Launched by Lürssen in 2008 to a barrage of superlatives from the yachting press, the 78.5-metre megayacht TV, designed by the incomparable Espen Øino, is now available as one of the top 3 most expensive yacht charters in the world with rates comping out at about $5 million a month. With a stunning Alberto Pintor interior the impressive craft, originally christened Madsummer, was built to entertain a large number of guests with plenty of space for different salons, dining and relaxation areas. At $5 million a month you’d better hope they’re paying guests.
Rare woods combine with dark blue leather upholstery in a pleasing interior scheme. A dedicated spa area expands onto a large fold-down sea terrace which allows said guests to go from a swim to the sauna, on to massage treatments and to the hammam and inside/outside gym activities, all in “a matter of seconds”. Chief among the TV’s top drawer touches is a very large owner’s deck with its own Jacuzzi and sunbathing areas, in addition to a helipad which also incorporates a fuelling station. The TV can accommodate 12 guests in all along with 25 crew. She has a max cruising speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 17.
