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Vive la Vie in Douglas harbour

Superyacht belongs to Swiss billionaire

A superyacht belonging to a billionaire entrepreneur is in Douglas harbour today.

The $80 million Vive la Vie is 198 feet long and has a crew of 16.

She's owned by billionaire Willy Michel.

He founded the Swiss-based company Ypsomed, which develops insulin pumps for the treatment of diabetes.

The yacht features a dining room which can be converted into a disco, with a dining table which rises up into the ceiling.

She is available for charter - at a cost of around $300,000 - $500,000 per week.

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