The Majestic was originally built in the Netherlands by the famous shipyard Feadship in the year 2007. At the time she was known by the name Secret. The luxury yacht features an interior design by Jim Harris while the exterior design was all handled by De Voogt naval architects.

Majestic features a steel hull and an aluminium superstructure with teak decks.

Who is the Majestic Yacht Owner?

Back when the Majestic was still called Secret she was built for Nancy Walton Laurie. Laurie is the daughter of Bud Walton, who is the business partner and brother of Sam Walton. Sam Walton, of course, is the founder of both Sam’s Club and WalMart. Laurie is estimated to have a net worth of around $8 billion.

Though the vessel was finished in 2007, Laurie ended up selling the Secret in 2010. At that time it changed hands to millionaire co-founder of wealth management company Private Capital Management Bruce Sherman. Sherman’s net worth is estimated at around $500 million.

There was actually some clever sleuthing that went into figuring out just who owns this yacht as the sale was never truly made public, at least in terms of who bought it. Instead, after the yacht was sold, there was a charity event in which Sherman and his wife, who run their own charitable foundation, donated a week on their 201 foot Feadship yacht as a prize. Feadship has records of all the yachts it builds, such as the Gallant Lady and the LunaSea, and the Majestic is the only 201 foot yacht it has ever produced. As a result, people were able to deduce that Sherman is, in fact, the owner of the vessel.

Amusingly, after the site SuperYachtFan published this they received a letter from a lawyer claiming to represent Sherman denying he was the owner, so they linked to some court documents that indicate Sherman is, in fact, the lawyer. All of that goes to show some people really like their privacy when it comes to yachts.

How Big is the Majestic Yacht?

The Majestic just squeaks in at a measurement that most feel would cut it off for being a superyacht. She measures in at 201 ft or 61m. Though there is nothing written in stone about the matter, it’s not unusual to hear people choose 200 feet as a minimum length for something to be considered a superyacht. Still, it’s quite a bit smaller than the largest yachts in the world.

She has a beam of 35.76 feet, and a draft of 10.8 feet. In terms of volume she measures in at 1,052 gross tons. The yacht sleeps up to 14 guests in 7 staterooms and has accommodations for 18 crew.

How Much Did the Majestic Yacht Cost?

When the yacht was first commissioned and built as the Secret it is unclear what Laurie spent on it. However, when it was sold in 2010 the price tag seems to have been $69 million though most sources round that up to $70 million when discussing it.

In addition to the initial price, it’s been reported that the yearly operating costs for the Majestic are around $7 million, which is actually quite a bit lower than they can be for some yachts that are only as much as 50 feet longer. These costs include things like fuel, taxes and the salary for crewmembers.

Is the Majestic Available for Yacht Charter?

The Majestic has not been made available for charter at this time. The last time she was available for charter seems to have been 2015. Back then the rate for charter was about $455,000 to $490,000 per week. She was not available to charter to US residents in US waters, however.

How Fast is the Majestic Yacht and What Engines Does It Use?

Majestic is powered by a pair of Caterpillar 3516B DITA engines. Together the engines combined power is 4000 horsepower / 2984 KW. Her cruising speed is 13 knots with a top speed of 16 knots. She has a fuel capacity of 125,000 L which gives her a range of about 5,758  nautical miles at 12 knots. 

What’s the Interior of the Motor Yacht Majestic Like?

Of the 7 rooms available for guests, one is a VIP suite. The Master stateroom is decorated in soft tones and features an ensuite bathroom with a massive rainforest shower. 

The interior design esthetic is one of casual elegance and brings to mind a higher end hotel. Unlike some yachts the owners didn’t opt for any outlandish design features when it comes to the interior. Instead there’s a pervasive use of soft, natural tones including wood tones throughout. 

Comfort was clearly at the forefront of the design as well as sofas, chairs and loungers in shades of cream and beige and brown can be found in abundance across every deck. These are offset by smaller color accents that can be found in things like the brightly colored throw pillows and the occasional contrast in bright red. 

For dining there’s a casual interior/exterior space on the sky deck that allows up to 12 guests to enjoy a meal in the fresh sea air. For a more formal event, the main dining hall is extremely elegant with a modern design featuring dark and light wood accents offset by splashes of red.

There’s a lounge bar located off the main dining room and a second bar on the sundeck just beyond the jacuzzi as well.

Features and Amenities

There are a number of features and amenities available for guests on board the majestic to make their stay a little more fun and relaxing. These include:

  • Tons of spacious lounging areas across several decks
  • A Jacuzzi with sunpads
  • A cinema in the upper deck saloon
  • A number of dining options that allow guests to eat inside or under the sun
  • A massage area
  • A 7.3m Nautica tender with 255hp engine
  • A 7.3m Novurania Chase tender with 330hp engine
  • Two Yamaha 1300cc waverunners
  • An inflatable slide that can be deployed from the sundeck
  • A pair of SeaBobs which were added in 2015
  • A pair of Mirage kayaks, either 1 or 2 man
  • A wide array of diving equipment
  • A wide array of snorkeling gear
  • Fishing fear
  • Waterskis
  • A decently equipped enclosed sundeck gym that features a pair of treadmills, a cross trainer, a stair climber and so on

The Bottom Line

The Majestic is owned by Bruce Sherman though it was initially commissioned by and built for Nancy Walton Laurie in 2007. It features naval architecture by De Voogt and was built by Dutch shipyard Feadship. It was sold to Sherman in 2010 for $69 million. The yacht measures in at 201 feet in length and is able to reach a top speed of 16 knots.

The yacht is not currently available for charter and has not been available since around 2015.