Oracle tech corporation co-founder's 'Japanese' yacht calls at Malaga Port

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The 88-metre Musashi is moored at the port's Palmeral dock, attracting onlookers with its large retro-style windows

Ignacio Lillo

Malaga

Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 12:33

An impressive 88-metre yacht draws the attention of onlookers at Malaga Port these days. Its name is Musashi and the owner is Larry Ellison - co-founder of multinational technology company Oracle.

Musashi is one of the most singular pieces of contemporary naval engineering. The yacht is currently moored at the Palmeral dock (its first stop in Malaga), where it hasn't gone unnoticed by locals and tourists strolling along the promenade, now that the nearly clear skies and mild temperatures typical of Malaga in April have returned.

This yacht isn't particularly remarkable for its length of 88 metres, as there are several larger vessels currently in Malaga. It does, however, stand out for its expansive, retro-style windows with an oriental inspiration, as the name suggests. It is a tribute to Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1645), the most legendary samurai and strategist in Japanese history.

A more compact and functional alternative

The vessel was built by the Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2011, according to data available on the Superyachtfan website. When he commissioned it, Ellison was looking for a more compact and functional alternative to his previous vessel, the 138-metre Rising Sun, which couldn't find berths in many of the most sought-after destinations.

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