A Vision in Gold Amidst Azure Seas
In a tableau where the horizon is painted with countless white boats, the AK Royalty asserts its luminance with a sheath of glittering gold. Birthed by the revered builders at Palmer Johnson in 2009 and originally christened Plus Too, this 136-foot paragon of speed and shallow draft is a spectacle of lavishness and festivity amalgamated.
The Journey of a Seafarer to Sovereign of the Seas
Aaron Fidler, an Australian who metamorphosed from a chief engineer to the regent of this aquatic kingdom, had veered across the globe’s vast waters thrice over before claiming AK Royalty as his own in 2022. Sailing dreams akin to the swift and spirited Palmer Johnson models have occupied his ambition. When AK Royalty sailed into the market, Fidler, enticed by Robb Report, recognized his dream materializing. His vision was a yacht enrobed in gold, mirroring the hue of his Lamborghini, now docked majestically in the burgeoning yacht haven of Dubai. Aimed at capitalizing on the increasing thirst for maritime journeys in the Arabian Gulf, as well as voyages stretching to Oman and farther, the AK Royalty casts its anchor.
A Rebirth of Splendor
Embarking on a transformative journey from France to the golden sands of Dubai, Fidler, alongside his wife Kseniya, dedicated a year to reimagining the vessel. While the exterior dazzles to draw gazes, the interior is a sanctum curated for unparalleled revelry. AK Royalty vaunts an inventive one-deck design philosophy, ensuring the conviviality remains undivided by decks. The salon, with its sliding glass doors ajar, unveils a seamless sphere from the aft deck to the wheelhouse, fostering an intimate yet open milieu where dining, dancing, and repose coexist, articulated through deft spatial planning.
Nine Revelations of the Gilded Monarch of the Seas
Offered for charter through Burgess, here are engrossing details about the globe’s sole yacht adorned with 24-karat gold:
AK Royalty Superyacht
Photo : Burgess
AK Royalty is not merely a vessel; it’s the zenith of extravagance. The costly refit transitioned her from pristine white to a radiant gold, propelled by the owner’s penchant for all things aureate, taking cues from his own gold-hued Lamborghini. Blending gilt luxury with naval craftsmanship, the yacht’s exterior is imbued with fine 24-karat gold dust, creating an effulgence that captivates onlookers under the caress of the sun—an artisanal feat honed over exhaustive months. Complementing the golden allure, the yacht houses gold jet skis, gold sea bobs, and even interior accents of golden furniture, champagne flutes, and bathroom appointments.
