Author: Phlippages
Due to the travel restrictions being lifted, high network tourists seems to be returning to Thailand. This can be seen from the number of cruise ships dotting the horizon.
One such ship was the Cloudbreak superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexander Alexandrovich Svetakov, which was spotted anchored near Koh Samui on Saturday.
Alexander Svetakov is one of the youngest billionaires in Russia at 54, with a remarkable track record in banking, real estate, and business.
In the Boat International story dedicated to his luxury explorer, the Cloudbreak, he was also described as “fit and adventurous.”
Earlier this year, Cloudbreak was one of the many superyachts that were officially banned from Falmouth harbor in the UK, a place where Svetakov’s yacht docked in the past. Almost six months later, it emerged in an unexpected location, Thailand. The local media shared images of the massive, 237-footer (72 meters) arriving and docking in Samui this past weekend.
Cloudbreak is indeed a beauty to behold. Delivered by Abeking & Rasmussen in 2016, it was meant to explore remote areas with extreme weather, providing an outstanding assortment of toys and a five-star “apres-ski experience.” The custom Bell 429 Global Ranger isn’t there just to transport guests but for adrenaline-pumping heli-skiing, one of the owner’s biggest passions, next to surfing.
With a state-of-the-art sauna, massage room, and cool plunge pool, Cloudbreak welcomes tired adventurers after a day of fun.
The interior designed by Christian Liaigre with classic features such as a fireplace that perfectly complements its unique Cloudbreaks unique silhouette designed by the legend him self, Espen Oeino.
Nation Thailand reports that the oligarch’s superyacht is one of the first to arrive here after the travel restrictions due to the pandemic were lifted. Apparently unbothered by the international sanctions against oligarchs, local officials saw this arrival as a confirmation of the Samui island’s “great potential in attracting tourists.” A statement that could encourage other wealthy Russians to sail their luxury toys here as well.
