The Behemoth 371ft “Le Grand Bleu” Docks in Museum Park
LE GRAND BLEU – one of the largest private yachts in the world has made a stop in Miami, docking at Museum Park. Originally built in 2000, LE GRAND BLEU was once owned by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich.
The details of the interior are scarce because the owners of LE GRAND BLEU are fiercely private, but we do know that the opulent floating palace is loaded with toys. Two cranes atop the vessel hold two additional yachts near the helipad. On the port side, there is a 73-foot sailboat and, on the starboard side, there is a 68-foot powerboat. On the stern is a 16-foot swimming deck and there is even a beach club on the port side. Below deck, visitors of LE GRAND BLEU will find an extensive garage carrying two 36-foot Buzzi sport boats and a landing craft to carry a 4×4 Land Rover for excursions offshore.
Le Grand Bleu is also environmentally conscious. She is equipped with sewage and wastewater treatment plants, a water purification system and nitrogen and sulfur exhaust emission controls.
Despite being unavailable for charter, LE GRAND BLEU has the capacity for up to 20 guests and a crew of 35.
Earlier this year, she caused a stir in New York City for anchoring in the New York Harbor, blocking views of the Statue of Liberty.
Museum Park Opening Ceremony
After 14 years and around $40M, Museum Park officially opened this morning. The people of Miami were in attendance to show their support and appreciation. City of Miami Mayor, Tomas Regalado; City of Miami Commissioner, Marc Sarnoff; and Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Alberto Carvalho; each spoke at the opening ceremony which was marked by the arrival of the iconic United States Coast Guard Cutter Eagle.
As a long-time resident of Miami, the opening of Museum Park is almost surreal to me. It had been talk for so long that it was hard to believe at times that it would actually ever happen. However, the day has finally arrived and, I must say, the park is spectacular. It is such a beautiful gift not only to the people of Miami but also their four-legged friends. It is fair to say that prior to today’s park opening, much of Downtown Miami was a concrete jungle. Now the children and dogs of Miami have a place to run around and play. I personally do not have any children but am a proud owner of a Miniature Schnauzer named Lucky. A few days ago while walking him at Museum Park, I asked Lucky how he enjoyed the new park. His response says it all.
Below are other pictures I took from this morning’s Museum Park opening ceremony:
Museum Park Photo Update
While showing condos in Park West Miami Tuesday morning, I had a chance to check on the progress being made on Museum Park. Here are a few shots that I was able to grab using my cell phone. The Perez Art Museum MIami is slated to open the first week of December in time for Art Basel.
