Magic Johnson enjoyed a luxurious Mediterranean voyage aboard a weekly-rented superyacht, which runs on cooking oil as its power source.
The superyacht Whisper, once known as ex-Kismet, has made headlines for its luxurious Mediterranean cruise with a twist of eco-friendliness. Owned by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, this 95.2m (312 feet) motor yacht, delivered by Lürssen in 2014, is a notable example of a high-performance vessel.
While the Whisper is primarily powered by conventional diesel engines, reaching a top speed of around 24 knots, there is credible evidence that yacht engines can run on renewable diesel fuels derived from cooking oil, offering a significant reduction in emissions.
During their Mediterranean adventure, the Whisper took on 80,000 liters of cooking oil at Sète, France. This move reduced CO2 emissions by an impressive 90 percent compared to running on diesel.
The Whisper's eco-friendly credentials were further highlighted when Magic Johnson and his family embarked on a magical vacation aboard the superyacht. The Johnsons, who boast a net worth of $1.5 billion, enjoyed the superyacht's luxurious amenities, including a multi-level mosaic swimming pool, an on-board disco called Club 32, a sweeping spiral staircase leading to a living room more akin to a piano bar, and a private basketball court on the vast foredeck.
The Whisper also offers accommodation for up to 12 guests across seven ornate cabins. Leisure facilities include a gym, cinema room, and three lounge and dining areas.
Magic Johnson shared pictures of his family's magical vacation on Instagram, documenting their stopovers in Sète and their current destination, St. Tropez. The cruise has been referred to as a magical vacation, with the Johnsons' Mediterranean journey continuing to captivate the public's imagination.
While the exact specifications and cost of a Whisper superyacht equipped with cooking oil-based propulsion are not readily available, the use of renewable diesel fuels derived from cooking oil is a promising development for the superyacht industry, offering a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for luxury travel on the high seas.
- Celebrities, such as Magic Johnson, embrace a more eco-friendly lifestyle while traveling on superyachts like the Whisper, as seen in the Mediterranean adventure taken by Johnson and his family.
- The superyacht Whisper, owned by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, is a shining example of luxury and high-performance, boasting a private basketball court, a piano bar living room, and a multi-level mosaic swimming pool.
- The Use of renewable diesel fuels derived from cooking oil, as displayed by the Whisper, could significantly reduce emissions in the superyacht industry, contributing to a more sustainable and eco-friendly future for luxury travel.
- Eric Schmidt's superyacht, the Whisper, stay true to its eco-friendly reputation by taking on 80,000 liters of cooking oil at Sète, France, cutting CO2 emissions by an impressive 90 percent.
- The Whisper, once known as ex-Kismet, offers accommodation for 12 guests in seven ornate cabins, with leisure facilities that include a gym, a cinema room, and three lounge and dining areas.
- The luxurious home-and-garden aesthetics, entertainment options, and sports facilities found on superyachts like the Whisper appeal not only to the wealthy elite but also to the public's fascination with the extravagant lifestyles of celebrities.
