Magic Johnson simply wrapped up an expensive six-week yacht trip together with his spouse Earlitha “Cookie” Johnson that noticed household, associates and a great deal of celebs come and go from the deck of the Phoenix 2 superyacht.

Beginning his journey in Antibes, France, the NBA legend made his approach across the Mediterranean together with stops in of Portofino, Capriccioli, Capri, Positano, Nerano and Sicily in Italy; the Corinth Canal, Mykonos, Oia, Kefalonia, Kalami and Santorini in Greece; Montenegro; and Dubrovnik, Croatia. 

Johnson was no stranger to luxurious throughout his journey. The NBA legend made some fast day journeys to world class lodges and eating places just like the San Domenico Palace, Taormina, the 4 Seasons resort in Sicily that was featured in The White Lotus. Whereas he didn’t keep on the resort, costs for an evening there begin at $1,700, and the poolside restaurant the place Johnson dined, provides a $33 salad and $22 cannoli.

The retired athlete had no want for in a single day lodging, although, because of his keep aboard the Phoenix 2, a luxurious yacht with constitution costs that begin at €1,150,000, or simply shy of $1,255,000, per week, in line with its web site. For Johnson’s six-week expertise, he doubtless spent round $7,530,000 on the yacht alone.  

Included within the worth of the seven-cabin superyacht is a crew of 29 prepared to help as much as 12 friends. The first cabin is a split-level house with its personal personal stairwell. The suite options panoramic views of the ocean and a personal terrace fitted with a jacuzzi. The remaining cabins are related by a central elevator throughout three decks of the ship, with a number of the rooms having the ability to be transformed into household lodging relying on friends’ wants.

When going from vacation spot to vacation spot, vacationers are in a position to benefit from the luxurious yacht’s different facilities, together with three swimming pools, an indoor and outside movie show, jacuzzis, a health club, a piano room, a bar and even a salon and wellness heart for anyone in want of some additional TLC. 

As well as, Johnson and his friends had been handled to nights stuffed with leisure. One night, the crew threw a masquerade get together for the basketball star and his household. One other night time in Greece, they had been handled to a “Greek god and goddess extravaganza.” Johnson wrote on Instagram. “We had a lot enjoyable dressing up and dancing and Chef Daisy ready an excellent unfold for us to take pleasure in!”

Johnson began his voyage with a few of his well-known associates, together with Michael Jordan, Samuel L. Jackson and Choose Matthis. 

“Tonight we loved an unimaginable dinner on the world-famous Da Paolino Ristorante aka the lemon tree restaurant in Capri, Italy!” Johnson wrote on Instagram. “AND I obtained to hang around with my nice buddy and the best basketball participant to ever reside, Michael Jordan, and his spouse Yvette, Sam and LaTanya Jackson, Choose Greg and Linda Mathis, and John and Vicki Palmer.”

In a carousel of photographs, the seemingly relaxed associates posed for a bunch shot. In one other body, Magic and Jordan smiled as musicians serenaded them on the iconic restaurant.

When Johnson’s preliminary group of associates departed the journey, the All Star was joined by his household in Italy. 

”Cookie and I are excited to have our youngsters Andre, EJ, Elisa, our daughter-in-law Lisa and grandkids Gigi and Avery be a part of us on the yacht!” Magic, 63, wrote alongside a photograph of the comfortable group, posed on the deck, in entrance of a dramatic backdrop of seaside cliffs.

All in, Johnson visited 5 nations and hosted 18 friends on board. And if the sample continues from years previous, he’ll doubtless do all of it once more in 2024.