Rising Sun is a motor yacht designed by Jon Bannenberg, and built in 2004 by Germany's Lürssen at their Bremen shipyard for Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, and last refitted in 2007. [1] Rising Sun has been owned since 2010 by businessman David Geffen, who had initially bought a half share of the yacht in late 2006. [2]

The Rising Sun Yacht, initially built for Larry Ellison, is now owned by David Geffen. Built by Lürssen and designed by Jon Bannenberg, this 138-meter yacht is among the largest in the world. It features luxurious amenities like a movie theater, spa, wine cellar, and helicopter landing pad.

Feb 2, 2025 · The Rising Sun: too big to sail. When Ellison commissioned the Rising Sun, his ambitions were clear: he wanted one of the longest private vessels in the world, specifically designed to out-measure Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s yacht. The resulting 454-foot floating palace, however, proved to be a classic case of “be careful what you ...

Dec 27, 2022 · RISING SUN yacht is currently the 16th largest motor yacht in the world at a length of 138.6 meters (454 ft). She was built by Luerssen in Bremen, Germany, and launched in June of 2004. The interior of the RISING SUN yacht was styled by Seccombe Design, a small and highly specialized design company.

Aug 9, 2021 · The 138 metre Lürssen superyacht Rising Sun was commissioned by Larry Ellison and was Jon Bannenberg's final design.

RISING SUN is a 139m luxury motor mega yacht built in 2004, refitted in 2011 by Lurssen Yachts. View similar yachts for Charter around the world.

Sep 7, 2023 · Rising Sun is approximately 454 feet (138 meters) in length, making it one of the largest yachts in the world at the time. Its impressive size allows for a wide range of amenities and luxuries. The yacht boasts a stunning exterior design and a luxurious interior.

Sep 28, 2024 · Explore the unparalleled luxury and design of the Rising Sun yacht, a masterpiece by Lurssen. Discover its history, features, and the celebrities who have enjoyed its splendor.

RISING SUN is a 138-metre luxury yacht. She was built by Lürssen in 2004 and was designed by the late and legendary Jon Bannenberg whom Lürssen did not only build the first large yacht with but also this, his last project.

RISING SUN is a 138.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Germany by Lurssen and delivered in 2004. Her top speed is 30.0 kn and her cruising speed is 26.0 kn and her power comes from four MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 18 guests in 9 staterooms, with 45 crew members.