sundeck, and a helipad? And with a separate master suite, it sounds like the most romantic getaway.
This little toy set them back $70 million, plus the cost of insurance and ongoing maintenance fees. But at $900k a week to charter, maybe it’ll be a good investment.