Boardwalk is a superyacht built by the German shipyard Lürssen in Bremen and delivered in May 2026. The yacht is owned by American businessman and United States ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta. Fertitta was closely involved in the development and design of the vessel. The yacht has been described as a private resort, a mobile residence, and as a "global entertainment flagship". Its price has been estimated to be $450-500 million. Boardwalk is registered in the Cayman Islands.

Design and construction

Boardwalk was built as Lürssen Project 13797. Construction was commissioned in 2022, with the yacht launched in December 2025 and delivered in May 2026. The yacht is long. Lürssen lists a beam of and a . The exterior design is by Frank Woll. The interior spaces were developed by Woll together with the late Amy Halffman, Suzanne Glover, and Teresa Francis.

The yacht has 11 guest staterooms, including a forward VIP suite. Exterior pools are incorporated into the Tesumo deck. A retractable section of deck opens to reveal an exterior stairway, a feature described by Lürssen as a first for the shipyard. Other features include a glass-walled catwalk through the engine room, a cinema, spa and gym, a putting green and two helipads. A substantial tender garage accommodates three custom 12-metre Hodgdon tenders, an amphibious tender, off-road and other land vehicles. At night, about 3,000 points of light illuminate the exterior.

Propulsion

Boardwalk is powered by twin diesel engines that produce each; total. Lürssen indicates that the yacht can reach a speed of .

Name

The yacht continues Fertitta's use of the name Boardwalk for a succession of his yachts. His 2021 Boardwalk is now Boardwalk V. Boardwalk V, a Feadship yacht in 2021. Night Howl, a Westport 164 in 2010, Relentless, a Westport 130 in 2005, Tanzanite, a Westport in 2004, Amico, a Westport 112 in 2002.

History

In July 2026, on a diplomatic coastal tour of Italy, Fertitta brought Boardwalk to Venice inciting local protests against "arrogance" and American international politics.

See also

List of motor yachts by length List of yachts built by Lürssen Luxury yacht

References