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INVICTUS Yacht – Lap of Luxury $100M Superyacht

The Delta Design Group developed INVICTUS, which was built by the shipyard, Delta Marine.

Delivered in 2013, she features award-winning interior design from Diane Johnson Design and Mulder Design.

The superior yacht offers the best luxury features and designs that are the epitome of the superyacht lifestyle.

INVICTUS is a leading entertainment vessel on the water for guests with its host of toys and luxury features. 

INVICTUS yacht interior

The interior of the INVICTUS yacht is an award-winning design delivering superyacht living at its finest. She was designed in combination with Diane Johnson Design and Mulder Design .

The interior features exotic dining options with breakfast on the sundeck or lunch by the pool and other relaxing spots spread across six expansive decks.

The sun deck is equipped with a barbecue, jacuzzi, and a range of sun loungers to make the most of the relaxation on the yacht.

The design elements are luxury at their finest, featuring exotic woods, rare Italian marbles, and Art Deco fixtures.

There are accommodations for 12 guests with eight individually designed guest cabins. The full-beam master suite with magnificent wrap-around windows and natural light is the best feature of the yacht.

A bar is on every deck, and a movie theatre provides a cinema experience for guests. A gym onboard allows guests to work out while on the yacht.

A spacious beach club offers easy access to a vast array of toys and water toys.

Toys include WaveRunners, a water slide, wakeboards, inflatable tows, and many more adventurous games to play on the water.

The yacht is wheelchair accessible thanks to the elevator linking the main, owners, and bridge deck.

Adding to the luxury experience is a Parisian nightclub-style sky lounge. The layout is spacious, luxurious, and has gorgeous appointments for guests to enjoy the best in superyacht luxury. 

The INVICTUS yacht was built by Delta Marine , featuring naval architecture from Delta Design Group , and delivered from the shipyard in 2013.

The full displacement hull is made from steel, and it features a GRP superstructure. She cuts an impressive figure on the water with her six decks and many luxurious features.

Specifications

The INVICTUS yacht is a 66m superyacht, with a 13.1m beam and a 4.1m draft. She has a displacement of 1943 gross tons and is powered by twin Caterpillar engines .

She has a maximum of 17 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 16 knots.

She has an advanced stabilization system that reduces the rolling motion of the yacht while in the water, ensuring guests’ comfort levels while underway or at anchor.

The $100 million vessel has an annual running cost of $5-$10 million.

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The Man in the Miramar

In the movie version of this story, we open on a shot of Invictus, a sleek 215-foot yacht with sophisticated, timeless maritime beauty – all six decks of it – replete with a swimming pool, a gym, a theater, nine bedrooms, and an elevator. Of course.

We pull out further to reveal Rick Caruso, the yacht’s owner – a striking, fit, tanned man in his early 60s, dressed to nautical perfection down to his crisp silk pocket square. He is surrounded by his four grown children (ages 21 to 31), his coifed white dog, and Tina, his beautiful and adoring wife of 35 years, and his world looks complete. But there’s more.

We pull out even further to see that we’re just off the coast of picturesque Montecito, its understated shore lined with centimillionaire surf “shacks” chilling in the shadows of a grand, idyllic beachfront hotel designed – like the yacht in its midst and the man at the helm – to perfection.

However, because this is not a movie, but real life – where this character’s presence has had a profound impact upon Montecito (and Santa Barbara) – we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the man who infused so much dry powder into our local economy despite our town’s mixed feelings about how the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort’s arrival might have impacted local culture. And if you don’t believe me, ask any retailer or restaurant owner on Coast Village Road.

What we found beneath the surface of Caruso’s polished persona is a surprisingly gritty and strategic civic-minded leader who, against tall odds, has succeeded where other notable hoteliers – such as Ian Schrager and Ty Warner – did not.

But why would that be such a big surprise? Three of Caruso’s shopping centers – The Grove (Los Angeles), The Americana at Brand (Glendale), and Palisades Village (Pacific Palisades) – rank among the top 15 in the country in sales per square foot. So who is this movie star-like, real-life protagonist who could have built anywhere but took on the challenge of a highly problematic rodent-infested site, wedged between a rising ocean, an active railroad track, and a widening 101 freeway? And that was after making it through the labyrinthian gauntlet of the California Coastal Commission, multiple boards of architectural review, and a seemingly interminable permitting process. All the while, turning negatives into positives. A challenging parking situation? Just create an adorable wicker-lined Jolly. There’s a train running through the center of the property? No problem! A Disneyland-esque passageway across the track will do the trick.

It did indeed. And by all accounts, he’s killing it. Just three years after opening its doors (which Caruso claims are never locked), the Miramar is one of the country’s most expensive (and he says most successful) hotels. And from it has flowed a new lifeblood which, by the pandemic’s happenstance, Montecito very much needed.

But the story doesn’t end here. Now, Caruso is taking his I can get s**t done where others have failed attitude back home to Los Angeles, where, as of press time, he is dead serious about throwing his hat in the ring to become Los Angeles’s next mayor.

Will he succeed? It is of course unclear. But what is clear is: One, Rick Caruso is not daunted by big challenges, and two, he should not be underestimated. For a hard-driving entrepreneurial real estate developer turned hotelier known for his connection with elite brands and a fancy, high-end clientele, Caruso is very clear on his priorities – and they just might surprise you.

GL: What don’t people know about you?

RC: Oh, that’s a really tough question. It’s a great question but it’s a tough one. What don’t people know about me? I think that you fall into a bucket if, when you’ve had success, your priorities are different than mine. What I care about most at the end of the day is my wife and kids. I tell my wife multiple times a day how much I love her – we’ve been together for 35 years. I couldn’t talk to my kids more – I talk to them every day. I could lose everything. I thought about that during the pandemic. We were in the center of the bullseye – retail, restaurants, hotel…. I thought a lot about losing everything. And now we’re having our best year ever, which is incredible. But all I cared about was keeping the family safe. I don’t think credit is given when maybe if you’re successful, your priorities are really aligned with what most people’s priorities are, which is their family.

My grandparents were immigrants from Italy and all four sides came through Ellis Island. So there was always a great Italian culture in our home, and there still is today in terms of how we operate as a family. If you want to know about me, you’ll know how dear my family is to me. That’s what I treasure the most. And that’s what motivates me at every one of my properties, including the Miramar. At the Miramar, there are things that celebrate my children. They’re always very subtle and low key, and unless you know they’re there, you probably wouldn’t notice them. For example, if you look at the weathervane on the beach building, it doesn’t say north, south, east, and west, it has the initials of my kids. And they each picked quotes that are engraved in brass and in the stonework on the veranda overlooking the great lawn.

GL: The Miramar was not an easy project to develop, and there had been other strong-willed, experienced developers with great capacity who couldn’t pull it off, but you wanted to do it. Why?

RC: I always wanted to build a hotel or a resort. I always felt we were in the hospitality business anyway. At The Grove or Palisades Village, there’s a concierge and we’re there to serve customers – it’s all about the guest experience. I felt it was a natural extension of what we already did – and honestly, there’s just something very sexy about building a hotel where you have people come and stay with you and you can create this holistic experience. Our core business is always defined by enriching lives.

And we can do that through our retail, our restaurants, our apartments, and our resort. I remember the morning I read that Ian Schrager bought the Miramar. My heart dropped because I thought, Oh my God, I didn’t even know it was on the market. I missed an opportunity. And from then on, I followed it. And then of all the darn things I read Ty Warner bought it and I missed that opportunity. And then when the opportunity came to buy from Ty, obviously I did.

I don’t think you can find a more beautiful property than the Miramar. And I really don’t think you can find a more beautiful community than Montecito. I love so many places in the world, but the reality is Montecito is one of the most unique and beautiful communities in the world. And so how could I not want to do something with this property?

GL: How do you think the Miramar has impacted Montecito?

RC: I think people who live in Montecito are obviously better judges of that than I am, but what I hope is that we enrich people’s lives on a daily basis. We’re happy it’s a place where people can go, and if nothing else, just sit in a chair, read the paper, and enjoy its beauty to make their day better.

GL: I don’t think I’m the first to notice that the vibe in Montecito has changed over the past few years. It feels a little fancier – more celebrities, royalty, more flash. Is this a result of the Miramar?

RC: I think it has tapped into a culture in the community that maybe we unleashed a bit more. And I always talked about it when we were going through the entitlement process – that the resort is going to be a place where you’re going to be as comfortable walking through the lobby in a bathing suit during the day as you will be wearing a beautiful blazer while going to dinner at night. There’s a chic, casual, comfortable elegance I feel Montecito always had. It never tries too hard because it doesn’t have to – it’s not showy. You don’t need to prove anything. I think we’ve tapped into a culture that hopefully aligns with the values and the priorities of the people who live in Montecito. And I also think it’s aspirational for people who come from different parts of the world to visit the Miramar and Montecito and say, “I wish we lived here.”

GL: Well, aspirational would be one way to describe a $4,000 cotton sweater at Brunello Cucinelli. [I’m only half joking with Mr. Caruso when I raise the issue of the prices of ultra high-end luxury brands sold in the Miramar’s stores, because one of the things about Montecito I have appreciated is that you didn’t see a lot of name brands parading down Coast Village Road.] There has always been an understatedness to the wealth in our community, so this shift feels like a real change. That’s not just the Miramar; there are many new people who have moved into the community since the pandemic. But stores such as Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, and Goop certainly signal – if not endorse – a new vibe, don’t you think?

RC: I personally don’t view that as a bad thing. I think people in Montecito now probably have more options of where to shop and how to dress and how they want to express themselves – I think it’s a healthy thing. But it does go back to my earlier point that I think there is a low-key, subtle elegance to Montecito. I don’t see that changing. It may be expressed a little bit differently from time to time – somebody buying a Gucci bag and walking through town – but I think Montecito is going to continue to evolve because you do have a lot of new people in town.

GL: High-end brands aside, does the Miramar make money?

RC: It does very well – it’s probably the most successful hotel in the United States right now. By far, in fact. It’s funny you ask that question. I remember when I was going through the entitlements, people said, “You’re never going to make any money, you’re going to lose a lot of money.” I wasn’t in this for charity. This was not part of my charity work. It’s a very profitable hotel.

GL: Do you have plans to buy a house in Montecito?

The Carusos’ Manor House at the Rosewood (also available for bookings to the public) RC: We built a private residence on the grounds at the Miramar. It’s a perfect setup because we get to enjoy the property and experience everything our guests experience yet we still have our privacy.

GL: You’ve been a champion of small businesses for a long time. And you worked on state and national level task forces, including Gavin Newsom’s business and jobs recovery task force during the pandemic. What advice could you give to Santa Barbara regarding its attempt to renew State Street and to rebuild its small business strength?

RC: It’s complicated because there’s a lot of impact on State Street. You have issues with the homeless, you have issues with crime, and you have an incredible street with a really glorious history to it. I think every city, not just Santa Barbara, needs to create – for lack of a better term – “opportunity zones” for small businesses, where fees are waived and local taxes may be reduced in a way to help local businesses grow. And then once they get to a certain size, you can peel that stuff away. But I believe the backbone of any great city is the small businesses – the small restaurants, the entrepreneurs, the local stores. And that applies to Montecito on Coast Village Road, the Upper Village, and to State Street.

Small businesses were so hurt during the pandemic. One of many things I’m proud of with my company and my team is that our goal was to get through the pandemic and bring everybody across the bridge with us – our employees, our families, and our retailers. And to do that, it had to be an enterprise where I was contributing money to support small businesses. Our bigger retailers were paying rent in order to be part of the whole system, and we didn’t lose anybody. To this day, there are small businesses on our properties that still don’t pay rent because we want them to regain a firm footing. I think that’s critically important.

GL: You’ve been widely recognized not just for your business innovations but your philanthropy in the Los Angeles community as well. You’ve endowed the Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center; you chair the board of trustees of USC; you also serve on the board of visitors of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, and the boards of Para Los Niños, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. And you and your wife, Tina, founded the Caruso Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education. Clearly giving back is a priority for you. Why?

RC: There are so many things that help shape you. And as a young child with immigrant grandparents who had nothing, it always amazed me by how generous they were. And they always drilled into my head that my job – all our jobs – is to work hard for the next generation, give back, and bring people along with you. There’s always room at the table, and I live my life that way. We’re always here to help people in need. So the philanthropies we care about the most and we fund the most involve families – in particular children who have very little, are typically living below the poverty level, who don’t have access to education or healthcare, and who live in very tough conditions. We’re very proud of the fact that it’s not just about writing a check, but also about getting to know them and getting our hands dirty helping and working with them. All of my kids work on Skid Row in Los Angeles. They work at Operation Progress at the Nickerson Gardens and in the projects where these wonderful families live.

My daughter started a program called the Angel Riders where she brings young kids living in the inner city who have never been around a horse and gets them on horseback. Obviously, faith is a big part of it because she was raised Catholic. I think every faith is about being generous and working for others. And that philosophy also informs what we build, why we build, and our connection to the community. Every one of our properties is always open – there are no guards or gates – none have hours for a reason, and they are available to every walk of life. I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate life.

GL: Your family gives back quite a bit in Los Angeles. Do you plan to get more involved with philanthropy in Santa Barbara?

RC: Absolutely. When we had the terrible mudslides, we gave heavily to Santa Barbara through the American Red Cross. They needed everything; they were not prepared. And then at the Miramar, at the onset of the pandemic, we quickly branded a food truck, and every single day, we provided breakfast for the firefighters, police officers, and the rescuers. We’ve done a lot in Santa Barbara and Montecito and we’re prepared to do more. It’s an important community for us.

GL: So let’s discuss the elephant in the room. Are you running for mayor of Los Angeles?

RC: I’m certainly thinking about it – very seriously. For the past year, we’ve had a team that’s been doing a lot of research and work. It’s clearly the direction I’m heading. A dear friend asked me: “Why the hell would you do this? It’s a tough job.” Although it sounds corny, the truth is: I love Los Angeles. I raised my family here, I have my business here, my employees live here, yet there are problems that need to be fixed. The question was, “Why are you choosing to do this?” And I really don’t think I have a choice; I feel I have a duty to give back.

GL: You’re obviously not doing it for the money…

RC: I’m definitely not doing it for the money, nor am I doing it for a career change. I don’t want to run for governor. I don’t want to go anywhere else. I want to come in. If I do serve as mayor, I’ll redirect some things, solve a bunch of problems, and then come back to private life and hang out at the Miramar.

GL: As former president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, what are your thoughts about this complicated moment in our country?

RC: You’re right – it is a complicated moment. Crime is out of control, homelessness is out of control. And I look at it this way: We have a very wealthy city in a very wealthy state in a very wealthy country. And nobody should be living on our streets or under a freeway overpass in a tent. It’s not right. It’s inhumane. And that then affects communities and people trying to raise their kids and run a business. There’s nothing good about it, and it can be solved. It’s complicated, but I think it’s going to take somebody who’s not worried about getting reelected, somebody who is liberated from that and can say, “This is the right thing to do. We’re just going to do it.”

GL: What does that look like? Homelessness is like a giant octopus with each of its arms representing a different aspect of the issue. There’s mental health, the lack of affordable housing, addiction, income inequality…. These issues are not unique to L.A. yet no one’s cracked them. How do you plan to bring people together to solve this problem?

RC: This isn’t a bold decision I’m making in the midst of a crisis; many cities like L.A. are in the midst of a crisis. No one can solve it alone – it takes strong leadership, getting people to follow you, then putting a stake in the ground and saying, “We are going to do this.” I don’t think the formula of big committees solving problems works. We’ve been doing that for too long and the problem has only gotten worse. You have to build shelters quickly to get people off the streets. You have to have services for mental health and services to retrain people. This kills me, but do you know the largest growing population of homeless are the elderly? So we now have seniors becoming homeless at a faster rate than anyone else. What kind of society puts their seniors on the street? And you can’t tell me they want to be there. So yes. This problem can be fixed. I’m not on a bunch of committees, I don’t spend my time doing that. I surround myself with really smart people and give them a lot of tools to do their job.

GL: At one point you were the youngest commissioner in the history of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. So in terms of water and sustainability, based on the LA100 study, Mayor Garcetti announced the department of water and power will pursue an 80 percent renewable and 97 percent carbon-free grid by 2030 as well as 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2035. That was, I guess, 10 years ahead of schedule. Would you make a similar commitment?

RC: When I was a commissioner at DWP, I was the one who took all of these coal plants in the L.A. basin and converted them to gas to reduce emissions. And I was the one who oversaw the building of Palo Verde Generating Station (a nuclear plant in Arizona) to bring in clean power. And I was the one who settled the water war in L.A. County. So I understand water and power.

I think goals are great. What I would say to Eric [Garcetti] is, “Give us your plan on how to get there.” It’s really easy – set a goal. And yes, sustainability is very important to me, it always has been. We want to have a clean basin and we want to have sustainable policies in place. But you have to have a real plan. And then you have to say, “What is the cost of that plan for the average resident?” Because a big chunk of people’s paychecks go toward their utility bills. So there is a balance, but yes, I am committed to sustainability.

GL: Does the Miramar live up to this standard of environmental stewardship?

RC: Absolutely. The Miramar is one of the most sustainable properties we have – down to how we do laundry. There are no plastic water bottles, everything is in a metal bottle. Reusability is really a model of sustainability.

GL: You’re a guy who builds luxurious experiences. And while anyone could go sit and have a drink in the gorgeous bar at the Miramar and not pay $2,500 (or in some cases $13,000) per night to be a guest in one of the oceanfront rooms, your brand is – in all ways – elite. Are you prepared for the blowback against you as something of a poster child for “the good life” asking to lead a community effort to solve problems such as extreme poverty, wealth inequality, racial inequity, and inclusion? How are you prepared to counter charges of elitism that will come your way?

RC: I think it’s a great question, and I’ll answer it a couple of ways. What was more exclusionary was when the property sat vacant for 15 years with a chain-link fence around it. The beach was dirty and you couldn’t get down to it because there was a gate with a lock on it – and only a few people had the key. Now anybody can safely walk through the property and enjoy the beach.

The other thing I would tell you is because of our charities, I live a big part of my life in the poorest parts of Los Angeles – and so do my children. I didn’t grow up rich in the beginning. I know what it’s like to see these kids at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School in Watts and what they go through – the gunshot drills and they’re running back to their classrooms. I know what it takes for a young man who goes to the high school down in Watts, walking from Nickerson Gardens and being teased by the gangs for going to Verbum Dei because you have to wear a black tie and a white shirt. I’ve sat in the classroom with those kids and I know their parents. I understand it really well. What I don’t understand is being a pompous legislator who thinks they have all the answers yet actually has never experienced it. And has actually never signed the front of a check – only the back. And you know there isn’t an elected official in the United States who had a pay cut during the pandemic whereas most every other worker did.

GL: You say you didn’t grow up rich, but your parents owned Dollar Car Rental, didn’t they?

RC: My dad did, but not until well after I was born. My dad became a very successful businessman, but we weren’t raised that way in the beginning.

GL: You serve as chair of the board of trustees for USC, which has gone through some turmoil in the last few years. (One of the most corrupt university administrations of higher education saw an overdosed prostitute in a hotel room, an FBI sting of a basketball coach, disturbing sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups, a shockingly blatant influence-peddling scheme including a central role in the massive college admissions scandal, and, most recently, the announcement of federal corruption charges against L.A. City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former dean at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.) Are there lessons learned here you would apply to your leadership in Los Angeles?

RC: Oh yeah. Many. Listen, accountability matters, integrity matters, leadership matters, making decisions quickly, not letting things brew. But the biggest problems at USC were the priorities were wrong, there was no accountability, and things got swept under the rug. We changed that culture with a lot of help from many good people on the board of trustees along with new leadership. It’s a different place today, and I’m very proud of the progress that’s been made there.

Intentionality can be found in all corners of Caruso’s life. So I wondered why he named his yacht – perhaps the most conspicuous symbol of his vaunted life – Invictus.

GL: Why is the name of your yacht Invictus?

RC: It’s named after the poem “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. It’s the story of the struggles of life and eventually getting to heaven to get through the gates. And when you read the poem, it’s about how you get battered and bloodied and bruised, but you become the master of your faith and the captain of your soul. If you stay true to what you believe in and try to do the right thing, you get through the gates, even though you’re going to be a little bit beat up. That’s the philosophy I and my family live by.

GL: As Caruso leaves me with those poignant words, I reflect upon the words that originally inspired him:

By William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

GL: For fun, I look up the word invictus, which, as it turns out, is Latin for unconquered or undefeated. Suddenly, it all makes sense.

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INVICTUS YACHT CHARTER

66m  /  216'6   delta marine   2013 / 2020.

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Cabin Configuration

Special Features:

• Huge Sundeck with dining area
• Large outdoor bar
• Owner's deck with office
• Cinema on Main Deck
• Large Beach Club
• Tender garage doors open to sides

Set over six decks, the 2013-built superyacht INVICTUS offers abundance in all aspects, from living space to amenities and above all comfort.

The 65.53m/215' 'Invictus' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Delta Marine is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 9 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Diane Johnson Design.

Offering an abundance of social and dining options, as well as a highly attentive crew, luxury charters aboard motor yacht Invictus are set to be truly magical whatever the destination. Her features include wheelchair accessibility, movie theatre, elevator, beach club and gym.

Interior Design

Special features on the exterior include a fold down beach cabana at the stern, and a pool on the sundeck. The interior will have expansive windows, grand foyers and stairwells, a gymnasium and a theatre.

Guest Accommodation

Invictus is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2013, She offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, six double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 16 beds in total, including 5 king, 2 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. There are up to nineteen crew members on board to provide outstanding service on your charter.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Invictus is easy thanks to the available amenities, particularly a dedicated library, where you can unwind in seclusion. Guests love watching a movie, or catching up on their favourite show or sporting event whenever they wish in the comfortable movie theatre. Head to the beach club and take advantage of indoor-outdoor living and entertaining or a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi.

Invictus benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly wheelchair-friendly access, making this vessel suitable for all guests. Travelling from deck to deck is quick, easy and accessible with the on-board elevator or stay connected to the outside world on long voyages with satellite communications. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity or elsewhere, you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Performance & Range

Invictus is built with a steel hull and composite superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 194,192 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Invictus. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two Seadoo GTI SE 155 WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Invictus also features kayaks, paddleboards, snorkelling equipment and surfboards. When it comes to Tenders, Invictus has you covered - with two tenders, including a 8.5m/27'11" Comitti V Tender.

Book your next the Caribbean luxury yacht charter aboard Invictus this winter. She is already accepting bookings this summer for cruising in the Mediterranean.

Motor yacht Invictus is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.

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Amenities & Entertainment

For your relaxation and entertainment Invictus has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

Invictus is reported to be available to Charter with the following recreation facilities:

• 8.5m  /  27'11 Comitti V Tender with 2 x 220 HP engines
• 8.5m  /  27'11 Novurania Chase Tender 300 HP engine

For a full list of all available amenities & entertainment facilities, or price to hire additional equipment please contact your broker.

Invictus Awards & Nominations

• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Interior Design Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 200′+ Finalist
• The ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Exterior Design & Styling Award: Displacement Motor Yachts 200′+ Finalist
• The World Superyacht Awards 2014 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 1,300GT to 1,999GT Judges' Special Award
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'Invictus' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€650,000 p/week + expenses Approx $708,000

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€695,000 p/week + expenses Approx $757,000

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Mediterranean France, Italy, Monaco

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Winter Season

October - April

$650,000 p/week + expenses

$695,000 p/week + expenses

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Made in America, Invictus is designed for world domination

The owner of the new Delta Invictus is very pleased. ‘The marble work throughout the boat is incredible,’ he indicates as he shows me around. ‘Our goal was to build an American boat that would rival any boat coming out of Europe, and I think Delta nailed it, and then some, in terms of woodwork, finish, design, technical specs – everything.’

The 65.5 metre Invictus , launched in 2013, is certainly one of the most significant new launches in North America in recent times. At first glance, you can sense she is a large yacht, but her incredible volume of 1,945 gross tonnes is well disguised in her classic, elegant lines. Even armed with the knowledge of just how much interior space she offers, nothing prepares you for the sheer scale of her social areas. I’m not talking straight floor area here, although she certainly doesn’t fall short on that count, but in the main deck aft saloon, for example, the deckheads rise into coffers producing an incredible nine feet (2.7 metres) of headroom. The extraordinary airiness this creates, combined with giant floor-to-ceiling windows, means that Invictus ' saloon area, with its sofas, seating areas, fireplace, piano and bar, feels both homey and unrestrained. The décor has room to breathe, and while the finish shows great depth and intricacy, it never becomes overwhelming.

The reason for the towering headroom has to do with the genesis of the project. Begun as a hull with expedition intent, the original lines included a helicopter hangar on the main deck. When the project evolved into what it is now, complete with a slight stretching in the overall length of the Ice-Classed hull, the height of the space created by that hangar was kept and translated into the impressive headroom the yacht offers today. ‘It went from a yacht that was conceived around a helicopter to a yacht that didn’t really need or care about a helicopter,’ says Christian Oliver, a senior designer in Delta’s design department.

‘We had a significant amount of deck-to-deck space to work with between the main deck and the owner’s deck that allowed great expanses of headroom and still left plenty of room to run our systems,’ adds Jay Miner, chief naval architect at Delta. ‘We had more of a challenge on the level below the main deck because that’s where we were paying that price. In the tender bay we had to work hard to get the headroom in there and get the gantries mounted and the tenders and the hull doors in, so that was one region of intensive engineering.’ The tender bay holds both a Novurania Chase 27 sports boat and a custom-built Comitti 8.5 metre tender crafted by a yard based on Lake Como.

Following the dramatic entrance to the saloon from the aft deck, the main deck continues forward with a full-tiered cinema where you might expect to find a formal dining area. ‘It’s got a 103-inch screen, and we put proper windows in there,’ says the owner. ‘So if you want, you can just go in there and cruise and read.’

The forward half Invictus ' of the main deck becomes the family wing for the owner’s children, when running in private mode. Six cabins, three on either side, offer plenty of space and large en suites, and each has a distinctive colour theme chosen by the children. Two further cabins are on the lower deck, while the master suite takes pride of place forward on the upper deck.

Here, a central corridor leads first to a panelled sitting room to starboard then on to his-and-hers en suites outboard on either side. Hers contains a large bath, while his offers a huge shower. Each has floor-to-ceiling windows to make the most of the elevated view, along with doors to the sidedecks to access the forward owner’s seating area. Gates aft on the side deck can be closed to indicate to crew that privacy is required.

The real wow factor on Invictus , though, is reserved for the forward sleeping area, surrounded by near full-height windows that offer a stunning panorama even from the bed. Windows throughout the yacht are built as close to the deck and as wide as possible. ‘That was always the design intent,’ the owner explains. ‘We wanted to maximise views whenever possible. Even in the cabins on the lower deck the oval windows are huge.’

The aft part of the upper deck is an ample formal dining area with two snug seating areas forward on either side. ‘We travel with a lot of friends, so Delta built us an amazing table that could seat 22,’ says the owner of Invictus . ‘We designed the area so you can have a cocktail and relax before stepping to the table. And when the kids want to break off and watch TV and we want to sit and talk or have a drink, we’re not separated. That’s why we made sure we had a bar at every level – you’ve got to be prepared.’ For the dining service, pantries with dedicated china are on every level, ready to receive dishes from the industrial-standard galley located on the lower deck.

The bridge is pushed to the top deck, giving captain and crew a commanding view, while aft is an outboard gym to port with doors that open to the fresh air. Farthest aft is a bar and saloon that, with matte black and plush red décor, feel like they have been lifted from a Parisian nightclub. ‘This has become one of the more popular spaces,’ the owner of Invictus says. ‘It’s a big bar where you can lounge and relax, and a TV comes up from the cabinet. The detail in the metalwork and ceiling, and the backlit bar, are incredible. Delta did an unbelievable job. Our designer Diane Johnson is great with details and making rooms very accommodating.’

Not surprisingly, exterior spaces are equally remarkable. Invictus' huge sundeck – built of carbon fibre to save weight aloft – includes an aft spa pool, a bar under the arch, sunbeds, big awnings, a large dining table and loose seating and furniture. ‘The space up top is so important. We were careful to make the most of it,’ notes the owner.

Apart from a large circular dining table on the bridge aft deck, nearly all the deck furniture is freestanding. ‘The yacht was intended to be more like a great home, a great apartment that you would find in London or Manhattan,’ notes the owner. Furniture that’s not built-in felt more like home to us.’

The concept of Invictus was based on the owner’s experience with his previous boat, a 45M Bennetti. ‘We travel with a lot of people, have a big family, and enjoy entertaining, so we wanted spaces that are comfortable and fun, where you can relax and it still feels like a home even though it’s a big boat.

‘We are all very proud of her. It’s been a great effort,’ says the owner as we finish our tour. ‘You know, there are a lot of great yachts out there, but this stands above them all. I’m a little biased probably, but I think it’s true!’

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At 66 meters, with a steel hull and composite super structure, INVICTUS is impressive in size, mighty in stature, and elegant from every vantage point. At over 1900 gross ITC and with a 43-foot beam, INVICTUS is a masterwork in design balance, cutting a supremely graceful silhouette of elegant lines, sculptural shapes, and accelerating curves. Thanks to her remarkable beam and expansive volume, her interiors showcase high ceilings and spacious rooms emphasized by floor-to-ceiling hull-side windows that bring the outside in. Maximizing the beauty of the outdoors is featured throughout her design, the apex of which is experienced as you step inside the master stateroom and are greeted by a 180-degree view of the ocean.

Diane Johnson of Diane Johnson Design, working together with Johnson, Wen, Mulder, was tasked to create something new in yacht interior design, and she succeeded. The result is a work of art that transcends description, incorporating both traditional and modern influences: hints of sublime vintage Hollywood glamour, whispers of an elegant Deco Parisian hotel and a nod to the playful Rat Pack lounge.

With family living the foundation of the design brief, INVICTUS combines luxury and beauty with comfort and hospitality. Grand spaces and opulent foyers are mixed with intimate settees and lounges. In the main salon, a grand piano sits unassumingly among a mixture of furniture perfect for small and large gatherings. On a separate deck, the dining salon, framed by curved sliding glass doors, holds an expandable table that can seat more than 20 guests. An on-deck gym with sliding doors and magnificent views is contrasted by a theater room with raised stadium seating. Hallmarks throughout include different combinations of exotic wood species on each deck, with intricate veneer patterns, a gorgeous use of Italian marbles, and custom Lalique glasswork.

INVICTUS’ outdoor spaces and decks are as breathtaking as the interiors. Characterized by the same grandness as the interior, the decks flow gracefully from the fold-down beach cabana at the stern to the impressive sun deck complete with hot tub, bar, and several areas for dining, lounging, or gathering for cocktails under the stars. Details include custom stainless-steel sconces, loose furniture with a gorgeous table made of ebony and stainless steel, and magnificent oval polished stainless handrails.

The Delta Design Group, responsible for the naval architecture and exterior styling, designed an ice-strengthened steel hull with composite superstructure. Utilizing finite element analysis and its own advanced engineering, they incorporated composite materials, steel, and aluminum into the construction, allowing the best material to be chosen for each application. This efficient and innovative construction approach enabled the designers to achieve the high ceilings and expansive windows that the owners desired.

Powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 main engines and carrying over 50,000 gallons of fuel, the yacht has a 6,000 nautical-mile range at 12 knots and a maximum speed of 17 knots. Quantum Zero Speed stabilizers and a Schottel bow thruster ensure maneuverability and a nice gentle ride both at anchor and underway. Her tender garage, with  hull-side doors and overhead gantry cranes for deployment, stows a custom 28-foot Comitti and a Novurania Chase.

Latin for “unconquerable,” INVICTUS is homage to the indomitable spirit at the heart of the 19th century poem by William Ernest Hemley. Strikingly beautiful, flawlessly conceived, and profoundly powerful, INVICTUS embodies the passion of a life lived to the fullest, as described in the namesake poem’s final stanza, “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.”

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On the hunt for Rick Caruso’s mega-yacht

Usc professor tracks rick caruso’s yacht daily on twitter..

Professor Howard Rodman’s twitter which gives updates on the location of Rick Caruso’s $100 million super yacht. (Photo by Jason Goode)

Every morning, USC screenwriting professor Howard A. Rodman wakes up early, meditates, makes an espresso and goes hunting for a superyacht.

The ship Rodman is looking for is valued at $100 million and spans over 215 feet.

It also belongs to Los Angeles mayoral candidate and former USC Board of Trustees Chair Rick Caruso.

Where is Invictus now? Your daily update. Invictus on the move! Rick Caruso's one-hundred-million-dollar 215-foot superyacht, moored at Boston Yacht Haven for 23 days, is off the coast of Maryland en route to Jacksonville, Florida. Live map here: https://t.co/pYeITztCmF https://t.co/xTBas0aBpl pic.twitter.com/Z1CuXNNqWN — Howard A. Rodman (@howardrodman) October 26, 2022

Rodman  is the artistic director of Sundance Screenwriting Labs and governor of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He is a former union organizer.

Rodman said he first became aware of the yacht, named the Invictus, during the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. Olivia Jade, who was one of the most prominent beneficiaries and the daughter of actress Lori Loughlin, was on the Invictus when the news broke. She was with Caruso’s daughter Gianna, a former USC student.

After learning of the Invictus during the announcement of Loughlin’s indictment, Rodman launched a self-described “conceptual art project” to tweet its location every morning.

Most days, Rodman doesn’t receive many likes. But for him, engagement isn’t the purpose.

“It’s a kind of daily devotional activity for me. Most days I get two likes, four likes. I think the most I’ve ever gotten was like eight or nine. So it’s clearly not getting massive engagement and it’s been very much below the radar,” Rodman said.

How does one find a superyacht?

“[I]t’s really easy,” Rodman said. “You go to any number of websites. If you Google “maritime tracking,” you’ll find one or two of them and you just enter “Invictus” and it’ll tell you where it is, as you can with almost any named ship.”

Because the information is public, Rodman’s ship-hunting is legally above board.

Rodman’s daily tracking takes him to different parts of the world. One day it’s Cannes in the French Riviera, then Sanremo, Italy and then onto Boston, where it recently stayed for 23 days. There is no information about who is actually using the yacht, just its whereabouts.

Fitting that Rick Caruso, the soi-disant "Latin" candidate for Mayor of LA, gave his one-hundred-million-dollar 215-foot superyacht a Latin name: Invictus. Which means undefeated. We shall see. Invictus remains moored at Boston Yacht Haven. Live map: https://t.co/yzF9S1ic8H https://t.co/jCE48wf8Va pic.twitter.com/vmXbkSShki — Howard A. Rodman (@howardrodman) October 12, 2022

So when Caruso threw his hat in the ring for mayor, Rodman looked to the high seas.

Rodman said he tweets the location of the superyacht to beg the question: “Does [Caruso] really understand what it is [like] for the wild majority of us to live in L.A.?”

Caruso’s wealth extends well beyond the ship, which sleeps nine and staffs 12. Forbes lists his net worth at $5.3 billion . Caruso built his wealth by developing shopping centers. Some of his properties, owned through his privately held real estate company Caruso , include The Grove, The Americana and The Commons in Calabasas.

Both Caruso’s campaign and the campaign of Rep. Karen Bass, his opponent in the mayoral race, declined to comment.

Caruso is no stranger to USC. A 1980 Marshall alum, he was chair of the Board of Trustees from 2018 to 2022 and donated over $25 million to the Keck School of Medicine to endow the USC Tina and Rick Caruso Department of Otolaryngology. The USC Catholic Center also has his name, after his family donated the lead gift to build the center and Our Savior Parish Church.

Longtime Democratic strategist Bob Shrum, a USC political science professor and head of the Center for Political Future who worked on eight presidential campaigns, emphasized that a politician’s wealth does not determine their success.

“Being very wealthy is not disqualifying for political candidates,” Shrum said.

Shrum noted that both Franklin D. Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy both came from wealthy families and enjoyed both political success and massive popularity.

“Voters thought [FDR and the Kennedys] cared about them and they understood their problems, and that they would deal with those problems,” Shrum said.

For the Caruso-Bass race, Shrum believes policies on homelessness and crime will ultimately swing voters, not personal wealth.

“They’re at the top of the agenda and [voters] will make a judgment about that,” he said.

Despite his commitment to the Invictus hunt, Rodman said he doesn’t expect it to change any votes and he’s “not under any illusion that this will affect the outcome of the mayoral race.”

“I am not saying anything about Rick Caruso’s character,” said Rodman, who according to Open Secrets, has donated to progressive candidates. “I am not saying anything about him personally. Really what I’m saying, and no more, no less, is that there’s a guy running for mayor of Los Angeles who has a $100 million, 215 foot yacht. Period.”

Election Day is November 8.

This story has been updated with additional context.

Megayacht Invictus arrives in Newport Harbor

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NEWPORT BEACH – One of the largest boats to enter Newport Harbor has arrived in the form of the 216-foot Invictus – a brand new megayacht constructed at Delta Marine’s shipyard in Washington state – that has made its way to Southern California for its christening ceremony.

The vessel on Friday navigated its way from the harbor entrance to the Lido turning basin in about an hour, using a 6:50 p.m. high tide to traverse the shallow portions of the bay, keeping the vessel and its 13-foot draft from touching the harbor floor. As of Sunday morning, Invictus had left the harbor, reportedly on its way to Santa Catalina Island.

Owned by Los Angeles developer Rick J. Caruso, Invictus is roughly 80 feet longer than the largest charter vessels in the harbor, and required a special mooring site in the harbor since it was too big for any of the harbor’s dock areas.

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The Newport Beach Harbor Commission gave its blessing at its Aug. 14 meeting, and final approval came from the city’s Harbor Resources manager Chris Miller, who granted both Invictus and the 130-foot yacht Marama temporary mooring privileges in the harbor. Commissioner Brad Avery said the approval to grant a boat of Invictus’ size into the harbor will act as a “trial run” for Newport Beach as a potential megayacht stopover.

“We’re a world-class harbor,” Avery said. “We have a strong boating community and what better way to signal that then by welcoming the latest and greatest vessel from an American shipyard.”

The Invictus is scheduled to be in the harbor a total of 16 days over the course of a two-month period, and the Marama is slated to arrive Sept. 25, staying for five days. However, the ships will not be allowed to moor in the harbor at the same time.

BIG BOAT DEBATE

While the boats are expected to bring business to local harbor front stores and potential buzz to the bay, Invictus’ arrival has sparked concerns from waterfront homeowners worried about such large ships mooring so close to their homes. Twenty-year Lido Isle resident Pamela Whitesides, whose condominium faces directly where Invictus has anchored, joined with neighbors Don and Judy Cole to protest the vessel’s arrival.

“I live on the top floor of our two-story building, but this ship is five stories high,” said Whitesides, who is concerned the “trial” period for allowing temporary megayacht anchoring in the harbor will become a permanent fixture, with large ships stopping by regularly in Newport Harbor.

“There was virtually no notice to the general community or the surrounding residents that this trial was under discussion,” Whitesides said.

The request from Invictus to enter Newport Harbor was originally heard when Balboa Yacht Basin manager Dave New brought the request to the Harbor Commission at its July meeting. It was placed on the Commission’s August agenda, and a subcommittee was formed consisting of commissioners Brad Avery and David Girling, along with Harbor Resources manager Chris Miller, Dave New and Harbor Patrol mooring deputy Sean Scoles.

Of the subcommittee members, three had ties with the boat owners, as Girling and New disclosed a friendship with Invictus’ owner Caruso, and Avery said he was an acquaintance of the owner of Marama. Girling said he and Avery checked with assistant city attorney Michael Torres before casting a vote on the mooring arrangement.

“As long as there is no financial gain, and I can be objective and unbiased in my decision, then it was ok to make that decision,” Girling said. “It benefitted us to have those relationships, because we were able to communicate and understand characteristics of the boats to make a good, sound decision.”

The Harbor Commission voted 5-1 in favor of the temporary mooring of both vessels, with Commissioner Karen Rhyne the sole dissenting vote.

Whitesides, along with Don and July Cole, tried to get a City Council member to appeal the decision to be heard by the full council, but was unsuccessful.

“It seems premature to have a test trial for a precedent-setting, policy-changing situation of this magnitude that hasn’t been thoroughly vetted and approved by the City Council with ample input from the  community,” said Don Cole, adding that the only reason he found out about the Harbor Commission hearing was due to an email sent by Miller.

“I want to stress that this is really being done on a trial basis,” Miller said. “No one has any grand ideas, and we’ll be monitoring this and giving an update later this year on how it went.”

The turning basin will be further crowded by the upcoming Lido Boat Show, which temporarily moors more than 200 vessels on added dock space extending out into the harbor. While the show only runs from Sept. 26-29, dock construction began Aug. 30, and will remain in the bay until a week after the show. The area is also home to many of Newport Beach’s charter fleet – some of the largest boats in the harbor.

“We don’t see any issues with space down there,” Miller said. “There is plenty of waterway in that area, and the charter captains are professionals; they know how to maneuver.”

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One of the largest yachts (at 216 feet) has arrived in Newport Beach. The Invictus is moored right near Lido Isle in Newport Beach . Not everyone is thrilled with this 16-day visit due to the size.

There are a couple of residents who opposed the plan as the yacht may impact their view.  The Invictus is 216 feet and is a stunning yacht.

This beautiful yacht is owned by Rick Caruso. It will be moored in near Lido for 16 days.

It was pretty interesting to view it and many boats were cruising around and taking photos. It is an incredible yacht.

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Newport Harbor Floats Plan to Host Billionaire SoCal Developer's Mega-Yacht

The yacht in question is five stories tall, 216 feet long and owned by one of southern california's most prominent developers, published august 26, 2013 • updated on august 27, 2013 at 9:55 am.

A so-called "mega-yacht" may be coming to a Southern California harbor this weekend. But some residents are opposed to plans to have this and possibly another yacht moor right in their backyards.

It is described by some as a personal cruise ship. Harbor officials say there has never been a boat the size of the Invictus on Newport's waterways. It stands five stories tall and 216 feet long, or the size of a 20-story building.

The yacht belongs to billionaire Rick Caruso, who plans to christen the vessel as early as this weekend, and there is only one place deep enough to moor the 580-ton yacht: the Newport Harbor at the Lido Marina Village.

"I think it would be weird to have a boat sitting directly in the middle of the harbor, but if they're paying for it they might as well get what they're paying for," said Nathan Bryant, owner of Suplove, a paddle board business.

Bryant said he hopes that the boat brings him big bucks from people who are curious enough to see the ship and then maybe try out paddle boarding.

But Cassandra Vasquez, of Windward Sailing Co., said she would rather see the water than a big boat.

"Why would they let a 216-foot long boat moor in here?" said Vazquez. "It's a small harbor, I think."

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Other residents are concerned the yacht will be noisy and emit fumes.

City officials are poised to give Caruso a two-month permit, with the promise that the boat will only be in the harbor for four weekends. There are no docks big enough to hold it, so The Invictus must bring its own moorings.

"Our focus is really to attract a different size vessel and to be more visitor friendly," Harbor Resource Director Chris Miller said. "Certainly there is a [mooring] fee involved."

Based on what the city charges at $38 per foot per year, the fee comes out to $1,368 for two months. But harbor officials said they are not doing it for the money.

"Our goal is to test it and see if it works," Miller said.

Caruso's office declined to comment on the situation.

The owner of a second boat that is about 130 feet long is also asking for a permit to moor at the harbor and have a wedding onboard. The "mega-yachts" would not be parked at the same time.

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Is Newport Harbor big enough for Rick Caruso’s mega-yacht?

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A pair of mega-yachts, including billionaire developer Rick Caruso’s new 216-foot vessel, will glide into Newport Harbor next month, and not everyone is thrilled with the pending visit .

Caruso’s yacht, the Invictus, is expected to be anchored off Lido Isle for 16 days during a two-month stretch, in part for a gala christening party.

The owner of a second boat, the nearly 130-foot Marama, wants to anchor in the harbor for five days to host a private wedding. The boat’s owner wasn’t identified.

Though the Newport Beach Harbor Commission has approved the arrival of the big boats as part of a trial to see where the harbor could host visiting mega-yachts, at least two residents hope to prevent the boats from anchoring in front of their homes.

“This is just a trial, they keep assuring us of that,” said Pamela Whitesides, who lives in a waterfront condo that overlooks the harbor. “But it’s a trial to make it permanent.”

Residents have until Wednesday to lobby council members for an appeal of the commission’s approval, which would be heard during the Sept. 10 meeting, said the city’s harbor resources manager, Chris Miller.

Whitesides and neighbor Judy Cole fear the yachts will be noisy and emit generator fumes. They worry too that the commission’s swift decision came without proper review or input from residents.

“I wish we’d had more information and more time,” agreed Karen Rhyne, the only harbor commissioner to dissent in the 5-1 August vote approving the visit.

Vessels can only be moored or anchored in designated areas, according to the Harbor Code, which is why the visiting boats required special permission. By comparison, commercial charter boats no larger than 130 feet are allowed to ply the harbor waters, often to host weddings, though music and even where the boats can float is regulated.

Most members of the harbor commission agreed that allowing yachts to anchor could aid efforts to make the Newport more accessible.

With its shopping, restaurants and views, Newport Beach could be a destination for those touring on their yachts, said Brad Avery, a harbor commissioner

Some visitors may also enjoy stopping to look at the impressive boats.

“We think it’s just an opportunity to see how this works, and perhaps in the future we’ll find a way to accommodate a large boat every now and then,” Avery said.

Much would need to be done to make the harbor suitable for regular mega-yacht stops, said Don Lawenz, who has lived in the area since 1957 and served on the commission in the past.

The harbor lacks a place to pump out holding tanks or hook up to electricity, he said.

The boats would also need to navigate the waterway carefully so as not to scrape the bottom.

“A lot of this stuff, Newport’s just not suited for it,” Lawenz said.

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The Man in the Miramar

In the movie version of this story, we open on a shot of Invictus , a sleek 215-foot yacht with sophisticated, timeless maritime beauty – all six decks of it – replete with a swimming pool, a gym, a theater, nine bedrooms, and an elevator. Of course. 

We pull out further to reveal Rick Caruso, the yacht’s owner – a striking, fit, tanned man in his early 60s, dressed to nautical perfection down to his crisp silk pocket square. He is surrounded by his four grown children (ages 21 to 31), his coifed white dog, and Tina, his beautiful and adoring wife of 35 years, and his world looks complete. But there’s more.

We pull out even further to see that we’re just off the coast of picturesque Montecito, its understated shore lined with centimillionaire surf “shacks” chilling in the shadows of a grand, idyllic beachfront hotel designed – like the yacht in its midst and the man at the helm – to perfection.

However, because this is not a movie, but real life – where this character’s presence has had a profound impact upon Montecito (and Santa Barbara) – we wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the man who infused so much dry powder into our local economy despite our town’s mixed feelings about how the Rosewood Miramar Beach resort’s arrival might have impacted local culture. And if you don’t believe me, ask any retailer or restaurant owner on Coast Village Road.

What we found beneath the surface of Caruso’s polished persona is a surprisingly gritty and strategic civic-minded leader who, against tall odds, has succeeded where other notable hoteliers – such as Ian Schrager and Ty Warner – did not.

But why would that be such a big surprise? Three of Caruso’s shopping centers – The Grove (Los Angeles), The Americana at Brand (Glendale), and Palisades Village (Pacific Palisades) – rank among the top 15 in the country in sales per square foot. So who is this movie star-like, real-life protagonist who could have built anywhere but took on the challenge of a highly problematic rodent-infested site, wedged between a rising ocean, an active railroad track, and a widening 101 freeway? And that was after making it through the labyrinthian gauntlet of the California Coastal Commission, multiple boards of architectural review, and a seemingly interminable permitting process. All the while, turning negatives into positives. A challenging parking situation? Just create an adorable wicker-lined Jolly. There’s a train running through the center of the property? No problem! A Disneyland-esque passageway across the track will do the trick.

It did indeed. And by all accounts, he’s killing it. Just three years after opening its doors (which Caruso claims are never locked), the Miramar is one of the country’s most expensive (and he says most successful) hotels. And from it has flowed a new lifeblood which, by the pandemic’s happenstance, Montecito very much needed.

But the story doesn’t end here. Now, Caruso is taking his I can get s**t done where others have failed attitude back home to Los Angeles, where, as of press time, he is dead serious about throwing his hat in the ring to become Los Angeles’s next mayor.

Will he succeed? It is of course unclear. But what is clear is: One, Rick Caruso is not daunted by big challenges, and two, he should not be underestimated. For a hard-driving entrepreneurial real estate developer turned hotelier known for his connection with elite brands and a fancy, high-end clientele, Caruso is very clear on his priorities – and they just might surprise you. 

GL: What don’t people know about you? 

RC: Oh, that’s a really tough question. It’s a great question but it’s a tough one. What don’t people know about me? I think that you fall into a bucket if, when you’ve had success, your priorities are different than mine. What I care about most at the end of the day is my wife and kids. I tell my wife multiple times a day how much I love her – we’ve been together for 35 years. I couldn’t talk to my kids more – I talk to them every day. I could lose everything. I thought about that during the pandemic. We were in the center of the bullseye – retail, restaurants, hotel…. I thought a lot about losing everything. And now we’re having our best year ever, which is incredible. But all I cared about was keeping the family safe. I don’t think credit is given when maybe if you’re successful, your priorities are really aligned with what most people’s priorities are, which is their family.

My grandparents were immigrants from Italy and all four sides came through Ellis Island. So there was always a great Italian culture in our home, and there still is today in terms of how we operate as a family. If you want to know about me, you’ll know how dear my family is to me. That’s what I treasure the most. And that’s what motivates me at every one of my properties, including the Miramar. At the Miramar, there are things that celebrate my children. They’re always very subtle and low key, and unless you know they’re there, you probably wouldn’t notice them. For example, if you look at the weathervane on the beach building, it doesn’t say north, south, east, and west, it has the initials of my kids. And they each picked quotes that are engraved in brass and in the stonework on the veranda overlooking the great lawn.

GL: The Miramar was not an easy project to develop, and there had been other strong-willed, experienced developers with great capacity who couldn’t pull it off, but you wanted to do it. Why?

 RC: I always wanted to build a hotel or a resort. I always felt we were in the hospitality business anyway. At The Grove or Palisades Village, there’s a concierge and we’re there to serve customers – it’s all about the guest experience. I felt it was a natural extension of what we already did – and honestly, there’s just something very sexy about building a hotel where you have people come and stay with you and you can create this holistic experience. Our core business is always defined by enriching lives.

And we can do that through our retail, our restaurants, our apartments, and our resort. I remember the morning I read that Ian Schrager bought the Miramar. My heart dropped because I thought, Oh my God, I didn’t even know it was on the market . I missed an opportunity. And from then on, I followed it. And then of all the darn things I read Ty Warner bought it and I missed that opportunity. And then when the opportunity came to buy from Ty, obviously I did.

I don’t think you can find a more beautiful property than the Miramar. And I really don’t think you can find a more beautiful community than Montecito. I love so many places in the world, but the reality is Montecito is one of the most unique and beautiful communities in the world. And so how could I not want to do something with this property?

GL: How do you think the Miramar has impacted Montecito? 

RC: I think people who live in Montecito are obviously better judges of that than I am, but what I hope is that we enrich people’s lives on a daily basis. We’re happy it’s a place where people can go, and if nothing else, just sit in a chair, read the paper, and enjoy its beauty to make their day better.

GL: I don’t think I’m the first to notice that the vibe in Montecito has changed over the past few years. It feels a little fancier – more celebrities, royalty, more flash. Is this a result of the Miramar?

RC: I think it has tapped into a culture in the community that maybe we unleashed a bit more. And I always talked about it when we were going through the entitlement process – that the resort is going to be a place where you’re going to be as comfortable walking through the lobby in a bathing suit during the day as you will be wearing a beautiful blazer while going to dinner at night. There’s a chic, casual, comfortable elegance I feel Montecito always had. It never tries too hard because it doesn’t have to – it’s not showy. You don’t need to prove anything. I think we’ve tapped into a culture that hopefully aligns with the values and the priorities of the people who live in Montecito. And I also think it’s aspirational for people who come from different parts of the world to visit the Miramar and Montecito and say, “I wish we lived here.”

GL: Well, aspirational would be one way to describe a $4,000 cotton sweater at Brunello Cucinelli. [I’m only half joking with Mr. Caruso when I raise the issue of the prices of ultra high-end luxury brands sold in the Miramar’s stores, because one of the things about Montecito I have appreciated is that you didn’t see a lot of name brands parading down Coast Village Road.] There has always been an understatedness to the wealth in our community, so this shift feels like a real change. That’s not just the Miramar; there are many new people who have moved into the community since the pandemic. But stores such as Dior, Brunello Cucinelli, and Goop certainly signal – if not endorse – a new vibe, don’t you think? 

RC: I personally don’t view that as a bad thing. I think people in Montecito now probably have more options of where to shop and how to dress and how they want to express themselves – I think it’s a healthy thing. But it does go back to my earlier point that I think there is a low-key, subtle elegance to Montecito. I don’t see that changing. It may be expressed a little bit differently from time to time – somebody buying a Gucci bag and walking through town – but I think Montecito is going to continue to evolve because you do have a lot of new people in town.

GL: High-end brands aside, does the Miramar make money?

RC: It does very well – it’s probably the most successful hotel in the United States right now. By far, in fact. It’s funny you ask that question. I remember when I was going through the entitlements, people said, “You’re never going to make any money, you’re going to lose a lot of money.” I wasn’t in this for charity. This was not part of my charity work. It’s a very profitable hotel.

GL: Do you have plans to buy a house in Montecito?

RC: We built a private residence on the grounds at the Miramar. It’s a perfect setup because we get to enjoy the property and experience everything our guests experience yet we still have our privacy. 

GL: You’ve been a champion of small businesses for a long time. And you worked on state and national level task forces, including Gavin Newsom’s business and jobs recovery task force during the pandemic. What advice could you give to Santa Barbara regarding its attempt to renew State Street and to rebuild its small business strength?

RC: It’s complicated because there’s a lot of impact on State Street. You have issues with the homeless, you have issues with crime, and you have an incredible street with a really glorious history to it. I think every city, not just Santa Barbara, needs to create – for lack of a better term – “opportunity zones” for small businesses, where fees are waived and local taxes may be reduced in a way to help local businesses grow. And then once they get to a certain size, you can peel that stuff away. But I believe the backbone of any great city is the small businesses – the small restaurants, the entrepreneurs, the local stores. And that applies to Montecito on Coast Village Road, the Upper Village, and to State Street.

Small businesses were so hurt during the pandemic. One of many things I’m proud of with my company and my team is that our goal was to get through the pandemic and bring everybody across the bridge with us – our employees, our families, and our retailers. And to do that, it had to be an enterprise where I was contributing money to support small businesses. Our bigger retailers were paying rent in order to be part of the whole system, and we didn’t lose anybody. To this day, there are small businesses on our properties that still don’t pay rent because we want them to regain a firm footing. I think that’s critically important.

GL: You’ve been widely recognized not just for your business innovations but your philanthropy in the Los Angeles community as well. You’ve endowed the Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center; you chair the board of trustees of USC; you also serve on the board of visitors of the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, the board of trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute, and the boards of Para Los Niños, St. John’s Health Center Foundation, and The California Medical Center. And you and your wife, Tina, founded the Caruso Family Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting organizations that improve the lives of children in need of healthcare and education. Clearly giving back is a priority for you. Why?

RC: There are so many things that help shape you. And as a young child with immigrant grandparents who had nothing, it always amazed me by how generous they were. And they always drilled into my head that my job – all our jobs – is to work hard for the next generation, give back, and bring people along with you. There’s always room at the table, and I live my life that way. We’re always here to help people in need. So the philanthropies we care about the most and we fund the most involve families – in particular children who have very little, are typically living below the poverty level, who don’t have access to education or healthcare, and who live in very tough conditions. We’re very proud of the fact that it’s not just about writing a check, but also about getting to know them and getting our hands dirty helping and working with them. All of my kids work on Skid Row in Los Angeles. They work at Operation Progress at the Nickerson Gardens and in the projects where these wonderful families live.

My daughter started a program called the Angel Riders where she brings young kids living in the inner city who have never been around a horse and gets them on horseback. Obviously, faith is a big part of it because she was raised Catholic. I think every faith is about being generous and working for others. And that philosophy also informs what we build, why we build, and our connection to the community. Every one of our properties is always open – there are no guards or gates – none have hours for a reason, and they are available to every walk of life. I think this is a wonderful way to celebrate life.

GL: Your family gives back quite a bit in Los Angeles. Do you plan to get more involved with philanthropy in Santa Barbara?

RC:Absolutely. When we had the terrible mudslides, we gave heavily to Santa Barbara through the American Red Cross. They needed everything; they were not prepared. And then at the Miramar, at the onset of the pandemic, we quickly branded a food truck, and every single day, we provided breakfast for the firefighters, police officers, and the rescuers. We’ve done a lot in Santa Barbara and Montecito and we’re prepared to do more. It’s an important community for us.

GL: So let’s discuss the elephant in the room. Are you running for mayor of Los Angeles?

RC: I’m certainly thinking about it – very seriously. For the past year, we’ve had a team that’s been doing a lot of research and work. It’s clearly the direction I’m heading. A dear friend asked me: “Why the hell would you do this? It’s a tough job.” Although it sounds corny, the truth is: I love Los Angeles. I raised my family here, I have my business here, my employees live here, yet there are problems that need to be fixed. The question was, “Why are you choosing to do this?” And I really don’t think I have a choice; I feel I have a duty to give back. 

GL: You’re obviously not doing it for the money…

RC: I’m definitely not doing it for the money, nor am I doing it for a career change. I don’t want to run for governor. I don’t want to go anywhere else. I want to come in. If I do serve as mayor, I’ll redirect some things, solve a bunch of problems, and then come back to private life and hang out at the Miramar.

GL: As former president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners, what are your thoughts about this complicated moment in our country?

RC: You’re right – it is a complicated moment. Crime is out of control, homelessness is out of control. And I look at it this way: We have a very wealthy city in a very wealthy state in a very wealthy country. And nobody should be living on our streets or under a freeway overpass in a tent. It’s not right. It’s inhumane. And that then affects communities and people trying to raise their kids and run a business. There’s nothing good about it, and it can be solved. It’s complicated, but I think it’s going to take somebody who’s not worried about getting reelected, somebody who is liberated from that and can say, “This is the right thing to do. We’re just going to do it.”

GL: What does that look like? Homelessness is like a giant octopus with each of its arms representing a different aspect of the issue. There’s mental health, the lack of affordable housing, addiction, income inequality…. These issues are not unique to L.A. yet no one’s cracked them. How do you plan to bring people together to solve this problem? 

RC: This isn’t a bold decision I’m making in the midst of a crisis; many cities like L.A. are in the midst of a crisis. No one can solve it alone – it takes strong leadership, getting people to follow you, then putting a stake in the ground and saying, “We are going to do this.” I don’t think the formula of big committees solving problems works. We’ve been doing that for too long and the problem has only gotten worse. You have to build shelters quickly to get people off the streets. You have to have services for mental health and services to retrain people. This kills me, but do you know the largest growing population of homeless are the elderly? So we now have seniors becoming homeless at a faster rate than anyone else. What kind of society puts their seniors on the street? And you can’t tell me they want to be there. So yes. This problem can be fixed. I’m not on a bunch of committees, I don’t spend my time doing that. I surround myself with really smart people and give them a lot of tools to do their job.

GL: At one point you were the youngest commissioner in the history of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power. So in terms of water and sustainability, based on the LA100 study, Mayor Garcetti announced the department of water and power will pursue an 80 percent renewable and 97 percent carbon-free grid by 2030 as well as 100 percent carbon-free energy by 2035. That was, I guess, 10 years ahead of schedule. Would you make a similar commitment?

RC: When I was a commissioner at DWP, I was the one who took all of these coal plants in the L.A. basin and converted them to gas to reduce emissions. And I was the one who oversaw the building of Palo Verde Generating Station (a nuclear plant in Arizona) to bring in clean power. And I was the one who settled the water war in L.A. County. So I understand water and power.

I think goals are great. What I would say to Eric [Garcetti] is, “Give us your plan on how to get there.” It’s really easy – set a goal. And yes, sustainability is very important to me, it always has been. We want to have a clean basin and we want to have sustainable policies in place. But you have to have a real plan. And then you have to say, “What is the cost of that plan for the average resident?” Because a big chunk of people’s paychecks go toward their utility bills. So there is a balance, but yes, I am committed to sustainability. 

  GL: Does the Miramar live up to this standard of environmental stewardship?

RC: Absolutely. The Miramar is one of the most sustainable properties we have – down to how we do laundry. There are no plastic water bottles, everything is in a metal bottle. Reusability is really a model of sustainability.

  GL: You’re a guy who builds luxurious experiences. And while anyone could go sit and have a drink in the gorgeous bar at the Miramar and not pay $2,500 (or in some cases $13,000) per night to be a guest in one of the oceanfront rooms, your brand is – in all ways – elite. Are you prepared for the blowback against you as something of a poster child for “the good life” asking to lead a community effort to solve problems such as extreme poverty, wealth inequality, racial inequity, and inclusion? How are you prepared to counter charges of elitism that will come your way?

RC: I think it’s a great question, and I’ll answer it a couple of ways. What was more exclusionary was when the property sat vacant for 15 years with a chain-link fence around it. The beach was dirty and you couldn’t get down to it because there was a gate with a lock on it – and only a few people had the key. Now anybody can safely walk through the property and enjoy the beach.

The other thing I would tell you is because of our charities, I live a big part of my life in the poorest parts of Los Angeles – and so do my children. I didn’t grow up rich in the beginning. I know what it’s like to see these kids at St. Lawrence of Brindisi School in Watts and what they go through – the gunshot drills and they’re running back to their classrooms. I know what it takes for a young man who goes to the high school down in Watts, walking from Nickerson Gardens and being teased by the gangs for going to Verbum Dei because you have to wear a black tie and a white shirt. I’ve sat in the classroom with those kids and I know their parents. I understand it really well. What I don’t understand is being a pompous legislator who thinks they have all the answers yet actually has never experienced it. And has actually never signed the front of a check – only the back. And you know there isn’t an elected official in the United States who had a pay cut during the pandemic whereas most every other worker did.

GL: You say you didn’t grow up rich, but your parents owned Dollar Car Rental, didn’t they?

RC: My dad did, but not until well after I was born. My dad became a very successful businessman, but we weren’t raised that way in the beginning.

GL: You serve as chair of the board of trustees for USC, which has gone through some turmoil in the last few years. (One of the most corrupt university administrations of higher education saw an overdosed prostitute in a hotel room, an FBI sting of a basketball coach, disturbing sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups, a shockingly blatant influence-peddling scheme including a central role in the massive college admissions scandal, and, most recently, the announcement of federal corruption charges against L.A. City Council member Mark Ridley-Thomas and a former dean at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work.) Are there lessons learned here you would apply to your leadership in Los Angeles?

RC: Oh yeah. Many. Listen, accountability matters, integrity matters, leadership matters, making decisions quickly, not letting things brew. But the biggest problems at USC were the priorities were wrong, there was no accountability, and things got swept under the rug. We changed that culture with a lot of help from many good people on the board of trustees along with new leadership. It’s a different place today, and I’m very proud of the progress that’s been made there.

Intentionality can be found in all corners of Caruso’s life. So I wondered why he named his yacht – perhaps the most conspicuous symbol of his vaunted life  – Invictus .

GL: Why is the name of your yacht Invictus ?

RC: It’s named after the poem “Invictus” by William Ernest Henley. It’s the story of the struggles of life and eventually getting to heaven to get through the gates. And when you read the poem, it’s about how you get battered and bloodied and bruised, but you become the master of your faith and the captain of your soul. If you stay true to what you believe in and try to do the right thing, you get through the gates, even though you’re going to be a little bit beat up. That’s the philosophy I and my family live by. 

GL: As Caruso leaves me with those poignant words, I reflect upon the words that originally inspired him: 

By William Ernest Henley

Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.

GL: For fun, I look up the word invictus, which, as it turns out, is Latin for unconquered or undefeated. Suddenly, it all makes sense.  

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Lori Loughlin ’s youngest daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, was reportedly spending spring break on  a super - luxurious yacht with friends — at least before the college admissions scandal took the wind out of her sails.

The yacht, named Invictus, is owned by Rick Caruso, a real estate mogul who also serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees at the University of Southern California, where the 19-year-old is enrolled.

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Caruso told TMZ on Wednesday that his own daughter Gianna was on the boat in the Bahamas with a “group of students” including Giannulli, but left once news of the allegations came to light, after spending just one night aboard Invictus — but what a night it must have been.

The yacht, which is available for charter, as People notes, features six decks and its own hot tub on the sundeck. (YachtCharterFleet.com)

The Invictus, built by Delta Marine and christened by Caruso in 2013, is described as a 2016-foot vessel with “sophisticated exterior design” as well as “timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating” throughout, according to a listing on Yacht Charter Fleet , a database for charter yacht rates.

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The six-deck Invictus is also said to sleep 12 guests (and capable of carrying 19 crew members) in its nine bedrooms. Notable features include a fold-down cabana deck in the stern, a small pool on the sundeck, a gym, a theater and an elevator.

The vessel is reportedly equipped with “an ultra-modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion effect and ensure the ultimate comfort,” according to Yacht Charter Fleet.

The yatch is also available for rentals, at $616,500 per week (summer rate) and $525,000 per week (winter rate), People notes.

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Giannulli reportedly disembarked and returned to Los Angeles to face the allegations that could result in her getting expelled from USC.

Her parents, “Full House” actress Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, became embroiled in the controversy earlier this week amid allegations that dozens of affluent individuals reportedly paid to help get their children admitted to top colleges across the country.

Loughlin was taken into custody on Wednesday, but was released on $1 million bond. Her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, appeared in court and was released also on $1 million bond.

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Invictus is Back

Mike Glenn August 1, 2016

It seems that Saturday afternoon between 1pm and 6pm, the MegaYacht called Invictus moored up next to the Lido Isle bridge.

The yacht is owned by Rick Caruso, builder of “The Grove”, and carries over 50,000 gallons of fuel, powered by twin Caterpillar 3516 main engines.  This gives the beast a 5,000 nautical mile range at 12knots (14mph).  The five-story yacht measures an eye-popping 215ft long with a 43ft beam can sleep up to 12 guests with a whopping 19 person staff.  I was unable to locate the total square footage of this beauty or the total cost of the boat.  I reached out to Harbor Commissioner Chris Miller to determine how long the boat has a pass for in our harbor, and Miller informed me that the boat has 17 days spread over a number of weekends in 2-to-4-day-increments per weekend, lasting until the end of September.

While the East Coast has plenty of large sheltered harbors, Newport Beach is the largest non-commercial protected harbor on the West Coast.  That means that our little beach town is essentially the regulator of all pleasureboat sizes on the West Coast, and– aside from special exceptions like this– we’ve got a cap of about 140ft.

The special permit for the Invictus is contentious with Lido Isle residents.  Some like the boat and would like to see it here more often.  Others are upset that it blocks the view which they paid a premium house price for, and they are concerned that it will lead to other large view-blocking yachts to join in.  Yachts of this size are also known for their parties, which Lido Isle is especially sensitive to.

What do you think?  Should we encourage more of these types of beautiful yachts in Newport Harbor?  Or is this conflicting with our traditional harbor usage?

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