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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes: David Bowie’s Former 128-Foot Superyacht Is Ready for a New Owner

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From art to fashion to real estate , David Bowie was a man of impeccable taste. The late rock star’s Benetti yacht is another prime example.

The luxe 128-footer, which Fraser yachts has just listed for $5 million, exudes Italian style and just the right amount of glitz and glamor to please the legendary musician who died of cancer in 2016.

Built by Benetti back in 1977, the vessel was christened Deneb Star but now goes by the name of El Caran . Sporting a sleek, steel displacement hull and a classic Benetti silhouette, the vessel was treated to a meticulous refit in 2020 that saw a fresh paint job and new teak deck installed.

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The interior, which was revamped by Simona Lamboglia Architecture and Interior Design, showcases bright, modern décor and furnishings throughout. There’s an abundance of pop art and hot-pink accents that contrast the traditional fixtures and elegant wood paneling. The spacious layout comprises six generous staterooms that can collectively sleep up to 12 seafarers, along with five crew cabins that can accommodate seven crew.

Outside, meanwhile, the decks offer plenty of space for alfresco dining and entertaining. The long “canoe stern,” in particular, houses a number of sunbeds and lounges that are ripe for relaxation, while the upper deck offers panoramic views of the ocean.

As for grunt, El Caran is equipped with twin 824 hp MTU engines that give her a top speed of 12 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 3,800 nautical miles. She’s also been fitted with stabilizers for added comfort at sea.

Despite its age, El Caran still has plenty of appeal, too. The superyacht, which is maintained to RINA commercial class, has been offered for charter in the Mediterranean for many summers and attracted many repeat clients.

El Caran has been listed for sale for $5 million (€4.85 million) by Giulio Riggio at Fraser’s Palma office.

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This 128-foot yacht, known as El Caran, was built in 1977 and is listed for €4.85 million  (US$5.2 million). It was once owned by…

the iconic English singer-songwriter David Bowie, who  died in 2016 at the  age of 69. He owned  the yacht in the 1980s.

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In 2020, it was refitted  with interiors by Italian designer Simona Lamboglia.

—Simona Lamboglia,  interior designer

“When the new owner proposed the restoration, the first thought is to respect the original  project, but, at the same time, create a comfortable and modern environment.”

That included adding cabins and updating public spaces to suit the style of the current owners, a young family who loves ‘entertaining and luxury.’

The renovation can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 charming cabins complete with fresh new interiors.

El Caran features dark woods and clean lines throughout, as well as surreal paintings and  pops of color that seem  like nods to Bowie.

The late rocker dubbed the vessel the Deneb Star, after one of the brightest stars in the sky and part of the Cygnus, or swan, constellation.

The yacht is also fully staffed and has an on-board chef to create a menu of dishes for ‘demanding guests.’

There is plenty of  space on the teak deck  to sit and enjoy the  sea air.

The updated control room and stabilizers make for a comfortable cruise…even for  Major Tom.

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The vessel El Caran, a 39-meter (128-foot) motor yacht was once owned by legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie. El Caran was ordered in 1974 by the late musician and built by the Italian shipyard Benetti in 1977.

Formerly known as Intuition Lady, the yacht was constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, and it features classic lines that emphasize its elegance. El Caran had various refits throughout the years, the most recent of which was in 2020, when it received a fresh coat of paint and a new teak deck.

The yacht has a beautiful sky lounge and plenty of outdoor deck space, which is complemented by the canoe stern design. The interior, to which were added dark wood elements, oozes retro vibes.

While Bowie showed his creativity mostly through his music, he was also a passionate painter and had an extensive art collection as well. His artistic influence can be seen throughout most rooms. There are numerous paintings on the walls and a selection of unique furnishings, especially in the main salon.

Speaking of the rooms, El Caran can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins, including a master stateroom. It also has space for a crew of seven that can find privacy in five cabins.

The yacht gets its power from twin MTU engines, which allow it to reach a maximum speed of 12 knots (14 mph/ 22 kph) and a cruising speed of 10 knots (10.5 mph/ 18.5 kph). In addition, El Caran includes at-anchor stabilizers for added comfort, and it’s ready to  “exceed all expectations at sea.”

This classic yacht with a rich history is currently listed for sale with  Fraser Yachts , asking for €4,850,000 (which is around $5,098,465). 

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• May 18, 2022

David Bowie's 'El Caran' Superyacht Is For Sale

By: Scott Way

Z iggy played guitar, and that's probably how he afforded a stunning 39m (128 ft) Benetti motoryacht.

The estate of the legendary David Bowie , who passed away in 2016, has put his iconic El Caran motoryacht up for sale through Fraser Yacht's Brokerage in the U.K. The boat was commissioned by Bowie back in 1977 at the height of his fame, and all indications are that is has been used actively the last 45 years. The boat is currently up for grabs for an opportune €4,850,000, or about $6,000,000 USD, and it can also be chartered for €80,000 per week if you'd like to take an intergalactic adventure like Ziggy (metaphorically speaking, anyway).

If you're unfamiliar, Ziggy Stardust was Bowie's alter ego, a fictional androgynous rock star who is sent to save Earth before an impending apocalypse. As the tale goes, Ziggy wins the hearts of his followers, but falls victim to his own ego and falls from grace. Classic rockstar stuff.

Anyway, the boat is a classic steel displacement hull, and as you can see from the pictures it's simple, elegant, and an eclectic mix of classic rock n' roll vibes intertwined with modern touches. She was refitted in 2020 and some of her newer upgrades include a fresh paint job and new teak deck.

Below deck are six staterooms with accommodations for up to twelve guests and seven crew. The master stateroom spans the full beam which is notably wide at 7.2 m (23'7"). There's also a sky lounge and a massive exterior deck for entertainment.

El Caran is powered by twin MTU diesel engines pushing 624 hp each that generate an impressive range of 4000 miles. She's no performance boat, though, as she maxes out at 12 knots (14 mph).

The El Caran is registered out of Malta , rather than Bowie's U.K home base, which makes sense considering Malta is part of the EU and sits on the Mediterranean off the southern coast of Italy.

Not a bad place to spend your downtime, Ziggy. Rest in peace.

You can get a full walkthrough of El Caran in the video below:

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El Caran was originally called Deneb Star. Photography: Fraser Yachts

A rarified piece of David Bowie’s legacy has come up for sale: the 39-metre motor yacht he commissioned in 1974.

Deneb Star was built by Italian boatyard Benetti and delivered to Bowie in 1977. The steel and aluminium vessel has since been renamed El Caran and is listed for sale by Giulio Riggio at Fraser’s Palma office for €4.85m .

El Caran has undergone several refits, most recently in 2020 when it was repainted and a new teak deck installed. But there are plenty of Bowie’s artistic flourishes from its Deneb days, including the surrealist painting hanging over the dining table.

Classic mahogany interiors accommodate six staterooms, including a full-beam master suite on the main deck. Below is a full-beam VIP stateroom and three twin cabins, and further accommodation for seven crew members across five cabins.

Bowie commissioned the yacht at a transitional time in his life and career. The performer famously had aviophobia – a fear of flying brought on by a premonition he had that he would die in a plane crash. From fall 1972 to spring 1977, Bowie didn’t fly at all.

But by 1973, Bowie’s superstar status in the USA and Japan meant he had to tour in support of his Aladdin Sane album. When the traditional rockstar jetliner was suggested, Bowie replied: ‘Can’t do it. If it flies, it’s death.’

Instead, he made an entire loop of the Earth crossing the Atlantic via the SS Canberra and touring across the USA by bus and train. After the climax of the US Tour in March 1973, Bowie sailed to Japan on the SS Oronsay – a smaller and older P&O ship than the SS Canberra, which they nicknamed ‘Old Rancid’.

Spider from Mars band member Geoff MacCormack accompanied Bowie on tour and recalled: ‘The SS Canberra towered above us like some giant wedding cake and this mode of travel made what was for me a fantasy journey even more surreal. Cruising to New York took about a week. The journey was long and languorous; suffice to say, after a while afternoon tea was an occasion to be looked forward to.’

After Japan, Bowie took a boat to Vladivostok where he boarded the Trans Siberian rail to Moscow, then another train to Paris. He’d travelled the world by land and sea.

By the time his own yacht was delivered in 1977, Bowie had relocated to Berlin to escape the drug addiction he had developed during his Diamond Dogs Tour . He also resumed plane travel, and his era of nostalgic nautical travel was over.

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You can buy David Bowie's mega-yacht, but it'll cost you $7.28 million

A mega-yacht formerly owned by one of the greatest musical talents of all time, David Bowie , has been listed for sale with a USD $5.17 million ($7.28 million) asking price. 

Built in 1977, Bowie owned the hulking vessel throughout the 1980s, using it to travel from country to country while on tour, as the Brit was famously terrified of flying for the first half of his life. 

The Starman singer had an affinity for all things outer space, and it's thought that's why, while under Bowie's stewardship, the boat was named the Deneb Star.

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Found in the constellation of Cygnus, the Deneb Star is the 19 brightest star in all of the night's sky. 

It's believed Bowie off-loaded the ocean-traversing mansion following the conquering of his aerophobia, which was thought to occur at the end of the '80s. 

Now named El Caran or The Face when translated from Spanish, the mega-yacht was completely refurbished in 2020, which included a respray and new teak deck. 

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Spanning nearly 40 metres in length, the Bennetti built watercraft features two engines producing 695 horsepower, which equates to a top speed of 12 knots and a total cruising range of 3000 nautical miles. 

Features of the exceedingly opulent mode of transportation include a grand master suite, six guest rooms, high-speed internet access and an arresting sky lounge. 

$7.28 million may seem like a preposterous amount of dough for most, but for the discerning (and well-heeled) Bowie megafan, this mega-yacht is surely a bargain. 

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Since the death of the iconic British musician David Bowie in early 2016, numerous opportunities to own his appropriately decadent belongings have come up. The latest one is particularly luxe—his former yacht . The boat that the “Under Pressure” singer once owned has now been listed for sale with an asking price of roughly $5.1 million (€4,850,000), according to Boat International .

Built by Italian yard Benetti and delivered to Bowie in 1977, the 39 meter vessel has since seen many updates, including a refresh in 2020 that consisted of a paint job and the installation of a brand new teak deck. Originally named Deneb Star , the yacht now carries the name El Caran. The spacious mahogany interior contains six guest cabins, totalling in at room to sleep 12 guests total, plus five cabins available for seven total crew members. The full-beam primary suite is located on the main deck, with neon colored accent artwork and furniture betraying Bowie’s colorful sensibilities amidst the more classic wood finishings. Each guest room plus the primary suite is equipped with a TV, DVD player, and an ensuite bathroom.

While aboard, guests can dine in the indoor dining room, or outside on the main deck’s dining area that seats up to 10. Numerous distinct lounge areas are available, with a Bimini top offering shade on the foredeck, and the boat’s best ocean views on the upper deck.

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Other items previously belonging to the trailblazing star that have come up for sale since his death include 400 artworks from his extensive personal collection (including pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ettore Sottsass), which were auctioned off by Sotheby’s , and the New York City apartment he shared with his wife, supermodel Iman, which was listed for $6.5 millio n in early 2017.

A previous version of this article stated that David Bowie commissioned the yacht, which is incorrect.  

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David Bowie’s yacht goes up for sale

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Originally commissioned by music icon David Bowie in 1977, the 39m El Caran classic Benetti motor yacht is up for sale.

The late singer-songwriter’s yacht has been listed for sale by Giulio Riggio at  Fraser’s Palma office , with an asking price of €4,850,000. A classic steel displacement hull, El Caran  has just completed a refit including a full paint job and a new teak deck.

A classic superyacht with a modern layout, the late singer-songwriter’s yacht has six staterooms offering accommodation for up to 12 guests on board, with an on-deck master stateroom. El Caran ‘s sky lounge and outside deck spaces are amongst her key features, enhanced by her canoe stern design.

Twin 824hp MTU engines provide a range of 3,800 nautical miles and a top speed of 12 knots. 

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Those looking to cruise the seas with the greatest of ease have a new option in their midst — one with rare celebrity pedigree.

A mega-yacht that once belonged to the late glam rock icon David Bowie is going up for sale, asking $5.17 million (sans spiders from Mars). 

The vessel dates to 1977 — and Bowie owned it throughout the 1980s, according to his rep and longtime friend, Bill Zysblat.

Bowie, who passed away in 2016, famously had a fear of flying — admitting in an interview that his phobia led to several hit songs, including “Space Oddity.”

“It allows me to just write about space as opposed to going into it,” he said in a 2002 interview with “60 Minutes.”

Instead, he traveled across the seas from country to county on the yacht while touring. When he finally overcame that fear, he sold the yacht in the late ’80s. It has since had two different owners.

The yacht has been used actively during its own lifetime, sailing throughout the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

First known as Deneb Star, it later changed its name to El Caran. The six-stateroom boat was recently rented for $85,000 per week. 

It was refitted in 2020 with some newer upgrades to include a fresh paint job and a new teak deck.

It was designed and built by Italian boatbuilding company, Benetti.

The interior of the yacht features a mahogany finish with paintings and art installations.

It can accommodate up to 12 guests with over six cabins — including a master suite, two VIP staterooms, one double cabin and two twin cabins. 

Giulio Riggio at Fraser’s Palma office holds the listing.

Since the singer’s death in 2016 , sever other items previously belonging to him have come up for sale, which includes 400 artworks auctioned off from his personal collection (including pieces by Jean-Michel Basquiat and Ettore Sottsass).

Meanwhile, his longtime New York City apartment he shared with his wife, supermodel Iman, sold last summer for $16.5 million after nearly five years on the market.

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The late David Bowie’s yacht El Caran is now on the market for 4, 850,00 euros, VAT paid, and Fraser Yachts Palma are handling the sale of this famous vessel.

A classic Benetti built in 1977, which has the particularity to have been commissioned by the legendary David Bowie.

El Caran has just completed an important refit including a complete paint job and a new teak deck. Offering at-anchor stabilisers for added comfort, this steel displacement hull motor yacht for sale is a legend ready to exceed all expectations at sea. Now ready to go, El Caran is a must-see for any buyer considering a classic yacht with a modern layout.

Six staterooms offer accommodation for up to 12 guests on board, with an on-deck Master stateroom. Her lovely sky lounge and great outside deck spaces are amongst her key features, enhanced by her canoe stern design.

While Bowie showed his creativity mostly through his music, he was also a passionate painter and had an extensive art collection as well. His artistic influence can be seen throughout most rooms . There are numerous paintings on the walls and a selection of unique furnishings, especially in the main salon.

She spent many years cruising the Balearics but is now based in Italy. But, her sale is being handled in Palma . Enquire with Fraser to find out more about this yacht for sale: https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht

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David bowie's yacht for sale.

David Bowie’s custom-designed yacht is up for sale. 

The boat, which was commissioned from Italian yard Benetti in 1974, has now been listed for sale with an asking price of roughly 5.1-million dollars. 

Bowie got the boat in 1977, but it has since seen many updates, including a paint job and a brand new teak deck in 2020.

The yacht was originally named Deneb Star, but is now called El Caran.

The mahogany interior contains six guest cabins, plus five cabins available for seven total crew members.

The full-beam primary suite is located on the main deck, with neon colored accent artwork.

Each guest room plus the primary suite is equipped with a TV, DVD player, and an ensuite bathroom.

See a video walking through the yacht below.

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