Shad Khan’s ‘Kismet’ yachts keep getting bigger

Kismet which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show is the Pakistani American billionaire’s fourth and largest yacht yet

By DesiMax Wire

Jacksonville Jaguars’ Pakistani American owner Shad Khan’s newest megayacht is long enough for the Jags to play a game on. The Kismet which debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show is the billionaire’s fourth and largest yacht yet, USA Today Network reported.

His first was a 160-foot superyacht named “Gallant Lady” he bought from Southeast Toyota executive Jim Moran.

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Khan’s first Kismet, which like the next two was built by German shipyard Lürssen, was a 197-foot superyacht delivered in 2007. It was replaced by a new 315-foot megayacht Kismet in 2014, which was later rechristened “Whisper” and put up for sale in 2020. It was reportedly purchased by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt in 2023.

The new Kismet has a length on water of 400 feet. It can accommodate up to 12 guests in up to nine cabins, boatinternational reported, with a crew of 36 plus the captain to serve them. The Kismet includes three pools spread out over six decks, four fireplaces, two fire pits, a spa featuring a hammam, or Turkish bath, sauna and cryotherapy chamber, plus a gym, basketball court and pickleball court. And, of course, a helipad.

For entertainment, guests can enjoy the outdoor cinema, the dance floor, the DJ station, the four bars, an underwater viewing lounge, and a variety of water devices including Jet Skis, SeaBobs, a sailing dinghy, e-foils, WaveRunners and a Riva boat for day excursions. Guests can dine in multiple formal and casual areas with everything from Michelin dining to barbecue.

The reported price tag for the latest “Kismet,” built to Khan’s specifications under “Project Jag,” was $360 million. The Kismet was listed for charter for about $3.2 million a week, USA Today Network reported citing autoevolution.com. With expenses, taxes and gratuities, it could run as much as $5.4 million, Business Insider said.

As of Nov 11, 2024, Forbes lists Shad Khan’s net worth as $13.6 billion. He is ranked the 64th richest person in the world.

Shad Khan’s Kismet may be dramatically impressive, but it’s not even in the top 25 in the world. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ $500 million, 417-foot megayacht Koru is so large a Dutch port city had to dismantle an historic bridge to let it go by, and it’s not in the top 25.

The largest yacht in the world, according to boatinternational.com, is the Azzam, a staggering 590-foot long ship reportedly built for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi’s royal family.