What’s common between the world’s most imposing sailing yachts, Koru and Black Pearl? Both are insanely massive and command positions as the world’s largest and second-largest sailing yachts. They have left onlookers open-mouthed with their unparalleled exteriors and robust silhouettes. In fact, the 416-foot Koru mega yacht was inspired by the 344-foot Oceanco beauty delivered in 2018 to the late Russian oligarch Oleg Burlakov.
However, the two now have one stark difference; while Koru, owned by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, is still sheathed in secrecy as his private luxury vessel, the incredible Oceanco Black Pearl joins the charter market for the first time with Superyacht Connections.
The $300 million pleasure craft is instantly recognized due to three 70.6-meter (229-foot) carbon masts. It is celebrated for flaunting the world’s largest DynaRig system, allowing it to unfurl sails in under seven minutes and propel the yacht to speeds of 20 knots under sail. Still, the Black Pearl is more than just the world’s second-largest sailing yacht; it has the capability of making a transatlantic crossing with zero fossil fuel emissions.
A peek inside reveals performance elements taking a backseat as one is stunned by neoclassical details such as ornate woodwork, gold accents, and silk carpets. Yes, Black Pearl is a solid performer on the high seas, but recently revealed interior images show it is also a floating palace designed by Villate Design that brings to life the style of Louis XVI. In fact, it is safe to say the interiors of the Black Pearl, designed by Nuvolari Lenard and Ken Freivokh, are an absolute contrast to the atmosphere created outside.
While the main saloon is the pièce de résistance of the boat, featuring a Napoleon Bonaparte piano and surpassing even the master suite, there are several additions that make the yacht charter-worthy for an affluent family. A wellness area that converts to a night lounge, a large dining area with a 4,000-bottle wine cellar, and versatile exterior spaces with a pool that turns into a dance floor provide plenty to do aboard the iconic Black Pearl.
All accommodations are restricted to the lower deck for 14 guests, and the owner is in five cabins, including a full-beam master cabin and two VIP suites. The lavish rooms feature king-size berths, lounge areas, and adjoining en-suite marble bathrooms. On the upper deck, guests will revel in a Jacuzzi and a large exterior cinema screen. Beauty is found in every corner of Black Pearl, not only when it is bathed in natural light but also during the darker hours.
The beach club sparkles in night lounge mode, perfectly resembling the serene night sky. It flawlessly recreates a replica of the constellations above Rotterdam from the evening of her launch in 2018, according to her central agent.
The vessel also features a touch-and-go helipad and boasts the most power-packed tender garage housing twin custom tenders, including a ten-meter Pascoe limo.
Black Pearl is available to charter with Superyacht Connections for a weekly rate starting from $1.2 million. It is the best chance for a billionaire clan to experience the charms of a world-class superyacht, as the mighty Koru, a 416-footer owned by Amazon centibillionaire Jeff Bezos, worth $205 billion, is likely never coming on the charter market. Then there is the outstanding Sailing Yacht A, owned by Andrey Melnichenko. Technically, the $580 million Sailing Yacht A is larger than Koru and Black Pearl in terms of length at 468 feet. However, it is classified as a “sail-assisted motor yacht” because it has a large motor yacht-like hull and twin hybrid engines. The Black Pearl is, therefore the second-largest sailing yacht in the world and can be yours for a hefty sum.
