TECHNICAL AND CREW AREAS
PLANET NINE
“The core idea was to build the best of Europe: we wanted German machinery combined with an Italian build.”
The ultimate expression of yachting capability, PLANET NINE, designed by industry titan Tim Heywood, is recognized as one of the world's most exciting explorer yachts.
Delivered in 2018 by Admiral, outwardly PLANET NINE is a fortress of a yacht, ice-classed, with excellent seakeeping, speed and range. Inside, she is welcoming and elegant, her comfortable living areas by the inimitable Tino Zervudachi are designed to be enjoyed at any latitude and in any weather. Fitz built the highly customized interior which accommodates up to 16 guests in eight large staterooms including two master staterooms on a private owners’ deck.
PLANET NINE’s capability is legendary. Her commercially rated helipad, refueling system and hangar built for an Agusta Grand A109 or similar helicopter provide a further dimension to her outstanding performance and capability. When the on-board helicopter is garaged, she can be used for additional “touch and go” flights. Her “all-weather fleet” of toys and tenders includes two 10m custom-built Rupert RIBs, ideal for scouting, comfortable and safe for guests.
THE STORY
“What other occupations rank up there with cruising the world on a yacht in your experience?”
“None.”
Inspired by two exceptional yachts, Amazon Express and Maupiti, PLANET NINE’s experienced owner took his time to refine and improve the original concepts with input from the global heavyweights Heywood and Zervudachi. The result is as unusual as it is appealing.
A huge volume “go anywhere” yacht, she was conceived as a home away from home for leisurely living, rather than as a showpiece. “The best part about it is one entire deck is dedicated to the owner with two staterooms, a huge library and a private balcony”. PLANET NINE can accommodate a party of 16 or a couple with equal ease and at any latitude. Technically “she has incredible at anchor stability so she hardly rolls at all even in heavy seas. She is ice classed, very quiet, with an extremely well-designed hull, unique layout and of course, huge tenders and a helicopter”. PLANET NINE’s track record is unique having covered over 120,000 nautical miles in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans as well as Antarctica, since her launch, as well as off-track cruising in lesser known corners of the Mediterranean. There is simply nothing quite like her.
THE STORY
“What other occupations rank up there with cruising the world on a yacht in your experience?”
“None.”
Inspired by two exceptional yachts, Amazon Express and Maupiti, PLANET NINE’s experienced owner took his time to refine and improve the original concepts with input from the global heavyweights Heywood and Zervudachi. The result is as unusual as it is appealing.
A huge volume “go anywhere” yacht, she was conceived as a home away from home for leisurely living, rather than as a showpiece. “The best part about it is one entire deck is dedicated to the owner with two staterooms, a huge library and a private balcony”. PLANET NINE can accommodate a party of 16 or a couple with equal ease and at any latitude. Technically “she has incredible at anchor stability so she hardly rolls at all even in heavy seas. She is ice classed, very quiet, with an extremely well-designed hull, unique layout and of course, huge tenders and a helicopter”. PLANET NINE’s track record is unique having covered over 120,000 nautical miles in the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans as well as Antarctica, since her launch, as well as off-track cruising in lesser known corners of the Mediterranean. There is simply nothing quite like her.
With a production budget reportedly in excess of $200 million – according to The Robb Report - Christopher Nolan didn’t hold back when it came to picking the coolest “props” for his sci-fi thriller. The coolest of them all? Without doubt, the spectacular 240-foot superyacht Planet Nine, which doubled as the lair of Tenet’s Russian bad guy, Andrei Sator, played so despicably well by Kenneth Branagh.
“During the filming there were up to 100 film crew on board at any one time which gives an idea of the scale of the production. It was quite a logistical challenge” – explains Captain Rob Williamson – “Our helicopter was painted in a special temporary paint just for the filming”.
JOIN US FOR A VIDEO TOUR
Filmed en route to Tunisia, the video offers a quick glimpse of what PLANET NINE offers. The fact that the shoot could happen at all is a testament to her seaworthiness and performance.
SHORT SPECS
Massive at 2,189 gross tons, PLANET NINE can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight elegant cabins. Her hull is ice classed and she comes with a superb specification, including dynamic positioning, a commercial helipad and a helicopter hangar scaled to fit an Agusta Grand A109 or dimensionally similar aircraft.
BUILDER
Admiral
YEAR
2018
REFIT
2024
LOA
72.3 m I 240'02"
BEAM
13.5 m I 44'29"
DRAFT
3.8 m I 12'06"
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Cantieri Navale Seaborne SRL.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Tim Heywood
INTERIOR DESIGN
Mlinaric, Henry and
Zervudachi
GT
2,189
FLAG
Malta
CLASSIFICATION
+100A1, SSC YACHT (P)
MONO G6 UMS
+LMC ICE CLASS 1D
CRUISING SPEED
14 knots
MAXIMUM SPEED
16.5 knots
RANGE
6,000nm +
STATEROOMS
8
GUESTS
16
CREW
22
One of the best designed yachts on the market
No other 73m / 240’ yacht matches PLANET NINE in terms of volume, layout, performance and capability.
Nothing left to chance
PLANET NINE has been used non-stop both privately and commercially since she was launched. Her well-designed technical and crew areas have a lot to do with her impressive track record in terms of performance, service and crew retention.
“PLANET NINE displays a constant state of great comfort and elegance. The fact that she is wrapped in an ice-class hull only adds to her luxury.”
Tim Heywood
DESIGN, CONTENT AND VIDEO
Penny Hammond-Smith
Matthieu Vuillaume
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEOGRAPHY
BlueIprod
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Tim Heywood exterior design
Ice-classed and LY2 compliant
Huge interior volume of 2,189 GT
6,000 NM + range and 14 knots cruising speed and top speed of 16.5 knots
Navis dynamic positioning and Quantum extendable stabilizer fins
Commercially rated helipad (LY2 annex 6) max landing weight 3.5T
Helicopter hangar with hydraulic lift and refueling system
Fleet of tenders including two custom 10m /34’ RIB tenders with a top speed of 40 knots
Commercially registered in Malta
Don’t stop cruising….
See how PLANET NINE fits your yachting plans.
Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi interior design
Private owner's deck with two master staterooms, family room and library
State-of-the-art audio-video system and cinema
LED lighting with scene control via iPad
Guest elevator serving lower, main, upper, bridge and sun decks
Whirlpool with a water retention tank on 100+m2 sundeck
Starboard beach club with full spa and a large swim platform aft
PLANET NINE
“The core idea was to build the best of Europe: we wanted German machinery combined with an Italian build.”
The ultimate expression of yachting capability, PLANET NINE, designed by industry titan Tim Heywood, is recognized as one of the world's most exciting explorer yachts.
Delivered in 2018 by Admiral, outwardly PLANET NINE is a fortress of a yacht, ice-classed, with excellent seakeeping, speed and range. Inside, she is welcoming and elegant, her comfortable living areas by the inimitable Tino Zervudachi are designed to be enjoyed at any latitude and in any weather. Fitz built the highly customized interior which accommodates up to 16 guests in eight large staterooms including two master staterooms on a private owners’ deck.
PLANET NINE’s capability is legendary. Her commercially rated helipad, refueling system and hangar built for an Agusta Grand A109 or similar helicopter provide a further dimension to her outstanding performance and capability. When the on-board helicopter is garaged, she can be used for additional “touch and go” flights. Her “all-weather fleet” of toys and tenders includes two 10m custom-built Rupert RIBs, ideal for scouting, comfortable and safe for guests.
JOIN US FOR A VIDEO TOUR
Filmed en route to Tunisia, the video offers a quick glimpse of what PLANET NINE offers. The fact that the shoot could happen at all is a testament to her seaworthiness and performance.
With a production budget reportedly in excess of $200 million – according to The Robb Report - Christopher Nolan didn’t hold back when it came to picking the coolest “props” for his sci-fi thriller. The coolest of them all? Without doubt, the spectacular 240-foot superyacht Planet Nine, which doubled as the lair of Tenet’s Russian bad guy, Andrei Sator, played so despicably well by Kenneth Branagh.
“During the filming there were up to 100 film crew on board at any one time which gives an idea of the scale of the production. It was quite a logistical challenge” – explains Captain Rob Williamson – “Our helicopter was painted in a special temporary paint just for the filming”.
SHORT SPECS
Massive at 2,189 gross tons, PLANET NINE can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight elegant cabins. Her hull is ice classed and she comes with a superb specification, including dynamic positioning, a commercial helipad and a helicopter hangar scaled to fit an Agusta Grand A109 or dimensionally similar aircraft.
BUILDER
Admiral
YEAR
2018
REFIT
2024
LOA
72.3 m I 240'02"
BEAM
13.5 m I 44'29"
DRAFT
3.8 m I 12'46"
NAVAL ARCHITECT
Cantieri Navale Seaborne SRL.
EXTERIOR DESIGN
Tim Heywood
INTERIOR DESIGN
Mlinaric, Henry and
Zervudachi
GT
2,189
FLAG
Malta
CLASSIFICATION
+100A1, SSC YACHT (P)
MONO G6 UMS
+LMC ICE CLASS 1D
CRUISING SPEED
14 knots
MAXIMUM SPEED
16.5 knots
RANGE
6,000nm +
STATEROOMS
8
GUESTS
16
CREW
22
One of the best designed yachts on the market
No other 73m / 240’ yacht matches PLANET NINE in terms of volume, layout, performance and capability.
Tim Heywood exterior design
Ice-classed and LY2 compliant
Huge interior volume of 2,189 GT
6,000 NM + range and 14 knots cruising speed and top speed of 16.5 knots
Navis dynamic positioning and Quantum extendable stabilizer fins
Commercially rated helipad (LY2 annex 6) max landing weight 3.5T
Helicopter hangar with hydraulic lift and refueling system
Fleet of tenders including two custom 10m /34’ RIB tenders with a top speed of 40 knots
Commercially registered in Malta
Mlinaric, Henry and Zervudachi interior design
Private owner's deck with two master staterooms, family room and library
State-of-the-art audio-video system and cinema
LED lighting with scene control via iPad
Guest elevator serving lower, main, upper, bridge and sun decks
Whirlpool with a water retention tank on 100+m2 sundeck
Starboard beach club with full spa and a large swim platform aft
TECHNICAL AND CREW AREAS
Nothing left to chance
PLANET NINE has been used non-stop both privately and commercially since she was launched. Her well-designed technical and crew areas have a lot to do with her impressive track record in terms of performance, service and crew retention.
Don’t stop cruising….
See how PLANET NINE fits your yachting plans.
“PLANET NINE displays a constant state of great comfort and elegance. The fact that she is wrapped in an ice-class hull only adds to her luxury.”
Tim Heywood