The Amphitrite, the charming yacht of J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter

JK Rolling bought Johnny Deep and Vanessa Paradis' beautiful yacht in January 2016, named "Vajoliroja'' for Vanessa, Johnny, Lily-Rose and Jack (their two children.) The novelist reportedly paid $30 million to afford the yacht, which can now be chartered for a Caribbean cruise.

The ex-Vajoliroja renamed Amphitrite by Johnny Deep after his marriage to Amber Heard (who couldn't stand the yacht since it reminded her of her husband's former life with Vanessa Paradis) was sold in 2016 to JK Rowling, the famous author of the Harry Potter saga. Amphititrite refers to the name of the wife of Poseidon, the God of the Sea in Greek mythology.

Upper deck

This 47.6 m (156.2 ft) motor yacht was built in 2001 by Proteksan Turquoise Yachts and refitted in 2008. Her lines were inspired by the classic gentleman's yachts of the 1930s. But behind her classic lines lies the latest technology for cruising in the utmost modern comfort. Her decoration by LM Pagano is a perfect blend of modern and vintage with art deco and Orient-Express inspired interior design and glamorous nods to a bygone era.

Main Lounge
Relaxation area in the main lounge
Dining room in the main living room

All in varnished mahogany, it has 3 decks with large terraces on the upper deck and the main deck. It has 5 cabins (3 double and 2 twin) to accommodate 10 people on board:

On the main deck: the huge owner's suite with bathroom located at the front of the boat.

Owner's suite
Owner's bathroom

On the lower deck: the VIP double cabin, the double cabin, the twin cabin, the bunk bed cabin with each their own bathroom.

VIP cabin
Double cabin
Twin cabin
Cabin with bunk beds

The crew of 8 is located on the lower deck, in 4 double cabins, located at the front of the boat. The captain of the boat has his own private cabin located on the upper deck.

Main aft deck
Upper deck

For the greatest pleasure of the passengers, the Amphitrite has many equipments for water sports and leisure. There are two custom Ribeye tenders of 6 m (150 hp) and 5.5 m (115 hp), two kayaks (single and double), a windsurfer, two stand-up paddles, waterskis, wakeboard and diving equipment.

Nautical toys

The yacht is also equipped with all the modern communication equipment, including Wi-fi, Apple TV, satellite TV, PlayStation 3 and Wii.

Amphitrite can be rented for cruises of 7 to 15 days in the Mediterranean, the Bahamas or the Caribbean. A week of charter in summer costs 98,000 euros and a week in winter costs 114,317 euros.

Technical specifications

Length 47.6m (156.2ft)
Construction 2001 (refit in 2008), Proteksan Turquoise Yachts
Interior Designer L M Pagano
Cruising speed / Fuel consumption 12 knots / 120 liters per hour
Crew 8 + 1 (crew + captain)
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