Inside 'floating White House' yacht used by five different US presidents
- Step inside the most iconic piece of American history you can find in the water
- The Honey Fitz yacht served five different US Presidents
- It is now available to be chartered for the coolest parties
Published on May 27, 2025 at 7:37 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on May 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
There is nothing more American than this ‘floating White House’ yacht which was used by five different US presidents.
The Honey Fitz is a prestigious ‘floating White House’ that was constructed in 1931 for Harry S. Truman and used by Dwight. D. Eisenhower, Lyndon. B. Johnson, Richard Nixon and most notably JFK.
In the JFK era, the president’s yacht went through a makeover and it had a distinctly Kennedian look with original furnishings based on Jackie Kennedy’s sketches.
The Honey Fitz was decommissioned in 1971 after serving five different presidents, and this iconic piece of American history is now available for chartering, perhaps for the most memorable Fourth of July party ever?
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Imagine throwing a Fourth of July party on a yacht that served five different US presidents, how more iconic could you get?
Well, with this historic wooden yacht, the Honey Fitz, that dream could become a reality, as – once it was decommissioned from serving all its presidents – it was restored ready for anyone to charter.
First built in 1931, the Honey Fitz has served Harry S. Truman, Dwight. D. Eisenhower, Lyndon. B. Johnson, Richard Nixon and most notably John F. Kennedy.
It was decommissioned in 1971 and restored ready for chartering, and you can see JFK’s fingerprints all over the interior design as it is distinctly Kennedian, with the original sketches by Jackie Kennedy inspiring the design too.
Each president used the yacht differently, but the restoration team decided to keep the yacht in JFK-era specifications with blue upholstery and white piping, a ship interior design classic.
You can host a classy dinner in a presidential dining room or sleep where Truman once slept, and you can take in the views from the aft deck in JFK’s favorite chair.
It is a truly iconic piece of American history and you can host a party like you are the President of the United States yourself.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
