Shad Khan's Kismet Docks in Jacksonville
The 400-foot superyacht returned to Jacksonville and berthed at a new marina in front of the Four Seasons Hotel under construction downtown.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Middle East
Shad Khan's 400-foot megayacht Kismet arrived in Jacksonville on November 5, 2025, and docked at a new marina in front of the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, which is under construction. The vessel had last docked at Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, on October 24.
Why it matters
The arrival places a high-profile luxury vessel in downtown Jacksonville's waterfront, drawing attention to the marina being built alongside the Four Seasons project. It also offers a visible look at the scale of private superyachts that can now reach the city's river front.
The Kismet measures 400 feet (122 meters) on the water and can host up to 12 guests across nine cabins, served by a crew of 36 plus the captain. It was reported at $360 million and listed for charter at about $3.2 million a week, with total costs possibly reaching $5.4 million once expenses and taxes are included.
The players
Shad Khan
Shad Khan is the Pakistani-American owner of the Jacksonville Jaguars and chairman of Flex-N-Gate, whose wealth has made him one of the most prominent business figures in Jacksonville.
The details
The Kismet, built to Shad Khan's specifications under the name 'Project Jag,' features three pools across six decks, four fireplaces, two fire pits, a spa with a hammam, sauna and cryotherapy chamber, a gym, a basketball court, a pickleball court and a helipad. Vessel tracking data from Vessel Finder shows the yacht's movements from Madeira to Jacksonville.
Timeline
October 24, 2025: The Kismet last docked at Funchal, Madeira, Portugal.
November 5, 2025, 9:40 a.m.: The Kismet arrived in Jacksonville and docked at the new marina.
Travel Outlook
The Kismet's arrival fits a pattern of superyachts using ports tied to new luxury hotel construction along the Jacksonville waterfront. Its docking beside the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences project places the visit within the city's push to attract high-end visitors to downtown.
Visitors interested in luxury yacht experiences can look at the Kismet's charter listing of about $3.2 million a week as a benchmark for high-end vessel travel. The marina's placement in front of the Four Seasons site may affect where downtown visitors can access the waterfront during construction.
The takeaway
A superyacht's port of call can offer a concrete window into how cities court luxury tourism, and Jacksonville's waterfront is now part of that conversation. Readers interested in travel patterns can watch how new hotel projects shape the boats that visit.
Further reading
For more on luxury travel and destinations, explore Middle East travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Florida Times-Union.
