That massive boat docked in New Orleans? That's
Jacksonville Jaguars owner
Shad Khan's newest megayacht , or possibly gigayacht, in town for the Super Bowl festivities. It's hard to miss it. The 400-foot-long craft is almost big enough for the
Kansas City Chiefs and
Philadelphia Eagles to play the actual game on. It's not the only big boat crowding the New Orleans waterfront for the big game. Khan's megayacht the Kismet is joined by Home Depot billionaire and Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank's 295-foot DreAMBoat,
according to newsbreak.com , and
Forbes says former Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder’s 305-foot-long superyacht Lady Sis expected to be there, along with Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones’s 357-foot-long Bravo Eugenia. This is Khan's fourth yacht and third megayacht. Here's what to know.
What is the big yacht in New Orleans for the Super Bowl?
The Kismet is the billionaire's fourth and largest yacht yet. His first was a 160-foot superyacht named "Gallant Lady" which he bought from Southeast Toyota executive Jim Moran. Khan's first Kismet, which like the next two was built by German shipyard Lürssen, was a 197-foot superyacht delivered in 2007. It was replaced by a new 315-foot megayacht Kismet in 2014, which was later rechristened "Whisper" and
put up for sale in 2020 . It was reportedly purchased by
former Google CEO Eric Schmidt in 2023.
How big is Shad Khan's newest megayacht, 'Kismet'?
The new Kismet has a length on water of 400 feet (122 meters). It can accommodate up to 12 guests in up to nine cabins,
boatinternational reported , with a crew of 36 plus the captain to serve them. The Kismet includes three pools spread out over six decks, four fireplaces, two fire pits, a spa featuring a hammam, or Turkish bath, sauna and cryotherapy chamber, plus a gym, basketball court and pickleball court. And, of course, a helipad. For entertainment, guests can enjoy the outdoor cinema, the dance floor, the DJ station, the four bars, an underwater viewing lounge, and a variety of water devices including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, a sailing dinghy, e-foils, WaveRunners and a Riva boat for day excursions. Guests can dine in multiple formal and casual areas with everything from
Michelin dining to barbecue . Lürssen described the ship as a "beautiful, bespoke homage to the owner’s lifestyle" with sumptuously appointed interiors and an elaborate staircase.
How much is Shad Khan's yacht worth?
The reported price tag for the latest "Kismet," built to Khan's specifications under "Project Jag," was $360 million.
How much to rent Shad Khan's yacht?
According to
autoevolution.com , the Kismet was listed for charter for about $3.2 million a week. With expenses, taxes and gratuities, it could run as much as $5.4 million,
Business Insider said. How much is Shad Khan worth?
As of Feb. 6, 2025,
Forbes lists Shad Khan's net worth as $13.4 billion. He is ranked the 174th richest person in the world.
What's the difference between a yacht, a superyacht and a megayacht?
All three are generally ridiculously luxurious, but the difference is size.
Is Shad Khan's Kismet the largest yacht in the world?
It's dramatically impressive, but it's not even in the top 25. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' $500 million, 417-foot megayacht Koru is so large a Dutch port city had to
dismantle an historic bridge to let it go by, and
it's not in the top 25. The largest yacht in the world, according to
boatinternational.com , is the Azzam, a staggering 590-foot (180.6 meters) long ship reportedly built for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi’s royal family. The rest of the yachts on the list also belong to Middle Eastern royalty, billionaires or governments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly owns multiple yachts, including the
459-foot Scheherazade .
When is Super Bowl 59?
Super Bowl 59 starts at 6:30 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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