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From Kismet to Whisper: Lürssen Superyacht Listed for $173 Million

The 312-foot Lürssen yacht Whisper, formerly Shahid Khan's Kismet, has been refitted and listed for €149 million (about $173 million), with a debut planned at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

From Kismet to Whisper: Lürssen Superyacht Listed for $173 Million

A 39-foot pool, an 18-seat dining table, and crew quarters for up to 27 — these aren't the specs of a hotel, but of a superyacht that's just hit the market. The 312-foot Lürssen yacht, named Whisper, is listed exclusively by Will Christie of Christie Yachts for €149 million, or roughly $173 million.

Delivered in 2014 under the name Kismet, Whisper was built for Shahid Khan, the Pakistani-American billionaire and owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Khan has since commissioned three yachts from Lürssen, including a 400-footer also named Kismet (meaning "fate" in both Turkish and Urdu). Designed with exterior styling by Espen Øino International and interiors by Reymond Langton Design, the yacht earned a World Superyacht Award in 2015.

從Kismet到Whisper:Lürssen超級遊艇開價1.73億美元求售

A decade after launch, Whisper recently underwent a major interior refit led by Los Angeles designer Michael S. Smith, giving the living spaces a brighter, more contemporary feel. With a 45-foot beam, the yacht's five decks house a soaring main salon, a formal dining room seating 18, a cinema that doubles as a guest lounge, a spa, a beauty salon, and a gym with a fold-out terrace. Seven cabins sleep up to 12 guests, while crew quarters accommodate 27. The owner's suite features dual en-suite bathrooms, a dressing room, and a private Jacuzzi.

The outdoor decks are equally impressive: the sundeck features a 39-foot pool with a built-in Jacuzzi, several sun loungers, and a bar, along with jet skis, an e-foil, a Seabob, kayaks, paddleboards, wakeboards, and a tender. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, Whisper reaches a top speed of 16 knots, cruises at 13 knots, and boasts a range of 7,400 nautical miles at an economical cruising speed of 12 knots.

"It's always exciting to bring a yacht of Whisper's size, quality, and pedigree to market," Will Christie told Robb Report. "Building something comparable today would cost more than twice this asking price and take four to five years to deliver — this is a rare chance to acquire one of the finest yachts of recent years, ready to use right away."

Whisper is set to make its public debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

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