There are superyachts, and then there is the Loon motoryacht, a masterclass in suave sailing experiences. This superlative sea-faring vessel can become an everyday routine for a deep-pocketed billionaire or billionairess, as the 223-foot Icon Yachts superyacht has joined the market with Jim McConville of Merle Wood & Associates.
The Loon yacht has been one of the most popular luxury vessels to charter and has a strong social media following to prove its popularity. With 185K followers on Instagram and 166K YouTube subscribers, the $75 million pleasure craft is quite a rage, and an influencer in its own right.
Its videos garner millions of views, showcasing the high-end lifestyle of millionaires who enjoy their time aboard Loon while savoring Michelin-level menus, a stellar crew that includes a DJ, a plethora of water toys, and Starlink Internet. Loon is hugely popular for charter in the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Bahamas, and became the first superyacht to accept charter fees in cryptocurrency.
In addition to sleeping 13 guests in seven stately cabins, Loon wins their hearts by offering one sumptuous gourmet meal after another and seamless round-the-clock service that includes invigorating ice baths post-sauna.
A video once revealed that the vessel stocks up on an astronomical $100,000 provision order in its freezers and cold storage rooms. The owner lives life king-size in a duplex suite offering a 180-degree viewing lounge and private terrace, while guests enjoy amenities like a main deck pool with panels of glass sitting pretty above the well-illuminated beach club. This is a lively space flanked by a bar, gym, and massage room.
The 1,295GT yacht offers endless thrills that make one forget treasure troves. Four jetskis, Seabobs, wakeboards, scuba equipment, foils, and more towables and inflatables pack in enough adrenaline to last a week or more. Powered by twin MTU diesels, the Loon Yacht, owned by American billionaire Craig Leipold, boasts a top speed of 16 knots and a range of 6,000 nautical miles. It is listed for an asking price of $47.5 million, per Boat International.
