Footballer Leo Messi has joined the ranks of world-class athletes who own a Sunreef Yachts catamaran.
Along with the Argentine star, other owners of vessels from this Polish brand include fellow footballer Robert Lewandowski, tennis players Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, and racing drivers Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg.
Messi has placed an order for an Ultima 88, which is currently under construction at the company’s state-of-the-art shipyard in the United Arab Emirates.
The yacht features four guest cabins, providing private spaces for family and friends, while the master suite—spanning the full beam of the vessel—offers a luxurious and tranquil retreat. Sunreef Yachts’ exclusive "Ocean Lounge" brings life closer to the water, perfect for swimming, engaging in water sports, or simply relaxing while taking in panoramic ocean views.
Leo Messi has acquired an Ultima 88 catamaran from Sunreef Yachts.
A dedicated garage for personal watercraft keeps equipment easily accessible, while expansive outdoor lounge areas and a generous flybridge provide ample space for leisure, exercise, and enjoying the open sky. With its elegant architecture and dual 1,000 hp engines, Leo Messi’s Ultima 88 offers a perfect blend of speed and maneuverability.
The Ultima 88 embodies Sunreef Yachts’ vision of contemporary life at sea: fluid, spacious, and deeply connected to the ocean. Every element is designed to simplify life—making it more intuitive and open—allowing the yacht to adapt to the needs of the moment. For Francis Lapp, founder and CEO of Sunreef Yachts, welcoming Leo Messi into the Sunreef family reflects a shared vision of what true luxury means today: "Leo Messi embodies an extraordinary level of excellence, but what makes this new chapter especially meaningful to us is what happens away from the spotlight. At Sunreef Yachts, we believe that true luxury is the freedom to choose how you spend your time, with the people who matter most to you. The sea offers that freedom in its purest form. We are incredibly proud to welcome Leo Messi and his family into the Sunreef family."
Everyone has their own reasons for taking to the sea. What unites them is a shared appreciation for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the freedom to experience life beyond the demands of their respective worlds.