The capital of Lanzarote, Arrecife, continues to be an attraction for luxury boats, yachts, and boutique cruises of considerable length. Recently, the yacht Titania, belonging to the prominent British communications magnate and philanthropist John Caudwell, docked in the local port.
The Titania, built in 2006 by German shipyards Lürssen, impresses with its imposing 73-meter length and 13-meter beam. John Caudwell, founder of 'phones 4u', sold his mobile phone company for 1.8 billion euros and is currently involved in ultra-luxury urban developments in London.
Previously known as Apoise, the yacht not only serves its owner and guests but is also chartered to individuals with high economic capacity. According to firms specializing in luxury boat rentals, the weekly charter of the Titania can amount to 700,000 euros.
This luxurious yacht, moored opposite the Castillo de San José International Museum of Contemporary Art, accommodates up to 12 guests in 7 cabins, including two master suites, one VIP cabin, and four doubles. The exterior design is by Espen Øino and the updated classic interiors by Zuretti Design, featuring a sculpture inspired by Shakespeare's "Fairy Queen" on the bowsprit, according to specialized luxury boat press.
Arrecife benefits from its privileged geographical location in the North Atlantic, being the closest state port in the Canary Islands to the northwest coast of Africa, and Lanzarote being the island closest to mainland Europe. This makes it a strategic point for yachts crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean in autumn and winter, and spending the summer months in the Mediterranean waters.
The Municipal Government of Arrecife, led by mayor Yonathan de León, has intensified the port's external promotion among tourist shipping companies and leading firms in yacht chartering for high-net-worth travelers. Additionally, Marina Lanzarote offers one of the major nautical facilities in the Canary archipelago.
