A luxury 56-metre superyacht valued at approximately $50 million has been filmed repeatedly striking the walls of the Corinth Canal in Greece. The incident involving the vessel BLUE II took place on Saturday 8 August 2026 as it attempted to transit the narrow waterway. In the clip, the nearly 56-metre BLUE II can be seen passing within inches of the walls before glancing off them more than once. Key details of the Corinth Canal incidentDate: 8 August 20268 August 2026 Location: Corinth Canal (Isthmus of Corinth), GreeceCorinth Canal (Isthmus of Corinth), Greece Vessel: Superyacht BLUE IISuperyacht BLUE II Length: Approximately 56 metresApproximately 56 metres Estimated value: $50 millionAbout the superyacht BLUE IIBLUE II features two main suites: one on the upper deck offering panoramic forward views and another on the main deck. The dramatic footage of the BLUE II Corinth Canal collision has attracted widespread attention online, highlighting the challenges faced by large luxury yachts when navigating one of the world’s narrowest shipping channels.