scorecardMicrosoft cofounder Paul Allen's superyacht is on sale for $91 million. See inside the 303-foot boat, which has 2 helicopter pads, a beach club, and a private apartment.
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Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's superyacht is on sale for $91 million. See inside the 303-foot boat, which has 2 helicopter pads, a beach club, and a private apartment.

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Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen's superyacht is on sale for $91 million. See inside the 303-foot boat, which has 2 helicopter pads, a beach club, and a private apartment.
Paul Allen brought "Tatoosh" from the American cellphone mogul Craig McCaw.Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh
  • A 303-foot luxury superyacht owned by the late Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen is up for sale.
  • "Tatoosh" was designed to give its owners their own 2-story private apartment, alongside 10 cabins.

A 303-foot luxury superyacht that formerly belonged to Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen is up for sale.

A 303-foot luxury superyacht that formerly belonged to Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen is up for sale.
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

Before his death from cancer in 2018, Allen amassed an estimated fortune of $20.3 billion, according to Forbes Billionaires Index. The yacht is the latest part of his estate, which included multiple properties and two sports teams, to be sold-off.

Before his death from cancer in 2018, Allen amassed an estimated fortune of $20.3 billion, according to Forbes Billionaires Index. The yacht is the latest part of his estate, which included multiple properties and two sports teams, to be sold-off.
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The yacht, named 'Tatoosh' is on sale for 90 million euros (around $91.3 million), following an extensive 11-month refit, according to Fraser Yachts, which is handling the sale.

The yacht, named
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

According to the listing by Fraser Yachts, the "instantly recognizable" Tatoosh can sleep 19 passengers, and has space for 31 crew. It was custom-built by Nobiskrug for the American cellphone mogul Craig McCaw, who sold the boat to Allen in 2001.

According to the listing by Fraser Yachts, the "instantly recognizable" Tatoosh can sleep 19 passengers, and has space for 31 crew. It was custom-built by Nobiskrug for the American cellphone mogul Craig McCaw, who sold the boat to Allen in 2001.
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

"Tatoosh should feel gracious like a home and also cozy," McCaw told Boat International on September 8, about the process of designing the yacht.

"Tatoosh should feel gracious like a home and also cozy," McCaw told Boat International on September 8, about the process of designing the yacht.
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

The yacht has 10 individual staterooms, but McCaw also wanted to ensure that his family had their own private space while aboard, so decided to section off a separate owner's cabin, he told Boat International.

The yacht has 10 individual staterooms, but McCaw also wanted to ensure that his family had their own private space while aboard, so decided to section off a separate owner
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

The apartment has two ensuite bedrooms, a lounge, its own pantry, a galley, and gym among other things, per Boat International.

The apartment has two ensuite bedrooms, a lounge, its own pantry, a galley, and gym among other things, per Boat International.
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

Source: Boat International

"After two weeks, the crew and the owner need a little space from each other, so I wanted a galley where I could make some dinner," McCaw said.

"After two weeks, the crew and the owner need a little space from each other, so I wanted a galley where I could make some dinner," McCaw said.
Tatoosh, Fraser Yachts

However, the boat still has plenty of areas for socializing with guests, including a heated swimming pool on the main deck, as well as its own 'beach club' area, per the listing.

However, the boat still has plenty of areas for socializing with guests, including a heated swimming pool on the main deck, as well as its own
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

Guests can also enjoy a private cinema room, and an elevator with access to all five decks of the ship, per the listing.

Guests can also enjoy a private cinema room, and an elevator with access to all five decks of the ship, per the listing.
Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

The gym features weights, a treadmill, and other equipment.

The gym features weights, a treadmill, and other equipment.
Tatoosh, Fraser Yachts

There's also room for two helipads, as well as two tender boats called 'Chase' and 'Julia,' which can carry people to and from the yacht, according to Boat International.

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Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

Source: Boat International

The superyacht will be on display at the Monaco Yacht show between September 28 and October 30, per Fraser Yachts.

The superyacht will be on display at the Monaco Yacht show between September 28 and October 30, per Fraser Yachts.
Paul Allen brought "Tatoosh" from the American cellphone mogul Craig McCaw.      Fraser Yachts, Tatoosh

It's not the only yacht that belonged to Allen, who was a keen ocean explorer. Another boat, the 414-foot "Octopus," was sold to a mystery buyer in 2021, having been listed for $278 million.

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