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Summer officially started in June ... but it's not really here until Magic Johnson and his famous pals hop aboard a $150K a day luxury super yacht and cruise to some of the most beautiful places in the world!

The 62-year-old Lakers legend and wife Cookie , along with LL Cool J (a staple on the summer vacation), toured an ancient citadel called Acropolis of Athens ... and it looks like they had a great time.

LL and Magic -- complete with a spear and shield -- even posed with a man dressed as an ancient Greek warrior, in addition to taking in all the sights.

The boat trip has been a tradition for years ... going back to at least 2017 when the Hall of Famer dropped $680K weekly on a yacht that he lived on for several weeks. Johnson hasn't missed a year since ... not even a global pandemic could stop him.

In addition to LL ... other celebs like Samuel L. Jackson (who may be on this trip, too), Rodney and Holly Robinson Peete , and others were on the trip in 2018 , 2019 , 2020 , and 2021 .

As for the actual yacht -- named the Solandge -- it's pretty darn incredible. The 85-meter ship has 8 staterooms for 12 guests. It holds a crew of up to 34. The yacht was initially built in 2013 ... and it got a facelift in 2019.

Solandge has just about every amenity you could dream of ... including a jacuzzi, swimming pool, sauna, gym, helipad, and movie theatre.

To rent the yacht, it'll cost you about $1 million a week.

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Unclear where the group, who also made a stop in Santorini, intends to go next in the Mediterranean.

But, then again, why even get off the boat??

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Inside Magic Johnson’s incredible Greek vacation on $1.1m-a-week superyacht with Samuel L Jackson and LL Cool J

• Jim Sheridan
• Published : 10:39 ET, Jul 20 2022
• Updated : 10:45 ET, Jul 20 2022

MAGIC JOHNSON has wowed fans with yet another stunning summer getaway - this time featuring a $138m yacht.

The former NBA star, 62, headed to the sunny Greek Islands onboard the beautiful $1.1m-a-week rented vessel.

LA Lakers legend Magic has made luxury summer boat trips an annual event in the Johnson household.

His epic Greek adventure could be his best yet, with a number of A-List celebrities along for the ride.

Magic was joined by his wife Cookie, with the power couple now married for over 30 years.

And the loved-up pair certainly looked at home on their lavish $138m Aquila superyacht rental.

The incredible vessel provided the perfect base for exploring the Greek Islands, with Magic previously enjoying its comforts on trips to Croatia and Italy.

On the sun deck there's a spacious jacuzzi, day bar, as well as a massage room.

While a DJ booth allows the ship to turn from luxury cruiser to ear-splitting nightclub at the flick of a switch.

Should the sun get a bit too much, there's also a cinema room equipped with an 85-inch flat screen.

'IT HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING'

And the 12 guests can run off their Pina Colada's in the huge gym, before settling down for a meal in the giant dining room.

Johnson and Cookie eased into their vacation with some fireworks on the deck, bringing their 4th of July celebrations to Europe.

While the pair updated fans on the cultural highlights from the sun-filled, including a visit to gorgeous historical sights on the island of Santorini.

Magic told his 5.3m Twitter followers: "Cookie and I at the famous Church of Three Bells of Fira in the beautiful city Santorini!

"Behind us you can see a volcano."

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Things took a more bizarre turn as Johnson headed to Athens, teaming up for a viral photo with iconic singer LL Cool J.

The friends posed for pictures with swords, spears and shields outside the Acropolis of Athens, flanking a man in full Greek armour.

And just to prove how far-reaching his adventure diary had become, Magic even got a call from the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The former Laker said: "I told the Prime Minister it's been amazing and life-changing!

"From the culture, to the history and the food, everything has been exceptional!

"The people have welcomed Cookie, me, and our friends with open arms."

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There was clearly a party atmosphere as the trip drew to a conclusion with Magic joined by Hollywood icon Samuel L Jackson for a Soul Train bash.

Decked out in colorful wigs and ties, the friends looked to be having the time of their lives in the Greek sun.

Johnson tweeted: "We are having a blast in Greece!

"We all got festive for our soul train line tonight and busted a move or two."

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Johnson has now returned from his travels and was at Dodger Stadium for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game on July 19.

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Inside the $1.2 Million-a-Week Superyacht Magic Johnson Chartered for His Summer Vacation

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When you’re Magic Johnson, a simple European getaway just won’t do. You have to take in the continent by boat.

The NBA legend and entrepreneur is currently enjoying some time cruising around the Mediterranean onboard the Aquila , a 281-foot superyacht . And the Lakers great and his wife Cookie have invited along a star-studded group of pals, including Samuel L. Jackson and LL Cool J, to join in on the experience.

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Magic, who TMZ says likes to spend a month across the Atlantic each summer, has gone all out for his latest vacation. The Aquila is the largest boat built in the US since the 1930s, according to its Burgess charter listing . Originally developed by Derektor in 2010, the vessel sailed under the name Cakewalk until it was sold and completely refitted in 2016. The renewed, four-deck yacht has even more space from which its passengers can gaze upon cities like Corfu, Capri and Cervo, and is perfect for entertaining a one very large man and his family and friends.

The yacht has a massive owner’s suite with a massage room, salon and private deck that overlooks the bow, along with six other spacious guest suites. There’s also a cinema room, gym, two more massage rooms. When it comes time for entertaining, there’s a saloon called the London Bar, a beach club at sea level and a dedicated party deck with its own DJ booth, AV system and smoke machine. The interior’s pièce de résistance, though, is a 36-foot “waterfall” chandelier that stretches from the sun deck to the lower deck.

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Other amenities on the Aquila include a limousine tender, a deck jacuzzi, aquapark, trampoline and all the water toys you could ever want (think: jet skis, kayaks and wakeboards). The yacht, which has a 50-foot beam, is also manned by a crew of 28. It’s powered by two 3,306 hp MTU engine and has a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.

As you may have guessed, a boat like this doesn’t come cheap. The superyacht is reportedly worth over $150 million . Johnson is only chartering the vessel, but even that will set him back nearly €1 million (or about $1.2 million) a week, according to the listing. One thing is clear: No. 32 loves spending time on the Aquila . In fact, this isn’t his first time he’s rented the vessel. He also took it out on vacation back in 2019, according to TMZ . And honestly, who can blame him?

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Inside Magic Johnson’s incredible Greek vacation on $1.1m-a-week superyacht with Samuel L Jackson and LL Cool J

• Jim Sheridan
• Published : 15:39, 20 Jul 2022
• Updated : 15:45, 20 Jul 2022

MAGIC JOHNSON has wowed fans with yet another stunning summer getaway - this time featuring a $138m yacht.

The former NBA star, 62, headed to the sunny Greek Islands onboard the beautiful $1.1m-a-week rented vessel.

LA Lakers legend Magic has made luxury summer boat trips an annual event in the Johnson household.

His epic Greek adventure could be his best yet, with a number of A-List celebrities along for the ride.

Magic was joined by his wife Cookie, with the power couple now married for over 30 years.

And the loved-up pair certainly looked at home on their lavish $138m Aquila superyacht rental.

The incredible vessel provided the perfect base for exploring the Greek Islands, with Magic previously enjoying its comforts on trips to Croatia and Italy.

On the sun deck there's a spacious jacuzzi, day bar, as well as a massage room.

While a DJ booth allows the ship to turn from luxury cruiser to ear-splitting nightclub at the flick of a switch.

Should the sun get a bit too much, there's also a cinema room equipped with an 85-inch flat screen.

'IT HAS BEEN LIFE CHANGING'

And the 12 guests can run off their Pina Colada's in the huge gym, before settling down for a meal in the giant dining room.

Johnson and Cookie eased into their vacation with some fireworks on the deck, bringing their 4th of July celebrations to Europe.

While the pair updated fans on the cultural highlights from the sun-filled, including a visit to gorgeous historical sights on the island of Santorini.

Magic told his 5.3m Twitter followers: "Cookie and I at the famous Church of Three Bells of Fira in the beautiful city Santorini!

"Behind us you can see a volcano."

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Things took a more bizarre turn as Johnson headed to Athens, teaming up for a viral photo with iconic singer LL Cool J.

The friends posed for pictures with swords, spears and shields outside the Acropolis of Athens, flanking a man in full Greek armour.

And just to prove how far-reaching his adventure diary had become, Magic even got a call from the Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

The former Laker said: "I told the Prime Minister it's been amazing and life-changing!

"From the culture, to the history and the food, everything has been exceptional!

"The people have welcomed Cookie, me, and our friends with open arms."

There was clearly a party atmosphere as the trip drew to a conclusion with Magic joined by Hollywood icon Samuel L Jackson for a Soul Train bash.

Decked out in colorful wigs and ties, the friends looked to be having the time of their lives in the Greek sun.

Johnson tweeted: "We are having a blast in Greece!

"We all got festive for our soul train line tonight and busted a move or two."

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The 6ft9 superstar is a five-time NBA champion and scored 17,707 points over a glittering thirteen-season career.

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Inside Magic Johnson’s $138million superyacht Aquila with nightclub and cinema room which you can hire for $1m-a-week

• Published : 9:15, 29 Sep 2022
• Updated : 11:25, 29 Sep 2022
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MAGIC by name, magical by lifestyle.

Magic Johnson is partial to the high-life - swimming in the riches of a fortune estimated at $620million.

So, it's no surprise that when he takes a holiday he goes away on a $138m superyacht - that is available to hire for an eye-watering $1m-a-WEEK.

The LA Lakers legend spends his summers enjoying exotic coastlines on board the incredible Aquila.

Johnson, 63, took the vessel on his summer holidays in 2022, where he took in the sights of Greece.

Here's what he would've enjoyed.

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Size matters.

The Aquila is huge.

At 281-feet long, it's the largest yacht to be built in America since the 1930s - and no expense was spared in turning it into a 'party boat'.

After all, the sun deck boasts a spacious jacuzzi, a day bar, as well as a massage room.

But there's also room for a DJ - with a booth, an AV system, smoke machine and light show ready to use - yes, it's a superyacht with its own nightclub.

Up to 12 guests can stay at one time - with the Aquila able to be manned by a 28-strong crew.

From a design aspect, the most surreal and aesthetically pleasing feature of the Aquila is a waterfall chandelier that drops down four levels from the sun deck down to the lower deck - that just adds to the yacht's opulence.

Another cool addition is the outstanding cinema room that features an enormous 85-inch screen.

The master cabin, or as it is known as the 'owner's deck', features his/hers ensuite and a study, as well as a salon.

There are a further six cabins that all offer space and comfort to the highest specification.

On top of that, guests can work out in the Aquila's fully-equipped gym.

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In 2021, Magic was joined by a host of pals, including LL Cool J and Steve Harvey for a trip of a lifetime - a cruise around the Amalfi coast.

Before that, he's been seen visiting jet-set destinations as glam as Corsica, Cannes, Sorrento and Monaco.

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In August 2020, he and wife Cookie spent around a month in Croatia.

He visited the gorgeous island of Dubrovnik and urged travellers who hadn't visited to make sure they do.

He wrote on Instagram: "@thecookiej and I just got back from Croatia and we highly recommend it to anyone! The food was fantastic and the country is just beautiful!"

Inside Magic Johnson’s $138 million superyacht Aquila with a nightclub and movie theater that you can charter for $1 million a week

MAGIC by name, magical by lifestyle.

Magic Johnson loves the high life – he’s awash in the riches of a fortune estimated at $620 million.

It’s no surprise, then, that when he’s on vacation he’ll be cruising away on a $138m superyacht – available for charter for a stunning 1-month week.

The LA Lakers legend spends her summers enjoying exotic shores aboard the incredible Aquila.

Johnson, 62, was spotted on the Croatian coast in 2020 and also made a glorious trip along the Amalfi Coast in 2019.

Here’s what he would have liked.

SIZE MATTERS

The Aquila is huge.

At 281 feet long, it’s the largest yacht built in America since the 1930’s – and no expense has been spared in turning it into a “party boat”.

Finally, the sun deck has a spacious whirlpool, a day bar and a massage room.

But there’s room for a DJ too – with a cabin, AV system, smoke machine and ready-to-go light show – yes, it’s a superyacht with its own nightclub.

Up to 12 guests can stay at one time – with the Aquila being crewed by a crew of 28.

From a design perspective, the most surreal and aesthetically pleasing feature of the Aquila is a waterfall chandelier that descends four tiers from the sun deck to the lower deck – this only adds to the yacht’s opulence.

Another cool addition is the outstanding cinema room with a huge 85 inch screen.

The owner’s cabin, or as it is known as the ‘owner’s deck’, has an en-suite bathroom and study, as well as a saloon.

There are a further six cabins, all offering space and comfort at the highest level.

In addition, guests can work out in the Aquila’s fully equipped gym.

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES

Last summer Magic was joined by many friends including LL Cool J and Steve Harvey for a trip of a lifetime – a cruise along the Amalfi Coast.

He has previously visited such glamorous jet set destinations as Corsica, Cannes, Sorrento and Monaco.

In August 2020 he and his wife Cookie spent around a month in Croatia.

He visited the beautiful island of Dubrovnik and urged travelers who hadn’t already visited to do so.

He wrote on Instagram: “@thecookiej and I just got back from Croatia and we highly recommend it to everyone! The food was amazing and the country is just beautiful!”

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Magic Johnson and His Family Proudly Show Off Washington Commanders 'Swag' Aboard Yacht in Greece

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Magic Johnson couldn't wait to show off his new NFL team's "swag" while vacationing in Greece with his family.

The former NBA legend, 63, shared a sweet photo of his family sporting their new Washington Commanders merchandise as Johnson prepares for his first season as an owner of the team.

In a tweet, Johnson wrote, "My family and I rocking our new Commanders swag on the yacht today in Greece," alongside the photo.

The enthusiastic post comes days after Johnson, who became one of the new owners of the Washington Commanders in a sale headed by billionaire Josh Harris for $6.05 billion, spoke about the opportunity, calling it "the biggest thing I’ve ever done in my life," in an interview with Today.

“Breaking these barriers and going through these doors is important to me,” Johnson said in the interview with host Craig Melvin “As a proud Black man,” he added, before becoming tearful — “You got me choking up now.”

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The Johnson squad was all smiles posing for the pic as they continued their European vacation on Tuesday. Before stopping in Greece, the group enjoyed the luxurious San Domenico Palace in Taormina.

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In an Instagram post on Monday, Johnson shared several snaps of him and his family during their travels — including a stop at the hotel that was famously the setting for the second season of HBO's hit series White Lotus.

“A lot of the art and artifacts in the hotel are from the 1800s and fun fact, season 2 of White Lotus was filmed on the property! I recommend anyone traveling to Sicily, Italy stay in the hotel and eat at Anciovi!”

The NBA legend is traveling with his wife, Earlitha "Cookie" Johnson, their son EJ, 31, and daughter Elisa, 28, as well as Johnson's first child, son Andre, 42, with ex-girlfriend Melissa Mitchell, and two of his grandchildren.

Earlier on the trip, the former NBA star had been traveling around the Mediterranean with some of his friends, including  Michael Jordan ,  Samuel L. Jackson  and  Judge Greg Mathis .