Leo Messi commissions bespoke Sunreef ULTIMA 88 catamaran
The footballer has ordered a 26.8-metre luxury power catamaran from the Emirati builder, designed for family time at sea.
Leo Messi has commissioned a bespoke Sunreef ULTIMA 88, a 26.8-metre luxury power catamaran, from Sunreef Yachts. The yacht is currently under construction at the builder’s shipyard in the United Arab Emirates and will join Messi’s MIM Ocean fleet in the Balearic Islands once completed.
The footballer described the choice in straightforward terms. “It’s a real pleasure to join the Sunreef family. My family and I have always loved spending time at sea whenever we get the chance,” Messi said. “Sunreef Yachts have the style and features I really like, and they’re a perfect fit for what I’m looking for. I’m really looking forward to experiencing the ULTIMA 88 and enjoying it with my family.”
Design and Performance
The ULTIMA 88 represents a new direction in luxury performance catamarans, according to Sunreef. Messi’s version will be powered by twin 1,000HP engines and will carry a full-beam owner’s suite alongside four guest cabins. The layout prioritizes connection to the water: an Ocean Lounge features fold-out side terraces, and a hydraulic platform provides direct sea access. A dedicated garage accommodates a jet ski, while the flybridge and outdoor lounges offer space for entertaining and relaxation.
The yacht’s design emphasizes open views and seamless transitions between interior and exterior spaces, with extensive opportunity for personalization, the builder said.
Strategic Addition to Sunreef’s Client Base
Messi joins a community of distinguished Sunreef owners drawn from international sport, according to the builder. Sunreef founder and chief executive Francis Lapp welcomed the addition: “Leo Messi embodies an extraordinary level of excellence, but what makes this new chapter particularly meaningful to us is what happens beyond the spotlight. At Sunreef Yachts, we believe that true luxury is the freedom to choose how you spend your time, with the people who matter most. The sea gives us that freedom in its purest form.”
The commissioning underscores Sunreef’s appeal to high-profile figures seeking bespoke design and innovative technology.
About the ULTIMA 88
The ULTIMA 88 is characterized by striking architecture and advanced engineering. Beyond the owner’s and guest accommodation, the yacht includes an extensive Ocean Lounge with fold-out terraces, hydraulic sea access, and generous outdoor entertaining areas across the flybridge and deck lounges. The catamaran’s design balances high-performance capability with the comfort and privacy expected of a luxury vessel in this class.
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