Designed to be a reflection of Sir Richard Brandon’s Necker Island resort, the Necker Belle is a breathtaking catamaran, offered for private charter through Virgin Limited Edition. It’s a marine heaven based at the Necker Island and one of the very few luxury sailing catamarans in the world.
The British billionaire bought this yacht back in 2006 and three years later this beautiful catamaran was completely rebuilt by Azzura Yachts in Australia. Two years ago, in 2013, Necker Belle received other state of the art upgrades, including two new main engines, generators, new trampolines and new sails.
That’s why this fabulous yacht was a finalist at the World Superyacht Awards for the “Best Refitted Yacht”. The yacht itself is like a mobile version of the Necker Island – a luxurious sea retreat that can accommodate up to 12 guests in four amazing rooms, a master suite, a double cabin and two twin cabins, all equipped with en suite shower rooms, flat screen TVs, iPod docking stations and featuring a tasteful interior design.
This exceptional catamaran also has several dining and relaxation areas, all decorated with maple and bamboo pieces and an area of the main saloon can be converted to sleep two more people, with a privacy screen, a separate toilet and shower.
Necker Belle also comes with a professional crew of 7 people and a couple of water toys that are just perfect for outdoor fun. The most extraordinary is the £415,000 underwater exploration toy, the Necker Nymph, which is actually the world’s first fully submersible aero submarine. Two passengers can explore the beautiful marine life from the Caribbean waters alongside a trained pilot for one or two hours with this amazing underwater plane.
The Necker Belle experience will cost you a minimum of $88,000 (£55,000) for seven nights on the luxury catamaran, plus $25,000 a week (£15,000) for the Necker Nymph, and will come with a professional chef and exquisite wines, beers and champagne included.
That’s a fair price to pay if you want to feel like Sir Richard Branson for a week.
