Yacht spotting is a popular pastime, but so, too, is spotting celebs summering on superyachts. If you think it’s frivolous, think again. The high-profile individuals who own yachts have helped elevate the associated industry brands. Similarly, the well-known men and women who charter have raised the profiles of the yachts they board. Here are just some of the famous folks who have been enjoying the cruising lifestyle over the past several weeks.
MAGIC AND COOKIE JOHNSON & FRIENDS
A story about celebs summering on superyachts wouldn’t be complete without former NBA player Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie. In fact, for the past several years, they’ve chartered in the Med. Additionally, they invite equally famous friends along. Recently, they chartered the yacht Phoenix 2 in Spain, France, and Italy (above). The actor Samuel L. Jackson and his wife LaTanya, who have cruised with them previously, were aboard, too. Also along, actor/comedian Cedric the Entertainer and his wife Lorna. The Johnsons’ children and grandchildren arrived some days later. Magic Johnson raved about the crew on social media. “On Phoenix 2 chefs Daisy and Hannah are the best in the yachting business and we’ve been eating great all trip! I like doing an hour of cardio on the treadmill with my lifts to make sure I keep those good eats off!”
TRAVIS SCOTT
Music artist Travis Scott took a quick break from his world tour in France earlier this month on an equally quick yacht. He was photographed disembarking from the unmistakable red and black yacht Matzu. She’s a Sunseeker 101 Sport Yacht, further one of the most customized deliveries in that series. Multiple people accompanied Scott, enjoying the music coming out of her outdoor speakers.
JEFF BEZOS AND LAUREN SANCHEZ
Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos joined the ranks of celebs summering on superyachts when he took delivery of the sailing yacht Koru last year. Since that time, he’s cruised the Caribbean and Med aboard the 417-foot (127-meter) with his fiancé, Lauren Sanchez. This summer, they’ve enjoyed the waters of Greece as well as Italy. Famous friends have joined them, too, including socialite-turned-entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. Kardashian and Sanchez took selfies while riding on a PWC one afternoon.
KRIS JENNER, TOMMY HILFIGER
Speaking of Kardashians, the matriarch of the family, Kris Jenner, and her boyfriend, music executive Corey Gamble, went cruising this summer. They joined fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger and his wife, Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, aboard their yacht Flag in Capri. Jenner shared photos on her social media pages, as did Dee Hilfiger. By the way, the Hilfigers have their 204-footer (62-meter) for sale,
DAVID AND VICTORIA BECKHAM
David Beckham, the former UK footballer and co-owner of Miami Inter CF soccer team, has a fondness for Ferretti Group yachts. A few years ago, he and his wife Victoria bought a Riva 90 Argo, which they christened Seven. (David Beckham wore the number on his jersey when he was a player.) Last year, the Beckhams stepped up to a Riva 130 Bellissima, similar to the one above. They spent time summering in Italy this month, coinciding with their 25th wedding anniversary.
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