Several weeks ago, yacht spotters noticed Jubilee cruising through Amsterdam in The Netherlands. Sources revealed that the 361-footer (110-meter) was preparing for a refit. The megayacht is now in Hamburg, Germany, about to start that refit at the former Blohm+Voss shipyard belonging to Lürssen.
The German yard is not disclosing specifics about the work it’s performing. However, it does say “a yearlong comprehensive refurbishment” is in the plans. In addition, “this challenging refit” should last through May 2020, when the owners get to cruise aboard Jubilee once more.
Typically, Lürssen comes to mind for new-construction megayacht projects exceeding 164 feet (50 meters). However, similar to several yacht builders in recent years, the management team has expanded into service and maintenance. “Refit has become a core business for Lürssen,” Peter Lürssen, CEO, states, with work taking place on both its own builds as well as yachts from other shipyards. To that point, more than 12 megayachts have headed to one of its seven facilities throughout Germany for refits. Eight of the 12 underwent the tasks in the same Hamburg shipyard as Jubilee, in fact. They include Eclipse, Mayan Queen, Octopus, and Rising Sun.
Despite the specific refit parameters for Jubilee remaining unknown, the yacht currently has some impressive amenities. Thirty guests have 15 staterooms, for instance. (The yacht meets the Passenger Yacht Code requirements, which govern yachts intended to carry more than 12 but a maximum of 30 guests.) Her saloon is quite extraordinary, encompassing 1,453 square feet (135 square meters). As you would expect of a modern megayacht Jubilee additionally has opening balconies along her main deck. A major alfresco highlight, meanwhile, is the pool, which has a built-in aquarium.
Upon completion by Oceanco in 2017, Jubilee became the largest megayacht constructed in The Netherlands. Around the same time, she was listed for sale for €275 million. Last fall, Burgess—which introduced the original owner to Oceanco—concluded the sale in an in-house deal. The final sale price remains confidential. Regardless, Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess, called this “one of the largest deals not only in 2018, but in superyacht history.”
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