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Michael Jordan arrives in Croatia on vacation

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• August 22, 2021

Michael Jordan boards the yacht in Split (Screenshot/DalmacijaDanas)

SPLIT, 22 August 2021 – American basketball legend Michael Jordan has arrived in Croatia on holiday.  

Jordan, 58, landed at Split Airport on Sunday evening around 6 p.m. before boarding luxury yacht O’Pari on Split’s western waterfront, Dalmacija Danas reported.  

The former Chicago Bulls start caught the attention of a number of locals and tourists as he climbed on board the 95-metre yacht.  

Jordan was met at Split Airport in Resnik by three vans and was accompanied by bodyguards.  

It is not the first time Jordan has been in Croatia, he played here with the American University back in 1982 and it was his first match up against Croatian great Dražen Petrović.  

Jordan played together with Split-native Toni Kukoč at the Chicago Bulls where they won three NBA rings together. Kukoč, however, is reportedly back in Chicago at the moment so he will not get a chance to catch up with his former teammate in his hometown.  

Jordan though will present Kukoč at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee ceremony in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 11th.

Last summer Magic Johnson was blown away by the beauty of thee Croatian coast during his month-long vacation.

Video below of Jordan boarding the yacht (Dalmacija Danas/Siniša Vickov)  

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Michael Jordan & Wife Yvette Prieto Go For A Romantic Stroll In Croatia Amid Yacht Vacation — Photos

Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette are currently vacationing on a super yacht that costs $1.2 million a week that includes a master suite, 2 VIP staterooms and various guest cabins.

Michael Jordan , 58, and his wife Yvette Prieto , 42, are on the trip of a lifetime! The couple, who married back in 2013, were spotted on a rare public outing as they explored the historic city of Spit, Croatia on Friday, Aug. 27. Michael stayed low key in a casual teal t-shirt, shorts and black leather sneakers, keeping his eyes hidden behind a pair of sunglasses. The iconic NBA champ added a black Air Jordan baseball cap on his head, a nod to his massively successful shoe line with Nike that launched way back in 1985.

The former Chicago Bull , who is worth over a billion dollars, was also sporting some serious bling with a totally iced out watch on his left wrist as well as a silver chain necklace around his neck. Michael looked like he was in total vacation mode as he held onto a brown cup of coffee. At one point, Yvette sweetly linked arms with her 6’6″ beau, showing off her own stylish ensemble. The American model stayed breezy in a black linen romper and white Nike sneakers, also adding some pricey accessories to her summer-ready look.

She kept her blonde highlighted hair back with a multi-colored Fendi headscarf, along with a $5,000 nude Chanel vanity case bag, and stacked Cartier LOVE bracelets. Yvette also appeared to be holding her iPhone housed in a Louis Vuitton branded case, finishing her look with a fresh pair of white Nike shoes.

The two are currently vacationing on a super yacht called the O’Pari , per the  Daily Mail . The luxe 95m vessel costs a whopping $1.2 million a week to run, and requires a crew of 29 people for up to 12 guests. Built in 2020, the yacht includes a massive master suite, along with two VIP staterooms and multiple guest cabins. Other amenities on board include an outdoor bar, deck pool, essential jacuzzi and gym for those looking to get a sweat session in while cruising the Mediterranean.

Michael Jordan arrives in Dubrovnik and soaks up the sights

One of the greatest sports legends of all timer, the former NBA star Michael Jordan (58) and his wife, the attractive Cuban Yvette Prieto (42) together with their friends arrived in Dubrovnik today on the luxury yacht O'Pari anchored in front of the city walls, right next to the mega yachts Eclipse and Octopus.

Yesterday they were in Hvar, and before that they visited Split, the Krka National Park and Skradin and Šibenik, from where they set off on a cruise along the Croatian coast.

The former Chicago Bulls basketball player, member of the Hall of Fame, owner of six NBA rings, is now the owner of the professional NBA basketball club Charlotte Hornets. Jordan is a successful businessman and is believed to be worth around $1.6 billion.

Jordan is married to Cuban Prieto and has two twin daughters, Victoria and Ysabel. According to American portals, this married couple rarely opens up to the public, they almost never speak publicly about each other or their relationship.

The Jordan group took lunch in Dubrovnik and went to the popular Proto restaurant, where they took a pavement table. And sitting in full view of the thousands of tourists inside the city meant that Dubrovnik had a new attraction today. Before lunch they took a walk along the main street, Stradun, and soaked up the sights inside the historic Old City of Dubrovnik. And according to Proto Michael Jordan enjoyed fish and seafood with a glass of Dubrovnik white wine from the Crvik winery, and he finished lunch with a Cuban cigar. 

Michael Jordan in Proto - Photo  Proto

The O’Para yacht was built in 2020 and the rental week costs one million euros. With 14 rooms of pure luxury the superyacht can accommodate up to 12 people, with 29 staff members. The interior and exterior facilities, with an impressive design, are perfect for enjoying the sun, socializing and entertainment that the Jordanians had on Hvar last night, so the police allegedly had to silence them due to the loud 'partying'.

After his stay in Dubrovnik, it is believed that Michael Jordan and his group will fly home.

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The star and businessman enjoys his vacation on the yacht “O’Pari” that he rented for 4 millon a month

Michael Jordan enjoys the northern summer sailing along the Croatian coast on the O’Pari yacht.

The O’Pari yacht that Jordan rented for a million dollars a week from Golden Yachts Haltikis, measures 95 meters in length, has a capacity for 12 guests and 29 crew members. It includes a bar, swimming pool, and an outdoor cinema.

This boat can reach a total speed of 18 knots. In the interior of it, the spacious rooms and the common places have different styles, to feel like being in a hotel.

Retired from the game in 2003, Jordan devoted himself to being an investor and big business entrepreneur. Forbes credits him with a net worth of $ 1.6 billion with deals and deals with Nike, Hanes, Gatorade, and the sports book DraftKings.

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A list of A-list celebs who vacationed in Croatia this summer

As usual, it's been a star-studded summer in Croatia this year.

We're bringing you the lowdown on A-listers who enjoyed some R&R in the country during the sunniest months of 2021. Most weren't here for the first time; charming Croatia excels at pulling visitors  (no matter how famous they are)  back in over and over again.

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto

Basketball megastar  Michael Jordan  (58) and model  Yvette Prieto (42), married since 2013, cruised around the Croatian coast this summer.

The pair, accompanied by friends and security guards, sailed aboard the opulent O'Pari yacht, making occasional on-land stops.

Michael Jordan and his wife are vacationing around Croatia on a 312-foot superyacht named O’PARI. • 14 bedrooms • 29 crew members • 4 Jet Skis & multiple boats • Helipad, Gym, Sauna & Jacuzzi The yacht rents for $1.2 million per week. pic.twitter.com/NWtkpwj8TC — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 30, 2021

Paul David Hewson and  Alison Hewson

U2 singer Paul David Hewson  (61), known as Bono Vox , arrived in Dubrovnik with activist and businesswoman  Alison Hewson (60) after travelling from Sarajevo.

This pair, who have been married since 1982, also spent vacation time on the Croatian coast.

Dubrovnik was a popular destination this summer!

Actress Demi Moore  (58) was among many to spend time in and around the beautiful city.

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Roger Taylor and Sarina Potgieter

Also enjoying Dubrovnik during the last few months was Roger Taylor  (72), drummer of Queen, along with actress and producer  Sarina Potgieter  (49). The duo has been married for 21 years.

Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart

The Dubrovnik domination continues...

Actor Harrison Ford  (79) and actress  Calista Flockhart (56), who tied the knot in 2010, were also snapped in the sunny city this summer.

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Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

Actor Neil Patrick Harris (48) and actor and chef David Burtka (46) spent time on Hvar Island and around the coast. The couple, married since 2014, shared happy snapshots on Instagram of their Croatian holiday with their kids.

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Vanessa Bryant

Model and philanthropist Vanessa Bryant (39) visited Croatia this year with her daughters. 

Their trip included fulfilling a promise basketball legend and Ms. Bryant's husband Kobe Bryant (1978-2020) made to their daughter Natalia . Mr. Bryant and their daughter Gianna tragically passed away in a helicopter accident last year.

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In a touching post, Ms. Bryant noted that the family felt Mr. Bryant and Gianna's presence during their trip.

The Bryant family was joined by Catherine McDonnell  (32), who married Spanish basketball player Pau Gasol  (41) in 2019, and her daughter.

Jasmine Tookes (with a star-studded bachelorette party)

Model Jasmine Tookes (30) had a bachelorette trip in Croatia ahead of her wedding to Snapchat exec Juan David Borrero (31).

Among her posse were Dena Gallucci ,  Josephine Skriver , Juliana Borrero ,  Kelsey Merritt , Lais Ribiero ,  Nicole Sudyka , Rachel Scott , Romee Strijd , Sara Sampaio ,  Shanina Shaik , and  Taylor Hill . 

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Pheobe Dynevor

Actress Pheobe Dynevor (26) vacationed in Croatia with her friend, actress Sabrina Bartlett (30).

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Valentino Rossi

Motorcycle world champ multiple times over  Valentino Rossi  (42) also spent time on the Croatian coast this year.

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And more...

Some A-listers have probably visited Croatia this summer and managed to stay under the radar.

Others, like chef and TV personality Gordon Ramsey (54), came for work - but still got a little play in.

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Other public figures who have shown off their Croatian vacations online include actress Jessica Plummer  (29) and actor Ben Hardy  (30),

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and reality TV personality Vicky Pattison (33).

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Of course, his arrival created a lot of media frenzy, and everyone ( including us! ) wrote about him arriving in Split and boarding an amazing yacht O’Pari. Today, the media was following the vessel’s position on vesselfinder.com , so they knew that the yacht and the people aboard it were going to the Šibenik region. That’s not a particularly odd choice, as that is the way to get to Krka National Park , and numerous Croatian media confirm today that this is exactly what some of the people in Michael’s party did today. While His Airness was enjoying himself on a jet-ski on the Prokljan Lake , as reported by Index and others, Michael’s wife Yvette Prieto and friends went on a tour of the Krka National Park.

Šibenik.in website has a video of Michel on the jet-ski:

The photo agencies have also distributed the photos of his wife and friends in Skradin, while visiting the Krka NP.

Photo by Dusko Jaramaz/PIXSELL.

Currently, the O’Pari yacht is docked in the Šibenik port, and I will admit to becoming a bit misty-eyed when I realized that the greatest basketball player of all time will be spending some time in the greatest Croatian basketball player’s hometown. Dražen Petrović was born in Šibenik, and there’s a memorial to him there, but it’s probably not realistic to expect Jordan to pay his respects.

Michael Jordan is not expected to meet any of his colleagues and friends, other Croatian basketball players. Slobodna Dalmacija reports that Dino Rađa didn’t even know Michael was coming to his hometown of Split, while Toni Kukoč is reportedly in his home in Chicago, and not on the Mediterranean. Kukoč will be inducted into the Basketball hall of fame in early September, and it will be his former teammate, Jordan, who will co-present him at the ceremony.

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Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, take a romantic stroll in Croatia during their yacht vacation

Michael Jordan and his wife Yvette are currently vacationing aboard a $1.2 million per week super yacht that features a master suite, two VIP staterooms, and several guest cabins.

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Michael Jordan, 58, and his wife Yvette Prieto, 42, are on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure! The couple, who married back in 2013, were spotted on a rare public outing as they explored the historic city of Spit, Croatia on Friday, Aug. 27.

Michael dressed casually in a turquoise t-shirt, shorts, and black leather sneakers, his eyes masked beneath sunglasses. The historic NBA champion wore a black Air Jordan baseball cap, an homage to his immensely popular shoe line with Nike, which debuted in 1985.

The former Chicago Bull, who is worth more than a billion dollars, was also decked out in bling, sporting a completely frozen out watch on his left wrist and a silver chain necklace around his neck. Michael appeared to be on vacation as he grabbed onto a brown cup of coffee.

Yvette charmingly joined arms with her 6’6″ beau at one point, displaying her own stunning suit. The American model stayed cool in a black linen romper and white Nike sneakers, completing her summer style with some costly accessories.

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She accessorized her blonde enhanced hair with a multi-colored Fendi headscarf, a $5,000 nude Chanel vanity case purse, and stacks of Cartier LOVE bracelets. Yvette also appeared to be clutching her iPhone in a Louis Vuitton-branded case, and she completed her appearance with a pair of white Nike shoes.

According to the Daily Mail, the two are currently vacationing on a mega yacht dubbed the O’Pari. The luxurious 95m catamaran costs a stunning $1.2 million per week to operate and requires a crew of 29 people to accommodate up to 12 passengers. The yacht, which was built in 2020, has a large master suite, two VIP suites, and numerous guest accommodations. Other on-board amenities include an outdoor bar, deck pool, necessary jacuzzi, and gym for those wishing to work out while cruising the Mediterranean.

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