Go inside the most luxurious yacht in the Sydney to Hobart race – and see what $10million gets you

Even the Maritimo 100 crew doesn’t expect the supermaxi to push its rivals for the honors from Sydney to Hobart.

But with the five-star luxury they enjoy on board, you can’t blame the sailors for just wanting to enjoy the journey.

Entering her first Sydney-Hobart, Maritimo is one of only two 30-metre supermaxis created by British luxury yacht designer Oyster. The other, Serafim, was for sale in 2022 for €6,300,000 ($10.5 million).

Maritimo can claim to be the most decadent boat in the racing fleet of 104 boats, with marble bathrooms, breathtaking views and separate lounge and dining areas.

While its rivals feast on freeze-dried food or what they cooked at home this week, Maritimo has a professional chef with an extensive menu.

“It’s roast ham and a potato cake tonight,” skipper Peter Jones said of the menu on Thursday.

Maritimo’s Sydney to Hobart sailors couldn’t be blamed for wanting to take the time to get to Tasmania while enjoying this luxury

The ship features marble bathrooms and a professional chef’s kitchen, but the dazzling level of opulence could hurt the crew’s chances for line honors

The range of features means Maritimo weighs more than 100 tonnes, a major stumbling block in the bid to reach Hobart before rival supermaxis LawConnect, Master Lock Comanche or Wild Thing 100.

Comanche, the world’s most impressive 100-footer, is the favorite for line honors, but the varied weather conditions will also suit her nearest rival and reigning champion LawConnect.

But bookmakers are not even offering Maritimo a prize to claim the John H Illingworth Challenge Cup first over the post, with her rivals also skeptical about her chances.

“The Maritimo 100 will certainly eat better and have a more enjoyable ride than us, but she won’t be near the leaders when we enter Bass Strait in the early hours of tomorrow morning,” Comanche co-skipper Matt Allen said.

That won’t surprise Maritimo, as the crew likes to put fun before accolades.

“We’re not in a hurry,” Jones said.

The state-of-the-art vessel was built by British luxury yacht manufacturer Oyster

While other crews cook their food in plastic bags, the sailors on the Maritimo 100 will enjoy meals such as roast ham and potato pie

“We’re really looking to compete this time and make sure we switch back down and get through the first few days of the weather and enjoy our journey there.”

That said, the forecasts seem favorable for a big boat like Maritimo.

The fleet was expected to travel along the NSW coast with north-easterly winds before a west-southwest change across Bass Strait.

This will cause heavy gusts of wind and possibly a shower.

“(The forecast) will actually be pretty good for us,” Jones said.

“The boat is quite heavy and can handle the bigger seas much better than many lighter boats, so we should be able to get through it tonight.”

The crew doesn’t have to worry if the weather gets too wet and wild.

‘Each cabin all has hot showers. We can sneak showers every now and then,” Jones said.