M/V Grand Luxe is a 220 ft (67 m) motor yacht launched in 2007 and operated by Seafair.
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United States | |
| Name | M/V Grand Luxe |
| Operator | Seafair Miami (Expoships) |
| Route | Near Coastal |
| Builder | Nichols Bros. Boat Builders |
| Cost | $40,000,000[1] |
| Launched | 2007 |
| Identification |
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| Status | In Service |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 3,712 GT> |
| Length | 228 ft (69 m) |
| Beam | 48 ft (15 m) |
| Draft | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Propulsion | Diesel Reduction Gear |
| Capacity | 600 Passengers |
| Crew | 149 Crew |
Overview
editIt was designed by naval architects Dejong & Lebet and Luiz De Basto Designs, Dejong & Lebet. The ship was launched in 2007 in Freeland, Washington.[2] The ship began service as an art museum, touring port cities along the US east coast.[3][4]
In 2016 M/V Grand Luxe underwent a multi-million dollar renovation to become solely a venue for private events.[5][6]
References
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Grand Luxe (ship, 2007).
- ^ "SeaFair luxury shopping yacht docks in St. Petersburg". Tampa Bay Business Journal.
- ^ "Yacht Seafair Grand Luxe, Nichols Bros Boat Builders". Charter World.
- ^ "SeaFair To Launch a New Era of Art Appreciation". Luxury Traveler.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Hall, Charlie. "Mega-yacht SeaFair to dock at waterfront". New Bern Sun Journal.
- ^ "Remodeling - Seafair".
- ^ Grant, Matt (March 2, 2017). "'Super Mega Yacht' becomes Daytona Beach attraction". WESH.