Driving over the Harbour Bridge in Auckland New Zealand a cluster of superyachts in the nearby marina catch the eye.

Michael hill superyacht. Jeweller Michael Hill has a naval-looking 39-metre-long motor superyacht known as The Beast moored in Silo Marina in Aucklands Wynyard Quarter. Equipped with two Caterpillar 3406E diesel engines each generating 475 hp 354 kW the ship has a range of 4300. The boat named VvS1 after a high grade of almost flawless.

The motor yacht VvS1 named after a specific group of diamonds was the smallest in its category at 34m but beat four other finalists to claim. Queenstown businessman and golf course owner Michael Hill and his wife Christine can add another trophy to their mantelpiece after winning the World Superyacht Award for a craft between 30m and 499m. Sir Michael Hills luxurious 40-metre-long superyacht could soon be up for hire - with an equally extravagant cost.

Having taken the yacht to some of the worlds most popular cruising grounds hill is still adamant that nowhere outclasses new Zealand as a superyacht destination. Those owners Michael and Christine Hill used to own the explorer yacht VvS1. On Board the 39 Metre Explorer Catamaran.

At 273000 a week The Beast offers up to 12 guests three outdoor dining. Designed by Gregory C. She too was rugged in profile prioritizing function over fluff.

Superyachting neW ZeaLanD 9 PROFILE. The rate includes crew but not catering and expenses which are likely to be an additional 25000 to 30000 a day. Michael Hills superyacht VvS1 which has a range of 3000 nautical miles.

SHARING EXPERIENCES-Sharing Challenges-SHARING KNOWLEDGE-SHARING IDEAS. Michael Hill International now has nearly 300 stores around the world. The 40-metre-long vessel dubbed The Beast would cost US.