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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Not a latte room for error! £150million superyacht owned by ex-Starbucks CEO squeezes through Dutch canal with inches to spare
A luxury £150 million superyacht owned by the former Starbucks CEO has been spotted squeezing through a narrow Dutch canal with just inches to spare. Jaw-dropping images show billionaire Howard Schultz's 254-foot vessel nearly scraping the land as it sailed through Woubrugge in the Netherlands this morning. The huge ship, named Pi, boasts a range of over 4,500 nautical miles and onboard spa facilities, including a glass-bottomed swimming pool. It also features its own helicopter landing pad as well as a beach club, jacuzzi, and spacious custom interiors. Pi ranks as the 183rd biggest yacht in the world and can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins and a crew of 18 people. Built by Dutch boat builder Feadship, the boat was delivered to Schultz at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, where it won Best Yacht in Its Class and Motor Yacht of the Year. It is the 21st largest vessel the company has ever made and is 254 feet long and 37 feet wide. Crew members dressed in blue uniform stood on the canal edge to guide the ship smoothly through and prevent it from bumping the side The vessel is powered by MTU engines, which make it capable of speeds up to 18 knots. The Woubrugsebrug, the bridge which spans over the canal in Woubrugge, was open for around 40 minutes to let Pi pass through on Wednesday morning, according to Studio Alphen. It was reportedly heading for Alphen aan den Rijn, a city in the western Netherlands. Pi could be seen towering over the local homes as it cruised along the water accompanied by two support vessels located at either end of the yacht. Crew members dressed in blue uniform stood on the canal edge to guide the ship smoothly through and prevent it from bumping the side. Schultz, 71, made most of his billion-dollar fortune thanks to Starbucks. He is ranked by Forbes as the 209th richest person in the world, with a net worth of £3.68bn. The businessman bought the coffee chain in the 1980s. He is credited as Starbucks' founder despite the company being started in 1971 by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegl, and Gordon Bowker at Seattle's Pike Place Market. Back then, Starbucks was merely a coffee bean store but it became a full-fledged cafe after Schultz became involved. Later he transformed it into the international coffee shop brand. He served as the chief executive officer from 1986 to 2000 and returned during the financial crisis of 2007-08. It comes after Pi was spotted entering Cornwall's Falmouth harbour before moving to Pendennis Shipyard under go work in 2022. Pendennis Shipyard is one of the world's leading superyacht refit and custom build facilities. The site employs over 450 skilled tradespeople and has completed more than 300 refit projects and 30 custom-made build projects on some of the most iconic yachts in the world.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Plush £150m superyacht laden with luxuries like jacuzzi & helipad owned by ex-Starbucks CEO sails through Dutch canal
The massive vessel has won prizes in yacht shows A LATTE TO OFFER Plush £150m superyacht laden with luxuries like jacuzzi & helipad owned by ex-Starbucks CEO sails through Dutch canal A LUXURY superyacht owned by the US billionaire who transformed Starbucks into a global brand has been spotted sailing through a murky Dutch canal. Howard Schultz's 254-foot vessel, named Pi, boasts a range of over 4,500 nautical miles and onboard spa facilities, including a glass-bottomed swimming pool. 9 A superyacht called Pi passed through the Woubrugsebrug in the Netherlands on Wednesday Credit: Alamy 9 The yacht belongs to Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, estimated to be worth $6b (£4.5b) 9 The yacht has a sleek, modern interior The huge yacht, believed to be worth $200m (£150m), can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins and a crew of 18 people. At a staggering 254 feet long and 37 feet wide, Pi ranks as the 183rd biggest yacht in the world, according to Wikipedia's latest list of motor yachts by length. The vessel is powered by MTU engines, which make it capable of speeds up to 18 knots. It features its own helicopter landing pad as well as various onboard luxury spa facilities. Built by Dutch boat builder Feadship, it was delivered to Schultz at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, where it won Best Yacht in Its Class and Motor Yacht of the Year. Schultz's net worth surpasses $6b (£4.5b), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He built the bulk of his fortune as the CEO of Starbucks, initially leading the company from 1986 to 2000. Under Schultz, Starbucks grew from a small Seattle-based chain into a global coffee empire. Schultz returned to the helm during the 2007–2008 financial crisis, after the company faced major store closures in a bid to cut costs. He remained CEO until 2017, then returned briefly as interim CEO from 2022 to 2023. 9 The main salon of the superyacht Pi, featuring a large off-white sectional sofa and teal rug 9 A master suite on the Pi 9 The Pi superyacht is 254 feet long Credit: Alamy Inside the invite-only superyacht 'sea hotel' with four-story penthouse - & another $450m 'twin' ship is on the way It comes as the superyacht was spotted in Cornwall's Falmouth harbour in May 2022. Meanwhile, the luxury Four Seasons hotel franchise recently announced its plans to launch a superyacht cruise ship, dubbed the Four Seasons. The superyacht promises to be decked with "sea limousines", luxury restaurants, a cigar room and even a four-story private penthouse suite. Set to launch in January 2026, the 'sea hotel' will sail on over 30 voyages in its first year, cruising through the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mediterranean. Seven nights along the rivieras of Cassis, France and Portofino, Italy, for example, will cost north of $25,000 (£18,500). While reservations for the first voyages opened in January 2024, they are on an invitation-only basis for loyal Four Seasons guests. The exclusivity is "driven by the need to manage extraordinary demand", according to the luxury hotel franchise. 9 Set to launch in January 2026, the 'sea hotel' will go on more than 30 voyages in its first year Credit: Four Seasons 9 The 190-passenger Four Seasons will feature 14 decks and 95 residential-style cabins with ocean views Credit: Four Seasons
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Plush £150m superyacht laden with luxuries like jacuzzi & helipad owned by ex-Starbucks CEO sails through Dutch canal
A LUXURY superyacht owned by the US billionaire who transformed Starbucks into a global brand has been spotted sailing through a murky Dutch canal. Howard Schultz's 254-foot vessel, named Pi, boasts a range of over 4,500 nautical miles and onboard spa facilities, including a glass-bottomed swimming pool. 9 9 9 The huge yacht, believed to be worth $200m (£150m), can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins and a crew of 18 people. At a staggering 254 feet long and 37 feet wide, Pi ranks as the 183rd biggest yacht in the world, according to Wikipedia's latest list of motor yachts by length. The vessel is powered by MTU engines, which make it capable of speeds up to 18 knots. It features its own helicopter landing pad as well as various onboard luxury spa facilities. Built by Dutch boat builder Feadship, it was delivered to Schultz at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, where it won Best Yacht in Its Class and Motor Yacht of the Year. Schultz's net worth surpasses $6b (£4.5b), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He built the bulk of his fortune as the CEO of Starbucks, initially leading the company from 1986 to 2000. Under Schultz, Starbucks grew from a small Seattle-based chain into a global coffee empire. Schultz returned to the helm during the 2007–2008 financial crisis, after the company faced major store closures in a bid to cut costs. He remained CEO until 2017, then returned briefly as interim CEO from 2022 to 2023. 9 9 9 It comes as the superyacht was spotted in Cornwall's Falmouth harbour in May 2022. Meanwhile, the luxury Four Seasons hotel franchise recently announced its plans to launch a superyacht cruise ship, dubbed the Four Seasons. The superyacht promises to be decked with "sea limousines", luxury restaurants, a cigar room and even a four-story private penthouse suite. Set to launch in January 2026, the 'sea hotel' will sail on over 30 voyages in its first year, cruising through the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mediterranean. Seven nights along the rivieras of Cassis, France and Portofino, Italy, for example, will cost north of $25,000 (£18,500). While reservations for the first voyages opened in January 2024, they are on an invitation-only basis for loyal Four Seasons guests. The exclusivity is "driven by the need to manage extraordinary demand", according to the luxury hotel franchise. 9 9 9
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Plush £150m superyacht laden with luxuries like jacuzzi & helipad owned by ex-Starbucks CEO sails through Dutch canal
A LUXURY superyacht owned by the US billionaire who transformed Starbucks into a global brand has been spotted sailing through a murky Dutch canal. Howard Schultz's 254-foot vessel, named Pi, boasts a range of over 4,500 nautical miles and onboard spa facilities, including a glass-bottomed swimming pool . 9 A superyacht called Pi passed through the Woubrugsebrug in the Netherlands on Wednesday Credit: Alamy 9 The yacht belongs to Ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, estimated to be worth $6b (£4.5b) 9 The yacht has a sleek, modern interior The huge yacht, believed to be worth $200m (£150m), can accommodate up to 12 guests in six cabins and a crew of 18 people. At a staggering 254 feet long and 37 feet wide, Pi ranks as the 183rd biggest yacht in the world, according to Wikipedia's The vessel is powered by MTU engines, which make it capable of speeds up to 18 knots. It features its own helicopter landing pad as well as various onboard luxury spa facilities. Built by Dutch boat builder Feadship, it was delivered to Schultz at the 2019 Monaco Yacht Show, where it won Best Yacht in Its Class and Motor Yacht of the Year. Schultz's net worth surpasses $6b (£4.5b), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. He built the bulk of his fortune as the CEO of Starbucks, initially leading the company from 1986 to 2000. Under Schultz, Starbucks grew from a small Seattle-based chain into a global coffee empire. Most read in The US Sun Schultz returned to the helm during the 2007–2008 financial crisis, after the company faced major store closures in a bid to cut costs. He remained CEO until 2017, then returned briefly as interim CEO from 2022 to 2023. 9 The main salon of the superyacht Pi, featuring a large off-white sectional sofa and teal rug 9 A master suite on the Pi 9 The Pi superyacht is 254 feet long Credit: Alamy Inside the invite-only superyacht 'sea hotel' with four-story penthouse - & another $450m 'twin' ship is on the way It comes as the superyacht was Meanwhile, the luxury Four Seasons hotel franchise recently announced its plans to launch a superyacht cruise ship, dubbed the Four Seasons. The superyacht promises to be decked with "sea limousines", luxury restaurants, a cigar room and even a four-story private penthouse suite. Set to launch in January 2026, the 'sea hotel' will sail on over 30 voyages in its first year, cruising through the Bahamas, Caribbean, and Mediterranean. Seven nights along the rivieras of Cassis, France and Portofino, Italy, for example, will cost north of $25,000 (£18,500). While reservations for the first voyages opened in January 2024, they are on an invitation-only basis for loyal Four Seasons guests. The exclusivity is "driven by the need to manage extraordinary demand", according to the luxury hotel franchise. 9 Set to launch in January 2026, the 'sea hotel' will go on more than 30 voyages in its first year Credit: Four Seasons 9 The 190-passenger Four Seasons will feature 14 decks and 95 residential-style cabins with ocean views Credit: Four Seasons 9 Passengers will be able to dine in the "Michelin-calibre" onboard restaurant - although only breakfast will be included in the price Credit: Four Seasons
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Here's Why Starbucks Cup Sizes Aren't The Usual Small, Medium, And Large
Starbucks' presentation sets it apart from other chains. But while Starbucks' unique mermaid logo has been with the company since it opened in 1971, its equally iconic cup sizes came a few years later. Starbucks didn't sell brewed coffee until the 1980s (it only sold coffee beans before then). So it wasn't until Howard Schultz purchased the chain in 1987 that Starbucks began offering short, tall, venti, grande, and trenta coffees. The story behind these unusual names was that Schultz (who first became the director of operations and marketing in 1982) took a trip to Italy and fell in love with the country's coffeehouse culture. As a result, Schultz first pushed for Starbucks to embrace the coffeehouse model in 1985 before founding his own -- called Il Giornale -- that same year. Il Giornale sold coffee made using Starbucks beans in short, tall, and grande cups. Later, when Schultz purchased Starbucks, he turned it into the coffeehouse chain we know today and implemented the Italian-inspired names in the process. So, while Starbucks is synonymous with Seattle's coffee culture, its most notable qualities are actually influenced by Italy's best coffeehouses. Read more: Once Popular Sandwiches People Don't Eat Anymore Tall and grande were around from the beginning of the Italian naming conventions (same for short, the forgotten Starbucks drink size), but venti didn't arrive for another few years. Rather than debuting at Starbucks in 1987 alongside the other options, venti drinks first appeared in the 1990s when the short size was phased out. Venti isn't a drink size you'll find in Italian coffeehouses, but its name is still an example of the country's influence on the brand. Venti means 20 in Italian, alluding to the number of ounces the cup contains (for hot drinks, anyway; venti means 24 ounces for cold drinks). Similarly, Starbucks' largest option -- which didn't debut in the United States until 2011 -- is called trenta, which is Italian for 30 and, you guessed it, holds 30 ounces of liquid. Beyond the addition of bigger drinks over the decades, a smaller drink size -- called the demi -- also exists, but differs from the others in its etymology. Demi is short for the French word demitasse, which means half-cup. The name has been used for 3-ounce cups in Italy for over a century, though, so it fits in just fine alongside Starbucks' other size names. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
