Live Like a Rich Pirate on This Majestic 210-Foot Sailing Ship That Can Cross All Oceans

Folks, Northrop & Johnson, one of the world's leading yacht brokers, recently posted a listing for Running on Waves (RW), the massive ship you see in the image gallery. What does this mean? It means it's up for sale but for no less than €17.5M ($19M at current exchange rates), so you'd better have one heck of a financial plan for this one.

Now, RW's story began back in 2011 when it first hit international waters. At that time, and to this day, it's the largest ship built by its yard, Segel Masten Yachten and Gdansk, coming in with a total length of 64 m (210 ft). That's a whole lot of space to feel like a pirate in.

Just so you have some idea of what we're up against here, allow me to point out that this ship does have its own website, one where its services are up for charter, but considering it's now up for sale, you could possibly buy the business too; why not?

As for what you're buying, it's a barquentine, which is a three or more-masted sailing ship with just the foremast being square-rigged (the driving sails are set perpendicular to the keel and masts). Be sure to check out those crow's nests the RW shows off; imagine the selfies from up here.

Why this sort of mast setup? Well, here's the thing: RW is an ocean-going machine that can even handle floating through seas with glaciers nearby. These ships often have the highest safety ratings, too, so you can be sure the 21 crew members know what they're doing.

Let's climb down for a moment and check out what the uppermost deck (the first of three) has to offer. Honestly, it's up here that you'll probably spend most of your time out at sea. With 16 lounge chairs, a deck place to dance the night away, a jacuzzi, and a huge lounge area at the rear, this deck comes in as one of the most relaxing I've come across in some time.

If you're the sort of person who's on the hunt for shade, the rear section is for you, ready with a bar and all, but if you really want to experience something cool, grab a drink, head to the front of the ship, and lay down on that jib net, while looking up at the sky above or sea below. Imagine the magic if you encounter a school of dolphins.

Continuing our exploration of RW, we find ourselves one deck lower and in the ship's core. Because of the way the ship is built, the sun deck and main deck sort of blend into one neat space, but if you're looking to escape the sun, two interior spaces offer just that.

At the rear of the ship, guests will be able to find a restaurant at their disposal, fit with six lounge pads and tables, a bar, and access to the deck below. The opposite end of the ship, on the other hand, features spaces like another lounge and VIP rooms. These are the rooms you want to be spending time in. The observation deck is also accessible from here.

Finally, the lowest deck that makes up this steel-hulled giant is designed for nothing more than the rest of the staterooms, crew quarters, and a galley. But the really neat bit about the RW is the fact that it can accommodate up to 39 guests. That's more than most superyachts can fit.

Remember, this ship was used as a charter service, and the more guests you can bring aboard, the more money that's going to be spent, and the main reason why the eventual owner of this craft should consider keeping it as a source of income.

What I enjoyed about the staterooms and the interior of this vessel was the classic look and feel it offered. Not only does wood mingle with warm natural and artificial lighting, but the color tones chosen make me feel as though I've been transported several years back. The restaurant gave me that same feeling.

But life at sea is a tad more than just lounging around in rooms or baking in the sun. That said, RW is ready with a few spaces designed to help you get the most out of this life. Aside from the jacuzzi I mentioned, guests will also be able to take advantage of massages, kite surf and wakeboard in the waters around the ship, and so much more. Heck, you could even go as far as ask for this ship's itinerary, and pretend you just chartered it.

It's not every day that something like this comes up for sale, and honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if Running on Waves sells within the next month; It just has so much potential.