Lionel Messi’s New 88-Foot Sunreef Yacht: Inside Its Price, Engines And Luxury Features

Lionel Messi has won nearly everything football has to offer, and he has been just as deliberate about what comes after the trophies. His eight Ballon d'Or awards and World Cup winner's medal now sit alongside a growing property portfolio, and the latest addition floats. Messi has ordered Sunreef Yachts' ULTIMA 88, a 26.8-metre power catamaran with twin 1,000-horsepower engines and a private owner's suite. Sunreef announced the order on Instagram, writing, "It's official: Leo Messi joins the House of Sunreef." The brand said the yacht was "chosen to match his style, personality, and passion for perfection." Messi joins a sporting roster of Sunreef clients that includes tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso and retired F1 driver Nico Rosberg. Here's a closer look at the new 88-footer, from its estimated price and engines to the features shaping life on board.

Lionel Messi's New 88-Foot Yacht: Estimated Price

Sunreef hasn't disclosed the contract value, but asking prices for the ULTIMA 88 point to around US$10 million, depending on configuration and equipment. One listing is advertised at roughly US$10.36 million, though that doesn't confirm what Messi will pay for his custom build. Personalisation and onboard systems can shift the final figure.

The yacht belongs to Sunreef's ULTIMA range, which pairs the streamlined look of a monohull with the space and stability of a multihull. Its 9.1-metre beam allows for generous living and entertaining areas.

Sunreef ULTIMA 88 Yacht: Engines And Performance

The twin engines give a combined output of 2,000 horsepower. Some published specifications for the model cite a top speed of up to 26 knots, although Sunreef has yet to confirm performance figures for Messi's yacht. Its shallow draft is also meant to improve access to sheltered bays and anchorages that deeper-draught vessels struggle to reach.

Inside Lionel Messi's ULTIMA 88: Cabins And Interiors

A full-beam owner's suite sits alongside four guest cabins, giving Messi, his family and visitors their own spaces. The design gives equal weight to open-air living, with generous lounging areas and a spacious flybridge for relaxing, fitness and entertaining. The aim is to make time aboard feel less like a boat trip and more like a private coastal retreat.

Sunreef ULTIMA 88 Yacht Luxury Features

Sunreef's Ocean Lounge is the yacht's defining feature, bringing guests closer to the water. Fold-out terraces at the stern open up space for swimming, sunbathing and water sports. A dedicated jet ski garage keeps equipment within easy reach, while the flybridge and outdoor lounges suit long lunches and evenings at anchor.

Where Will Lionel Messi's New Yacht Be Based?

Under construction at Sunreef's shipyard in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, the ULTIMA 88 is expected to join Messi's MIM Ocean fleet in Spain's Balearic Islands.