Inside A Russian Billionaire's Mega Ice Yacht

[Music] it's a seafarer unlike any other a yacht billed as the ultimate triple threat of comfort style and safety when you're aboard this vessel whether it's a brisk trip around the arctic or a sun-filled sandy beach venture to the caribbean it's your choice this boat is uniquely built to handle both landscapes we'd like to introduce la dacha 77 the brainchild of russian engineers and it's expensive very expensive we're taking you from port to starboard and everywhere in between to see what makes this luxury cruiser tick so you can decide if it's worth a pretty penny to own one ledacha 77 is the result of the finest russian engineers tireless labor to produce a yacht unlike any other it was commissioned by russian billionaire banker oleg tinkov whose net worth was most recently estimated at 2.7 billion dollars how did mr tinkoff acquire such an incredible fortune well he founded the tinkoff bank in 2007 which now proudly boasts its current title as one of the world's largest online banks over 8 million people use tinkoff bank in russia before taking the online banking world by storm oleg tinkoff was known for creating frozen food brands his own special brew called think of beer and he owned a string of restaurants called you guessed it tinkoff restaurants by selling his beer business he had enough money to start his bank in 2013 he went public on the london stock exchange leading to tinkoff becoming one of the wealthiest people in the world and if there's one thing we've learned about the wealthiest of the wealthy it's that they love their big boats but tinkoff wanted something that had never been seen before when he commissioned his big boat when talking about his vision for lodatcha 77 he was quoted as saying it is yachting but a completely different one tinkoff explained it's about exploring but not about drinking martinis and showing off in central pay it's that very mantra of truly setting off on adventures in uncharted waters that makes ladacha 77 so special it's got what it takes under the hood to back up the bold claims so let's talk stats for a second just what makes ledacha 77 stand out and make it so much more than other yachts on the market for starters this mega yacht is an impressive 77 meters long that's where it gets its classy 77 moniker at the end of its name that translates to 250 feet long it can top out at speeds of up to 14.5 knots and is capable of accommodating 12 guests at a time but with such a big boat comes an equally large crew and the ledacha 77 houses a crew of 25 members and they not only keep the boat running smoothly while keeping guests happy they are also billed as the expedition staff remember this ain't your average yacht it's an exploratory vessel so just what makes this vessel ever so much more than the average billionaire's getaway boat we'd say it's the astounding engineering that was done by the team at amel's and damon they are a world-renowned yachting company and have produced some of the finest super boats the world has ever seen it was these masterminds that produced lodatcha and we'd say they knew what they were doing because of the ice class and imo polar code engineering ledacha is able to travel to the coldest most dangerous regions on the globe regions usually off limits to less hardy yachts if you want to visit the arctic or the antarctic ladocha 77 will take you there and when you get there oh man the adventure just begins this exploratory vessel is equipped with two helicopters that can take off and land right from the boat a dive center and decompression chamber one submersible so you can go for a quick journey to all the wonders underwater as well as four wave runners and two snow scooters depending on what you're into and of course what region of the world you're in yeah this just ain't your average yacht on top of it all the fine folks at animals and damon also designed this beast with enhanced fuel tanks and an improved garbage management system these specialized improvements allow ledacha 77 to stay out at sea for a full 40 days before needing to dock so go ahead take your time and explore what other yachts can only dream of and we mean that literally of course remember the mediterranean and caribbean seas are beautiful but their sandy beaches and shorelines only account for about five percent of the entire world's coastlines that means 95 of the world's potential roots are unexplored by other super yachts basically if you want that extra 95 you got to go with the 77. now that you know a bit about what this bad boy is capable of we bet you're wondering just how much it costs we don't blame you and we got your answer right here reports say that it cost tankoff over 100 million dollars to build ledacha and while on the surface that may seem like chump change to a multi-billionaire it's in maintenance and upkeep that really make this boat only for the one percent of the one percent paying the crew standard yacht maintenance dockage and of course fuel all start to add up and according to business insider a yacht owner can expect to pay about 10 percent of the purchase price each year just on all these operating costs that means on average ledacha 77 costs 10 million dollars a year just to maintain and hey if you think about it it makes sense fuel for a super yacht can come to 350 000 a year not including all those fun accessories like the wave runner and helicopters simple maintenance cost ledacha 2 million dollars annually and don't forget insurance which according to towergate insurance comes to around 240 000 a year with these kinds of costs we can see you scratching your head why anyone in their right mind would buy such a boat unless you really really really like luxury cruising out at sea but here's the thing mr tinkov is first and foremost a businessman and he has stated that he only plans to use the boat for his personal usage 20 weeks out of the year the rest of the time it will be rented out weekly at a rate of 740 000 euros that's the equivalent of over 876 000 in the united states if tinkoff really does mean to rent this out as much as he says he will make an annual profit of over 28 million dollars a year looks like in no time at all ledacha 77 pays for itself smart investing mr tinkoff but just what will 740 000 euros a week get you where is this yacht slated to go and what kind of accommodations are on board ledacha 77 has released its upcoming routes and they really are spectacular one of its regions of exploration is the ross sea in antarctica you will trek amongst the penguins and could even have a chance encounter with humpback whales ladacha will also be traveling to the bering sea in alaska here guests will be able to enjoy the beauty in awe that is kamchatka right from the comfort of the observation deck you will even be able to go heli skiing from the tops of the alaskan chugach mountains skiing not your thing don't worry ladacha will also be venturing to the northeast and northwest passage of the arctic svalbard in greenland here you will be able to polar kayak and hang out with polar narwhals walruses and beluga whales had enough of cold climates well you're in luck papua new guinea the solomon islands and vonnetu are all on course for the oceana leg of the trek since there is a lack of roads in this region here you will use tenders to travel up the river the customs of this region date back to over 30 000 years and you will get to experience all the food dancing and culture of this incredible area the last region ledacha 77 will be heading out to is micronesia southeast asia here you will want to make sure you are ready for some of the best diving the world has to offer this region houses the world's highest concentration of ocean biomass and you'll see some of the most gorgeous reefs known to man and much of the area hasn't been charted yet you very well may pioneer a new favorite diving spot for fellow adventurers that travel to this part of the world all this talk of where you'll be going had us almost forget the splendor of the very vessel you'll be virtually venturing forth on lodatcha 77 is a wonder to be explored all by yourself here's what you'll get when you rent her out for your week at sea on board there are two full-size jacuzzis one located indoors and one outdoors there's also a sauna and a bath massage room and of course a gym where you can get your sweat on and stay in tip-top shape on your track ladacha has an active stabilization system which will keep you from getting nauseous out at sea the decks are furnished with the best that animals and damon have to offer including full height windows in the observation lounge the main saloon and the owner's suite oh but don't forget the upper deck observation deck it allows for fully panoramic views on your journey there's nothing quite like the sun deck for sharing memories with friends and loved ones and you can be sure they will all be comfortable themselves in their six guest suites which include two master cabins and two vip suites each of these glamorous rooms comes with its own full bathroom and a walk-in closet basically once you get aboard the ladacha they gotcha you never want to leave as for food this super yacht is catered by the tinkoff collection chefs who will be using both local produce and the ship's one-of-a-kind board provisions you'll be tasting exquisite delectables from all over the world from local cuisines to exotic international taste sensations they'll be sure to fully fill the adventurous eater in every explorer and the chefs will even theme meals based on the region you're traveling to it's guaranteed to be a journey unlike any other and one you'll never forget a trip on this floating behemoth of beauty and benevolence would be quite a journey if you can afford it that is in fact when business insider writer hilary hoffauer asked yacht crew members if they ever dreamed of owning their own yacht one day they answered with a resounding no the expenses were just too high and seemingly never ending hey we don't blame them owning a yacht ain't for everyone and it certainly ain't for those without the bank account to back it up but if you do invest you can charge those wealthy tourists well over the weekly cost to maintain that super boat then you can sit back relax and continue to enjoy your life as the one percent of the one percent and who knows maybe we'll make a video about you one day and how you became one of the richest thanks so much for checking out today's video we love researching the fascinating world of the wealthy and learning about some of the incredible lifestyles they get to live like life aboard the ledacha 77 if you enjoyed today's video be sure to click the like button and if you haven't already subscribe to our channel so you can see the lives of the incredibly rich and well-off it's a fascinating world we love exploring on the richest

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Keywords: yacht, boat, super boat, mega yacht, seafarer, russia, La Datcha 77, Banking, Billionaire, multi billionaire, helicopter, jacuzzi, waverunner, TheRichest, arctic, antarctic, cruises, cruise ships

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Length: 10min 17sec (617 seconds)

Published: Sun Aug 23 2020