Day 3044 (Wednesday) 8th October 2025
This is the exotic garden in Eze Village
and this is Antibes.
It was another lovely warm day and the thermometer read 31 degrees.
Huw had to sort out the pool at Ken’s so I had a day at home enjoying the glorious sunshine.
Steven Spielberg’s yacht was in the bay and when I looked it up I found this…
Steven Spielberg’s New $250 Million Seven Seas Yacht: A Luxurious Masterpiece by Oceanco
Motor Yacht SEVEN SEAS
The Seven Seas Yacht was built by renowned Dutch yacht builder Oceanco in 2022. This impressive vessel boasts an estimated value of $250 million and features a stunning design by SINOT Yacht Design.
Key Takeaways:
The Seven Seas yacht, valued at $250 million, was built in 2022 by the renowned Dutch yacht builder, Oceanco. It is powered by top-of-the-line MTU engines and can reach a maximum speed of 20 knots.
The vessel, designed by SINOT Yacht Design, can accommodate 14 guests in 7 suites with a dedicated crew of 30.
Steven Spielberg is the proud owner of the Seven Seas. He named the yacht after his seven children and it is legally owned by a company named LEROY FREE LTD, based in the Cayman Islands.
There is an ongoing legal dispute between yacht broker Merle Wood (MWA) and Oceanco. MWA alleges that they are owed a 5% commission on the sale of the yacht Seven Seas to Spielberg. Oceanco denies the existence of such an agreement.
The Dutch court in Rotterdam has ruled that MWA has the right to request a preliminary witness hearing to gather evidence and clarify their position. However, Steven Spielberg is not a party in this conflict.
The yacht was delivered to Spielberg in July 2023 after accommodating some additional owner requests and guarantee works.
Specifications of the Seven Seas Yacht
Powered by top-of-the-line MTU engines, the superyacht can reach a maximum speed of 20 knots, with a comfortable cruising speed of 14 knots. The yacht Seven Seas has an impressive range of 5,000 nautical miles.
Luxurious Interior and Accommodations
Designed to provide the utmost comfort and luxury, the yacht can accommodate 14 guests in 7 lavish suites. A dedicated crew of 30 is on hand to ensure a seamless experience for all guests.
Owner: Steven Spielberg and the History of Seven Seas
The yacht is legally owned by a company named LEROY FREE LTD, based in the Cayman Islands.
Spielberg previously owned a smaller Oceanco yacht, which he sold in October 2021. This yacht, named Man of Steel, is now owned by Canadian billionaire Barry Zekelman.
Steven Spielberg Caught in Legal Tug-of-War Over New Yacht Seven Seas
Yacht broker Merle Wood (MWA) claims that they have reached an oral commission agreement with Oceanco, during the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show. According to MWA, they are entitled to a 5% commission on the sales of the yacht Seven Seas sold to Steven Spielberg, in addition to the commission they previously received for the sale of his previous yacht (now Man Of Steel).
Oceanco denies the existence of such an agreement, and MWA seeks a preliminary witness hearing to gather evidence for their claim. Oceanco opposes the request, stating that there is no proof of a commission agreement and that MWA is abusing their power to pressure Oceanco into paying the commission.
The Dutch court in Rotterdam rules that MWA has the right to request a preliminary witness hearing to gather evidence and clarify their position. The court finds that the facts and rights MWA wants to prove are relevant, given the nature and scope of the legal claim they intend to pursue. The court grants the request for a preliminary witness hearing, and MWA may hear witnesses regarding the alleged commission agreement and Oceanco’s lack of response to their requests for discussion.
Delivered in July 2023
In July 2023 she was finally delivered to her owner after some additional owner requests and some guarantee works.
How much does Steven Spielberg yacht cost?
The yacht has a cost-price of $250 million. That is roughly $60,000 per ton volume. Her annual running costs are $20-30 million.
Yacht Charter
The boat is not available for yacht charter. And the yacht is not listed for sale.
Our yacht owners database has more info about yachts, the value of yachts, yacht owners, their source of wealth, and net worth.
I haven’t done one of these for ages…
French expression of the day: Ma grande
Photo: Annie Spratt/Unsplash/Nicolas Raymond
It could sound like an insult, but calling someone 'grande' in France is actually an act of kindness.
Why do I need to know ma grande?
Don’t flinch if someone calls you ma grande, they’re not actually referring to your body size.
What does it mean?
Calling someone ma grande 'my big/tall [girl]' is a friendly and slightly colloquial way of addressing a female person in France, specifically as a dear of endearment.
Contrary to what you might think, the expression does not refer to receiver’s physical appearance. The French use ma grande in a similar way as the English use 'my dear'.
Ca va, ma grande? - How are you, dear?
Merci, ma grande - Thank you, dear.
It's an expression mostly used by older people, usually when addressing young girls rather than women. There is a masculine option (mon grand), but it's a bit rarer than the female version.
Young girls might find it slightly patronising if older men call them ma grande, especially if they don’t know them well.
Alternatively..
Young people tend to say grosse more than ma grande. But, whereas grande means 'tall' or 'big', grosse actually means 'fat'.
As a foreigner, the first time you hear grosse thrown around in a school yard you might be forgiven for flinching over what sounds like blunt body shaming. But grosse doesn’t refer to the receiver’s physical appearance either.
Ca va, grosse? - How are you, hun?
Merci, grosse - Thank you, babe.
It is however a very colloquial expression, so don't use it unless you're a) roughly the same age as the other person and b) know them very well.
Similarly, boys use gros as a way of saying 'bro' or 'mate'.
Salut, gros - Hey, mate
A plus, gros - Later, bro
Look at the claws on this one…
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