We have some readers who have seen Perseverance II moving this week. Thanks for Joe and Peter for the updates. If anyone sees Perseverance in her trip south, we would love to have a picture so we can post for others to enjoy!
July 19th Post
Perseverance II passed through the channel going upriver. This 123′ megayacht has four staterooms, and 6 crewmembers. It appears that you can charter the megayacht in the Mediterranean . Wonder why it was in the Saint Lawrence. Does anyone have any info on this?
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August 1st, 2008 at 2:18 am
the Perseverance II was on its way to Chicago to spend the summer, owned by Mike Palumbo one of Chicago’s wealthiest financiers
August 1st, 2008 at 2:48 am
Thanks Joe. Appreciate the update.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
On the 12th. of october, in the afternoon, the Perseverance II passed in front of my house, in Contrecoeur, near Sorel, probably on its way back to Kingston where it is registered.
One of the most beautyfull yachts I ever saw.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
Robert,
Appreciate the update. She sure is a beauty.
November 18th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Perseverance II was on its way to South Beach Miami to meet up with its Chicago owner who will the sail to St Barts for the winter
November 18th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Joe,
Thanks for the info. Where is Perseverance now?
November 20th, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Came in at ‘Bahia Mar’ / Ft. Lauderdale today
November 20th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Thanks Peter! Can you get a photo?
April 17th, 2009 at 9:47 am
I just saw her in Sopers Hole on the west end of Tortola. She was here one night and then split.
April 17th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Todd,
Do you have a picture? Thanks for the update!
May 19th, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Perseverance II just passed under the Confederation Bridge!
May 19th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Outstanding! Thanks for letting us know. If you can get a photo, we would appreciate it!
May 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Perseverance II is now in the city of Sept-Îles, Québec, Canada.
He arrived yesterday.
May 22nd, 2009 at 5:19 pm
I can get a photo while at the Old Warf in Sept-Iles… Hoe can I get the picture to you River Girl.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:20 pm
I now have a photo of the MY.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:22 am
From what I heard, Perseverance II seems to have some engine problem.
Here two pictures:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/FI_ColdBlood/PerseveranceIIA.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/FI_ColdBlood/PerseveranceIIB.jpg
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:28 am
@ Gilles,
Thanks for the pictures, they are in this post.
http://www.asktheboater.com/perseverance-ii-megayacht-is-on-the-move/
Coldy,
Thanks for the info. Did you take the pictures?
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 am
I asked my brother to take those pictures since I was on the Job (I work for the Port of Sept-Iles).
Two big boats in the same week (We got our first cruise ship Tuesday morning)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v679/FI_ColdBlood/MsMaasdam.jpg
Normally, we only see Bulkcarrier for the Iron ore.
May 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 am
2 Coldy,
Thanks for the pictures!
May 25th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Whose the owner or the Perseverance II
June 6th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Just talked to one of the crew of PerseveranceII. It arrived at the Erie Basin Marina this morning after going thru the Welland Canal. He said they are on the way to Chicago. They are about 20 days behind schedule because of engine problems along the way. They just fueled up with nearly 7000 gallons of fuel, but are not full. Two (smaller) tankers fueled them, but because of the set up at the Erie Basin Marina, that’s all that could get into it so they got less than a full fill up. Might leave today to continue on to Chicage.
BEAUTIFUL SHIP!!!!!!!
June 6th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
Bob,
Thanks for the info. See our other post on Perseverance II. http://www.asktheboater.com/perseverance-ii-megayacht-is-on-the-move/
June 9th, 2009 at 12:35 pm
Perseverance II on the Move
Spotted on the Detroit River heading upstream at 11:30 hrs, Tuesday 9 Jun 09.
June 9th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
She just passed by my house on the St. Clair River, 50 miles north of Detroit.
June 9th, 2009 at 6:43 pm
We live in Sarnia Ontario and have just seen Perseverance II pass by on the St. Clair River.
June 10th, 2009 at 11:55 am
We observed the Perseverance II pass under the Bluewater Bridges over the St. Clair River between Sarnia, ON and Port Huron MI on June 9th just after 5:30. Beautiful yacht – I have several photos!
June 11th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
6/11/09 at 8:15,PM, The Perseverance 11 just pulled in Chicago at Burnham Harbor today.
June 11th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
Ian’s recent photos are posted here:
http://www.asktheboater.com/more-photos-of-perserverance/
July 4th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
Was lucky enough to have been invited aboard for a 4 of July party on perserverance II. Beautiful boat, Stellar crew and gracious host. Thanks for a great night Mike.
July 5th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Perseverance II is hanging out on Lake Michigan along Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Just took a picture of her from our 52nd floor.
July 5th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Connie,
Thanks for letting us know. If you want me to post your picture, pls email to info (AT) asktheboater (DOT) com.
September 13th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
Just got back from the city and got to see the Perseverance leave Burnham Harbor. It had some beautiful young ladies up on top. It was headed north.
September 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Jeannine – do you have any photos for us?
September 17th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
A gorgeous ship. How much might it be worth?
October 5th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
October 4, 2009
Perseverance 11 was tied up at the Erie Harbor Marina. No one aboard, huge winds bouncing her off the docks.
October 13th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi There
I DO have pictures. I can e-mail them to you. Let me know the e-mail address.
Jeannine
October 15th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
The Perseverence is currently tied up at the wharf at Abitibi-Bowater’s Mersey newsprint mill in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. She apparently has some engine troubles and they are awaiting the delivery of required parts before he resumes her voyage.
October 25th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Saw the Perseverance II tied up at the Beaufort, North Carolina waterfront.
October 27th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Perservance II was in Beaufort NC ON Sunday. According to the Dockmaster she came in saturday night around 10 o’clock pm.
Saw a few crewmembers but did not get to talk to them.I took a few pictures,will try to post later if they look ok.
This was seen on Sunday,Oct. 26
October 27th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
@Charlie Please send the photos to info AT asktheboater.com. Thx
June 19th, 2010 at 1:06 am
June 18th 2010
Seen in Montreal (Quebec) Old Port.
What a yacht!
June 19th, 2010 at 1:08 am
Thanks for the update. If you have any photos, pls send them to info AT asktheboater.com
June 22nd, 2010 at 12:39 pm
I live in Marine City MI on the St. Clair River. It is now June 22, and this boat just passed my house going up river to Lake Huron. I assume Chicago as mentioned last year. A beautiful yacht.
June 25th, 2010 at 6:30 pm
It’s in Burnham Harbor in Chicago now – saw it this afternoon, June 25th.
June 26th, 2010 at 10:30 pm
I saw the beautiful yacht in Wilson, NY, right on the other side of Toronto. We were in aww. We some some crew members and a boat come out the back of it. I did get some good pics of it!
July 12th, 2010 at 10:38 pm
Perseverance II is in chicago’s burn ham harbor (July 11 2010)
October 1st, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Perseverance II currently in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. It apparently has generator problems and is attempting to have Palmer Johnson repair the problem.
October 1st, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Perseverance II just left Sturgeon Bay. Apparently generator problems have been resolved.
October 4th, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Just saw the yacht tonight about 7 pm at the Port of Monroe in Michigan. It was being refueled with 8000 gallons of fuel.
October 4th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
A little late, but the Perseverance II was docked in Montreal June 18, 2010.
October 6th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Perseverance II passed GM Renaissance Center, Detroit River yesterday heading south.
October 7th, 2010 at 7:15 am
Perseverance II is staged in the Oswego river (Oswego, ny) headed south into the Erie Canal Lock system. I can only surmise that she is headed south for the winter…
October 8th, 2010 at 3:37 pm
Its docked outside of the Riveredge Resort in the 1000 islands!
October 8th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Preverance II is currently docked at the Riveredge Hotel–Alexandria Bay, NY in the 1000 Islands. Nicest vessel we have seen all season.
October 18th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
It was in Summerside P.E.I, Canada today.
October 19th, 2010 at 4:53 pm
She’s in Summerside PEI today
October 24th, 2010 at 3:36 pm
She’s docked in Boston harbor this morning !
January 5th, 2011 at 1:25 pm
Perseverance II just pulling into Road Bay Harbour, Anguilla, BWI – January 5, 2011 1:25 pm
June 6th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Just saw Perserverance II going North in the Cape Cod Canal. A beautiful boat!
June 13th, 2011 at 3:19 pm
The boat was spotted in Oswego, NY harbor Refueling on the shores of Lake Ontario have beautiful pictures of it it dwarfs all other pleasuer craft in the harbor at 3PM June 13th 2011
June 13th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Just saw Perserverance II docked at the east wall at the Port of Oswego, NY. Big boat, no signs of life on it though… Do have pics of her.
June 13th, 2011 at 10:55 pm
6-13-11 saw perseverance II in harbor at Oswego N.Y. at noon
June 15th, 2011 at 9:06 am
saw in Quebec City canada June 12 2011 awesome!!
June 15th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
just saw this gorgeous ship pass by the casino june 16/11
June 16th, 2011 at 11:23 am
This boat passed by my home on the St. Clair River , Marine City, MI heading North on June 15, 2011, Nice
June 16th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
point edward casino, that is…under the Blue Water Bridge
June 16th, 2011 at 5:58 pm
@ wc/David/patrick dube/Dick Smith/Shannon/Bob
Do you have an pictures? Send them to
info AT asktheboater.com
June 19th, 2011 at 12:57 am
Saw PII leaving Burnham to go see the fireworks tonight. Georgeous boat, good luck Mike.
June 20th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Perseverence II is docked in Chicago right now at Burnham Harbor. Just saw it from the bike path about an hour ago
July 9th, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Perseverence II pulled out of dock at Burnham Harbor, Chicago sometime between Wednesday p.m., July 6th to Friday, July 8th. She was seen on Friday afternoon anchored in Chicago’s outer harbor – near Ohio Street Beach. Utterly amazing!
August 8th, 2011 at 12:43 am
Perseverance II spends its summers docked at Burnham Harbor right behind soldier Field and McCormick Place as it has every year since I have had my boat slip at the same harbor (so at least the past 4 years). Years ago it said its port was Cayman Islands BWI but recently changed to Kingston Jamaica. Mike Palumbo is the owner and is a big Chicago money man. He has a lot of business here in Chicago. He has a multi-million dollar condo in the south loop within walking distance of his boat, too. Somehow he’s still a nice guy I’ve chatted with him once or twice. He rarely moves the boat all summer but occasionally goes out for the weekend fireworks or boat parties (like Chicago Scene a few weeks ago).
August 12th, 2011 at 10:40 pm
I saw PII docked near McCormick Place/Soldier Field today (8/12/’11)around 6pm as I sat in the grass along the bike path right across from it. It is an amazingly beautiful ship that seemed to be occupied by only the crew when I saw it. After taking a 25 minute rest I started to ride away when a man came up and the crew quickly came down to greet him and take his bags. I assumed it was the owner and he was very nice and pleasant to a group of people that passed by him.
August 12th, 2011 at 10:47 pm
I have to add that I had no idea this ship had a page for dedicated followers. I thought this ship was so beautiful that I came home, googled the name and the link that led me to this page was the 1st one that I saw. I travel that bike path once a week so I will look for the PII from now on and take pictures when I see it. Hopefully one day I will get to talk to the crew or better yet meet the owner.
August 18th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Perseverance II just went by our house on the Upper St. Mary’s river going West toward White Fish Bay on Lake Superior.
August 27th, 2011 at 7:09 am
August 27, 2011 at 7:08 AM
Perseverance II just went by our house headed east toward the Soo Locks in the upper St. Mary’s River. Wow, what a boat!
August 28th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
I was just told that PII is anchored at Blind River, Ontario. We’re having an early supper and heading down to see it.
August 28th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
Sorry, my mistake, the Perseverance II was at Bruce Mines, Ontario NOT Blind River, Ontario.
August 28th, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Sitting in front of my home in Hamilton Bay, St. Joseph Island. Very nice boat. Thanks for taking refuge for the evening here.
(P.S. your toy door is open….) Have a quiet night.
August 29th, 2011 at 3:20 pm
This Yacht was parked this morning off Lighthouse Point in Thessalon, Ontario. Left around 1pm.
August 30th, 2011 at 9:24 pm
At anchor in Oak Bay adjacent Mcbean channel in 1 pm.
August 31st, 2011 at 3:42 pm
Just saw this boat in Little Current Ontario. Lovely, but perhaps just a bit over the top?
September 2nd, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Perserverence II is in Killarney, ON…at Killarney Mountain Lodge
What a beautiful yacht!
September 2nd, 2011 at 12:24 pm
Perserverance II just passed our friends camp across from the lighthouse
going into Killarney. Probably going for fish and chips.
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:36 pm
tHe beautiful boat is in killarney ontario but i think its so nice
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:39 pm
They are going eastward! They were in Killarney Mountain Lodge!
September 3rd, 2011 at 4:05 pm
Sitting at the dock in Gore Bay.
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Dunno if you guys are still interested in it’s location, but I saw it docked at roughly this location. http://g.co/maps/v4mm6
October 19th, 2011 at 9:49 pm
Perseverance II is tied up for the night in Port Colborne, Ontario. I just saw her and had to google to see if I could find out more info on her. What a lovely vessel! She is tied facing Northbound on the Welland Canal…The weather is high winds and cold here, I can understnad why she is resting the night.
October 19th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Hello…
I did a search and your website came up for this boat because today Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 it was on West Street docked in Port Colborne, Ontario which is Lock 8 apart of the Welland Canal.
October 19th, 2011 at 11:00 pm
She’s docked in Port Colborne Ontario, waiting to go thru the welland canal.
October 20th, 2011 at 10:15 am
THe PII is in Lock 7 of the Welland Canal at the moment. Beautiful ship!
October 26th, 2011 at 1:17 pm
The Perseverance II is sitting in the harbour at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Canada as of 12:00pm local time
October 26th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
we saw the Perseverance 11 in Charlottetown harbour Wharf in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Lovely boat.Probably glad to park for a few days. Good nor’wester blowing. Today is October 26/11.
November 2nd, 2011 at 7:50 am
Just saw the Perseverance II, she is docked at the World Trade Center in Boston,MA Big and Beautiful. Happy Sailing
January 22nd, 2012 at 10:46 am
She is docked in Simpson Bay, St. Maarten