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The $200 million seized superyacht Royal Romance will be auctioned online by Dutch auction house Troostwijk Auctions

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Superyacht Royal Romance will soon find a new owner as the Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) of Ukraine announced that Dutch auction house Troostwijk Auctions will spearhead the sale of the 303-foot-long seized luxury vessel. The decision regarding the Feadship beauty, commissioned by Russian businessman Viktor Medvedchuk, was made by vote during a meeting of the Commission on April 23. Royal Romancex was seized in Croatia in March 2022 after Russia invaded Ukraine, and possession was recently transferred to Ukraine.

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This moment marks not only a historic and groundbreaking occasion but also a very rare instance of a seized luxury vessel gaining a new lease on life. Auctioning a seized superyacht is no easy task, as demonstrated by the failed sale of the seized Alfa Nero superyacht. Additionally, this marks the first time that a seized asset will serve and contribute to the benefit of Ukraine.

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While the most expensive boat currently being auctioned by Troostwijk Auctions has a price of $110,000, the glorious Royal Romance Yacht is estimated to be worth upwards of $200 million. It will be interesting to see how the Dutch auction house that sells everything from forklifts to aluminium smelter plants manages to garner interest to sell a 303 feet long luxury yacht.

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This pleasure craft, delivered by Feadship in 2015, spans six stories with two elevators to help guests and owners maneuver through the gigantic boat. Among its noteworthy features is a massive 39-foot swimming pool, with an eye-catching waterfall flowing over the stern.


The ship boasts an unheard-of 50 multipurpose rooms across its six floors and four decks, out of which 7 are guest cabins for 14 guests. A wellness area complete with a gym, salon, and spa helps owners unwind, while a movie theater keeps them endlessly entertained. As far as the upcoming auction is concerned, no final date or estimate has been revealed yet.

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