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Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson Chartered for His Summer Vacation

The nba legend and friends samuel l. jackson and ll cool j are enjoying the mediterranean in style..

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When you’re Magic Johnson, a simple European getaway just won’t do. You have to take in the continent by boat.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur is currently enjoying some time cruising around the Mediterranean onboard the Aquila , a 281-foot superyacht . And the Lakers great and his wife Cookie have invited along a star-studded group of pals, including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, to join in on the experience.

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Magic, who TMZ says likes to spend a month across the Atlantic each summer, has gone all out for his latest vacation. The Aquila is the largest boat built in the US since the 1930s, according to its Burgess charter listing . Originally developed by Derektor in 2010, the vessel sailed under the name Cakewalk until it was sold and completely refitted in 2016. The renewed, four-deck yacht has even more space from which its passengers can gaze upon cities like Corfu, Capri and Cervo, and is perfect for entertaining a one very large man and his family and friends.

The yacht has a massive owner’s suite with a massage room, salon and private deck that overlooks the bow, along with six other spacious guest suites. There’s also a cinema room, gym, two more massage rooms. When it comes time for entertaining, there’s a saloon called the London Bar, a beach club at sea level and a dedicated party deck with its own DJ booth, AV system and smoke machine. The interior’s pièce de résistance, though, is a 36-foot “waterfall” chandelier that stretches from the sun deck to the lower deck.

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Other amenities on the Aquila include a limousine tender, a deck jacuzzi, aquapark, trampoline and all the water toys you could ever want (think: jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards). The yacht, which has a 50-foot beam, is also manned by a crew of 28. It’s powered by two 3,306 hp MTU engine and has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

As you may have guessed, a boat like this doesn’t come cheap. The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million . Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the listing. One thing is clear: No. 32 loves spending time on the Aquila . In fact, this isn’t his first time he’s rented the vessel. He also took it out on vacation back in 2019, according to TMZ . And honestly, who can blame him?

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Magic Johnson Kicks Off Annual Star-Studded Couples Yacht Trip Through Europe

Nobody does a couples trip like NBA Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. Every year, Johnson and his wife Cookie host a trip around Europe via yacht with some of their favorite people, many of whom are public figures. The couple kickstarted their latest tour in Barcelona.

“We are officially on vacation!! 😁,” the 64-year-old said as the caption to photos with a few of the other couples in their finest threads and a few shots of them enjoying fine dining. “Hanging out with our great friends John and Vicki Palmer and Sam and LaTanya Jackson at Boca Grande in Barcelona, Spain! The food was *chef’s kiss*” he wrote.

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After visiting Barcelona, the couples’ next stop on the summer tour was the party city of Ibiza. They indulged in seafood and enjoyed some serene views from the yacht and were joined by another star couple, Cedric the Entertainer and his wife , Lorna.

“Today Cookie and I enjoyed a beautiful day in Ibiza, Spain,” he wrote. “We had a wonderful lunch at Juan Y Andrea Formentera with our friends John and Vicki Palmer, Sam and LaTanya Jackson, and Cedric the Entertainer and his wife Lorna. I encourage everyone to have lunch right on the beach at Juan Y Andrea. We ate the catch of the day, fresh sea bass and lobster… So delicious!”

In 2023 , the Johnsons toured Europe and had quite a few celebrity friends come along for that trip. In addition to Samuel L. Jackson and his wife, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, and Vicki and John Palmer, they spent time with Judge Greg Mathis and his wife, Linda Mathis, as well as Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto. Johnson also had his kids join the trip last year, including Andre and his wife Lisa, his son EJ and daughter Elisa, and their grandchildren Gigi and Avery.

Some highlights of the trips usually include top-tier meals from a private chef and Fourth of July celebrations. We look forward to seeing where the couples land next and living vicariously through them!

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Inside Magic Johnson’s Six-Week Yacht Voyage: Former NBA Champion Spent a Reported $7.5 Million for the Experience with Family and Friends

Former NBA player Magic Johnson works hard and plays hard. Just a few months before reaching billionaire status, Johnson spent six weeks on a yacht vacation with his wife, Cookie, hosting their friends and family along the way.  

While the voyage was in August, photos of the vacay recently resurfaced. Johnson and his guests stayed aboard the Phoenix 2. The luxury yacht’s charter prices were just under $1.25 million weekly, according to the company website. And for Johnson’s six week journey, it is estimated that he spent $7.5 million.  

Johnson, who has a reported net worth of $1.2 billion, traveled throughout the Mediterranean. Johnson and Cookie began their adventures in Antibes, France, before heading to Italy to visit towns such as Portoffino, Capriccioli, Capri, Positano, Nerano, and Sicily; the Corinth Canal, Mykonos, Oia, Kefalonia, Kalami and Santorini in Greece; and Montenegro before ending the journey in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In total, Johnson was able to visit five countries with 18 members of his inner circle. 

During the trip, Johnson participated in day excursions, staying in San Dominici Palace in Taormina and the Four Seasons hotel in Sicily. And while the nightly charge for these hotel stays were upwards of $1700, it is no comparison to the cost of renting a luxury yacht for six weeks. 

Life on the Yacht 

The seven-cabin yacht includes the primary cabin, which is a split-level apartment. Panoramic views of the ocean coupled with a private terrace are connected by a private stairwell. The yacht’s other cabins are situated on three decks of the ship and are accessible by elevator. 

There’s also three swimming pools, several jacuzzis, a fitness room and wellness center, an indoor and outdoor movie theater, a bar and even a hair salon. 

The yacht also comes ready with a 29-member crew ready to support the needs of guests. 

Johnson’s Experience 

Johnson and Cookie began their journey with some of the former Laker’s celebrity friends. Voyagers included Michael Jordan, Judge Mathis and Samuel L. Jackson and their respective spouses. 

“Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy!” Johnson shared on Instagram.  “AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live, Michael Jordan, and his wife Yvette, Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Judge Greg and Linda Mathis, and John and Vicki Palmer.”

Crew members made the journey memorable with food and entertainment related to the Mediterranean. 

On one evening, for instance, Johnson and his guests participated in a masquerade party. While in Greece, they experienced a “Greek God and Goddess Extravaganza.” 

Once Johnson’s friends left, his children and grandchildren joined the trip in Italy. 

”Cookie and I are excited to have our kids Andre, EJ, Elisa, our daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery join us on the yacht!” Johnson posted on Instagram.

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5 thoughts on “ inside magic johnson’s six-week yacht voyage: former nba champion spent a reported $7.5 million for the experience with family and friends ”.

People starving in this world losing everything they own and you spend $7 million and 6 weeks a million.25 a week on a boat a yacht oh my god it’s ridiculous man I’m sorry but that’s throwing money away That’s why all the countries hate us because people can spend money like this That’s ridiculous Where do you make all his money magic Johnson He didn’t make that much playing back then

It is his money!! You spend yours the way you want don’t you? Why do people always feel they have to dictate what others must do with their money? Mind your business.

3. You really are an uneducated and intelligent person. Magic Johnson gives more money to charity in one year than you’ll make your entire life. Apparently you can’t read because the article says he is a multi business investor. People like your shouldn’t breed. And billionaires from all over the world take vacations like this, not just Americans🙄

Magic Johnson and I met at Morgan State University at the Julius Serving Basketball. He is a great person who made an impact in my life He has worked hard to get where he is for himself and his family. Therefore, it is not in good taste to question the way he spends his money with his friends and family.

Magic and his beautiful wife deserve to vacation with their family and friends and that’s the bottom line. None of know the hard work it took for him to live this way. He’s an amazing philanthropist that empowers others to live their best lives. What he’s done after basketball is as amazing as what he did playing basketball

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Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson Chartered for His Summer Vacation

When you’re Magic Johnson, a simple European getaway just won’t do. You have to take in the continent by boat.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur is currently enjoying some time cruising around the Mediterranean onboard the Aquila , a 281-foot superyacht . And the Lakers great and his wife Cookie have invited along a star-studded group of pals, including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, to join in on the experience.

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Magic, who TMZ says likes to spend a month across the Atlantic each summer, has gone all out for his latest vacation. The Aquila is the largest boat built in the US since the 1930s, according to its Burgess charter listing . Originally developed by Derektor in 2010, the vessel sailed under the name Cakewalk until it was sold and completely refitted in 2016. The renewed, four-deck yacht has even more space from which its passengers can gaze upon cities like Corfu, Capri and Cervo, and is perfect for entertaining a one very large man and his family and friends.

The yacht has a massive owner’s suite with a massage room, salon and private deck that overlooks the bow, along with six other spacious guest suites. There’s also a cinema room, gym, two more massage rooms. When it comes time for entertaining, there’s a saloon called the London Bar, a beach club at sea level and a dedicated party deck with its own DJ booth, AV system and smoke machine. The interior’s pièce de résistance, though, is a 36-foot “waterfall” chandelier that stretches from the sun deck to the lower deck.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)

Other amenities on the Aquila include a limousine tender, a deck jacuzzi, aquapark, trampoline and all the water toys you could ever want (think: jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards). The yacht, which has a 50-foot beam, is also manned by a crew of 28. It’s powered by two 3,306 hp MTU engine and has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

As you may have guessed, a boat like this doesn’t come cheap. The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million . Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the listing. One thing is clear: No. 32 loves spending time on the Aquila . In fact, this isn’t his first time he’s rented the vessel. He also took it out on vacation back in 2019, according to TMZ . And honestly, who can blame him?

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Inside Magic Johnson’s incredible Greek vacation on $1.1m-a-week superyacht with Samuel L Jackson and LL Cool J

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MAGIC JOHNSON has wowed fans with yet another stunning summer getaway - this time featuring a $138m yacht.

The former NBA star, 62, headed to the sunny Greek Islands onboard the beautiful $1.1m-a-week rented vessel.

LA Lakers legend Magic has made luxury summer boat trips an annual event in the Johnson household.

His epic Greek adventure could be his best yet, with a number of A-List celebrities along for the ride.

Magic was joined by his wife Cookie, with the power couple now married for over 30 years.

And the loved-up pair certainly looked at home on their lavish $138m Aquila superyacht rental.

The incredible vessel provided the perfect base for exploring the Greek Islands, with Magic previously enjoying its comforts on trips to Croatia and Italy.

On the sun deck there's a spacious jacuzzi, day bar, as well as a massage room.

While a DJ booth allows the ship to turn from luxury cruiser to ear-splitting nightclub at the flick of a switch.

Should the sun get a bit too much, there's also a cinema room equipped with an 85-inch flat screen.

'IT HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING'

And the 12 guests can run off their Pina Colada's in the huge gym, before settling down for a meal in the giant dining room.

Johnson and Cookie eased into their vacation with some fireworks on the deck, bringing their 4th of July celebrations to Europe.

While the pair updated fans on the cultural highlights from the sun-filled, including a visit to gorgeous historical sights on the island of Santorini.

Magic told his 5.3m Twitter followers: "Cookie and I at the famous Church of Three Bells of Fira in the beautiful city Santorini!

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The friends posed for pictures with swords, spears and shields outside the Acropolis of Athens, flanking a man in full Greek armour.

And just to prove how far-reaching his adventure diary had become, Magic even got a call from the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The former Laker said: "I told the Prime Minister it's been amazing and life-changing!

"From the culture, to the history and the food, everything has been exceptional!

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There was clearly a party atmosphere as the trip drew to a conclusion with Magic joined by Hollywood icon Samuel L Jackson for a Soul Train bash.

Decked out in colorful wigs and ties, the friends looked to be having the time of their lives in the Greek sun.

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Magic johnson kicks off yacht vacation w/ cedric the entertainer, samuel l. jackson, magic johnson yachts of fun in ibiza ... w/ samuel l. and cedric the entertainer.

It's that time of the year once again -- Magic Johnson is exploring Europe with his A-list pals this week ... enlisting Samuel L. Jackson and Cedric the Entertainer for the festivities!!

The 64-year-old Hall of Famer and his wife, Cookie , have been documenting their whole trip on social media ... raving about their time in Ibiza, which has included feasting on lobster and sea bass and cruising on a luxurious yacht.

The gang made their way around the Mediterranean Sea on a smaller boat as well ... and judging by the pics, the vibes were at an all-time high.

It's become quite the tradition for the Lakers legend ... as the vacation has been a thing for more than a decade at this point.

Other attendees in the past included names like LL Cool J and Rodney Peete ... but it's unclear if those guys will be joining in on the fun at a later date.

No word on how much it costs to rent their yacht of choice this year ... but Magic's been known to drop hundreds of thousands of dollars a week to ride in style -- so we take it that's the case again.

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When Basketball star  Magic Johnson vacations, he does it in style!

He is currently renting the stunning 230ft/70m superyacht Amadeus in the Mediterranean with his BFF Samuel L. Jackson and his son EJ (star of the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills !)

Amadeus costs over $525,000 a week to rent, and according to sources, the long-time buds are renting the yacht for 6 weeks! …Yes, that’s a bill of over $3 million (not including all the extras!) – but this is no trouble to Magic and Samuel, who have a combined net worth of around $670 million (Magic makes up $500 mill of this!)

The luxury yacht is reported to be owned by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, who has let celebs including Bono rent it out in the past.  Originally built as a research boat, it now offers luxuries including a 14-person movie theater, a grand piano, an elevator, gym, jacuzzi and a golf driving range (!)

Magic’s son EJ, who has recently lost a ton of weight, showed off his weight loss at the yacht’s tee area! Go EJ!

Over the past 2 weeks, Magic and and Sam and their families have been seen visiting Italy, Corsica and Monaco during their stay on luxury yacht Amadeus. The group were also spotted  celebrating the 4th July on board, and enjoying some gelato and shopping whilst shopping in St. Tropez!

Most recently they have been seen hanging out with Formula 1 World Champion and fellow yacht-lover Lewis Hamilton  on Amadeus whilst enjoying their time in Monaco!

The B-ball player and EJ have been sharing snaps with their Instagram followers throughout their hol, with Magic boasting over  75k followers and EJ bossing it with of 380k followers of his lavish selfie’s!

Magic also took advantage of the incredibly gym facilities – including a sundeck treadmill (!) – to keep in shape on board. Magic shared a pic with the caption, “Even though I’m on vacation, I’m still working out everyday!”

Looks like one amazing vacation!

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Consequently, when Anthony Edwards recently made the audacious claim that MJ was the sole skilled player of the old-school era, the LA Lakers legend took offense, reminding the 23-year-old of his actual place in the most subtle manner.

Johnson sounds off on Edwards and his comments

In a recent interview with Stephen A. Smith, the 12-time All-Star was questioned about the viral comments made by Ant-Man. In response, Magic, who never shies away from expressing his opinions on different matters on social media, expressed his blunt reasons why he uncharacteristically chose not to address those remarks.

"I never respond to a guy who's never won a championship," Johnson said. "There's not, nothing to really say. He didn't win a college championship, I don't even know if he won a high school championship."

Anthony Edwards has faced some heat in recent weeks

While Magic isn't alone in firing shots at the Minnesota Timberwolves star, former 6MOTY Eddie Johnson did so in a more upfront manner. Although 'The Smooth Shooter' appreciated Ant's knack for being able to walk his talk, he perceived his recent comments as a desperate attempt to capture attention and position himself as the new Charles Barkley of this generation .

This criticism is understandable. While winning games involve more than just scoring, players like John Stockton and Magic Johnson had game-changing impacts through their playmaking abilities, and Dennis Rodman could alter the course of a game with his rebounding prowess and defense. Although it is understandable that Edwards, as a scorer, views the six-time Finals MVP as his ultimate role model, it is unjust to discredit the skillsets of other legends from the '80s and '90s.

While Edwards' propensity to make bold statements has so far added to his persona and deservingly earned him comparisons to Michael Jeffrey Jordan, he must learn where to draw the line. His blatant remarks will only provide opportunities for other, more accomplished all-timers to highlight the shortcomings in his brief professional resume.

Related: Magic Johnson thinks Kobe would have been in GOAT talks if he was here today: “We know Kobe belonged in that conversation”

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Magic Johnson ‘Excited’ to Have Kids EJ, Andre, Elisa and Their Families Join for Yacht Vacation

The family is currently cruising the Mediterranean aboard a super yacht called the Phoenix II

It’s family time onboard Magic Johnson ’s super yacht!

On Instagram Sunday , the NBA legend and his wife Cookie welcomed their children and grandchildren on their chartered boat, the Phoenix II, as the Johnsons continue their epic tour of Mediterranean ports.

”Cookie and I are excited to have our kids Andre, EJ, Elisa, our daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery join us on the yacht!” Magic, 63, wrote alongside a photo of the happy group, posed on the deck, in front of a dramatic backdrop of seaside cliffs.

In another photo, Magic and Cookie smile for the camera, with the basketball icon donning slacks and loafers and his wife wearing a sleeveless Prada dress.

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Also on Sunday, Magic shared in another post that the crew on their yacht threw them a 70’s-themed party.

“The other night, the Phoenix II crew did an amazing job of throwing us a 70s party!” Magic wrote, alongside a group shot that featured friends including Samuel L. Jackson , who sported pleated flared pants. “We all dressed up and had a blast!!"

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For the past few weeks, the Hall of Famer has been sharing glimpses of his annual European vacation — which has featured famous faces this year, as it has in the past.

Last week, Jackson, Michael Jordan , Judge Greg Mathis and their wives joined in on the fun on the 296-foot boat, which features seven cabins including a split-level master apartment accessed by its own staircase, and a private terrace with a Jacuzzi,  according to its website .

In many of the excursions off the boat, the group indulged at some of the region’s finest restaurants.

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“Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy!” Johnson wrote. “AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live, Michael Jordan, and his wife Yvette, Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Judge Greg and Linda Mathis, and John and Vicki Palmer.”

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Lakers great Magic Johnson fires back at Anthony Edwards' ignorant 'skill' take

A Lakers icon in Magic Johnson had a scathing response to Anthony Edwards' claim.

Zachary Weinberger

Los Angeles Lakers Magic Johnson has never been shy of saying any take of his and definitely wasn't when he was presented a question by Stephen A. Smith where he brought up a topic involving Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards . In a controversial statement, Edwards would say that there was not a skilled player in the old days of the NBA aside from Michael Jordan which prompted a scathing response by Johnson.

“I never respond to a guy who's never won a championship,” Johnson said. “There's not nothing to really say. He didn't win a college championship, I don't even know if he won a high school championship.”

Anthony Edwards quote that made Lakers icon Magic Johnson respond

There is no doubt that Edwards is one of the best young stars in the entire NBA, but it is safe to say that the claim from the Timberwolves star was a head scratcher for a ton of basketball fans. The original quote came from an interview with Lane Florsheim of The Wall Street Journal in the wake of Edwards winning the gold medal with Team USA at the Paris Olympics.

“I didn’t watch it back in the day so I can’t speak on it,” Edwards said when asked how the current generation of basketball differs from the past. “They say it was tougher back then than it is now, but I don’t think anybody had skill back then. [Michael Jordan] was the only one that really had skill, you know what I mean? So that’s why when they saw Kobe [Bryant], they were like, ‘Oh, my God.’ But now everybody has skill.”

While Johnson's response to Edwards seems to be of hatred, it is most likely made in jest, though insinuating that Johnson and others before Edwards didn't have skill even besides Jordan is considered ludicrous. Johnson was a crucial part of the Lakers' dynasty that won five championships throughout the 1980s.

As for Edwards at 23-years old, he has not won a title just yet though himself and the Timberwolves look to get better next season with a roller coaster of a season under their belts. While they are seen as juggernauts in the Western Conference, the Lakers are hoping to catch everybody by surprise as LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and new head coach JJ Reddick prepare for the upcoming season.

Zachary Weinberger is a credentialed Miami Heat reporter and an Associate Editor covering the NBA at-large, NCAA Football, and NCAA Basketball for ClutchPoints. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022, covering sports at the FAU University Press and later at The Palm Beach Post.

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