Eric Schmidt is selling his superyacht
The former Google CEO bought the luxury megayacht three years ago from billionaire Shahid Khan.
Eric Schmidt, the billionaire former Google CEO, is putting his superyacht on the market for $172.5 million. The large vessel, named Whisper, was purchased from billionaire Shahid Khan three years ago. Built by the German shipyard Lürssen, Whisper is 95 meters long and boasts amenities like a spa, gym, movie theater, and swimming pool.
It can accommodate 12 guests and a 27-person crew. Schmidt's decision to sell the yacht is unclear, but his representative didn't comment to Business Insider. The superyacht's high price tag comes at a time when the market for luxury vessels is booming, possibly due to the AI boom. Alternatively, Schmidt may have simply changed his mind about owning the yacht.
In 2023, Schmidt almost bought the Alfa Nero, an 81-meter megayacht seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch, but dropped out due to legal challenges. For those who can't afford to buy Whisper, the yacht is also available for charter at $1.4 million per week.
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