A $700 million superyacht linked to Putin was seized in Italy last year. It's being treated to a refurb while it waits, and authorities won't say who's paying for it.

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'Scheherazade', one of the largest superyachts in the world, anchors in Bodrum district of Mugla, Turkey on August 16, 2020.
The Scheherazade superyacht features six floors, two helipads, a swimming pool, a spa complex, and a beauty salon.

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Wealthy travelers are chartering yachts for millions of dollars a week to see extreme destinations like Antarctica

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A ship sailing through blocks of ice
Wealthy travelers have been charting yachts with EYOS Expeditions to explore remote and desirable destinations like Antarctica starting at $225,000 a week.

EYOS Expeditions

A wealthy Russian businessman claims the UK detained his $50 million superyacht to look 'tough'

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The superyacht Phi docked in London

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A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht features an 'infinite wine cellar' wants his boat back — and he's suing the UK government for it

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Phi London superyacht
A Russian tycoon whose seized $48 million superyacht 'Phi' features an 'infinite wine cellar' and a 'patented fresh-water swimming pool' wants his property back — and he is suing the UK government for it.

Grace Deam

Take a look inside Tommy Hilfiger's $46 million superyacht that you can charter from $444,000 a week

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Flag yacht from a distance
Flag was built by Feadship in 2000.

Michael Ayers

Rupert Murdoch reportedly spent a night on a gurney in a hospital parking lot after he broke his back falling on son Lachlan's yacht

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Lachlan Murdoch and his father Rupert Murdoch, who reportedly broke his back in 2018 after falling on Lachlan's yacht.

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Superyacht chef says life at sea serving the uber-rich is far from glamorous — from 'boat bites' and grueling 18-hour days to a guest who asked to 'heat the Adriatic'

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Melanie White
Former superyacht chef Melanie White said her job is far from glamorous.

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I spent a night on a superyacht and now I know why the super-rich love them so much

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A collage of the yacht Ohana and a picture of Insider's Sam Tabahriti sitting aboard the yacht.
Insider spent a night on the Ohana in Croatia.

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