The Malaga megayacht marina hangs the "full" sign

"Full." The megayacht marina in Malaga is once again out of space, a situation that first occurred last spring. This has happened again now, after the docking of three large ships, each about 100 meters in length, which joined several other vessels ranging from 50 to 60 meters, filling up all the available space along the entirety of pier 1, and up to half of pier 2 (Palmeral). Most of them will remain in the waters of Malaga almost until the end of the month, according to port sources.

The three most imposing yachts, which are moored side by side along pier 1, are also well-known to these facilities: I Dynasty (102 meters); Lady Moura (101 meters) and Mayan Queen (92 meters). Following these, at the end of last week, the Just J's (61 meters) was positioned closest to the corner; while the Zenobia (57 meters) is moored alongside other yachts with slightly smaller lengths in front of Palmeral.

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Just J's

The latest arrival at the megayacht marina is named 'Just J's' and it is also new to these waters, as it is its first stop at this dock, and it is more commonly seen in Miami and the Caribbean. This luxurious boat does not particularly stand out for its length (61 meters), which, although not small, does not compare with its neighbors on pier 1, who are also well-known in the city: I Dynasty (102 meters); Lady Moura (101 meters) and Mayan Queen (92 meters).

What is curious in this case is the story behind its name. Its owner is American billionaire Jay Schottenstein (born 1954). Born in Columbus, Ohio, this businessman and philanthropist chairs Schottenstein Stores Corp, which owns retail chains such as American Eagle Outfitters, DSW Inc., and Value City Furniture.

According to the specialized website SuperYachtFan, its name is a sentimental nod to the Schottenstein family, where all members share a name that begins with the letter J. Thus, the patriarch, Jay, is married to Jeanne, and the couple has three children: Joseph, Johnathan, and Jeffrey.

Returning to the boat, it was built at the Dutch shipyard Hakvoort in 2016, according to data available from the specialized medium, and can accommodate 12 passengers and 16 crew members. Among its most luxurious features are an elevator to move between decks; a skylight over the bed in the main cabin; a jacuzzi on one of the decks, and an outdoor pool.

As for its engines, the 'Just J's' is powered by two Caterpillar engines, giving it a maximum speed of 16 knots, and a cruising speed of 12 knots. It is valued at about 70 million dollars.

Mayan Queen

The Mayan Queen belongs to the Mexican Baillères family, owners of Grupo Bal, a conglomerate that includes companies in the retail sector, the most well-known being El Palacio de Hierro, a chain of luxury department stores and shops. In addition to investments in mining and metallurgy, insurance, and finance.

The yacht, measuring 93 meters in length and 15 meters in beam, has a market valuation of about 140 million euros. It was built at the German shipyard Blohm+Voss in 2008 and is equipped to accommodate 16 guests in eight cabins, attended by a crew of 22 professionals.

As luxury extras, it features a helipad for helicopter landing, as well as a large auxiliary vessel. For entertainment, it offers jet skis and diving equipment; an outdoor pool with a waterfall; jacuzzi and spa. Interestingly, it even includes a large cinema room inside.

I Dynasty

The 'I Dynasty' is a regular at the Malaga dock and was indeed the first large recreational vessel to spend its wintering (period of inactivity in terms of navigation between two seasons) at the Marqués de Guadiaro dock, between 2023 and 2024. The 101-meter superyacht was built in 2015 commissioned by Alijan Ibragimov, a billionaire from Kazakhstan, co-founder of the multinational Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC), dedicated to diversified natural resources, mining, processing, energy, and logistics. Its owner passed away in 2021, supposedly due to Covid.

The vessel was constructed at the Kusch Yachts shipyards in Germany, according to data available on the specialized website SuperYachtFan. It can accommodate 22 guests in 11 cabins; and 30 crew members in another 15 cabins. Among its most characteristic facilities, it includes a 30 square meter indoor pool, which also serves as a dock for auxiliary and recreational vessels. It is powered by a hybrid diesel-electric Rolls Royce engine, with a maximum speed of 17 knots, and a cruising speed of 14 knots. Its range is 6,500 nautical miles (about 12,000 kilometers) and is valued at about 200 million dollars.

Lady Moura

The Lady Moura is another familiar presence in these waters, regularly making stops here for at least a decade. It is said that the large letters of the name on the side are made of solid gold, but this has not been confirmed. The boat is owned by Nasser Al Rasheed, a magnate from Saudi Arabia, owner of the engineering consultancy Rasheed Engineering, advisor to the royal family of that country, and one of the largest private fortunes on the planet.

With a length of 105 meters and a beam of 20 meters, it is considered one of the most luxurious in the world, due to the profusion of exotic details. The vessel was designed by the Italian architect Luigi Sturchio and was built at the prestigious German shipyards Blohm+Voss in 1990, having been refurbished twice since then.

Among its services, it offers a spa, casino, party room, several lounges, an operating room, a helipad, and several recreational vessels. It can accommodate up to 30 passengers, although it has twice the number of crew (61 people). It is powered by diesel engines with 6,900 horsepower, reaching a maximum speed of 20 knots.

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