{"id":9231,"date":"2026-02-05T10:52:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T09:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/?p=9231"},"modified":"2026-02-09T08:46:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:46:04","slug":"spotted-the-futuristic-superyacht-yas-docks-at-quai-des-milliardaires-antibes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/spotted-the-futuristic-superyacht-yas-docks-at-quai-des-milliardaires-antibes\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotted: The Futuristic Superyacht &#8220;Yas&#8221; Docks at Quai des Milliardaires, Antibes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve taken a stroll through <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/leportvauban.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Port Vauba<\/a>n<\/strong> recently, you couldn&#8217;t have missed the striking silhouette currently dominating the skyline. The <strong>141-meter superyacht Yas<\/strong> is officially in town, moored at the prestigious <strong>Quai des Milliardaires<\/strong> (Billionaires&#8217; Quay) in Antibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With her dolphin-inspired curves and a glass superstructure that looks like it belongs in a sci-fi epic, <em>Yas<\/em> remains one of the most recognizable and talked-about vessels in the yachting world. Here is everything you need to know about this maritime marvel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Warship to Waterborne Palace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-d043dbfa wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9238\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" title=\"superyacht yas docked in antibes\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The most fascinating thing about <em>Yas<\/em> isn&#8217;t just her look; it&#8217;s her history. She didn&#8217;t start life as a luxury cruiser. She was originally launched in 1981 as the <strong>HNLMS Piet Hein<\/strong>, a Kortenaer-class frigate for the Royal Dutch Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After decades of military service, she was purchased by the UAE and eventually underwent one of the most ambitious hull conversions in history at <strong>ADM Shipyards<\/strong> in Abu Dhabi. Her transformation from a rigid, &#8220;deadly&#8221; naval vessel into a fluid, avant-garde superyacht was completed in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Futuristic Design &amp; Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The design, spearheaded by the French <strong>Pierrejean Design Studio<\/strong>, emphasizes curves over the traditional &#8220;wedding cake&#8221; layers seen on most yachts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Glass Dome:<\/strong> The most iconic feature is the massive, emerald-tinted glass dome that houses the owner\u2019s suite. It offers a staggering 220-degree panoramic view.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Silhouette:<\/strong> Inspired by the shape of a dolphin, her narrow, tapered hull (retained from her navy days) allows her to slice through waves with incredible efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guest Capacity:<\/strong> While most superyachts are capped at 12 guests for legal reasons, <em>Yas<\/em> is built to a different standard, capable of accommodating an incredible <strong>60 guests<\/strong> across 30 luxury suites, supported by a crew of 56.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/the-superyacht-ambassador-ex-anna-docked-antibes\/\">Read also: The superyacht Ambassador (ex Anna) docked in Antibes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yas Yacht Specifications &amp; Technical Data<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-5f2ff061 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/yas-superyacht.jpeg ,https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/yas-superyacht.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/yas-superyacht.jpeg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/yas-superyacht.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9240\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" title=\"yas superyacht\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite her size, <em>Yas<\/em> is surprisingly fast, thanks to her slender frigate hull and powerful engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Specification<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Length<\/strong><\/td><td>141 Meters (463 Feet)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Top Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>26 Knots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Cruising Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>23 Knots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Builder<\/strong><\/td><td>ADM Shipyards (Conversion)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hull Material<\/strong><\/td><td>Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Superstructure<\/strong><\/td><td>Advanced Composite &amp; Glass<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is the Owner of the Superyacht Yas?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yas<\/em> is owned by <strong>Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan<\/strong>, a prominent member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family. The name &#8220;Yas&#8221; is a nod to the Yas Island region in Abu Dhabi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yas Yacht Price: Is She for Sale or Charter?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-e01e149b wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpg ,https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/superyacht-yas-docked-in-antibes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-9241\" width=\"728\" height=\"409\" title=\"superyacht yas docked in antibes\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking to book a week on board, the answer is currently <strong>no<\/strong>. <em>Yas<\/em> is a private yacht and is not listed for public charter. Similarly, she is not on the market for sale. However, industry experts estimate her value at approximately <strong>$180 million<\/strong>, with annual running costs likely exceeding $15\u201320 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Antibes?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"373\" data-id=\"9205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/antibes-marina.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/antibes-marina.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/antibes-marina-300x160.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"6640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dilbar-in-antibes-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dilbar-in-antibes-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dilbar-in-antibes-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dilbar-in-antibes-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Dilbar-in-antibes.webp 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing <em>Yas<\/em> at the <strong>Quai des Milliardaires<\/strong> is a treat for yacht spotters. As one of the only docks in the world capable of hosting the largest &#8220;Giga-yachts,&#8221; Antibes serves as the perfect Mediterranean hub for the Sheikh\u2019s vessel during the winter and spring seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you seen Yas in person yet?<\/strong> She is a masterclass in how to breathe new, luxurious life into a piece of naval history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.windwardyachts.com\/blog\/why-do-superyachts-often-dock-in-antibes\/\"><strong>Read also: Why Do Superyachts Often Dock in Antibes?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve taken a stroll through Port Vauban recently, you couldn&#8217;t have missed the striking silhouette currently dominating the skyline. The 141-meter superyacht Yas is officially in town, moored at the prestigious Quai des Milliardaires (Billionaires&#8217; Quay) in Antibes. 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