Va Bene (yacht)
# Va Bene (yacht)

M/Y Va Bene is a luxury yacht designed by Richard Hein and built in 1992 by Kees Cornelissen. Since 2005, it has been owned by rock musician Eric Clapton. The yacht reportedly cost 9 million pounds.

## History

In 1992, Va Bene was designed by Richard Hein and built by Kees Cornelissen for a Greek citizen in the Netherlands. In 1997, he sold the yacht to Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone started looking for a buyer in 2002. Clapton, who had been looking for a new yacht, contacted Ecclestone in 2005, and purchased the ship for £9 million. Clapton had the yacht refitted from 2007 to 2008.

## Accouterment

### Water sports

* Intrepid Tender with 2× 250HP engines
* 2× Zodiac extra boats
* 2× Sea-Doo 1500cc Jetskis
* 2× Kayaks
* 2× Waterskis
* 2× Wakeboards
* Snorkel equipment
* Fishing equipment

### Accommodation

* 1 Master suite
* 4 Duplex suites
* 1 Double bedroom
* Whirlpool
* VSAT, Satellite broadcasting
* Wi-Fi
