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Boat of the Week: Inside the Gorgeous 280-Foot Superyacht Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Just Made Famous

The couple made global news after reuniting aboard this $130 million superyacht. a look inside their private retreat., howard walker, howard walker's most recent stories.

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The tabloids have been on fire this week with revelations that superstar Jennifer Lopez has been celebrating her 52nd birthday in style, cruising the Mediterranean with on-again beau, actor Ben Affleck, aboard a stunning superyacht. J.Lo’s Instagram photos show the reunited Bennifer in top form.

The power couple has also been snapped hanging out in tony Saint-Tropez, enjoying retail therapy in Monaco and strolling the romantic island of Capri, all from their private getaway, the 280-foot Lürssen-built Valerie .

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Until now, little has been known about the 280-foot superyacht. But after 10 years of being the private retreat of a Ukrainian billionaire, Valerie is now on the market for about $130 million, or €110 million.

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Until a buyer is found, it’s available for rent through Monaco-based Dynamiq Sales & Charter–which is also handling the sale–at a whopping $1.12 million a week. J.Lo is believed to have been the first to have booked.

The superyacht’s sleek, timeless lines are from the drawing board of Norwegian naval starchitect Espen Øino. He’s responsible for such superyacht icons as the 426-foot Flying Fox , the late Paul Allen’s 413-foot Octopus , and soon to be the world’s largest superyacht, the 600-foot REV Ocean.

“ Valerie is still considered by many to be one of the most beautiful boats we have done with Lürssen,” Monaco-based Øino told Robb Report.

The upper pool gives a protected–and paparazzi-proof–area for guests to lounge.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

With an impressive volume of 2,755 gross tonnes, the yacht has no shortage of interior space, with accommodations for 17 guests in nine cabins, including a truly hedonistic master suite. When Lopez and Affleck were aboard, they were pampered by Valerie’s crew of 27.

One of the multitude of design highlights of the yacht is its huge, private upper deck. Up top, there’s a 20-foot swimming pool, the inevitable hot tub, and a football field of lounge pads.

Steps away, protected from prying eyes and paparazzi lenses by towering sides, is a dining table for 10, complete with musical fountains that light up at night.

Art-deco styling defines Valerie ‘s interior.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

For additional sunning and dipping, Valerie’s vast forward deck, with a touch-and-go helipad big enough to land a Eurocopter EC130 or Bell 407, has another pool and a semi-circle of sunpads. The deck can also double as a golf driving range.

The sumptuous interior is the work of London-based designers Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, of Reymond Langton Design. They specified 7.5-foot-high ceilings and walls of full-height windows to provide full-on sea views.

The living areas have a formal, Art Deco look and feel, which contrast with the more-relaxed outdoor spaces. The fine detailing inside includes soft leather wall panels—even the elevator is leather-lined—wood flooring incorporating an intricate inlay, and the pièce de résistance: real butterflies set into brass detailing.

Who needs a formal dining room inside when there’s a dining table for 14—with mirrored surface—in a protected area of the cockpit.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

An equally jaw-dropping feature of the lounge is the floating Schimmel Pegasus grand piano, originally conceived by the eccentric German industrial designer Luigi Colani. The instrument costs around $100,000.

One other headline feature, especially for the fitness-focused Lopez, is Valerie’s wellness suite. It comes with a steam room and Hamman, and state-of-the-art Italian-made Technogym fitness equipment. After a hard workout, close by is a starlight-ceilinged massage room and beauty salon.

Instead of a stuffy formal dining room inside, the owner specified an alfresco dining area on the main deck just outside the salon. There’s seating for 14 around the inlaid, mirror-varnished oval table, with panoramic views over the aft deck.

The beach club, with stairs that lead into the water.   Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

To make sure the yacht can sprint from Monaco to Capri in time for sunrise, the steel-hulled Valerie is powered by twin 2,700 hp MTU V-16 engines sitting in a cavernous, double-height engine room. They deliver a top speed of 20 mph, though cruising at a more relaxed 14 mph, she has an easy transatlantic range of 6,000 nautical miles.

With a major refit in 2019 that saw fresh, bright-white hull paint and a comprehensive systems overhaul, plus a 10-year Lloyds survey completed in May this year, Valerie is reckoned to be as good as new.

“This is a rare opportunity for someone to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market, without waiting years for a new construction,” Maria Dobroserdova, Dynamiq Sales & Charter broker tells Robb Report .

A massage room in the yacht’s wellness center.  Courtesy Dynamiq/YachtShot

By the end of this week, maybe J.Lo and Ben might end-up loving the yacht so much they’ll write a check.

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VALERIE Yacht – Incredible €110M Superyacht

VALERIE yacht is an incredible 85m(278,9 ft) Superyacht currently for sale at €110,000,000. She was launched in 2011 by renowned shipbuilders Lürssen from their shipyard in Germany.

Her exterior design is from Espen Oeino and has an interior design from Reymond Langton Design.

She can accommodate 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members. She was a landmark build for Lürssen at the time of her construction.

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The interior of VALERIE is detail orientated as if walking through a jewelry box, with something new to discover on every deck.

There is accommodation for 17 guests in nine cabins and 27 crew members across the six decks.

The designer, Reymond Langton Design in Bath, England, executed the yacht’s design to reflect an overall light and sunny feel with the use of walnut Macassar ebony, honey sycamore wood, and metal inlays.

There is a cozy room for massage and beauty treatments, an outdoor dining area with a lit-up fountain, and a panoramic gym with techno equipment.

The yacht’s interior reflects an excellent balance between the space for the owners, guests, and crew circulation. VALERIE also boasts a jacuzzi, a six-meter pool, and a multifunction sundeck.

The VALERIE yacht’s flowing exterior design allows for discretion and privacy for the guests, hiding the technical areas and the impressive volume of the yacht.

She has been called one of the most beautiful boats built by Lürssen . She is contracted with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure.

The steel hull is lit up with 39 underwater lights at night. The bow and mast of the yacht give her a powerful look and feel.

Espen Oeino is the impressive designer of the exterior that was a trendsetter at the time of its build with the glass side paneling.

Specifications

The VALERIE yacht is outfitted with two 2000kW MTU 16V4000 engines that provide a cruising speed of 12,5kn and a top speed of 17kn.

She can cover 6000nm and displaces 2755GT. She has a length of 85m(278,9 ft), a draft of 3.8m(12.5 ft). She has two Quantum fin stabilizers that provide the ultimate comfort while on the water for guests.

Her engine room is in the heart of the deck and occupies two levels. She follows a Lloyds LY2 specification. VALERIE is ranked at number 134 and is the 36th largest globally.

She carries several recreational toys, including 2 10m(32.8 ft) custom Royal Denship tenders, a limo, and other landing craft.

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Charter fleet welcomes 85m Lurssen yacht VALERIE to its ranks

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By Nina Done   27 July 2021

Fresh from her impromptu charter playing host to Hollywood stars J Lo and Ben Affleck, the 85/279ft motor yacht VALERIE has marked her debut onto the charter market in spectacular fashion. She currently has an opening from 3-17 August for a luxury yacht charter around the Mediterranean, which given the current high demand is sure to be snapped up.

This impressive yacht's stunning Reymond Langton interiors with Art Deco-inspired touches showcase a luxurious yet modern feel. This is accentuated by the high ceilings and full-height windows that allow natural light to flood her interior spaces, creating a warm and inviting ambience to welcome guests as they step on board. 

She can easily accommodate 12 charter guests in her beautifully-styled suites, including an on-deck Master suite with private terrace and Jacuzzi, as well as 2 further VIP cabins. She also has an additional nursery and upper deck staff cabin, perfect for guests travelling with nannies or their security detail.

Onboard highlights include a vast top deck area, complete with a Jacuzzi, 6-metre swimming pool surrounded by an array of sumptuous sunpads, alfresco dining and shaded bar with TV screen, along with an exquisite musical fountain located a few steps down on her upper deck aft which can be illuminated at night for cosy gatherings. 

She also boasts a range of fabulous wellness facilities, including Hammam, massage, beauty salon and fully-equipped gym, as well as a comfortable waterside beach club with loungers and parasols, and convenient steps directly into the sea.

She also offers a range of luxurious travel options to ensure you arrive in true superyacht style, whether that's touching down on her commercially-certified helipad or being whisked over the waves in her fully-custom Limo tender, as you sip chilled champagne in the comfort of a luxurious sound-proofed interior cabin with state-of-the-art speakers.

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To find out more about chartering in the region, check out our in-depth Mediterranean yacht charter guide for more information.

If you’d like to learn more about chartering M/Y VALERIE, please contact your yacht charter broker .

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Valerie's Interior Revealed for the First Time Ever

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Enigmatic 85.10m superyacht Valerie has been shrouded in mystery since her announcement for sale earlier this year. In a brand new video from Central Agents IYC , however, the public are able to get a glimpse into the world of this luxury Top 100 superyacht. Even more excitingly, the iconic boat is rumoured to be on show in the flesh at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.

Valerie represents the apex of the industry, featuring stunning exterior styling by Espen Øino and the uncompromising quality of build that Lurssen is famous for. Up until now, we could only assume that her interiors match the caliber of her silhouette; now, we can know for sure.

Often, the difference between a good yacht and a great one is in the details, and Valerie’s intricacies are exquisite, reports Sales Agent Richard Gray:  “Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece. Both the interior and exterior are full of details that continue to surprise you.”

The newly released video shows a stunning art deco-inspired interior designed by Reymond Langton. However, it doesn't quite reveal the interior in all of its glory... Only snippets showing decadent details and complex textures are exposed in the minute-long piece, which makes this video just a teaser for the real thing: saved only for the eyes of those lucky enough to see her in person.

But what is known is that each of Valerie’s six decks tells its own unique story. 14 guests are accommodated across seven cabins with an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks, whilst a huge sundeck harbours a 20-foot swimming pool and hot tub. Elsewhere, a helicopter deck houses a commercially compliant aircraft, and a garage bursts at the seams with tenders and toys including a Royal Limo Tender and a Royal Beach Landing Tender. Finally, the beach club and swimming platform bridge the gap between this floating mansion and the ocean.

Helicopters and hammams aside, one of the most remarkable things about Valerie is the feeling of togetherness and family at its heart - difficult to achieve on a vessel of this size. IYC are considering all serious offers for this truly special yacht, which is newly located and available for inspection in Vilanova Grand Marina, and perhaps too, the Monco Yacht Show. Watch this space!

"Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece." Richard Gray, Valerie Sales Agent

"Spending time onboard, you begin to realize the time, effort and detail that has gone into building such a timeless masterpiece."

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The 84m motor yacht Valerie has been launched at the Lürssen Werft yard in Rendsburg, Germany. Yacht Valerie was known under the project name Firebird (hull 13660). Superyacht Valerie is the first yacht to be launched by the Lürssen yard this year.

Motor yacht Valerie   is an impressive 84m (275 ft) in length, spans 4 decks and was built in steel and aluminium. The Lurssen  built superyacht was designed by the well-regarded yacht designer  Espen Oeino  of Monaco. Her interior design has been created by Reymond Langton Design  Limited of the United Kingdom. This is the same the team behind another successful Lürssen superyacht Kismet .

The Lurssen Valerie yacht (ex Firebird) is flagged in the Cayman Islands and she has twin Caterpillar diesel engines. Further yacht details, information, specifications, and images of the Lurssen M/Y Valerie are yet to be published. CharterWorld will update you with further information on this important launch as soon as further information becomes available.

Lurssen’s yacht Valerie is expected to be delivered to her owners this summer.

Yacht Valerie (ex project Firebird) built by Lurssen

Contrary to the rendering of above, superyacht Valerie features a white hull and superstructure.

Please contact CharterWorld - the luxury yacht charter specialist - for more on superyacht news item "Motor yacht Valerie (ex project Firebird) launched – A Lürssen Werft Superyacht ".

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Failed payments led to authorities moving frozen 85m superyacht

Meridian a, formerly known as valerie, was moved to a new location in barcelona for failing to make payments…….

Spanish authorities have moved the frozen 85m superyacht Meridian A from MB92 shipyard to Marina Vela after the vessel failed to make payments for repair work. For reasons unknown, the lürssen built superyacht has also changed its name from Valerie to Meridian A. The ultimate beneficial owner of the vessel is the sanctioned Sergey Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, the largest tech and defence conglomerate in Russia.

The ship was technically frozen in March while it was still in Spain, however, it wasn’t moved until just over a month ago. Speaking to Reuters , a transport ministry source confirmed that payments for the ship's repairs at Barcelona's MB92 shipyard stopped soon after the freezing order. The source also revealed that MB92 asked authorities to relocate the ship so that its berth could be used.

Here’s a pic of MERIDIAN A (previously VALERIE) in Marina Vela in Barcelona. You can see on the side of the boat where the name VALERIE was taken off. #YachtWatch pic.twitter.com/tSVJ1eMzjU — Alex Finley "La Guetteuse de Yachts" (@alexzfinley) October 1, 2022

Sergey Chemezov has been on the US and EU sanctions list since 2014 after supporting Russia’s annexation of Crimea. However, the European Union's sanctions list has revealed that the yacht is technically owned by his stepdaughter, Anastasia Ignatova. Chemezov was also named in the Pandora Papers last year.

It is not yet entirely clear who is paying for the maintenance and operational costs of frozen vessels in Europe. Some news outlets are reporting that a little-known 2014 law allows the UBO to make payments for the essential upkeep of assets in Spain and France. The significance of the vessel's name change and failed payments remain a mystery and it has not been confirmed how the payments will be made for its new berth in the marina.

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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon

• Valerie, a $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon, was seized by Spain on Monday.
• Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have sailed on Valerie in July.
• Valerie is linked to Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of Rostec, a Russian state-owned defense conglomerate.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck appear to have previously sailed on a recently seized $100 million superyacht linked to a Russian arms tycoon.

Spain said Monday it had seized the yacht, Valerie, in Barcelona , adding that it was owned by a prominent Russian oligarch. Reuters, citing two sources, later named the oligarch as Sergei Chemezov, the CEO of the Russian state-owned defense conglomerate Rostec and a close ally and former KGB colleague of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian oligarchs and their luxury assets are a focus of Western sanctions on Russia since the country invaded Ukraine last month. Last week, President Joe Biden said in his State of the Union address that the US would seize assets from Russian oligarchs, including yachts, apartments, and private jets.

Lopez and Affleck chartered Valerie in the summer, the Daily Mail , Boat International , and other media outlets reported at the time. The couple's vacation became the subject of tabloid fodder, with outlets noting how they seemed to be reproducing imagery from Lopez's 2002 music video for "Jenny from the Block."

Photographs and a video posted by Lopez on her Instagram account in July show her and Affleck aboard a yacht at sea. Features of the yacht seen in these images match those found in promotional pictures for Valerie.

The 85-meter (279-foot) Valerie is listed for sale with Dynamiq , a yacht brokerage, with a price tag of 89 million euros ($98 million). The boat was originally listed with Dynamiq for 120 million euros.

The listing on Dynamiq's website says: "In mint condition with just one owner since delivery and never chartered, Valerie was built by Lürssen in 2011 and underwent an extensive refit in 2019."

An article posted on Dynamiq's website dated July 15 said Valerie had been made available for charter for the first time, at a rate of 950,000 euros a week.

Lopez and Affleck appear to have used the yacht shortly after that date.

According to Dynamiq's listing, Valerie has a crew of 27, with space for 17 guests in nine "well-appointed" cabins and an additional nursery and staff cabin on the upper and lower decks.

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The listing says: "There is no shortage of on-board amenities, from a fully-equipped spa with hammam to the heli-deck and expansive private sundeck with a 6m swimming pool. Moreover, an elevator serves all deck levels with additional waterline guest boarding access on the port side.

It adds: "Lürssen's legendary build quality is evident in every element of Valerie's design. She is a pedigree product and a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most impressive and impeccably maintained superyachts on the market today without waiting years for a new construction."

According to an October report by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project, which was based on the Pandora Papers leaks, Chemezov's stepdaughter Anastasia Ignatova owned Valerie through a British Virgin Islands company.

Spain's prime minister, upon announcing Monday that Valerie had been seized, said the yacht was worth 140 million euros.

In recent weeks, big yachts belonging to Russian billionaires have been seized by France  and  Italy .

Some oligarchs appear to be trying to evade sanctions by sending their yachts and jets to places like  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and the Maldives , which do not have extradition treaties with the US.

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