Abeking & Rasmussen’s superyacht Amaryllis has been sold to a secretive billionaire. The 257-footer was previously owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Borodin, former CEO of the Bank of Moscow. While banking may sound like serious business, Borodin found time to escape aboard this stunning vessel, where work gave way to leisure. Designed inside and out by the UK-based Reymond Langton studio, Amaryllis was conceived as an enchanting floating palace, more reminiscent of a private estate at sea than a yacht.
Most superyachts are known for their exteriors, Nancy Walton’s Kaos with its blue cascading decks, Jeff Bezos’s Koru, or Sailing Yacht A, but Amaryllis, though striking on the outside, is defined by her interiors. Sold through a joint central agency, with Adam Papadakis of Moravia Yachting introducing both buyer and seller, and Merle Wood & Associates acting as co-central agent, the yacht accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms and includes an entire owner’s deck.
Influenced by Art Nouveau, Art Deco, and Belle Époque styles, her décor is a celebration of eras that favored ornate detail over modern restraint. The main saloon offers inviting lounges and a separate dining area, its character elevated by a limited-edition Schimmel Pegasus grand piano that turns the room into a performance space. Across her five decks, Amaryllis resists the minimalism of contemporary yachts, instead showcasing bespoke Silverlining furniture that gives the interiors a character of their own.
Richly printed curtains, textured walls, sculptural furniture, and handcrafted ceilings create spaces that feel as though they belong in Arabian fairytales, while the expansive beach club with its swim platform and array of toys reminds guests that this is still a yacht of 2,108 GT. The sundeck is built around a five-meter swimming pool with an underwater light show, framed by sunbeds and a bar designed for long afternoons that stretch into the evening. An Asian-inspired spa adds another layer of indulgence with a plunge pool, sauna, steam room, massage suite, and gym. According to Boat International, she is powered by twin Caterpillar engines. Amaryllis cruises at 14 knots and reaches a top speed of about 17 knots.
Once available for charter at rates starting near $770,000 a week, Amaryllis has now changed hands for just under $100 million, ensuring her new billionaire owner can enjoy a life at sea that is nothing short of king-size.
