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Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson Chartered for His Summer Vacation

The nba legend and friends samuel l. jackson and ll cool j are enjoying the mediterranean in style..

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Magic Johnson and "Aquila"

When you’re Magic Johnson, a simple European getaway just won’t do. You have to take in the continent by boat.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur is currently enjoying some time cruising around the Mediterranean onboard the Aquila , a 281-foot superyacht . And the Lakers great and his wife Cookie have invited along a star-studded group of pals, including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, to join in on the experience.

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Magic, who TMZ says likes to spend a month across the Atlantic each summer, has gone all out for his latest vacation. The Aquila is the largest boat built in the US since the 1930s, according to its Burgess charter listing . Originally developed by Derektor in 2010, the vessel sailed under the name Cakewalk until it was sold and completely refitted in 2016. The renewed, four-deck yacht has even more space from which its passengers can gaze upon cities like Corfu, Capri and Cervo, and is perfect for entertaining a one very large man and his family and friends.

The yacht has a massive owner’s suite with a massage room, salon and private deck that overlooks the bow, along with six other spacious guest suites. There’s also a cinema room, gym, two more massage rooms. When it comes time for entertaining, there’s a saloon called the London Bar, a beach club at sea level and a dedicated party deck with its own DJ booth, AV system and smoke machine. The interior’s pièce de résistance, though, is a 36-foot “waterfall” chandelier that stretches from the sun deck to the lower deck.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)

Other amenities on the Aquila include a limousine tender, a deck jacuzzi, aquapark, trampoline and all the water toys you could ever want (think: jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards). The yacht, which has a 50-foot beam, is also manned by a crew of 28. It’s powered by two 3,306 hp MTU engine and has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

As you may have guessed, a boat like this doesn’t come cheap. The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million . Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the listing. One thing is clear: No. 32 loves spending time on the Aquila . In fact, this isn’t his first time he’s rented the vessel. He also took it out on vacation back in 2019, according to TMZ . And honestly, who can blame him?

Bryan Hood is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Before joining the magazine, he worked for the New York Post, Artinfo and New York magazine, where he covered everything from celebrity gossip to…

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Inside Magic Johnson’s Six-Week Yacht Voyage: Former NBA Champion Spent a Reported $7.5 Million for the Experience with Family and Friends

Former NBA player Magic Johnson works hard and plays hard. Just a few months before reaching billionaire status, Johnson spent six weeks on a yacht vacation with his wife, Cookie, hosting their friends and family along the way.  

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While the voyage was in August, photos of the vacay recently resurfaced. Johnson and his guests stayed aboard the Phoenix 2. The luxury yacht’s charter prices were just under $1.25 million weekly, according to the company website. And for Johnson’s six week journey, it is estimated that he spent $7.5 million.  

Johnson, who has a reported net worth of $1.2 billion, traveled throughout the Mediterranean. Johnson and Cookie began their adventures in Antibes, France, before heading to Italy to visit towns such as Portoffino, Capriccioli, Capri, Positano, Nerano, and Sicily; the Corinth Canal, Mykonos, Oia, Kefalonia, Kalami and Santorini in Greece; and Montenegro before ending the journey in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In total, Johnson was able to visit five countries with 18 members of his inner circle. 

During the trip, Johnson participated in day excursions, staying in San Dominici Palace in Taormina and the Four Seasons hotel in Sicily. And while the nightly charge for these hotel stays were upwards of $1700, it is no comparison to the cost of renting a luxury yacht for six weeks. 

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Life on the Yacht 

The seven-cabin yacht includes the primary cabin, which is a split-level apartment. Panoramic views of the ocean coupled with a private terrace are connected by a private stairwell. The yacht’s other cabins are situated on three decks of the ship and are accessible by elevator. 

There’s also three swimming pools, several jacuzzis, a fitness room and wellness center, an indoor and outdoor movie theater, a bar and even a hair salon. 

The yacht also comes ready with a 29-member crew ready to support the needs of guests. 

Johnson’s Experience 

Johnson and Cookie began their journey with some of the former Laker’s celebrity friends. Voyagers included Michael Jordan, Judge Mathis and Samuel L. Jackson and their respective spouses. 

“Tonight we enjoyed an incredible dinner at the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy!” Johnson shared on Instagram.  “AND I got to hang out with my great friend and the greatest basketball player to ever live, Michael Jordan, and his wife Yvette, Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Judge Greg and Linda Mathis, and John and Vicki Palmer.”

Crew members made the journey memorable with food and entertainment related to the Mediterranean. 

On one evening, for instance, Johnson and his guests participated in a masquerade party. While in Greece, they experienced a “Greek God and Goddess Extravaganza.” 

Once Johnson’s friends left, his children and grandchildren joined the trip in Italy. 

”Cookie and I are excited to have our kids Andre, EJ, Elisa, our daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery join us on the yacht!” Johnson posted on Instagram.

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People starving in this world losing everything they own and you spend $7 million and 6 weeks a million.25 a week on a boat a yacht oh my god it’s ridiculous man I’m sorry but that’s throwing money away That’s why all the countries hate us because people can spend money like this That’s ridiculous Where do you make all his money magic Johnson He didn’t make that much playing back then

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It is his money!! You spend yours the way you want don’t you? Why do people always feel they have to dictate what others must do with their money? Mind your business.

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3. You really are an uneducated and intelligent person. Magic Johnson gives more money to charity in one year than you’ll make your entire life. Apparently you can’t read because the article says he is a multi business investor. People like your shouldn’t breed. And billionaires from all over the world take vacations like this, not just Americans🙄

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Magic Johnson and I met at Morgan State University at the Julius Serving Basketball. He is a great person who made an impact in my life He has worked hard to get where he is for himself and his family. Therefore, it is not in good taste to question the way he spends his money with his friends and family.

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Magic and his beautiful wife deserve to vacation with their family and friends and that’s the bottom line. None of know the hard work it took for him to live this way. He’s an amazing philanthropist that empowers others to live their best lives. What he’s done after basketball is as amazing as what he did playing basketball

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Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson Chartered for His Summer Vacation

When you’re Magic Johnson, a simple European getaway just won’t do. You have to take in the continent by boat.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur is currently enjoying some time cruising around the Mediterranean onboard the Aquila , a 281-foot superyacht . And the Lakers great and his wife Cookie have invited along a star-studded group of pals, including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, to join in on the experience.

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Magic, who TMZ says likes to spend a month across the Atlantic each summer, has gone all out for his latest vacation. The Aquila is the largest boat built in the US since the 1930s, according to its Burgess charter listing . Originally developed by Derektor in 2010, the vessel sailed under the name Cakewalk until it was sold and completely refitted in 2016. The renewed, four-deck yacht has even more space from which its passengers can gaze upon cities like Corfu, Capri and Cervo, and is perfect for entertaining a one very large man and his family and friends.

The yacht has a massive owner’s suite with a massage room, salon and private deck that overlooks the bow, along with six other spacious guest suites. There’s also a cinema room, gym, two more massage rooms. When it comes time for entertaining, there’s a saloon called the London Bar, a beach club at sea level and a dedicated party deck with its own DJ booth, AV system and smoke machine. The interior’s pièce de résistance, though, is a 36-foot “waterfall” chandelier that stretches from the sun deck to the lower deck.

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Earvin "Magic" Johnson (@magicjohnson)

Other amenities on the Aquila include a limousine tender, a deck jacuzzi, aquapark, trampoline and all the water toys you could ever want (think: jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards). The yacht, which has a 50-foot beam, is also manned by a crew of 28. It’s powered by two 3,306 hp MTU engine and has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

As you may have guessed, a boat like this doesn’t come cheap. The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million . Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the listing. One thing is clear: No. 32 loves spending time on the Aquila . In fact, this isn’t his first time he’s rented the vessel. He also took it out on vacation back in 2019, according to TMZ . And honestly, who can blame him?

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When Basketball star  Magic Johnson vacations, he does it in style!

He is currently renting the stunning 230ft/70m superyacht Amadeus in the Mediterranean with his BFF Samuel L. Jackson and his son EJ (star of the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills !)

Amadeus costs over $525,000 a week to rent, and according to sources, the long-time buds are renting the yacht for 6 weeks! …Yes, that’s a bill of over $3 million (not including all the extras!) – but this is no trouble to Magic and Samuel, who have a combined net worth of around $670 million (Magic makes up $500 mill of this!)

The luxury yacht is reported to be owned by French billionaire Bernard Arnault, who has let celebs including Bono rent it out in the past.  Originally built as a research boat, it now offers luxuries including a 14-person movie theater, a grand piano, an elevator, gym, jacuzzi and a golf driving range (!)

Magic’s son EJ, who has recently lost a ton of weight, showed off his weight loss at the yacht’s tee area! Go EJ!

Over the past 2 weeks, Magic and and Sam and their families have been seen visiting Italy, Corsica and Monaco during their stay on luxury yacht Amadeus. The group were also spotted  celebrating the 4th July on board, and enjoying some gelato and shopping whilst shopping in St. Tropez!

Most recently they have been seen hanging out with Formula 1 World Champion and fellow yacht-lover Lewis Hamilton  on Amadeus whilst enjoying their time in Monaco!

The B-ball player and EJ have been sharing snaps with their Instagram followers throughout their hol, with Magic boasting over  75k followers and EJ bossing it with of 380k followers of his lavish selfie’s!

Magic also took advantage of the incredibly gym facilities – including a sundeck treadmill (!) – to keep in shape on board. Magic shared a pic with the caption, “Even though I’m on vacation, I’m still working out everyday!”

Looks like one amazing vacation!

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MAGIC JOHNSON has wowed fans with yet another stunning summer getaway - this time featuring a $138m yacht.

The former NBA star, 62, headed to the sunny Greek Islands onboard the beautiful $1.1m-a-week rented vessel.

Magic Johnson and wife Cookie have been living the high life in Greece

LA Lakers legend Magic has made luxury summer boat trips an annual event in the Johnson household.

His epic Greek adventure could be his best yet, with a number of A-List celebrities along for the ride.

Magic was joined by his wife Cookie, with the power couple now married for over 30 years.

And the loved-up pair certainly looked at home on their lavish $138m Aquila superyacht rental.

The incredible vessel provided the perfect base for exploring the Greek Islands, with Magic previously enjoying its comforts on trips to Croatia and Italy.

On the sun deck there's a spacious jacuzzi, day bar, as well as a massage room.

While a DJ booth allows the ship to turn from luxury cruiser to ear-splitting nightclub at the flick of a switch.

Should the sun get a bit too much, there's also a cinema room equipped with an 85-inch flat screen.

'IT HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING'

And the 12 guests can run off their Pina Colada's in the huge gym, before settling down for a meal in the giant dining room.

Johnson and Cookie eased into their vacation with some fireworks on the deck, bringing their 4th of July celebrations to Europe.

While the pair updated fans on the cultural highlights from the sun-filled, including a visit to gorgeous historical sights on the island of Santorini.

Magic told his 5.3m Twitter followers: "Cookie and I at the famous Church of Three Bells of Fira in the beautiful city Santorini!

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Name a more iconic duo than NBA great Magic Johnson and Marvel movie maven Samuel L. Jackson. The two have been enjoying a long vacation on a yacht in Sardinia, an island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the second largest island in the sea, right behind Sicily, and it's just big enough to harbor the massive yacht the celebrities are relaxing on. Magic Johnson is renting the yacht at an exorbitant $1 million per week, and they are about to enter week two of the vacation extravaganza.

The two are on summer hiatus after busy starts to their 2023. For Magic Johnson, the Laker legend was looking to make a bid for the NFL team, the Washington Commanders, as part of an investment group. If the deal were to get pushed through, he will be part of the group that owns the franchise for a record-breaking $6.05 billion price tag. Meanwhile, Samuel L. Jackson is coming off filming for the Marvel TV series Secret Invasion , currently streaming on Disney+.

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Samuel L. Jackson is also coming off filming the sequel to Marvel's 2019 movie Captain Marvel , aptly named The Marvels. At 74 years old, the man deserves a break, and he's doing exactly that on a yacht in Sardinia. During his time with Magic, Jackson has been receiving acupuncture and cupping treatments to help relieve him of some physical soreness. This is to set him up for more filming, as the prolific actor is under contract for four upcoming features within the next year.

Johnson and Jackson jumped off the mega-yacht for some Italian grub at the Cala di Volpe Hotel. Magic has taken this annual trip for almost a decade straight, renting the "Phoenix2," which measures 296 feet long. The yacht has everything you could ever ask for: an outdoor theater, swimming pool, jacuzzis, and a gym. No word on when -- if ever -- the two of them will disembark the Phoenix2. For now, they're enjoying the time off.

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SHOWTIME: Magic Johnson broke tons of NBA records during his 13 storied seasons with the LA Lakers; and, now that he’s retired, he seems to be trying to break some charter records too. Magic and his guests, among them LL Cool J, are spending the next SIX WEEKS on board “Aquila”, a 2010/2016 Derecktor Shipyards-built 86-meter. Aquila, formerly “Cakewalk”, is famous for being the largest private yacht ever built in the U.S. Given her size and amenities – which include a nightclub – it’s no surprise that she charters at $950k per week.

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Magic Johnson spared no expense when he brought his famous pals Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J on a luxurious yachting trip to Italy.

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Earvin “Magic” Johnson , 61, and his wife  Cookie,  62, set sails for the the shores of Italy for a scenic vacation. The former NBA star leased the 281-foot yacht Aquila for the trip, which costs $1.1 million per week to rent, via TMZ . With such a big boat, Magic and Cookie made the trip a star-studded affair and invited famous friends to join with their wives, as well. The couple extended the invite to actor Samuel L. Jackson , 72, rapper  LL Cool J , 53, and former NFL star  Rodney Peete , 55, along with their significant others. It also appears the celebrities were joined by an anesthesiologist friend Anthony Calloway  and his wife.

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Even without all the stars onboard, the vacation seems like it would be a blast. Not only are there scenic views of the gorgeous Italian coast, but the Aquila is decked out with any accommodations you can dream of. The boat won the 2017 World Superyacht Award and comes equipped with a cinema room, spa, massage rooms, beach club and elevator, according to the broker Burgess Yachts .

Magic and his famous friends looked like they had plenty of fun on their week-long trek. The stars posted many photos on their Instagram pages of the stunning views they took in on the trip. LL shared a ton of videos showing off both the sights they were seeing and the boat’s fabulous amenities . During the trip, it also looks like Anthony celebrated a birthday, as  Magic posted a video of the couples and the boat’s crew singing and dancing onboard with giant “Happy Birthday” balloons.

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The stars took plenty of time to chronicle their vacation. Magic also shared tons of photos where he’s posing with his wife and friends. Besides the shot of him “hanging with my boys in Porto Cervo,” Magic also posted himself and Cookie alongside Samuel and his wife LaTanya Jackson in Sorrento. All the couples posed on deck with a beautiful mountain backdrop for a group shot. Magic wrote that they were “Having the best of times in Capri.”

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Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson are tight both by land and sea  ... they ventured off their mega-yacht to grab some authentic Italian grub -- authentic 'cause they're in Italy!

The basketball legend and his famous guest jumped off their yacht for Sardinia, lunching at the Cala di Volpe Hotel.

As we reported, Magic's annual summer trip has been goin' down for nearly a decade, and this year's yacht is truly spectacular -- "Phoenix2," a 296-foot ship that rents out for $1.2 mil a week!

The yacht has everything ... an outdoor theater, swimming pool, gym, and multiple jacuzzis.

SLJ shared some pics of him getting some R&R last week on the yacht -- going topside for acupuncture and cupping !

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Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson is back on a superyacht on the high seas of Europe. Summer has officially started.

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Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started.

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet luxurious video showing the 61-year old lifting weights while on a nifty-looking boat in the Greek Islands:

I’m officially on vacation and still working out 😁 pic.twitter.com/6ZeLf4ACdx — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 24, 2021

Johnson, as per annual tradition, has kept his followers extremely up to speed with his travels through the Ionian Sea since arriving, including a swing by the Old Fortress of Corfu (a solid fortress).

Today we got to see the Old Fortress of Corfu. pic.twitter.com/xgHoIDpznZ — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 24, 2021
Last night we had the most unbelievable fish, fresh grouper caught the same day, from Avli Restaurant Corfu. It was amazing!! pic.twitter.com/eZzE6xTirz — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 25, 2021

In honor of Magic's glorious return to his favorite habitat — the High Seas of Europe — let's look back on his hallowed tradition.

My first day in Greece! pic.twitter.com/Me1gM60Mur — Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) June 24, 2021

The five-time NBA champion and hyper-successful business mogul has dropped serious dimes on his summer excursions, dating back to 2008 , at least. A few notable tidbits:

In 2011, Johnson and his best buddy and frequent travel partner, Samuel L. Jackson — along with their wives, Cookie and LaTanya Richardson Jackson — stopped by Portofino, where Johnson discovered that Italians like basketball, too.

‘I didn't realize Italians love basketball just as much as we do in the US,” he wrote on Facebook. “Almost everyone in Capri lined up to take a picture with me!'

In 2015, Johnson dropped a mere $500,000 per week to sail around the Mediterranean with his son E.J., and Jackson. According to Boat International , Johnson rented the 230-foot motor yacht, Amadeus , owned by French billionaire Bernard Arnault. Amadeus includes a movie theater and driving range and had been previously used by former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Bono. It was on this trip that Magic began posting above-deck workout videos .

According to TMZ , Johnson rented the yacht for six weeks, totaling $3 million. Must be nice!

The next summer, Magic bought Cookie a 25-carat diamond ring for their 25th anniversary, which they celebrated in style in Monaco after beginning their summertime journey in Venice.

In 2017, Magic elevated his game, chartering 241-foot SIREN at $700,000 per week for a trip through the Mediterranean. (SIREN hilariously lists “download and print daily newspapers” as one of its special features, alongside two movie theaters and a beach club.)

Even more comically, Magic said he pushed back the '17 trip until August in order to go to Lakers Summer League (and not because his birthday and wedding anniversary are in August).

That August, the Johnsons and Jacksons cruised by Sorrento, Italy, and the Isle of Capri — a popular dock for summer super-yachters. While there, the Johnsons dined with Miami Heat owner (and Carnival Cruise chairman) Micky Arison.

From there, the Johnsons hit Ponte Cervo, another hoppin' destination for summer yacht parties. They also checked out Port of Bonifacio and returned to Portofino, which Magic dubbed his “favorite place in the world,” despite being confused on social media as “ lazy migrants ” by some deeply uninformed Italians (disclaimer: I am Italian).

The Johnsons then swooped through the French Riviera to visit some pals in Cannes, Antibes, and Monte Carlo, including Lionel Ritchie, Prince Albert of Monaco, and seven-time Formula 1 champ, Lewis Hamilton . At the end of the trip, he gifted the Amadeus crew with custom Lakers jerseys.

In 2018, Magic was back at it, enjoying the South of France and the Amalfi Coast with the Jacksons. Unlike the former pro athlete, Jackson was having no part of the gym on deck, though he was appropriately amped about Magic's birthday biscuit spread.

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In July 2019, a month after Johnson abruptly stepped down as Lakers president, the Hall of Famer made the Leap: dropping $1 million per week to charter Aquila ,  a $150 million 281-foot mega-yacht, for a swing through the Amalfi Coast .  Aquila features a gym, nightclub, and movie theater, and jet skis, which Johnson enjoyed as Rob Pelinka rebuilt the Lakers.

Here he is on Aquila, hosting LL Cool J, ex-NFL QB Rodney Peete, and other friends for a lavish dinner. They also met up with Naomi Campbell , whose yacht was nearby (how fun!).

During one stop on his travels, Magic ran into the one human being in the world with a tattoo of a quote from his self-help book, 32 Ways to Be a Champion in Business : “Some people want it to happen. Some wish it would happen. Others make it happen.” Write that down.

Aquila stopped in Croatia before heading to St. Tropez for Johnson's star-studded 60th birthday bash on Pampelonne Beach. Among the guests: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez (RIP), Anthony Anderson, Spike Lee, and Pat Riley.

Johnson's trips — which he, E.J., Cookie, and Sam and seemingly every guest thoroughly document on social media — have become a prized invite amongst the elite, including Jimmy Kimmel. In 2018, Jackson joked about not inviting Kimmel due to their “no kid” policy on the boat.

That same year, Magic explained his attachment to his Eurotrips, telling Kimmel that “he loves Italian food and he loves to eat,” — a classic hot take from Magic.

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“I want to date my wife for a month,” he added, adorably.

In 2019, Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson told Kimmel that she unsuccessfully lobbied Jackson, her “Captial Marvel” co-star, to invite her onto Johnson's boat, to which Kimmel could relate.

“I've been trying to get myself on that trip for like five years now, and I've never been invited,” Larson revealed. “Me too,” Kimmel said. “I've asked Magic 10 times, I've asked Sam 5 times. They always laugh and there's no follow up.”

That same year, Kimmel implored Johnson for an invite, once again, and, after being denied, began sharing photoshopped images of him and his wife alongside the Johnsons.

Enjoying vacation with my beautiful queen and our great friends on a yacht! Happy 60th Birthday @MagicJohnson ! #GrownFolkVacay pic.twitter.com/WVCsAxJmsl — Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 22, 2019

In the summer of 2020, the Johnsons wouldn't let a little global pandemic halt their Euro getaway. Instead, the Johnsons hopped back aboard Aquila to set sail around Croatia, docking in Split for a few weeks to visit world-class restaurants and national parks. The locals noticed.

Moral of the story: it's nice to be Magic Johnson. But you already knew that.

Now fix the Lakers again , Rob Pelinka.

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Samuel L. Jackson Has an Annual Yacht Vacation with Magic Johnson — and Jimmy Kimmel Wants In!

Jimmy Kimmel jokingly grilled Samuel L. Jackson about why he wasn't invited on Jackson's annual yacht trip with the actor's pal Magic Johnson

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Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson might have a special guest aboard their next yachting vacation if Jimmy Kimmel gets his way.

On Monday's episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! , Jackson, 73, chatted with the host about his annual luxury boat trip with Johnson — Kimmel joking of the 2022 excursion, "It seems my invitation has been lost at sea, because Magic has not followed up. He said this might be the year!"

"He told me there were some new surprise people [going] — oh, my bad," the Pulp Fiction actor quipped, jokingly putting his hand over his mouth.

"Yeah, that surprise person's not me. There may be surprises, but I'm not one of 'em," said Kimmel, 54.

Jackson's upcoming trip with Johnson, 62, comes after he and wife LaTanya Richardson Jackson accompanied the basketball legend, his wife Cookie , LL Cool J , his wife Simone Smith and more in 2021. They sailed from Greece to Italy aboard a yacht , visiting several locations in the country including Capri, Sorrento and Sardinia.

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"If it were up to me ... " Jackson told Kimmel of this year's trip, before the host replied, "Are you telling me Magic is the guy that I have to convince?"

"Yeah, because the boat you wanna get on is, like, his boat," said the Academy Award nominee.

And while there have "been years when" Jackson "was on that boat between four and six weeks," he usually only goes for about two weeks now.

"I just rent another boat so my daughter and her friends can kick it in the summer," Jackson told Kimmel. "So I'm not always there the whole time [on Johnson's yacht], so there is room for you."

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LL Cool J, 54, previously posted a video to Instagram showing off the exterior of the massive yacht the couples were traveling on last year.

The bottom of the ship was open, as crew appeared to be docking at Porto Cervo, Italy, and unloading kayaks and jet skis for them to enjoy.

The 281-foot Aquila yacht is the largest yacht to be built in the U.S. since the 1930s, according to Burgess , which specializes in the buying and selling of luxury boats. The Aquila charters at a rate of around $1 million per week.

In addition to seven guest suites, the superyacht also features two massage rooms, a hair salon, a gym and a full bar. The dedicated party deck includes a DJ booth, AV system, smoke machine and a light show.

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  1. Magic Johnson Is Currently Renting Out A 1. 1 Million Dollar Per Week

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  2. Magic Johnson Charters a $1.2M a Week Superyacht for His Euro Vacation

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  3. Inside Magic Johnson's £115m superyacht Aquila with a nightclub and

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  4. Caption the Photos: Magic Johnson on His $500k a Week Rental Yacht

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  5. Magic Johnson and LL Cool J Enjoy Trip to Greece on $150 Million Yacht

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  1. Magic Johnson Charters a $1.2M a Week Superyacht for His Euro Vacation

    The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million. Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the ...

  2. All About the $7.5 Million Yacht Magic Johnson Chartered for Summer

    Magic Johnson's 6-Week Vacation Aboard this Chartered Megayacht Likely Cost Around $7.5 Million. Included in the price of renting the seven-cabin vessel Phoenix 2 is a crew of 29 ready to assist ...

  3. NBA legend Magic Johnson loves this 295 feet long superyacht so much

    Magic Johnson with his friends onboard the Phoenix 2.Via Instagram / @magicjohnson Worth $620 million, 63-year-old Earvin "Magic" Johnson loves to splurge The Michigan-born son of a General Motors assembly line worker and a school janitor fell in love with basketball at an early age. He earned the moniker magic at age 15; scoring a triple ...

  4. Inside Magic Johnson's Six-Week Yacht Voyage: Former NBA Champion Spent

    The luxury yacht's charter prices were just under $1.25 million weekly, according to the company website. And for Johnson's six week journey, it is estimated that he spent $7.5 million. ... PHOTO: EARVIN "MAGIC" JOHNSON/INSTAGRAM. Life on the Yacht . The seven-cabin yacht includes the primary cabin, which is a split-level apartment. ...

  5. Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson ...

    The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million. Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the ...

  6. Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan and Samuel L. Jackson Enjoy Yacht Vacation

    Samuel L. Jackson Has an Annual Yacht Vacation with Magic Johnson — and Jimmy Kimmel Wants In! The final image shows Magic and his wife, Cookie, 64, posing on the 296-foot Phoenix 2 superyacht ...

  7. Inside Magic Johnson's Yacht

    When Basketball star Magic Johnson vacations, he does it in style! He is currently renting the stunning 230ft/70m superyacht Amadeus in the Mediterranean with his BFF Samuel L. Jackson and his son EJ (star of the Rich Kids of Beverly Hills!). Amadeus costs over $525,000 a week to rent, and according to sources, the long-time buds are renting the yacht for 6 weeks! …

  8. Inside Magic Johnson's incredible Greek vacation on $1.1m-a-week

    MAGIC JOHNSON has wowed fans with yet another stunning summer getaway - this time featuring a $138m yacht. The former NBA star, 62, headed to the sunny Greek Islands onboard the beautiful $1.1m-a-week rented vessel.

  9. Take A Tour Of The Insane $1 Million Per Week Superyacht That Magic

    It is tradition for Magic Johnson to take six weeks out of each year to rent out stupidly luxurious yachts and sail them around exotic places with a handful of chosen celebrities. Last year, Magic brought Steve Harvey and Samuel L. Jackson onboard The Siren, a 241-foot yacht with a weekly rental price tag of over $700,000 for the high season.

  10. Magic Johnson Sets Sail on a Mediterranean Getaway

    Magic Johnson, as well as LL Cool J and Samuel L. Jackson, are sailing on the Aquila superyacht, which charters for about $1 million per week ... 61, began his vacation with wife Cookie about a ...

  11. Magic Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson Still On Gorgeous Yacht Vacay

    Magic Johnson is renting the yacht at an exorbitant $1 million per week, and they are about to enter week two of the vacation extravaganza. The two are on summer hiatus after busy starts to their ...

  12. Vacation like Magic Johnson: the 8 destinations visited on a luxury yacht

    Antibes, France. While enjoying his luxury yacht charter in the French Riviera Magic Johnson also visited Antibes. While there he spent time hanging out backstage at Lionel Richie's concert and even met Prince Albert of Monaco. Johnson also made time to visit his "favourite restaurant" — Le Michelangelo. The Italian restaurant is ...

  13. Magic Johnson: A Charter Legend

    SHOWTIME: Magic Johnson broke tons of NBA records during his 13 storied seasons with the LA Lakers; and, now that he's retired, he seems to be trying to break some charter records too. Magic and his guests, among them LL Cool J, are spending the next SIX WEEKS on board "Aquila", a 2010/2016 Derecktor Shipyards-built 86-meter. Aquila ...

  14. Magic Johnson, 61, Treats Friends Samuel Jackson & LL Cool J To

    James Crowley. Earvin "Magic" Johnson, 61, and his wife Cookie, 62, set sails for the the shores of Italy for a scenic vacation. The former NBA star leased the 281-foot yacht Aquila for the ...

  15. Magic Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson Continue Spectacular Yacht Vacation

    Backgrid. As we reported, Magic's annual summer trip has been goin' down for nearly a decade, and this year's yacht is truly spectacular -- "Phoenix2," a 296-foot ship that rents out for $1.2 mil ...

  16. A history of Magic Johnson's absurd summer yacht vacations

    June 25, 2021 5 min read. Magic Johnson is back on a super-yacht in Greece. Summer has officially started. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers legend posted a characteristically goofy yet ...

  17. MAGIC Yacht for Charter

    MAGIC Yacht for Charter. Northern Marine launched MAGIC in 2005 with exterior and Interior design by Ward Setzer. Her 6.6-foot (2m) shallow draft allows this luxury yacht to venture to the most beautiful islands. During her 2018 refit, MAGIC had stabilizers installed to provide her guests with a smooth passage or while at anchor.

  18. LL Cool J, Magic Johnson, Samuel L Jackson Sail Away on the $150M

    Well, everything, to put it shortly. The $150 million superyacht was delivered in 2010 at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, under the name Cakewalk. It was a 5-year project that, to ...

  19. MAGIC MOMENTS Yacht

    Sleeps 8 overnight. The 26.5m/86'11" motor yacht 'Magic Moments' was built by Johnson Yachts in Taiwan at their Kaoshiung shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Dixon Yacht Design and she was completed in 2008. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Dixon Yacht Design.

  20. Samuel L. Jackson Talks Yacht Vacation Tradition with Magic Johnson

    Published on June 14, 2022 10:59AM EDT. Samuel L. Jackson and Magic Johnson might have a special guest aboard their next yachting vacation if Jimmy Kimmel gets his way. On Monday's episode of ...

  21. Boat Rental

    There are enough places in the city where one may find a various boat rentals starting with a 30Hr per hour row boat in Hydropark to a 30Hr per minute wave runner. There is even a European standard water ski track in X-Park. Refine your search. Choose Categories Show all categories Beaches. Billiard. Boat Rental ...

  22. Kiev Municipal Cruising Yacht Club

    Boat Rentals. Write a review. About. Read more. Kyiv, Ukraine. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. Similar Experiences. One-day Tour to Chernobyl Zone from Kyiv. 33. Historical Tours. from . $92.00. per adult. Exclusive Show Kyiv. 59. Fun & Games. from . $10.67. per adult (price varies by group size)

  23. Kyiv Pet-Friendly Rentals

    The apartments are part of a small apart-hotel of 3 rooms. Inside is a king size bed, and on the mezzanine there are quality mattresses for 3 beds. The studio has its own small kitchen, its own bathroom with everything you need, TV, internet, etc. Welcome! $33 night. 4.91 (275)

  24. Kyiv Holiday Rentals with a Sauna

    Find the perfect sauna rentals for your trip to Kyiv Apartment rentals with a sauna, apartment rentals with a sauna and house rentals with a sauna. ... to Kiev 9 km. Possibility of hiking and cycling, fishing on the own pier of Lake Zoloche, private beach, boat. Throughout the summer season, the fruits of our own garden and vegetable garden ...