On a Saturday evening, which should have been a routine glossy episode from the life of social media elites, the luxury Lamborghini yacht turned into an illustration of how entertainment, neglecting safety boundaries, can become a disaster.
The 65-foot vessel Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, bearing the symbolic name TNT, sank in shallow waters near Monument Island after 17:00. On board were 32 people — mostly influential Instagram and TikTok users. This is nearly three times the permitted capacity, which, according to the official announcement on the Yacht World website, is only 12 persons.
Despite the drama of the event, all passengers and crew members were rescued. The yacht was later raised and removed from the navigation route, reported the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), which is conducting the investigation.
Although the official cause of sinking has not yet been established, experts note that significant overloading could have seriously impacted the yacht’s stability, despite its high-powered technical specifications — two V12 engines of 2000 hp each, propelling the vessel to over 70 miles per hour.
However, behind the technical data is an atmosphere worthy of a film scene: champagne, selfies, $350 tequila “rescued” from the sinking side. One of the passengers, documented on social media — former Miss America Rygin Hartley — exclaims that the “little one” (bottle) is safe.
Neighboring yacht broker from Miami, Oscar Diaz, was observing the situation from his own vessel:
"A captain’s Mayday code crackled over the radio: Mayday, my boat is sinking," he said.
"Such incidents are rare. In eight years, I have seen only one similar case."
According to him, most passengers remained surprisingly calm — probably because the depth was only 9 feet, and the nearest islands were a few minutes away by swimming.
This yacht is not just a means of transportation. It is a status symbol. Lamborghini 63 — part of a limited series created in partnership between Automobili Lamborghini and the Italian manufacturer Tecnomar Yachts. Its silhouette resembles the supercar Sián FKP 37, and its interior combines carbon fiber surfaces and Sci-Fi style design.
Yet, this story is about more than just a sinking vessel. It is a story about a culture of excess, where swearing weighs more than safety instructions, and prestige is more expensive than common sense.
Currently, the FWC is not disclosing the name of the yacht owner, who has listed it for sale at $4.7 million. But this case will undoubtedly become a topic of discussion in circles concerned with maritime safety, luxury insurance, and — ultimately — in the virtual society where every shot strives to be perfect, even if the world is literally going underwater.