It seems that M/Y A is doing a European tour as since May she has been seen in Icelandthe South of France, the Netherlands ( Rotterdam and Amsterdam) and Germany.

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Now we have been informed that the superyacht has been spotted in Bordeaux, France.


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A, which can be yours for $300 million, was built by Blohm+Voss in 2008 and designed by Philipp Starck. The superyacht sleeps up to 14 guests in 7 cabins, as well as a crew of 42. 


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Her key features include 3 spa pools, complete with current-generating technology, positioned on various decks for the guests' entertainment. One of the superyacht's highlights is perhaps the glass roof under one of the spa pools.


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From a technical standpoint A is powered by twin MAN engines of 6,035hp each and is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 23 knots and a cruising speed of 19 knots.


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Andrey Melnichenko, one of the Russian billionaires shaping the yachting industry nowadays, reportedly spent around $380 million on the vessel. His second yacht, the 142.8m S/Y A, is being built at the Nobiskrug shipyard in Germany. 

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