There are only two things Rafael Nadal is known to be passionate about: Tennis and his hometown of Mallorca, Spain. Growing up on an island, the sea has been an essential part of Nadal’s life. Whenever the tennis star is not seen winning one of his Grand Slam titles, he uses the off-season to cruise on a boat along the shores of Mallorca. When the opportunity to buy a customized superyacht presented itself, Nadal did not hesitate. With a sprawling net worth of $200 million, $124 million coming from his tennis salary, the athlete has spent his money on limited luxuries. Along with his beautiful estate in his hometown, the superyacht by Sunreef is one of his priciest purchases made for $6 million as a birthday gift.
From the outlines of the exterior to the color scheme and setting on the interior, every line and curve on the superyacht is customized by Rafael Nadal and his wife, Maria Perello. Named The Great White, let’s take a detailed look inside the tennis star’s superyacht.
The Great White On The Blue Lagoon
Nadal’s gorgeous yacht was displayed at the 2020 Monaco Yacht Show after being delivered to the tennis star in June 2020. The Sunreef 80-foot catamaran called Great White currently resides on the shores of Mallorca. The Founder and President of Sunreef Francis Lapp detailed the delivery to be an unforgettable experience for him. As mentioned by Boat International, the yacht was made in Gdańsk, Poland, and Nadal and his wife Maria Perello had active inputs to design the structure as they wanted.
The decision to buy the Catamaran came after Nadal had experienced chartering yachts from Sunreef. When he met President Francis Lapp in 2018 at the Cannes Yachting Festival, he decided to commission a customized yacht. The multi-hull yacht comes with two engines that provide a 1,200 HP output and have a top speed of 24 knots. The Great White features high bulwarks, steel portlights, and ambient lighting for a comforting glow. While the exterior is robust, the interior living space of 4,000 sq. ft. is customized to perfection to make every stay luxurious.
Detailed To Perfection
For the interior, Nadal chose to decorate the yacht with his favorite color scheme of beige, coffee, and cream, as stated by Forbes. Nadal chose a four guest cabin layout for the yacht, which provides an airy space within the corridors. They all are equipped with ensuite bathrooms and offer stunning views of the sea. The yacht can house 12 guests and 4 crew members at once.
The Great White has a special Master Suite on the starboard side of the yacht on the Main Deck that is the epitome of luxury. It features a walk-in dressing room, a private fold-down balcony, a sofa, and a flip-down ceiling TV located above the comfortable double bed. The deck also consists of the main saloon that has glazed windows and a spacious dining area. It can seat up to 8 guests at a time. Two 77-inch TVs turn the saloon into a sports corner to watch a game while enjoying time on the yacht.
The flybridge is equipped with stations for outdoor activities. According to Unique News Online, it has a barbecue station, wet bar, and a relaxation area that contains sun pads for tanning. To enhance the calming experience, the Upper Deck comes with a Waterfall spa pool, one of the unique features of the custom yacht.
A Getaway Closer To Home
Along with a myriad of features, there is enough room to store equipment for sports adventures. With additional pop-up televisions and hydraulic swim platforms, the Catamaran has a spacious garage to hold Jet Skis, tender, and water toys to be enjoyed at any time, as noted by Robb Report. Sunreef has ensured that there are enough areas to relax and enjoy the sun at the same time. Since Nadal prefers to swim, snorkel and tan, the yacht is created to cater to his needs.
Rafael Nadal is known to spend most of his off-season time in his hometown in Mallorca, where he owns a gorgeous stone chalet closer to his parents. The Mediterranean-style mansion overlooks the sea and the Porto Cristo Nautical Club, where his $6 million yacht is usually parked. Nadal has already been making good use of The Great White and has been spotted vacationing with his family on the Balearic Islands.
Incorporation of the Mediterranean beauty and soft textures, the Great White is worth every penny. The superyacht by Sunreef is bold and contemporary and the ideal model designed for long cruises. The superyacht was displayed again at the 2021 Monaco Yacht Show between September 22 and 25, where people got to climb aboard the beautiful yacht and take a peek around.
Sources: Boat International, Forbes, Unique News Online, Robb Report