ART OF TRAVEL
Why Raffles is different
Reviving the romance of travel
The designers and builders of Raffles have developed a unique ship and a method of ownership and operation that others can only aspire to. Distinctively a mega yacht, as opposed to a commercial cruise ship, Raffles is designed for a 100 years life based on Lloyd’s Register finite element analysis. Her unsurpassed quality is complimented by ship’s equipment and systems sourced only from the most technologically advanced and world-renowned European manufacturers.
The incomparable disclosure and level of detail you will find on Raffles website allows you to easily make an in-depth assessment of every aspect of Raffles apartment ownership. Below we list just some of the matchless highlights most of which are totally exclusive to Raffles.
| Here’s what Raffles has that no one else has: |
| Unique mutual ownership structure – apartment buyers own the company that owns the ship. No leases or timeshares, no day paying passengers and certified debt free on delivery. |
| True seven star luxury interior, yacht ambiance, outfit and quality by a respected world leader in super yacht design. |
| A facility that no other ship has, a 48m long drive-in dock marina with a massive range of boats, planes, vehicles and water toys including diving centre and ROV’s. |
| Two separate diesel – electric power stations (13MW) plus (a world first) using 4 x 360o propulsors to give reliability, safety and manoeuvrability unrivalled by any other international passenger ship. |
| Unequalled safety provided by a full double hull (the first since the Great Eastern in 1857) built using twice the steel of most ships and the first tested for its survivability by MARIN. |
| At least 200% more safety, lifesaving and fire prevention systems than any other passenger ship in service or planned. |
| Not for profit and therefore a very low level of operating costs with apartment owners privy to and in control of all operating expenditures. |
| The ultimate in financial and legal security provided by one of the world’s largest banks and an Isle of Man company, ship registration and British red ensign – definitely not a flag of convenience. |
| All owners participate with the Captain in planning the first 5 years program of visits and later modifying it, daily if desired, as Raffles moves around the world. Raffles’ owners have total freedom to wander the world when and where they wish. |
| Optional 5 year ship guarantee and builder’s operational support for the same period. |
| A large hospital with satellite telemedicine including an operating theatre, intensive care unit, dental surgery, laboratory and pharmacy supported by a world famous London teaching hospital. |
| Here’s what Raffles does better than anyone else: |
| Raffles entry level prices start at the equivalent capital cost of a 60ft (19m) plastic production yacht. However your Raffles apartment running costs are only about 50% of such production boats. |
| The ability to go everywhere in the world with total confidence, complete safety and security that no other means of travelling can provide. |
| Gives you the continuing comfort of a personally designed luxurious and spacious home. |
| Encrypted satellite communications based banking and office systems enabling owners to conduct their business with assured security from the privacy of the ship/their apartment. |
| Genuinely environmentally friendly allowing unlimited operation into ecologically sensitive areas. |