NFL owner docks his $180m superyacht in New Orleans as the rich and famous descend on New Orleans

NFL owner docks his $180m superyacht in New Orleans as the rich and famous descend on New Orleans

A 90-meter yacht belonging to an NFL owner was docked this week in New Orleans, ahead of the Super Bowl next week.

The mᴀssive vessel has a total of 27 cabins for guest and crew, a helicopter landing pad and two swimming pools.

And as reported by Nola.com, the yacht belongs to Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons.

The outlet said the boat, known as the ‘DreAMBoat,’ was docked this week along the Mississippi River behind the Audubon Zoo.

According to website Superyacht Fan, the boat was purchased for $180million by Blank.

It is said to have been designed by Espen Øino, a leading naval architect from Norway.

Arthur Blank's DreAMBoat boat yacht is seen in Miami in 2020 ahead of Super Bowl LI

Arthur Blank’s DreAMBoat boat yacht is seen in Miami in 2020 ahead of Super Bowl LI

Blank's yacht was purchased for an estimated $180million, and has a total of 27 cabins

Blank’s yacht was purchased for an estimated $180million, and has a total of 27 cabins

Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot, is worth a reported $9.6billion and owns the Falcons

Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot, is worth a reported $9.6billion and owns the Falcons

His superyacht, which has a glᴀss elevator, was designed by famed naval architect Espen Øino

His superyacht, which has a glᴀss elevator, was designed by famed naval architect Espen Øino

The glitzy yacht is equipped with a glᴀss elevator, a large dining room and can hit a top speed of 18mph.

It can accommodate 23 guests and 33 crew members, and was reportedly last docked in Saint Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.

The co-founder of Home Depot, Blank is worth $9.6billion according to Forbes. 

He purchased the Falcons for $545 million in 2002, though his stake is now worth $2.5billion.

He also owns MLS’ Atlanta United.

Blank, whose Falcons played in the championship game, has previously been seen docking his yacht in a Super Bowl host city ahead of the big game.

Prior to Super Bowl LI in Miami, Blank docked his boat on the South Florida waters as well.

Blank’s arrival in New Orleans comes ahead of Super Bowl LIX next week, which will see the Eagles and Chiefs face off at the Superdome.

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