"Kevin Koenig, a journalist at The Wall Street Journal, took a closer look at this curious phenomenon. He spoke to several billionaires who have taken to working in 'floating offices', including Jimmy John Liautaud, the proprietor of the sandwich chain Jimmy John's. Liautaud is something of a workaholic, as he finds time to work whether he is - and that includes any superyacht he happens to be stationed on. And he's not alone."
"With designers including offices in superyachts, there's clearly a demand for this kind of lifestyle. To hear Dimitris Angelakos, who runs his own yacht-for-charter fleet, describe it, you would think this is the perfect work set-up. With views of the water from his desk, he's able to take a plunge after his morning emails. And if he doesn't feel up for the ocean, he can pop into the jacuzzi."
More billionaires are choosing to work aboard superyachts that include purpose-built onboard offices and leisure features. Some owners, including Jimmy John Liautaud, continue business activities from any superyacht they occupy. Yacht designers increasingly integrate offices, offering waterfront views, direct access to swimming or jacuzzis after morning emails. Enhanced connectivity, notably via Starlink, has reduced costs and improved data quality, removing a major barrier to productive work at sea. Yacht-charter operators and brokers report growing demand for 'floating offices' as remote-work flexibility and reliable internet converge with luxury amenities.
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