Queen Miri, a 2004 vessel, was constructed by Neorion Syros Shipyard for its namesake owner. This 302-foot superyacht serves as the opulent abode of casino billionairess Miriam Adelson on the high seas. As the principal shareholder of Las Vegas Sands, Adelson is on the verge of a new venture. According to The Athletic, Mark Cuban plans to transfer his controlling stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Adelson and her family after a 22-year tenure. To finance this acquisition, the affluent Queen Miri owner is divesting $2 billion in Las Vegas Sands stock. As of November 2023, 78-year-old Miriam Adelson is America’s fifth wealthiest woman, boasting a net worth of $33 billion. However, our focus here is not on her luxurious casino and hotel empire but rather on her multimillion-dollar superyacht-
Surrounded by opulence, even at sea-
Miriam Adelson, the widow of Sheldon Adelson, former CEO and chairman of Las Vegas Sands, who passed away in 2021, reigns over a significant portion of the New York Stock Exchange-listed gambling giant. She also commands her majestic megayacht, Queen Miri. Ideal for large groups, the yacht accommodates 36 guests across 18 spacious cabins, each featuring king-sized beds.
The $70 million vessel boasts one of the most luxurious spa centers ever seen on a yacht. Additional lavish amenities include a beauty room, gym, whirlpool Jacuzzi on deck, and a heated saltwater swimming pool.
Queen Miri’s extravagance extends to entertainment options like a theater room, library, and children’s playroom. Designed for both work and leisure, the yacht includes a spacious conference room, various tenders, and recreational equipment such as light fishing gear, jet skis, kayaks, and scooters.
Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy the gym and sauna, while busy businessmen can utilize the convenient helipad for quick access. Refitted in 2016 by Amico, Queen Miri’s weekly charter rate starts at $1.5 million.
Who is Miriam Adelson?
Born in Tel Aviv in 1945 to Polish refugee parents, Miriam Ochshorn Adelson (worth $33 billion)developed an early interest in science. She pursued studies in microbiology and genetics at the Hebrew University and earned a medical degree from Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Medical School.
She met Sheldon Adelson while studying at Rockefeller University in the 1980s. Following Sheldon’s death in 2021, she took over the Las Vegas Sands casino company, managing it with her family. Miriam and Sheldon Adelson established the Sheldon G. Adelson Research Clinic in Las Vegas, focusing on the treatment of opioid use disorder. A dedicated advocate for drug addiction research, Miriam received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2018 from President Trump, honoring her contributions to philanthropy and scientific research.
