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Posted: Thu, 09 Mar 2017 06:00:03 GMT

The Athena was built in 2004 and is one of the world’s largest yachts. Picture: Burgess Yachts

ONE of the world’s most luxurious yachts is up for sale and could be yours for a cool $70 million dollars.

Built in 2004, the yacht has most recently been owned by American billionaire Jim Clark and his Australian wife, model Kristy Hinze.

The three-storey, 90-metre long vessel was built in 2004 at the Royal Huisman Shipyard in the Netherlands.

If you’re a (very rich) yachting enthusiast, you can grab 10 of your closest friends, who can be accommodated in the yacht’s five cabins (one is a master suite with its own study, walk-in wardrobe and spa).

All of this could be yours for a cool $70 million. Picture: Burgess Yachts

All of this could be yours for a cool $70 million. Picture: Burgess YachtsSource:Supplied

Dine al fresco in luxury. Picture: Burgess Yachts

Dine al fresco in luxury. Picture: Burgess YachtsSource:Supplied

These include a bridge deck, media room and a large main saloon that leads to a stunning dining room.

There is also another table on the vast deck so everyone can enjoy a spot of al fresco dining.

Plus there’s another study area with floor to ceiling bookshelves and plenty of storage space.

The yacht can also house 21 members of staff to cater to your every needs.

Sail the high seas in absolute luxury on The Athena. Picture: Supplied

Sail the high seas in absolute luxury on The Athena. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Limited

The yacht’s master bedroom also features a walk-in wardrobe and a spa. Picture: Supplied

The yacht’s master bedroom also features a walk-in wardrobe and a spa. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Limited

Boating nut Clark told boatinternational.com last August that he was looking to sell the yacht because “it’s time.”

“I’ve got too many boats,” he said in the interview. “I’m particularly afflicted with this disease. I mean, good God, how many boats have I had? A 17 metre Baltic, a 27 metre Jongert, a 47 metre Frers, Hanuman, Athena, Comanche. I have a fishing boat, a 70 foot sport fisher.

The yacht’s main dining room. Picture: Supplied

The yacht’s main dining room. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Limited

The yacht has solid mahogany interiors. Picture: Supplied

The yacht has solid mahogany interiors. Picture: SuppliedSource:News Limited

“That’s enough boats but I have loved them all, one way or another. It just comes down to having too many irons in the fire.”

Clark’s yacht Comanche, of course, famously won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2015.

He did tell the website back that he would miss the yacht if she sold.

US billionaire Jim Clark and his wife, Kristy Hinze with boat skipper Ken Read after Clark’s yacht the Comanche won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2015. Picture: Kim Eiszele

US billionaire Jim Clark and his wife, Kristy Hinze with boat skipper Ken Read after Clark’s yacht the Comanche won the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race in 2015. Picture: Kim EiszeleSource:News Corp Australia

“I would miss all of her,” said Clark, adding that if she doesn’t sell there’s still a few destinations on his bucket list. “I never made it to Madagascar, and I understand there’s some incredible diving there. And I’ve never been to the Seychelles or South Africa.”

You’d think Athena is the boat to do it on.

The Athena was built in 2004 and is one of the world’s largest yachts. Picture: Burgess Yachts

The Athena was built in 2004 and is one of the world’s largest yachts. Picture: Burgess YachtsSource:Supplied

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