Steve Jobs’ iconic 78m superyacht Venus completed after his death designed in such a way that encapsulates his fundamental principle
- Venus is a 78-meter yacht designed for Steve Jobs
- Jobs asked for a specific feature when commissioning the yacht
- The yacht still belongs to the Jobs family
Published on Mar 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Mar 23, 2025 at 2:21 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
Venus, a 78-meter superyacht once owned by Steve Jobs, was designed with a unique feature that he specifically required.
Jobs wanted to use his yacht as a place to rest, but also as a place to work.
And he wanted silence in both cases.
This is why the yacht comes with a unique feature designed specifically for that.
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Venus superyacht comes with a unique design feature
Steve Jobs commissioned his boat in 2008 and he named her ‘Venus’.
The vessel is huge, 78 meters (255 feet), and can house up to 12 guests and 22 crew.
The yacht, which was designed by Philippe Starck and built by Feadship, is reportedly worth $120 million and, just like so many Apple products, is very minimalistic.
More to the point, the yacht has a unique feature.
Steve Jobs told the boat designer to position the cabins for his young children at the front and his personal cabin at the back.
This was designed to give Jobs a place where he could work in silence.
The yacht, currently situated in Florida, still remains in the Jobs family to this day.
Steve Jobs was secretly a car guy
Steve Jobs wasn’t into fancy clothes or expensive watches, but he did spend his money on vehicles.
Apart from the aforementioned yacht, Jobs famously replaced his beloved Porsche 911, every six months for years.
He also did the same thing with his Mercedes SL55, and the reason was interesting.
The state of California, at one point, did not require new vehicles to have a license plate for up to six months.
California changed the law a few years ago but for a very long time, you were allowed to buy a new car and drive it plate-free and replace it once a year.
And that’s what Jobs did.
By leasing a new car every six months, Steve Jobs exploited this obscure loophole in the law and that meant his car never had a number plate.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
