The Octopus, a 414-foot superyacht formerly owned by Microsoft's cofounder, can be chartered for $2.2 million — take a look at the vessel

The Octopus on a body of water sailing past rock formations. — Camper & Nicholsons

A 414-foot luxury yacht, one of the world's most expensive, can be chartered starting at $2.2 million a week.
The yacht is already seeing bookings and interest for this winter and next summer, Bloomberg reported.
See inside the luxury ship, which can accommodate 12 guests and 42 crew members.

One of the world's largest and most expensive megayachts with a famed past can now be yours to charter for a week to Antarctica …

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… as long as you have millions of dollars to spend and a lust for ultra luxury travel.

The pool on an outdoor deck next to a long dining table. — Camper & Nicholsons

The Octopus, a 414-foot luxury megayacht, can be chartered for trips around Europe, the Americas, and Antarctica starting at $2.2 million a week with yacht firm Camper and Nicholsons.

The bar and lounge on the Octopus. There are bar seats facing the bar. — Camper & Nicholsons

This multimillion-dollar price tag is definitely heft. But the ship is one of the largest and most expensive explorer yachts ever built, and was previously owned by Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, Holly Overton reported for Boat International.

A dining room with a few dining chairs surrounding a table. — Camper & Nicholsons

Source: Boat International, Bloomberg

The Octopus' most recent owner acquired the megaboat in 2021, Francesca Webster reported for Superyacht Times. Shortly after, it joined Camper and Nicholsons' fleet for chartering opportunities.

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And since then, it's seen plenty of interest: The Octopus has already been reserved for three weeks this winter, and its yacht firm is now seeing requests for month-long excursions next summer in the Mediterranean, K Oanh Ha reported for Bloomberg.

The dining room with couches and round seats surrounding two dining tables. — Camper & Nicholsons

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The Octopus isn't the only luxury yacht seeing plenty of public interest.

The Octopus on a body of water. — Camper & Nicholsons

Across the industry, agencies specializing in chartering these expensive yachts have seen plenty of interest. This includes luxury travel agency Fischer Travel Enterprises, which has seen a 20% increase in superyacht bookings this year compared to last year, according to Bloomberg.

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But the Octopus isn't like other yachts. Instead, it has helipads, multiple bars, and water toys like seven tenders.

The pool and jacuzzi on an outside dock next to a bar. — Camper & Nicholsons

The megayacht can accommodate 12 guests — whether it be friends, family, or researchers — within its 13 cabins across three decks.

The bar and lounge on the Octopus. There's a large couch that centers the coffee table. — Camper & Nicholsons

These cabins include a primary suite with a private elevator and an observation deck ...

A bedroom with a large bed, desk, bookshelves. — Camper & Nicholsons

… two "VIP" suites, and seven double and three twin staterooms.

Two twin beds insie a bedroom with nightstands, a desk, decor. — Camper & Nicholsons

To make sure everything is running smoothly, the eight-deck yacht has room for 42 crew members, a crew to passenger ratio of about one to three-and-a-half.

Inside the Octopus with panoramic windows and a ceiling window showing blue skies, the water, and mountains. — Camper & Nicholsons

The Octopus has amenities that can be found on a luxury cruise ship, like a large swimming pool, spa and gym, library, and an observation lounge.

The gym on the Octopus. There's machines like a bike, treadmill, yoga ball, and television. — Camper & Nicholsons

But with a multimillion-dollar price tag, you'd probably expect more than just the typical cruise ship amenities.

Well, you're in luck. The Octopus also has two helipads, an aquarium with a glass bottom, a movie theater …

A movie theater with plush seats. — Camper & Nicholsons

… a hyperbaric chamber, and a water toy collection that includes seven tenders, electric foils, and its own marina.

The pool on an outdoor deck next to a bar, outdoor lounge seeating. — Camper & Nicholsons

The typical cruiseliner and ultra-luxury yacht might have a pool, but they likely don't compare to the exclusivity of the Octopus'.

The ship can accommodate 12 people, but the pool and jacuzzi are surrounded by enough outdoor seating for a large party, a bar, and an extensive dining table ...

A round jacuzzi on an outdoor deck. — Camper & Nicholsons

... which will be perfect for outdoor lounging during multi-day charters around South and Central America, the Pacific Ocean, and northern Europe, which will run during the summer and winter.

The bar and lounge on the Octopus. There are bar seats facing the bar and a ceiling that looks like water. — Camper & Nicholsons

Its ice-class hull also makes the Octopus durable enough to sail in colder climates like Antarctica, which has become a popular choice for travelers this winter.

To take advantage of this, Camper and Nicholsons has seven-day, $2.2 million Antarctica itineraries sailing during the winter to give visitors an in-depth look at the continent.