Docked in downtown San Diego, this duo, owned by U.S. billionaire Lorenzo Fertitta, has drawn crowds with their sleek designs and unparalleled features, offering a rare glimpse into the world of high-end maritime adventure against the backdrop of San Diego Bay.
Lonian, launched in 2018 by Dutch shipyard Feadship, ranks as the 139th largest yacht globally and the 19th largest built by Feadship, with a length of 87 meters, a beam of 13.8 meters, a draught of 3.9 meters, and a volume of 2,691 gross tons. Its exterior and interior design, crafted by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design among others, with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects, exudes elegance and sophistication.
Lonian, launched in 2018 by Dutch shipyard Feadship, ranks as the 139th largest yacht globally and the 19th largest built by Feadship, with a length of 87 meters, a beam of 13.8 meters, a draught of 3.9 meters, and a volume of 2,691 gross tons. Its exterior and interior design, crafted by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design among others, with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects, exudes elegance and sophistication.
The yacht accommodates up to 12 guests and 27 crew members, including the captain, within its steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, Lonian reaches a top speed of 18 knots and carries 160,000 liters of fuel for extended voyages.
Hodor, built by Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armón and designed by Australian firm Incat Crowther, complements Lonian by carrying its extensive collection of luxury toys. Launched in 2019, the 66-meter catamaran, stretching 217 feet, features a modified 55-meter fast ferry platform extended by 11 meters. Its inventory includes a 17-meter Nor-Tech 560 Sport center console, a 16-meter Hydra-Sports 53 sports boat with quad Seven Marine 627 engines, a 388 Skater race boat capable of 240 km/h, a 7.3-meter Novurania catamaran RIB, a nine-meter Metal Shark landing craft, a Ski Nautique, nine jet skis, four Yamaha quad bikes, two Yamaha side-by-side ATVs, four Yamaha TW200 trail motorcycles, two Laser dinghies, and a Hobie Cat, with space for a Seamagine Aurora-3 submersible.
Hodor, built by Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armón and designed by Australian firm Incat Crowther, complements Lonian by carrying its extensive collection of luxury toys. Launched in 2019, the 66-meter catamaran, stretching 217 feet, features a modified 55-meter fast ferry platform extended by 11 meters. Its inventory includes a 17-meter Nor-Tech 560 Sport center console, a 16-meter Hydra-Sports 53 sports boat with quad Seven Marine 627 engines, a 388 Skater race boat capable of 240 km/h, a 7.3-meter Novurania catamaran RIB, a nine-meter Metal Shark landing craft, a Ski Nautique, nine jet skis, four Yamaha quad bikes, two Yamaha side-by-side ATVs, four Yamaha TW200 trail motorcycles, two Laser dinghies, and a Hobie Cat, with space for a Seamagine Aurora-3 submersible.
A certified, CAP437-compliant helipad supports helicopters up to 6 tons, including an Airbus H145, while a dive room, decompression chamber, triage area, 7,500-liter petrol room, and engineer’s workshop ensure functionality. Hodor, powered by twin MTU engines, cruises at 14 knots with a 5,000-nautical-mile range and a top speed of 22.5 knots, and houses 20 crew members across 10 cabins. Valued at $30 million with annual running costs of $3 million, its interiors by Oliver Design feature a guest lounge with laser-cut Corian panels, a stocked bar, and a plasma TV, alongside spacious crew quarters.
Astilleros Armón, founded in 1951 in Navia, Spain, and known for vessels like Bill Gates’ support yacht Wayfinder, constructed Hodor to exacting standards, while Feadship’s legacy of craftsmanship shines through Lonian.
Lonian and Hodor, both owned by Fertitta, the former UFC CEO who transformed the organization into a $4 billion global phenomenon, have been docked in North San Diego Bay throughout the week, creating a striking contrast with the downtown skyline. Lonian is docked behind the Convention Center on the way to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, while Hodor is sited across from the San Diego County Administrative Center and Waterfront Park, near the Maritime Museum.
Their presence comes just months after another high-profile superyacht visit. In late 2024, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg made headlines when his $300 million superyacht Launchpad and its $30 million support vessel Wingman anchored in Downtown San Diego Bay. The tech mogul's fleet stayed docked for several weeks near Broadway Pier, drawing attention not only for its massive scale and luxury features, but also for a high-profile security incident when an intruder was arrested onboard. Like Fertitta’s vessels, Zuckerberg’s yachts showcased San Diego’s growing role as a destination for the world’s most elite maritime visitors.
