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Here you gone find photos of ships both military and civilian that visits Funchal harbor. Al the photos here are taken by meLe Grand Bleu
Le Grand Bleu is one of the largest private yachts in the world at 370 feet (114 metres) in length. She was built at the Vulkan yard in Germany and was launched in 2000. She was previously owned by an American businessman who sold her to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in 2002. Abramovich had her refitted to his own requirements by HDW in Kiel. This included an internal refit, and the addition of a 16ft swim platform.
Le Grand Bleu is powered by two 3,600-hp Wärtsilä engines. Details about the interiors are scanty as Abramovich is protective of his family's privacy and highly security conscious, but they were designed by Terence Disdale.
After departing the yard, Le Grand Blue headed for the Mediterranean and caused quite a stir wherever she went—and not always for good reasons. She was in Monaco in May 2004, serving as a base for Abramovich during Chelsea F.C.'s (unsuccessful) attempts to beat AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League. In the weeks prior to that, singer Shirley Bassey complained to The Daily Express that the “big and ugly and new-fangled” behemoth blocked her view of the harbor from her hilltop home in Capri.
In June 2006, Abramovich gave away Le Grand Bleu to friend Eugene Shvidler.
text from wikipedia
Yacht name: Le Grand Bleu
Length: 370 ft • 114 metres
Launched: 2000
Builder: Vulkan
Architect: Kusch Yachtagentur
Engines: 2 x 4570 hp Caterpillars
Le Grand Bleu in the background the military ship is the Germinal F735 from France
There is an yachts on the yachts 
Looks like an Eurocopter but I don’t know what model it is.
Edit the helicopter is an Eurocopter EC-135T-1 (thanks Noob Brit from mp.net for the help )
I have no idea why one of the guy is hiding on the floor but they do have a quite nice swimming pool :-)
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We passed by Le Grande Bleu in the summer of 2005. We were headed south along the coast of British Columbia Canada, they were headed north. The sailboat on their deck we estimated to be about the same size as the one we were traveling in. Chatted with the crew, very friendly and professional. Impressive from any direction.
Le Grand Bleu was seen in Punta del Este, Uruguay on Jan 13th 2008
Saw Le Grand Bleu off Paraty in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro state) in early January. Very impressive. Check out the wall size aquarium on the back deck.
I have also seen the Le Grand Bleu on Florianopolis, Brazil on January 9th 2008. Amazing... Have only missed the big chopper on the top. Everything else was there!
Nice that you like my pictures (= Le Grand Bleu is an impressive ship I have seen here two times , one time in Monaco and the other in funchal where I did take the pictures
Btw the blog isn’t dead I just have been to busy but there is an big update coming up soon (=
Take care
Regards
Nilsson
We have also seen Le Grand Bleu on January 13 th 2008 in Punta del Este. Actually it appears at the background of a photo we`ve taken.
Le Grande Blue just departed Jax Port (Jacksonville FL). I am camping on the ship channel at Naval Station Mayport, watched the ship, took pictures, and came online to "google" the ship for info. Thanks for the site info, so thought I'd drop you a comment and let you know where Le Grande Blue is this morning.
We saw "Le Grand Bleu" docked in Nassau on June 6, 2008 "Bahamas Labor Day" We were on the Disney "Wonder". We spoke with one of the crew. He was friendly.
wow what a boat. it just left st johns newfoundland today sep 6 08 and the only thing missing was the chopper. there are ppl with money and then there are ppl with holy crap money . lonny d
Today at approx. Le Grand Bleu arrived to Qaqortoq a little town in the southern part of Greenland maybe to seek port while the bad weather roams the area.
K.U. Nørgaard
Le Grande Bleu just arrived in St. John's Newfoundland Canada
She sits right in the St Johns Harbor, apparently having some work done. No helicopter but everything else is there. She has been here for over a week.
Gord
Had the pleasure of seeing the Le Grand Bleu docked at Port Canaveral, FL today while having lunch at the Grill. What an impressive site.
While eating at The Grill in Cape Canaveral, FL, on December 6, 2008, we watched with interest a variety of activities on Le Grande Bleu. We used binoculars to get the name off the ship and were pleased when we found information about it on the web. Thanks for the great pictures. Now only to be able to see the inside!
We saw Le Grande Blue docked at the cruise ship docks in Nassau, Bahamas
Saw Le Grande Bleu Jan 1st 2009 in Nassau. Wow! I just got home and was pleased to see the information posted. The helicopter was not there but the rest of the toys were there
We were just in Nassau this last week, March 17th, 2009 and Le Grand Bleu was still docked there. Curiosity was killing us, there were several of us that passed by that took a stab at guessing who it belonged to. None of us were close. Of course the crew was not going to spill. Truly an awesome vessel!
With the names on her motor boat and sail boat alongside being Sirius A and Bellatrix we thought perhaps it was owned by J.K. Rowling.... have to say I'm glad it's not!
Le Grand Bleu is anchored off of 'BREEZY HILL' beach in Exuma, Bahamas. April 12,2009
We first saw her on Good Friday and she stayed all day...then all day Saturday and she is still here EASTER Sunday!
When she is all lit up at night she looks like a small city...BEAUTIFUL!
Le Grand Bleu was docked in Nassau on May 4/09. The Disney Wonder backed up to it.
She was still in Nassau on May 07/09. No helicopter but all the other toys where there, some in the water. There was another ship on the other side of the walkway. It had the same color scheme but newer. Can't for the life of me remember the name.
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Still in Nassau on 5/13. Just... wow.
yes she have been there awhile now. btw you didn't take any photos ? if you did i love to put them on my blog ,
I have many photos of the boat...
She is still in Nassau Bahamas and will be here for several more weeks. The crew is getting her ready for their summer season of cruising!
This beauty is still docked in Nassau as of 5/21/09. Very impressive!!!!!
For what it is worth... this remarkable vessel is still berthed in Nassau as of May 30, 2009. It was parked next to another equally impressive boat... would anyone know the name of that boat. Was totally fascinated with these two works of marine art.
still in nassau as of 6/1/09, just got back from cruise on carnival miracle, like someone else said, the disney wonder backed up to it, she sure is a beaut!!! would love to know her itinerary!!!
just got back from Nassau, 6/4/09, carnival imagination LGB still docked, other vessel, same coloring also still there, great ship have some pics
6/14- Grand Bleu is in Palm Beach, FL. It is a very awesome sight.
Just got back from New York and Le Grand Bleu was there. What a huge beautiful boat.
The other yacht berthed across from LGB in Nassau (May 09) was Reverie
She was berthed at Southampton (England) on Wednesday 15th July 2009.
Now at Dartmouth 30/07/09
now in Isles of Scilly 30th July 2009, impressive sight.
Could be in the carribean, go there for a holiday if you can
If you go to the Caribbean, make reservations at BREEZY HILL EXUMA, BAHAMAS!
web site: www.breezyhillexumas.com
Le Grand Bleu was in Loch Dunvegan, Isle of Skye on 4/5 August. Moored just out from the Three Chimneys Restaurant.
Le Grande Bleu is currently docked in Leith Harbour. Arrived yesterday at approximately 09:00 BST. They also had the helicopter out for a short (45-ish minute) flight.
Le Grande Blue just left Tobermory in the Island of Mull, Scotland 21 August. She had been north up the west coast of Scotland last week and is now headed south.
Le Grande Bleu is now anchored off troon on the west coast of scotland.
Le Grand Blue sailed into Campbeltown harbour on Sat 22 August 2009 and anchored in the bay, several of the guests came ashore. A magnificent sight. Caused quite a stir as the Mull of Kintyre Music Festival was in full flow and we all thought it was a rock band!!
She's in Falmouth, Cornwall at the moment
She's anchored off Lymington near the Needles Isle of Wight. uk
Thanks for all the info - an amazing boat.. she's just outside Portsmouth Harbour at the moment (wish I'd seen her somewhere more glamorous!)
She is in Lymington, UK prior to heading back towards the US. Most likely to ultimately end up bouncing between FL and the Bahamas again.
Was anchored off Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, on 30 September and 1 October 2009. May still be there, anyone?
Heard a rumour that she’s expected in St Peter Port Guernsey this week for refuelling! Don’t fancy paying that bill!:)
Hi - Just got off a Carnival Cruise Lines ship in Ft Lauderdale Fl Wed 4th Nov 2009 and Le Grand Blue was tied up opposite the terminal. She was also there when we left a week earlier.
LGB is currently in Germany for several months of dry dock and refit...
Now in Helsinki, Finland, with all the toys on board :)
We have seen this beauty in Stavanger Norway taking in some fresh water.
Le Grand Bleu was in San Juan, PR last week. I spotted her in port on 3/13/11 and she was still there on 3/20/11. She's such a beauty! Saw her a few years ago in Nassau too.
WOW This is amazing I love it .
Now this beauty in Valencia.
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