There are superyachts and then there is Energy, the pleasure craft of one of Ukraine’s richest businessmen, Valeriy Khoroshkovskyi. The ship is turning heads as the largest yacht at the prestigious Cannes Yachting Festival. It is so massive at 255 feet that the standout vessel, pun intended, is commanding attention at the Port Canto exhibition this week. It is massive at 2,884 GT and cannot be accommodated at either Vieux Port and Port Canto. That explains why UHNWIs in their dapper Brunello Cucinellis have to take a tender and be ferried to Energy, which is at anchor in the Bay of Cannes.
The Amels luxury vessel was delivered in 2022 and is ruling the yachting festival for good reason. Beyond sheer size, the Energy superyacht has all the qualities that make her a seafaring stunner.
It is truly a treat to get a chance to walk through the halls of this grand ship that boasts interiors by French design house Zuretti and exterior design by Espen Øino. The floating palace is packed with luxurious elements like dazzling chandeliers, bespoke designer lamps, luxe veneers, and a total of seven cabins for 14 guests.
The most impressive is undoubtedly the owner’s forward suite with full-height glass, a private terrace with a lounge, a Jacuzzi, and a dramatic marble firepit. A private bar and lounge offer ample sea views, while the dining area seats 18 guests and sits alongside a 41-foot swimming pool, one of the largest afloat. The top deck is a hub of activity with a helipad that doubles as a sun lounge, an open-air yoga studio, a private entertainment terrace with wraparound views, and a statement bar, creating several distinct social spaces.
Aft, guests can enjoy the Jacuzzi, and sunpads in what feels like a private sanctuary. Serenity is also found in the bridge deck lounge which features a purpose-built music lounge with a Steinway baby grand piano and a marble-topped bar all designed around perfect acoustics. The most unique addition aboard Energy is where one needs it the most, the dedicated martial arts studio. The room is lined with Breccia Oniciata marble walls, fitted with sparring mats and wooden gym benches, and can be converted into a private cinema.
This fully custom superyacht from the prestigious Dutch shipyard instantly eliminates the typical four-to-five-year shipyard waitlist, which, in my opinion, is the biggest advantage there is. Words can truly do only so much, but the real treat is to catch this floating palace in action at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
She absolutely does sound like the kind of captivating yacht that billionaires are willing to go through a bit of an exercise to reach, almost like a gilded prize. The Energy superyacht has been looking for a new owner for two years now. It is listed with Burgess and is asking for $215 million. She has been lightly used by the owner and boasts a transatlantic range of 5,000 nautical miles.
About Valeriy Khoroshkovskyi-
The owner of the Energy superyacht is one of Ukraine’s wealthiest businessmen and former high-ranking government official. The Kyiv State University graduate’s fortune stems from various sectors like banking, metallurgy, and media. The biggest contributor to Valeriy’s fortune is Inter Media Group, which owned some of Ukraine’s most-watched television channels, such as Inter, NTN, and K1. Interestingly, the businessman is worth $500 million, according to Superyachtimes and owns a luxury vessel worth half his net worth. As for the Energy yacht, he enjoyed it for 2 years from 2022 and listed her for sale in June 2024, meaning he has spent roughly the same amount of time trying to sell this palatial asset. An astonishing case!
