€169 million superyacht Gigia docks in Malta

Malta’s Grand Harbour welcomed an impressive visitor this week with the arrival of M/Y Gigia, an 85-metre superyacht – roughly equivalent to a 28-storey building laid on its side, just four floors away from Mercury Tower in St Julian’s, Malta’s tallest building.

Currently available for charter in the Mediterranean at a starting rate of €1 million per week plus expenses, the vessel, built by German shipyard Lürssen in 2017, is also on the market with an asking price of €169 million, according to Luxen Yachts.

With accommodation across nine guest cabins, Gigia offers amenities more often associated with luxury resorts than a vessel at sea. Features include:

• An owner’s deck with a private jacuzzi
• A full spa complex with massage room, sauna, steam room and a cold plunge pool
• A beauty salon for hair and nails
• A state-of-the-art gym
• Expansive sun deck with outdoor dining, lounging areas and an oversized jacuzzi
• Beach club with hydraulic swim steps for direct sea access
• Elevator connecting lower decks to the bridge deck
• An outdoor cinema for screenings beneath the stars

The yacht’s arrival underscores Malta’s growing importance as a hub for superyachts in the Mediterranean. With its deep-water harbours and central location between Europe and North Africa, the island has become a regular stop for some of the world’s largest and most valuable vessels.

Such visits bring notable economic impact. Charter provisioning, refuelling, crew services and leisure spending ripple into the local economy.

While few will step aboard, Gigia’s presence offers a rare look into the upper tier of maritime luxury.

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