$325 million Russian oligarch superyacht Amadea set to head to auction

A $325 million superyacht seized by the U.S. from a sanctioned Russian oligarch—part of Washington’s effort to punish Moscow’s elite over the invasion of Ukraine—is headed to auction, marking the first sale of its kind since the war began.

The auction of Amadea, once owned by Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov, comes as President Donald Trump heads to Alaska this week to negotiate an end to the Kremlin’s three-and-a-half-year war.

The government argued in a legal filing last year for selling the yacht, citing monthly maintenance costs of approximately $600,000 plus a $143,750 insurance premium.

The stunning 348-foot-long yacht features eight state rooms, a beauty salon and spa, a gym, a helipad, a swimming pool, hot tub, fire pit, and two elevators. 

Built in 2017 by the famed German shipyard Lürssen, the yacht boasts interiors by legendary designer Francois Zuretti, offering opulent spaces adorned with extensive marble work.

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An interior view of the Amadea yacht. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

A photo of Amadea’s two-level interior salon. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

A view of a bar inside the salon on the yacht Amadea. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

The six-deck yacht is designed to accommodate 16 guests and 36 crew – and the lower deck is entirely reserved for the owner’s personal use. The owner’s deck includes a lounge area with a grand piano, bar and fireplace, a separate living room and office. 

This deck also features a beauty center, a dressing room with several closets and an island. The owner’s bathroom has his and her toilets and separate vanities. The owner’s stateroom has several seating areas, a television and opens up to a deck with a Jacuzzi hot tub.

A view of the owner’s office aboard the Amadea yacht. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

A view of the owner’s stateroom aboard the Amadea superyacht. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

A view of the owner’s bathroom aboard the Amadea. (Courtesy of US Marshals Service)

Amadea also comes with its own spa that includes a sauna, a Turkish-style steam room, a chromotherapy plunge pool that utilizes colored LED lighting to influence mood, as well as a dedicated massage room.

The yacht also has a cinema that features plush seating that moves and…