The ship’s beam (width) is thirty feet, the draft (depth below waterline) is nine feet, the air draft (height above waterline) is fifty feet, and the yacht’s total weight is 848,000 pounds. With dozens of unique features and a breathtaking interior, the Casino Royale was named “Queen of the Miami Boat Show” in 2009. Launched in the fall of 2008 after a three year build, the yacht was constructed under the close direction of famed yacht builder John Staluppi and remains the largest Christensen ever built. Owned by California businessman David McDonald, The Casino Royale is a spectacular 163 foot mega yacht built by Christensen Shipyards in Vancouver, Washington. McDonald is a former member of the Delta Yacht Club and several years ago he berthed one of his previous yachts, the Halo, at Stockton’s River Point Landing. It is believed that the Casino Royale will be the largest private yacht to ever venture this far into the Delta. Other advance preparations include the yacht funded installation of custom shore power at the Stockton Marina. The yacht’s westward trek from Italy included a comprehensive maintenance period in Florida where the ship’s mast was lowered by four feet to allow for passage beneath Stockton’s I-5 bridge. We are planning a number of exciting West Coast cruises based out of Stockton over the next year, including the Northwest and Alaska.”

The outstanding hospitality extended to us by the Stockton Marina and the City of Stockton is greatly appreciated.

I really enjoy the California Delta and have many good friends in Stockton. McDonald stated, “I am thrilled to now have the Casino Royale so close to home. Regarding the ship’s Stockton arrival, Mr. The yacht is owned by retired Fresno area CEO and business owner David McDonald. on Wednesday, March 21st culminating a 10,000 mile journey which began in Genoa, Italy, last October. The James Bond themed ship arrived in Stockton at approximately 12:30 p.m. Stockton’s downtown marina will soon become the temporary home for one of the world’s best known super yachts, the 163 foot Casino Royale.

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