{"id":387723,"date":"2025-11-18T14:21:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/387723\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:21:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T14:21:15","slug":"shad-khans-kismet-returns-to-jacksonvilles-downtown-waterfront","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/387723\/","title":{"rendered":"Shad Khan\u2019s Kismet returns to Jacksonville\u2019s downtown waterfront"},"content":{"rendered":"

Billionaire businessman Shad Khan<\/a>, owner of the NFL\u2019s Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, brought his luxury megayacht ‘Kismet’<\/a> to downtown Jacksonville on Friday, Nov. 14. The 400-foot yacht, which can accommodate 12 guests across nine lavish cabins with a 36-member crew plus captain, docked in the St. Johns River near the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.<\/p>\n

Kismet is a frequent visitor to the city, making several trips each year and typically staying for an extended period each fall. The yacht, often described by boatinternational.com<\/a> as a floating palace, provides a striking display of maritime luxury that has become a familiar part of Jacksonville\u2019s downtown waterfront scene.<\/p>\n

Here’s everything you need to know about the luxurious vessel.<\/p>\n

How rich is Shad Khan? <\/strong>Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan is 74th richest American<\/a><\/p>\n

More on Kismet: <\/strong>Jaguars owner Shad Khan brings extravagant business game to London on superyacht Kismet<\/a><\/p>\n

Where is Shad Khan’s Kismet now? Where is it docked? See live tracker<\/p>\n

As of Friday, November 14, \u00a02025, the vessel was docked in the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, near the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront.\u00a0You can follow its\u00a0live tracker location here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Where was the Kismet before it arrived at Jacksonville?<\/p>\n

According to the live tracker, the Kismet departed from Las Palmas, Spain<\/a> on Nov 3, 17:02 UTC\u00a0(14 days ago).<\/p>\n

What flag is the Kismet currently sailing under?<\/p>\n

The vessel\u00a0Kismet\u00a0(IMO 9881627, MMSI 538071476) is a yacht built in 2024 and currently sails under the flag of\u00a0Marshall Islands.<\/p>\n

How big is Shad Khan’s newest megayacht, ‘Kismet’?<\/p>\n

The new Kismet has a length on water of 400 feet (122 meters).<\/p>\n

It can accommodate up to 12 guests in up to nine cabins,\u00a0boatinternational reported<\/a>, with a crew of 36 plus the captain to serve them. The Kismet includes three pools spread out over six decks, four fireplaces, two fire pits, a spa featuring a hammam, or Turkish bath, sauna and cryotherapy chamber, plus a gym, basketball court and pickleball court. And, of course, a helipad.<\/p>\n

What can people do inside the Kismet?<\/p>\n

For entertainment, guests can enjoy the outdoor cinema, the dance floor, the DJ station, the four bars, an underwater viewing lounge, and a variety of water devices, including jet skis, SeaBobs, a sailing dinghy, e-foils, WaveRunners and a Riva boat for day excursions. Guests can dine in multiple formal and casual areas with everything from\u00a0Michelin dining to barbecue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How much is Shad Khan’s yacht, the Kismet, worth?<\/p>\n

The reported price tag for the latest “Kismet,” built to Khan’s specifications under “Project Jag,” was $360 million.<\/p>\n

Did you know? <\/strong>How much is Shad Khan paying for docking his Kismet yacht in downtown Jacksonville<\/a><\/p>\n

Can you rent Shad Khan’s yacht? How much is it to rent the Kismet?<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0autoevolution.com<\/a>, the Kismet was listed for charter for about $3.2 million a week. With expenses, taxes and gratuities, it could run as much as $5.4 million,\u00a0Business Insider said.<\/a><\/p>\n

What’s the difference between a yacht, a superyacht and a megayacht?<\/p>\n

All three are generally luxurious, but the difference is size.<\/p>\n