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2 Russian Oligarch’s Superyachts Just Seized: 1 Boat Is On the Run

Sanctioned Russian oligarch Eugene Shvidler’s two private jets were recently seized. That’s when he must have drawn a line. His Le Grand Bleu superyacht is now missing. The last whereabouts of the boat were around Puerto Rico. Meanwhile, Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov wasn’t so lucky. After a long search, his $300 million superyacht was seized in the remote Fiji Islands.

What Russian assets are western governments seizing?

Western governments have been snapping up private jets, yachts, property, and bank accounts of oligarchs after Russia invaded Ukraine. The Biden administration created the task force “KleptoCapture” in March. Its charge is to hunt down oligarch assets . 

“Last month, I warned that the department had its eyes on every yacht purchased with dirty money,” Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said in a statement. “This yacht seizure should tell every corrupt Russian oligarch that they cannot hide, not even in the remotest part of the world. We will use every means of enforcing the sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine.”

This Russian oligarch’s boat is missing

That would include Shvidler’s superyacht, though its current whereabouts are unknown. Its last whereabouts were in Puerto Rico, according to NBC . At 370 feet, it should be easy to spot. In spite of its age, until recently it was considered one of the longest yachts ever made. 

The length accommodates two (not one!) helipads, two mega-tenders, an owner’s bed which also features a sliding ceiling above, and a glass-bottom observation deck. Where did the money from all of this come from? In the 1990s the Russian oil industry became privatized. Oligarchs made billions of dollars as a result. 

Kerimov was the recipient of this largesse. He was in the right place at the right time and had lots of other oil billionaires as friends. But now that association is getting him into trouble with various world powers over the sanctions. 

This Russian boat was snagged recently

As for the seized superyacht christened Amadea, it was the smaller 350-foot variety. Kerimov, according to the U.S. Treasury, helped Russia through corruption, and also the annexation of Crimea. That helped him take an official position with the Russian government. 

This yacht sleeps 16 people in eight cabins. The Amadea was last registered in the Caymans and is also thought to be worth $300 million. 

The Dilbar superyacht is another boat siezed

German officials seized another oligarch yacht last month. Thought to belong to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, after a thorough investigation of its registration, Usmanov’s sister Gulbakhor Ismailova actually owned it. 

This one surpasses the other two with a length of 500 feet. It also has two helipads. The U.S. Treasury Department estimates its worth to be almost $750 million.  

So what can we learn from all of this? Being a Russian oligarch is a good gig until your puppet master invades a country for no reason. Then, it’s not .

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On the morning of March 29 2022, Captain Guy Booth was working aboard Phi, a 192ft aquamarine superyacht moored in London’s Canary Wharf, when he heard a commotion below. Down on the pier a car had pulled up and Grant Shapps, then the UK’s transport secretary, emerged from the vehicle, followed by a retinue of aides.

“The first thing we saw was his entourage, several men and women carrying clipboards and make-up and hairbrushes,” says Booth. 

Shapps and his team then began to shoot a video for the social media network TikTok, where the government minister announced that Phi — built in 2021 by the famed Dutch luxury shipbuilder Royal Huisman and worth an estimated £38mn — “belongs to a Russian oligarch, friends of Putin”.

Booth watched in amazement as several television crews who’d been tipped off about the news arrived at the scene. “Shapps was positioning himself like a big game hunter, checking his best angle,” says Booth. “They took several takes.”

Next, a black cab arrived and three officers from the UK’s National Crime Agency got out. They climbed aboard and handed Booth a brown envelope. Inside was a government order: the boat he captained was now detained for being “owned by persons connected with Russia”.

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A video shot by Grant Shapps in Canary Wharf, which shows the yacht Phi after the order to detain it in London

Today, Phi is still moored in the same spot in Canary Wharf outside an Indian restaurant, and with a small skeleton crew aboard. Each day, Booth, along with two engineers, a chief officer, a crew cook and two deck hands wake up on board and dutifully service the vessel.

Its once feted “infinite wine cellar” and seven-metre swimming pool lie unused. A lonely sun lounger sits out on deck, and the yacht’s Maltese maritime flag droops. Pink paint has been applied to its roof to protect it from the risk of dust from nearby building sites. 

Paul Dickie, a lawyer at Jaffa & Co who has represented Phi, claims the boat has been targeted by squatters. A notice on its side warns any would-be trespassers that they will be prosecuted “to the full extent of the law”.

For western nations, the yachts’ fate is a high-stakes test of the effectiveness of sanctions. For the lawyers who work for the owners, these seizures are acts of modern piracy

Phi’s owner, a Russian businessman called Sergei Naumenko, has repeatedly denied any connection to Vladimir Putin or the Russian state, and has twice unsuccessfully appealed to the English courts to have the yacht released. 

In May 2023 an English High Court judge said Shapps’s TikTok video claims that the owner had “close connections to Putin” were “excusable political hyperbole”. The Court of Appeal in March this year said it was “troubled” by Shapps’s “incorrect” statements. Both courts, however, upheld the UK detention order for the vessel.

After Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted western governments to unleash an avalanche of economic sanctions against Russian oligarchs, there are now multiple superyachts like Phi trapped in ports around the world. Several are stuck in seemingly never-ending legal quagmires, with vastly expensive lawyers hired by often opaque offshore owners battling for their release.

Although tens of billions of dollars of Russian-owned luxury assets, including mansions, luxury cars and private jets, have been frozen, it was the symbolism of the seizure of the oligarch superyachts — vast, floating Versailles palaces often worth hundreds of millions of dollars — that captured the public’s imagination. Anti-corruption campaigners hoped at the time that these vessels would be auctioned off and the proceeds could be donated to Ukraine.

Yet more than two years on from the start of the war, the future of these superyachts remains unresolved. Once prized trophies in the west’s co-ordinated response to Russia’s aggression, some have racked up vast maintenance costs for taxpayers, had their angry crews turn fire hoses and drones on snooping reporters, and been the target of sabotage plots by anti-war activists. 

For western governments, resolving the fate of these superyachts will be a high-stakes test of the effectiveness of economic sanctions. For lawyers working for the oligarchs who own them, the seizures are acts of modern piracy.

Perhaps no single vessel exemplifies the array of headaches that seized superyachts have caused western governments more than the Amadea — a $300mn, 348ft boat detained by the US authorities in Fiji in 2022.

Such is its gaudy opulence that the Amadea could be a pastiche of an oligarch’s fantasies. According to a 2021 profile in Boat International, it boasts a Pleyel piano with 24-carat gold pedals, a swimming pool that converts into a stage for DJs, hand-painted Michelangelo clouds on the dining-room ceiling, a lobster tank and a helipad. 

When the US Department of Justice seized the Amadea, it claimed that it was owned by the sanctioned Dagestan-born gold magnate Suleiman Kerimov. The DoJ said he was “part of a group of Russian oligarchs who profit from the Russian government through corruption and its malign activity around the globe”.

Deputy US attorney-general Lisa Monaco announced at the time that the seizure “should tell every corrupt Russian oligarch that they cannot hide”. Not long after Amadea was seized in Fiji, she told the Aspen Security Forum that investigators had even discovered an “alleged Fabergé egg” aboard. It was later found to be an imitation.

The Amadea was then moved by the US authorities from Fiji to San Diego, where it is currently moored. The US government last October brought a civil forfeiture case against the superyacht based on its claim that it was owned by Kerimov. 

We have 60,000 litres of diesel on board. If there are problems with fire detection, that could be very dangerous. You can’t get a fire engine in here’ Captain Guy Booth

During the time the Amadea has been stuck in San Diego, it has racked up maintenance bills of $740,000 a month, or almost $9mn a year, to be paid by the US government. Because of this, the Department of Justice moved to try to sell the boat, arguing that the costs it was incurring were “excessive”. 

Superyachts require constant maintenance and upkeep to keep their seaworthiness, let alone their value. Crew salaries and vast mooring fees must be paid. Hulls must be scraped, engines must be cleaned.

“The water here is brackish, half freshwater and half seawater, so things grow in it,” Booth says about Phi. “We are constantly having to remove biological marine growth from the filters. The teak decks require constant daily attention.”

Sabotage is also a risk. Lady Anastasia, a yacht seized in Mallorca and owned by the CEO of the Russian arms exporter Rosoboronexport Alexander Mikheev, in February 2022 was almost destroyed by a Ukrainian mechanic working on the boat who tried to intentionally sink it.

Some boats have simply disappeared. In the summer of 2022, two yachts owned by Dmitry Mazepin, another sanctioned Russian billionaire, vanished from the Sardinian port of Olbia. An investigation by Italy’s financial police, which had seized both yachts shortly after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, found that one had made a stopover in Tunisia before vanishing, while the other was spotted sailing towards Turkey. In response, Italy has hit Mazepin with fines, which remain unpaid.

Booth says he believes Phi has suffered significant damage, as well as lost charter earnings, as a result of being stuck in Canary Wharf. “I am not at liberty to discuss the exact figure,” he says, “but it is huge. We are talking tens of millions of pounds.” 

Because of the freezing order, Phi’s Dutch manufacturer is unable to perform warranty work on the yacht. One of many issues, Booth says, is that he has been unable to fix faulty fire protection systems.

“We have 60,000 litres of diesel on board. If there are problems with the fire detection systems, that could be very dangerous. Exceptionally dangerous. You could have an ecological disaster in central London. You can’t get a fire engine in here.”

In Phi’s case, the costs are all borne by its Russian owner, who — unlike many other owners of frozen yachts — is not sanctioned and has not been proven to have any meaningful connection to the Russian state. He will be able to get this money back from the UK government only if the restriction order is overturned and he can then win a successful damages claim.

For other superyachts, the burden of paying for upkeep falls on the countries where they are being held. Lady M, a yacht owned by the sanctioned Russian steel and mining magnate Alexei Mordashov, has been blocked from leaving the Italian port of Imperia as one of seven yachts belonging to Russian oligarchs in the country.

Another, Sailing Yacht A, designed by Philippe Starck and, at 468ft long, one of the largest private sail-assisted motor yachts in the world, is currently impounded in the port of Trieste. Alleged by the Italian state to be owned by the sanctioned Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko, the boat is estimated to have cost the Italian taxpayer more than €18mn in upkeep, according to the local newspaper Il Piccolo. Lawyers for Melnichenko have said he does not personally own the yacht, and instead it is controlled by a trust that has no connection to him.

Costs aside, seizing a superyacht is simple enough, provided it is in the right place. At the time of the invasion, the only way for sanctioned Russian oligarchs to protect their yachts was to be lucky or shrewd enough to not have them in territories or waters where they could be captured. In March 2022, two superyachts belonging to Roman Abramovich, one of them featuring an onboard missile defence system and anti-paparazzi “laser shield”, sailed away from Europe towards Turkey and remain free to this day.

But in an industry where it is common to own vessels through cascades of offshore companies and anonymous trusts, a far trickier task for investigators can be to prove in court who really owns a superyacht once it has been detained.

Legal tussles over the ownership of government-seized assets are common. The difference with the superyachts is the owners’ legal resources, the value of the assets and the cost to the taxpayer

In the case of the Amadea, the US government has been battling in court to prove that Kerimov is its true owner before it can be allowed to sell the yacht and stop paying the vast costs of its upkeep.

The Department of Justice appeared to have strong evidence to back up its claims, including records showing that Kerimov’s family spent large amounts of time on the Amadea, and that his children had requested structural modifications to the superyacht.

However, Kerimov denied ownership. Instead, a different wealthy Russian, Eduard Khudainatov, a former chief executive of the Russian state-owned oil company Rosneft, stepped forward to claim that he, in fact, was the true owner of the Amadea and the seizure was unlawful.

“When you need records from overseas, when you are dealing with shell companies in secrecy jurisdictions, or people are hiding behind nominee owners, it’s going to take a long time,” says Stefan Cassella, a former federal prosecutor who served 30 years in the US Department of Justice specialising in asset forfeiture.

Cassella says these sorts of legal tussles over who owns an asset that has been seized by a government are common. The difference in the case of oligarch-owned superyachts is the legal resources available to the owners fighting the seizures, the size and value of the assets, and the cost to the taxpayer of keeping them afloat.

“We litigate this all the time,” Cassella tells me. “Say a drug agent sees a dealer dealing from a Mercedes car and they want to seize it. He claims it’s not his car, that his mother or sister owns it. We then need to litigate with that person to see if they are really the owner. Who pays the insurance? Who brought it in to get oil changed? Whose garage is it sitting in? This is the same, just on a much larger scale.”

The US responded in a court filing to Khudainatov’s claim to own the Amadea by accusing him of being a “clean, unsanctioned straw owner” serving as a front for Kerimov. Khudainatov’s lawyers have denied he is a straw owner and say he is the legal owner of the yacht.

The picture was further muddied when it was alleged by the US in court documents that Khudainatov, who in June 2022 was placed under EU sanctions, was the fake owner of another, even more valuable and mysterious super yacht, the Scheherazade — which he has denied.

The Scheherazade, one of the longest yachts in the world, worth an estimated $700mn, was seized by the Italian authorities in the Tuscan port of Marina di Carrara in May 2022 because of its suspected “meaningful economic and business connections with prominent elements of the Russian government subject to EU sanctions”.

In 2022 the now deceased Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation published an investigation that claimed that the Scheherazade was in fact owned by Putin himself, based on the fact that many of its crew were agents of the Federal Protective Service, a state security unit responsible for the Russian president’s personal safety.

The US authorities have argued it is impossible that one man could own so many yachts, writing in court documents that “there is no reason to believe [Khudainatov] has the financial resources to purchase the Amadea and the Scheherazade, or is there any apparent reason why a single individual would own multiple superyachts of their size”.

Whoever is the true owner of the Scheherazade, they have not let its seizure dim their ambitions. During the time it has been held in Tuscany, the Italian government has allowed the owner to pay for an expensive refurbishment. It is a decoration job that the owner clearly wants to conduct in privacy. When reporters from Radio Free Europe tried to get close to the vessel earlier this year the Scheherazade’s crew turned on fire hoses, and deployed a drone to follow them.

Meanwhile, last month a New York court ruled that the US government was not allowed to sell the Amadea, meaning that US taxpayers will have to continue for now to foot the bill for its upkeep. 

Even if governments are able to establish ownership and get court permission to sell a superyacht, further legal complexities can make finding a buyer difficult. In June 2023 the Alfa Nero, a yacht alleged to be owned by the US-sanctioned phosphate billionaire Andrey Guryev, which has been impounded in Falmouth Harbor, Antigua, was sold at auction for $67mn to former Google chief executive Eric Schmidt.

The deal later fell apart, with the US ambassador to Antigua announcing that Schmidt backed out of the purchase because he was worried about future legal problems if he bought it.

Yulia Guryeva-Motlokhov, Guryev’s daughter, this year launched a challenge to the Antiguan government’s decision to seize and sell the Alfa Nero, claiming that she is the sole beneficiary of the trust that owns the yacht, rather than her father. The case is expected to be heard in September.

Back in the UK, Booth, the captain of Phi, believes that the yacht and its owner have been unfairly caught up in events outside of their control. “He’s not a billionaire, he’s never met Putin,” Booth says of Phi’s owner Sergei Naumenko. “He’s against the war. He’s just a private Russian gentleman who likes boats.” 

Phi will make another bid to be freed in the UK’s Supreme Court, in an appeal to be heard next January.

Captain Booth says he will not desert his ship. “My team and I have remained on board, remained loyal. I’ve won numerous awards for what I do in my industry. I could have left almost straight away, and said, ‘This is not my bag, I’m off to captain another superyacht in the Med’ . . . I would not sleep well at night if I abandoned this owner.”

But Booth and his crew may be waiting a long time. Cassella, the forfeiture lawyer, says he expects many cases to drag on for as long as a decade. “I thought two years ago when all the superyachts were seized that 10 years was an appropriate timeframe,” he says. “This is not going to be resolved any time soon.”

Miles Johnson is an investigative reporter for the FT. His book ‘Chasing Shadows: A True Story of Drugs, War and The Secret World of International Crime’ is now out in paperback

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$300 Million Yacht of Sanctioned Russian Oligarch Suleiman Kerimov Seized by Fiji at Request of United States

Fijian law enforcement executed a seizure warrant freezing the Motor Yacht Amadea (the Amadea), a 348-foot luxury vessel owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Fijian law enforcement, with the support and assistance of the FBI, acted pursuant to a mutual legal assistance request from the U.S. Department of Justice following issuance of a seizure warrant from the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, which found that the Amadea is subject to forfeiture based on probable cause of violations of U.S. law, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), money laundering and conspiracy.

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control designated Kerimov as part of a group of Russian oligarchs who profit from the Russian government through corruption and its malign activity around the globe, including the occupation of Crimea. In sanctioning Kerimov, the Treasury Department also cited Kerimov as an official of the Government of the Russian Federation and a member of the Russian Federation Counsel.

According to court documents, Kerimov owned the Amadea after his designation. Additionally, Kerimov and those acting on his behalf and for his benefit caused U.S. dollar transactions to be routed through U.S. financial institutions for the support and maintenance of the Amadea.

“This ruling should make clear that there is no hiding place for the assets of individuals who violate U.S. laws. And there is no hiding place for the assets of criminals who enable the Russian regime,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. “The Justice Department will be relentless in our efforts to hold accountable those who facilitate the death and destruction we are witnessing in Ukraine.”

“Last month, I warned that the department had its eyes on every yacht purchased with dirty money,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco. “This yacht seizure should tell every corrupt Russian oligarch that they cannot hide – not even in the remotest part of the world. We will use every means of enforcing the sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war in Ukraine.”

“This seizure demonstrates the FBI's persistence in pursuing sanctioned Russian oligarchs attempting to evade accountability for their role in jeopardizing our national security,” said FBI Director Christopher Wray. “The FBI, along with our international partners, will continue to seek out those individuals who contribute to the advancement of Russia’s malign activities and ensure they are brought to justice, regardless of where, or how, they attempt to hide.”

“This seizure of Suleiman Kerimov’s vessel, the Amadea, nearly 8,000 miles from Washington, D.C., symbolizes the reach of the Department of Justice as we continue to work with our global partners to disrupt the sense of impunity of those who have supported corruption and the suffering of so many,” said Director Andrew Adams of Task Force KleptoCapture. “This Task Force will continue to bring to bear every resource available in this unprecedented, multinational series of enforcement actions against the Russian regime and its enablers.”

“The U.S. Marshals Service will continue to contribute our expertise in support of Task Force efforts to take possession of seized assets of Russian oligarchs during these forfeiture operations,” said Director Ronald L. Davis of the U.S. Marshals Service. 

The seizure was coordinated through the Justice Department’s Task Force KleptoCapture, an interagency law enforcement task force dedicated to enforcing the sweeping sanctions, export controls, and economic countermeasures that the United States, along with its foreign allies and partners, has imposed in response to Russia’s unprovoked military invasion of Ukraine. Announced by the Attorney General on March 2 and run out of the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, the task force will continue to leverage all of the department’s tools and authorities to combat efforts to evade or undermine the collective actions taken by the U.S. government in response to Russian military aggression.

Upon receipt of a mutual legal assistance request from the United States, Fijian authorities executed the request, obtaining a domestic seizure warrant from a Fijian court.

The Amadea, International Maritime Organization number 1012531, is believed to be worth approximately $300 million or more. The yacht is now in Lautoka, Fiji.

This matter is being investigated by the FBI’s New York Field Office with assistance from the FBI Legal Attaché Office in Canberra, Australia, the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, and the U.S. Embassy in Suva, Fiji.

Trial Attorney Andrew D. Beaty of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section and Trial Attorney Joshua L. Sohn of the Criminal Division’s Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section are handling the seizure. The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Marshals Service provided significant assistance. The United States thanks the Fijian authorities for their cooperation in this matter.

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Here are the superyachts seized from Russian oligarchs

As part of an international pressure campaign on Russia, authorities from around the world have seized more than a half-dozen superyachts belonging to billionaire oligarchs allied with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The yacht seizures since the Feb. 24 invasion are "just the beginning," White House press secretary Jen Psaki told reporters in March, as an international task force worked to identify further assets that can be seized or frozen.

“The Justice Department will be relentless in our efforts to hold accountable those who facilitate the death and destruction we are witnessing in Ukraine,” U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said of the ongoing efforts in May.

Here are the superyachts government officials have seized since Russia invaded Ukraine last month.

The Justice Department announced May 5 that the Fijian government had seized billionaire oligarch Suleiman Kerimov 's 348-foot yacht Amadea. The vessel, which is valued at more than $300 million , arrived in Fiji last month. Kerimov, who's worth an estimated $14 billion and has ties to the Russian government, was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department over alleged money laundering in 2018.

Special features on the sprawling yacht include a helipad, infinity pool, a jacuzzi and multiple bars, according to a report in Boat International . It can accommodate 16 overnight guests in addition to 36 crew members, the report said.

In April, Spanish law-enforcement officials seized a 255-foot yacht called the Tango, which Justice Department says is owned by oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Vekselberg is an aluminum magnate who the Treasury Department says has close ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The Tango is worth an estimated $90 million, prosecutors said , and Vekselberg allegedly purchased it through shell companies. The 11-year-old yacht has seven staterooms and reportedly includes amenities such as a pool, gym and beauty salon .

Authorities in Italy seized a 215-foot superyacht called the Lady M this month. It's owned by Alexei Mordashov, Russia's richest businessman, and it’s estimated to be worth $27 million . The vessel, which requires a crew of 14, has six guest cabins , a pool and a gym.

But it pales in comparison to another of Mordashov's yachts, the $500 million Nord . The 464-foot vessel, which has two helipads and a waterfall and can accommodate 36 guests, was anchored this month in the Seychelles, where the U.S. and European Union sanctions don’t apply.

Italian officials also seized the 132-foot superyacht Lena, owned by the energy magnate Gennady Timchenko. Estimated to be worth $8 million, it has five cabins and can accommodate 10 guests.

SY A — short for Sailing Yacht A — is one of the world's largest superyachts. Valued at over $440 million, the 469-foot vessel, owned by the fertilizer magnate Andrey Melnichenko, has eight decks, multiple elevators, an underwater observation area and the world's tallest masts . It was seized in the Italian port of Trieste.

Authorities in Spain seized Sergei Chemezov's Valerie, a 279-foot superyacht that had been moored in Barcelona. Chemezov , a former KGB officer, heads the state conglomerate Rostec. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez touted the seizure on La Sexta television. “We are talking about a yacht that we estimate is worth $140 million,” Sanchez said.

Officials in France announced this month that they had seized the 289-foot Amore Vero, which was undergoing repairs in a shipyard near Marseille. When they arrived, authorities said, they found the crew preparing for an urgent departure, even though the repair work was scheduled to last through April. The $120 million boat, which has seven cabins , is linked to Igor Sechin, described by the U.S. Treasury Department as a close ally of Putin's.

Dareh Gregorian is a politics reporter for NBC News.

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A russian oligarch's $90 million yacht is seized as part of u.s. sanctions.

A Civil Guard stands by the yacht called Tango in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Monday. U.S. federal agents and Spain's Civil Guard are searching the yacht owned by a Russian oligarch. Francisco Ubilla/AP hide caption

A Civil Guard stands by the yacht called Tango in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Monday. U.S. federal agents and Spain's Civil Guard are searching the yacht owned by a Russian oligarch.

Spanish officials have seized a Russian-owned luxury yacht in Mallorca at the request of the U.S. Department of Justice. It was the first coordinated seizure under the department's Task Force KleptoCapture, which is tasked with enforcing the sweeping sanctions placed on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine.

The $90 million 255-foot yacht, named Tango, is owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg, who heads the Renova Group, a Russian conglomerate with interests in metallurgy, machinery, energy, telecommunications as well as others.

"Today marks our taskforce's first seizure of an asset belonging to a sanctioned individual with close ties to the Russian regime. It will not be the last," said Attorney General Merrick Garland in a statement. "Together, with our international partners, we will do everything possible to hold accountable any individual whose criminal acts enable the Russian government to continue its unjust war."

The seizure was performed by Spanish Guardia Civil officers with assistance from the FBI.

U.S. officials allege that the Tango has been owned continuously by Vekselberg since 2011 and that he used shell companies to " obfuscate his interest in the Tango ," the Justice Department said in a press release.

The release cites alleges bank fraud and money laundering as justification for the seizure, highlighting U.S. bank payments for support and maintenance of the vessel — including a December 2020 stay at a luxury water villa resort in the Maldives.

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Average yacht charter cost in Puerto Rico starts from ₽668,610 per week. Graphic below represents fluctuation of charter prices in Puerto Rico during the year, based on a sample of 50 boats ranging from 40 to 50-foot. This graphic shows months with lowest prices during the year as well high season when prices are above average. Before booking the boat at lowest rate, please check sailing conditions as usually best prices are during off season.

Sailing conditions in Puerto Rico

Air temperature, precipitation and wind force may vary significantly during the year. Below you may find graphics with min and max temperature and average precipitation days in Puerto Rico during the year. Book your charter vacation in Puerto Rico wisely! Considering sailing conditions along with the best price offers

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Average air High and Low temperature during the year

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Average number of days with precipitation during the year.

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Sailing in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is an archipelago part of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean Region. Located between the east of the Dominican Republic and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico boasts over 300 miles of the coastline. Northern and eastern shores of the island face the Atlantic Ocean, while the southern and western part face the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Rico’s mainland is roughly 35 miles from north to south and 100 miles wide from west to east, making its area about 3,500 square miles. Starting yacht charter in Puerto Rico you will be in close proximity to the nearby Virgin Islands with number of safe anchorages, beautiful beaches, and perfect snorkeling spots.

Although Puerto Rico is a part of the U.S. yacht charter here will give you completely new experience, as if you start your sailing vacation in some remote exotic country. Major yacht charter base is located in the southeast part of the island and is ideal starting point from which you may reach the most picturesque parts of the island.

San Juan is the capital and the most populated city. Renting a boat in Puerto Rico you may first sail to San Juan and explore main waters of San Juan Bay with two natural lagoons, the Condado and San José. San Juan was founded in 1521 by Spanish colonists who named it Ciudad de Puerto Rico or "Rich Port City". In our days San Juan apart of being capital is the most important seaport of the country with number of manufacturing sites and financial institutions.

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Apart of great sailing experience, boat rental in Puerto Rico can give you a chance learn more about this country and its unique culture a blend of African and Spanish cultures. This fusion extends to almost every aspect of Puerto Rican life. Yes, there’s a definite Caribbean flavour that you smell when sailing to The Island of Enchantment with its festivals, outdoor markets, bright nightlife and unique cuisine.

Different examples of Puerto Rican arts and crafts reflect the diversity of its cultural heritage. Numerous museums around the island shows Puerto Rico’s vast variety of identities expressed in very artistic ways. You will fell and see this diversity almost everywhere you go, in music, architecture and cuisine.

Local museums represent both European classics and Afro-Caribbean sculptures, while architecture is a mixture of colonial styles with a bright palette of colours.

Puerto Rican music brings together a whole bunch of instruments, rhythms and sounds from different times and countries. So, during your sailing vacation in Puerto Rico you will definitely learn something new about local culture and it will be an exciting experience.

Local cuisine

During yacht charter in Puerto Rico, you definitely must try local cuisine which is presented by the unique tasty blend somewhat similar to Spanish, Cuban and Mexican cuisine with Taíno, and American influences. No matter where you dine, make sure you get a taste of some of Puerto Rico's most authentic foods:

• Asopao. It’s a traditional stew made with chicken or beef;
• Mofongo. A course consisting of seafood, meat or vegetables atop mashed plantains;
• Lechón: smokey, roasted pork.

It may be surprising, but not every sailor knows that Puerto Rico is the rum capital of the world. By the way, rum was actually invented here, in Puerto Rico. It was in the 1500s that the first production of rum began and ever since Puerto Rico has been the leader in rum production.

Sailing conditions

Renting a boat in Puerto Rico you may discover a number of different sailing itineraries ideal for experienced and novice skippers. Experienced sailors may wish to take a bareboat charter, while others may enjoy sailing on crewed yacht or catamaran.

Warm and tropical weather all the year round, calm waters, and beautiful islands to visit make the Caribbean one of the world's top sailing destinations. As an island in the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico benefits from these conditions. Sailors looking to spend their time at sea during their Puerto Rican vacation have plenty of options.

Besides, if you love snorkelling you are more than welcome to enjoy crystal clear Caribbean waters and visit beautiful and deserted cays off the east coast of Puerto Rico including Icacos, Palominitos, Culebra, Culebrita, Vieques and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

The climate of Puerto Rico is primarily classified as tropical rain forest. Puerto Rico’s varied topography means that parts of the island experience desert-like weather conditions, while others are considered rain forests.

Temperatures all year round are warm to hot, averaging near 85 °F in lower elevations. A relatively cool season lasts from December to March. But in fact, Puerto Rico is a great place to sail to any time of the year, except the official hurricane season (June to December).

If you sail in Puerto Rico during the summer, you may prefer the south coast, which is less rainy. High season is usually mid-December to mid-April, as well as July.

The city of San Juan is the perfect place to experience true Puerto Rican culture. Architecture is very diverse here, due to  different cultural influences. The oldest part of the city is Old San Juan with its vibrant neighborhood consisting mostly of lovingly restored Spanish colonial buildings dated back to the XIV century. Apart of he island’s major cities Puerto Rico can also offer beautiful islands Culebra, Vieques and Ponce that are only few hours sailing from the main base.

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We provide Puerto Rico yacht charters as well as Puerto Rico fishing charters. We can arrange fishing trips out of San Juan harbor, day or night cruises of San Juan harbor or luxury yacht charters to the Puerto Rico islands of Culebra, Vieques, Palomino and Icacos.

Private Yacht Charters in Puerto Rico

Live an unmatched vacation experience in some of the most beautiful waters in the world. charters puerto rico is the private charter to go to for the perfect balance of relaxation, safety and unforgettably-luxurious onboard trip. travel to the best destinations in the area and discover a unique tropical paradise., choose a yacht, our most popular vessels, this spacious, comfortable, deluxe yacht will elevate your vacation experience to a whole new level. modern and intimate, you will have an unforgettable vacation tailored to your needs. our puerto rico yacht rental is a unique and stress-free experience that will provide you with safety, relaxation, and comfort out on the water, select a destination.

Discover Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands

Puerto rico is a location you can’t miss. filled with pristine beaches and breathtaking scenery, it’s no wonder people know it as the island of enchantment. puerto rico is an ideal destination whether you plan on staying there or also visiting the british virgin islands. with a pleasant tropical climate, you’ll be able to enjoy nice weather while you explore new places., · san juan bay, · virgin islands: culebra & vieques, · palomino island, · cayo icacos, · and much more.

The British Virgin Islands seem to just have pleasant weather all year. It’s one of the best sailing destinations in the Caribbean Sea. Filled with culture, history, and beautiful views, this destination is unforgettable. With secluded coves, bays, and beaches, you’ll understand why this place is paradise. Known for its pristine sandy beaches and crystal clear water, this is the perfect place for your next vacation.

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20 Best Luxury Yachts You Can Charter In Puerto Rico (2024)

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Puerto Rico is a popular destination for yacht rentals.

With so many luxury yachts available for charter, choosing the perfect one for your vacation can be overwhelming. 

In this list, I’ve compiled the 20 best luxury yacht rentals in Puerto Rico:

1. Sea Symphony

Charter the Sea Symphony, a luxurious 164-foot super yacht, for a memorable Puerto Rican adventure. 

This stunning yacht offers an on-deck Jacuzzi, water toys, and six exquisite cabins to accommodate families or groups. 

With CharterWorld, a specialist in luxury yacht charters, you can embark on the Sea Symphony and enjoy the ultimate Puerto Rican experience. 

Book the Sea Symphony on the Charter World website.

2. Ocean Dreamer 

Charter the luxurious 130-foot Ocean Dreamer in Puerto Rico with Click&Boat. 

The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests in five cabins and boasts an elegant design, a jacuzzi, and sun decks. 

Enjoy a unique sailing experience in the Caribbean and discover Puerto Rico’s beauty. 

Book this yacht through the Click&Boat website.

3. La Dolce Vita

Charter the sleek and elegant La Dolce Vita, a 112-foot yacht perfect for families or friend groups, with four well-appointed cabins accommodating up to eight guests. 

Dream Yacht Charter offers exceptional yacht rentals in Puerto Rico and beyond. 

Book the best yacht rental in Puerto Rico today and enjoy a professional and attentive crew, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. 

Book this yacht through the Dream Yacht Charter website.

4. Caribbean Pearl

Rent the 100-foot Caribbean Pearl, the perfect yacht for exploring Puerto Rico, through Boat International. 

With four luxurious cabins, a comfortable salon, a flybridge, and a sun deck, this stylish motor yacht can accommodate up to eight guests. 

The professional crew ensures that every need is met.

Book the Caribbean Pearl through the Boat International website.

5. Siren Song

Charter the Siren Song, a 96-foot sailing yacht for up to eight guests.

Enjoy the ample deck space for relaxation and sunbathing, with a range of water toys. 

Book the Siren Song through Trust Bluewater , a specialist in luxury yacht charters worldwide, for a seamless rental experience. 

6. Island Escape

Charter the Island Escape, a luxurious 92-foot motor yacht for up to six guests in three cabins.

Enjoy Puerto Rico’s beauty from the comfort of your yacht with spacious decks and elegant furnishings. 

The professional and friendly crew will cater to your every need. Book the best yacht to rent in Puerto Rico with Worth Avenue Yachts. 

Book through Worth Avenue Yachts for a seamless rental experience aboard the Island Escape.

7. Serenity Now

Charter the Serenity Now!

It’s a 90-foot motor yacht that accommodates eight guests in four lavish cabins. Enjoy the ultimate luxury experience in Puerto Rico with spacious outdoor areas and luxurious interiors. 

Book with Meridian Yacht Charters for a seamless rental experience.

8. Bella Mare

Rent the luxurious Bella Mare, an 86-foot motor yacht that accommodates up to ten guests in five spacious cabins.

Enjoy stunning views of Puerto Rico’s coastline from its comfortable salon, dining area, and ample outdoor space. 

The professional crew ensures your unforgettable voyage.

Book the Bella Mare through Yacht Charter Fleet for a seamless rental experience.

9. Sundancer 

Charter the Sundancer, an 84-foot motor yacht, for an unforgettable luxury vacation in Puerto Rico.

It accommodates eight guests in four stylish cabins and features ample outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment. 

With a professional and friendly crew, trust MarineMax Vacations for a seamless rental experience. 

10. Whispering Wind

Charter the Whispering Wind, an 80-foot sailing catamaran that accommodates up to 12 guests in six cabins, and enjoy a luxurious and adventurous getaway in Puerto Rico. 

With state-of-the-art amenities and plenty of space for outdoor activities, Sunsail offers a hassle-free rental experience with an extensive selection of sailing yachts. 

11. Blue Lagoon

Rent the Blue Lagoon, a 78-foot motor yacht with luxury accommodations for eight guests in four cabins. 

With spacious outdoor areas and amenities, you’ll enjoy comfort and relaxation. 

GetMyBoat provides a hassle-free rental experience for the best yacht rental in Puerto Rico. 

12. Sea Breeze

Charter the Sea Breeze, a 75-foot sailing yacht that accommodates up to six guests in three cabins for an intimate voyage.

Boast panoramic views of Puerto Rico’s coastline and enjoy modern comfort in a timeless yacht. 

Boats4U , a specialist in yacht charters in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, offers a seamless rental experience.

13. Aquarius

Rent the luxurious Aquarius, a 72-foot sailing catamaran perfect for up to eight guests in four elegant cabins. 

Its sleek design and top-of-the-line amenities ensure a comfortable voyage. 

Trust LateSail for hassle-free yacht rental in Puerto Rico.

14. Island Hopper

Rent the Island Hopper, a 70-foot motor yacht that accommodates up to six guests in three spacious cabins for a comfortable cruising experience in Puerto Rico.

Enjoy the yacht’s amenities, including a fully-equipped galley and ample deck space. 

Puerto Rico Boat Trips offers a hassle-free rental experience with a wide range of yachts. 

15. Solstice

Charter the Solstice, a 68-foot sailing yacht that accommodates six guests in three cabins, for a comfortable sailing experience in Puerto Rico. 

With state-of-the-art technology and elegant design, the Solstice provides an unforgettable voyage. 

Trust Yacht Charters Guru for hassle-free yacht rental worldwide, including in Puerto Rico.

16. Elusive

Charter the Elusive, a luxurious contemporary yacht that accommodates up to 6 guests in three cabins.

With an open-plan saloon and spacious deck areas for relaxation, you are sure to enjoy traveling in this yacht through Puerto Rico. 

The professional crew provides personalized service to make your stay exceptional. 

Charter Index offers a wide range of luxury yachts worldwide, including in Puerto Rico, where you can book the Elusive today.

Charter the modern 62-foot sailing catamaran Orion for an unforgettable yachting experience in Puerto Rico. 

With luxurious accommodations for up to 8 guests in four cabins, the Orion offers the perfect combination of performance and luxury. 

Aqua Elite Yacht Charters offers worldwide yacht charters, including booking the Orion in Puerto Rico, with expert guidance and personalized service. 

18. Sea Spirit

Charter the Sea Spirit, a 60-foot motor yacht for up to six guests in Puerto Rico.

The yacht features a modern design, state-of-the-art amenities, and spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas. 

Book the Sea Spirit today with VI Yacht Charters for an unforgettable adventure.

19. Wind Dancer

Charter the Wind Dancer, a classic 58-foot sailing yacht that offers a unique sailing experience for up to 6 guests in Puerto Rico. 

Enjoy the stunning landscapes and wildlife of the Caribbean while the professional and experienced crew caters to your every need. 

Book now with Horizon Yacht Charters .

20. Starlight

Charter the 56-foot sailing catamaran through Yacht Haven Grande for speed and comfort.

Accommodating up to eight guests in four cabins, the yacht offers an exhilarating sailing experience. 

Yacht Haven Grande specializes in yacht charters in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. Book your charter today and enjoy an unforgettable vacation aboard this sleek vessel.

FAQ section:

How much does it cost to rent a yacht in puerto rico.

Generally, prices can range from a few thousand dollars per day for a smaller yacht to tens of thousands per day for a larger, more luxurious one.

Does Puerto Rico have yachts?

Yes, Puerto Rico has yachts available for rent. Various yacht rental companies in Puerto Rico offer a range of yachts, from small sailboats to luxury motor yachts.

Final thoughts

Choosing the best yacht rental in Puerto Rico can be overwhelming, but many great options are available.

Sea Symphony offers ultimate luxury, while Blue Lagoon, Island Hopper, Siren Song, Sea Breeze, Aquarius, and Orion provide unique experiences.

For budget-conscious travelers, Wind Dancer and La Dolce Vita offer comfortable accommodations at an affordable price.

Check out the 10 Best Catamaran Trips & Charters In Puerto Rico for more.

Miguel Concepcion

Writer at PuertoRico.com. I’ve lived in Puerto Rico for 14 years and have experienced every inch of this stunning island. Growing up in Puerto Rico has helped me truly learn about the rich culture and extensive history this island has to offer. I share my local knowledge in all of the articles that I write.

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