Best known for his roles in the pirates of the Caribbean Johnny Depp also owns his own boat where he is the captain and the pirate whenever he pleases. Fear not its not the wrecked boat that was visible in the movie. It’s a beautiful 146 feet luxury mega yacht.
The boat has an old world charm to it and is not like the typical fiberglass megayachts. The traditional homely wooden finishes in the interiors truly portray the fine Turkish architecture.
About the boat –
It was built by Proteksan Turquoise was built in turkey in 2001 and is a large modern classic luxury superyacht that is about 47m (156ft) in length and has a wide beam of about 7m (23feet). Although the boat has its 2x 358kW CAT engines she also comes along with sails which gives the yacht an equal balance of tradition with modern technology.
Why Vajoliroja ??
The name Vajoliroja is a combination of Johnny’s family’s names. Va for Vanessa, Jo for Johnny, LiRo for his 9 year old daughter Lily Rose and Ja for his son Jack. It sounds like ‘The Jolly Roger’ if you say it just right.
The actor has always had fine taste for luxury products, Johnny Depp grows grapes and has a wine making facilities in his vineyard in Plan-de-la-Tour north of Saint-Tropez. Known for a fondness of French wines, among Depp's favourites are the Bordeaux wines Château Calon-Ségur, Château Cheval-Blanc and Château Pétrus, and the Burgundy wine Domaine de la Romanée-Conti.
Qucik facts of the boat –
Owner – Johny Depp
Yacht Name - Vajoliroja
Length : 156.10 ft / 47.55 m
Beam : 23.00 ft / 7.00 m
Shipyard : Proteksan-Turquoise, TUR Year : 2001
Naval Architect : Tanju Kalaycyoglu
Stylist : Tanju Kalaycyoglu
Decorator : Redman Whiteley
Engine : 2x 358kW CAT 3406C diesels
Speed (cruise) : 12Hull /
Superstr. : steel and alu / composite
Guests : 11
Fuel : 36,000
Crew : 7
We guess its safe to assume that his boat and his passion for yachting could be one of the key reasons for taking up the series of movies (pirates of the Caribbean) which has helped exhibiting his true potential in the movies.
We at Giirayachts would like to wish Johnny Depp all the best for his new voyages, be it on the ocean or in movies.
Sep 19, 2008
Celebrity yachts – Johnny Depp
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