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The 15 Most Expensive Yachts in the World

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As superyachts continue to get bigger and more extravagant than ever before, so too do the accompanying price tags. According to the Boats Group’s market index, the average cost of a yacht above 80 feet in the US last year was $5.3 million. As you’ll see below, though, there are a handful of high-end vessels that blow that figure out of the water.

Although it’s difficult to get exact prices in what is a fiercely secretive industry, sales of luxury yachts have surged amid the pandemic and the ultra-wealthy are more willing than ever to fork out for ostentatious ocean goers. Case in point: Billionaire Amazon founder Jeff Bezos reportedly parted with $485 million for his Oceanco megayacht that’s currently in build.

Believe it or not, that’s quite a modest price compared to at least half of the entries on this list. Lürssen’s Dilbar , for instance, is rumored to have cost in the ballpark of $800 million. As alluded to, the shipyards behind these lavish, nine-figure designs seldom share details regarding ownership or price. Therefore, the amounts cited here are estimates pulled together from Wikipedia and other reliable sources. Still, the 15 vessels here give you a good idea of what’s possible when money is no object and the best builders in the business are at your whim.

Lürssen: ‘Dilbar’ — $800 Million

Delivered in 2016, Lürssen’s Dilbar is the largest motor yacht in the world by gross tonnage. It’s also the most expensive with an original price tag in the ballpark of $800 million. Weighing in at 15,917 tons, the monolithic 512-footer is one of the most complex and challenging vessels the German yard has ever built. Penned by Espen Øino, Dilbar features a classic profile and a light ivory hull with bronze accents. Onboard, meanwhile, the elegant interiors were brought to life by Winch Design and outfitted with only the best luxury materials. The pièce de résistance is, of course, the 82-foot swimming pool. Lürssen says it is the largest pool ever to have been installed on a yacht. Seafarers also have access to 41,000 square feet of saloons, staterooms, spas and cinemas to explore. German authorities impounded Dilbar earlier this year after establishing it was linked to a Russian billionaire. According to the US Treasury Department, the yacht is now worth between $600 million and $700 million, with annual maintenance costs of about $60 million.

Blohm+Voss: ‘Eclipse’ — $600 Million

The epic 533-foot Blohm+Voss superyacht Eclipse took half a decade to come to fruition before it was finally delivered to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich in 2010. At that time, it was the largest yacht in the world and certainly one of the most expensive. It has now been 20-odd years and Eclipse still sits at the top of both lists and is estimated to be worth over $600 million. Designed inside and out by Terence Disdale, the vessel is equipped with 17 staterooms, a 185-foot-long owner’s deck with a palatial owner’s suite, a giant swimming pool that doubles as a dance floor, a gym, a beach club and a spa. Other highlights include a helicopter hangar with space for three choppers and a garage that can hold six tenders. On top of that, Eclipse has a top-end speed of 21 knots, with a range of 6,000 nautical miles.

Lürssen: ‘Azzam’ — $600 Million

Lürssen has proven itself adept at delivering sizable (and expensive) vessels. In fact, the German yard is behind the world’s longest superyacht, which reportedly set one private owner back more than $600 million. Delivered in 2013, Azzam measures just shy of 593 feet and offers a volume of 13,136 GT. Penned by Nauta Yacht, the yacht’s exterior is characterized by a long, sleek forward area and a series of tiers ascending to the skydeck. The interior, meanwhile, was brought to life by Christophe Leoni and showcases luxurious decor inspired by the Empire style of the early 19th century. Azzam is no slouch on the high seas, either, with a top speed of more than 30 knots. Astonishingly, the behemoth only took three years to build after one year of engineering. Azzam also underwent a refit in 2020 that likely resulted in a few more dollars being spent on her.

Lürssen: ‘Al Said’ — $600 Million

Another nine-figure Lürssen megayacht on the list is Al Saïd . Delivered in 2008, the 508-footer reportedly set the Sultan of Oman roughly $600 million and, well, you can tell. Designed by Espen Øino, Al Saïd ’s exterior is reminiscent of a classic cruise liner with the twin-exhaust stacks in the center of the superstructure. Sporting a steel hull and lightweight aluminum superstructure, the yacht is capable of 25 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 22 knots. Inside, meanwhile, the contemporary interior was penned by Redman Whiteley Dixon. Highlights include a concert hall that can hold a 50-piece orchestra.

Lürssen: ‘A+’ (Topaz) — $527 Million

Lürssen megayacht A+ , previously known as Topaz , reportedly cost approximately $527 million (€400 million) to come to fruition. It is the fourth-largest yacht ever built by the German shipyard and was launched back in 2012. It’s rumored that Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, the deputy prime minister of the UAE and owner of Manchester City Football Club, took delivery of the vessel and is the current owner. A+ ’s exterior was penned by Tim Heywood Designs, while her interior was brought to life by Terence Disdale. She is equipped with cabins for 62 guests and 72 crew, as well as two helipads, a pool and a large swim platform. What more do you need?

Fincantieri: ‘Serene’ — $444 Million

Fincantieri’s first superyacht turned out to be big in terms of both proportions and price. The 439-footer was the largest yacht ever launched in Italy when it hit the water in 2011 and cost approximately $444 million (€450 million) to complete. Designed by Espen Øino, the seven-deck vessel is characterized by a sleek blue hull, a contrasting white superstructure and a ton of racy curves. She’s brimming with amenities, too, including an enclosed winter garden for dining in any season, a tender garage large enough to house a submarine and a supersized swimming pool for soaking. She also has two helipads and a hangar to facilitate comings and goings. Although the details of Serene ’s interior remain tightly under wraps, we do know Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design penned the 43,056-square-foot living quarters.

Platinum Yachts: ‘Dubai’ — $400 Million

Dubai was, quite literally, built for royalty at a princely fee of roughly $400 million. The superyacht was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei as a joint project between Blohm+Voss and Lürssen. The duo only got to finish the bare hull and skeletal superstructure before construction was halted in 1998. The incomplete design was then sold to the government of Dubai and turned into a royal yacht for the country’s ruler. The 532-footer, which was finished off by Platinum Yachts, was delivered to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2006. Penned by Winch Design, Dubai spans seven decks and can sleep 24 guests and 88 crew. Befitting a sheikh, she is also equipped with a landing pad for a Black Hawk helicopter, a submarine garage, a disco and a cinema.

Blohm+Voss : ‘Motor Yacht A’ — $300 Million

Legend has it that architect Philippe Starck sketched the design for Motor Yacht A on a napkin in a matter of minutes. Blohm + Voss then sold the superyacht for approximately $300 million. Commissioned by Russian industrialist Andrey Melnichenko, the 390-footer is characterized by a minimalist exterior and a highly distinctive pelican bow that cuts a striking silhouette. With a beam of 62 feet, the vessel offers a generous interior volume of 5,500 GT. She offers accommodation for 14 guests and 42 crew. She also has no less than three swimming pools, one of which has a glass bottom that creates a wow factor on the deck below. Melnichenko kept  Motor Yacht A for nearly a decade before replacing it with Nobiskrug’s Sailing Yacht A . The 468-footer is not only the largest sailing yacht in the world, but also the most expensive with an estimated value of $578 million .

Lürssen: ‘Radiant’ — $300 Million

The tale behind Radiant ’s price tag is almost as long as the 360-footer itself. Rumor has it, the superyacht was built for Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky at a cost of roughly $149 million (€148.5 million). After Berezovsky ran into financial difficulties, he asked Edmiston to list the vessel for $352 million (€350 million) and it eventually sold for a hair under that. Delivered in 2010, Radiant sports a steel hull, an aluminum superstructure and gorgeous teak decking. She can comfortably accommodate up to 20 guests in 10 suites, as well as up to 44 crew. Her top-tier amenities include a movie theatre, a beauty salon, a beach club, a gym, a pool, a Jacuzzi, a helipad and a fully stocked tender garage. Certainly sounds worthy of $300 million to us.

Lürssen: ‘Pelorus’ — $300 Million

In the late ‘90s, Saudi Arabian businessman Abdulmohsen Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh commissioned Lürssen to create Pelorus . The 377-footer hit the seas in 2003 and was the 11th-largest yacht in the world at the time. During her maiden voyage, Pelorus was sold to Roman Abramovich. The Russian entrepreneur had it altered by Blohm & Voss, adding a second helipad and other lavish amenities. Fast forward to 2009, Irina Abramovich received the yacht as part of her divorce settlement from Roman. She sold it to David Geffen in 2011 via broker Merle Wood for $300 million. Pelorus features a sleek exterior designed by Tim Heywood and a beachy chic interior penned by Terence Disdale. She has several terraces with doors that open out to the sea to create a true indoor/outdoor feel.

Peters Werft: ‘Al Mirqab’ — $300 Million

The 436-foot Al Mirqab is one of the largest yachts in the world and has a price tag to match. Launched in 2008, the $300 million vessel was built for Qatar’s former prime minister under the supervision of Kusch Yachts in the Peters Werft shipyard in Germany. Penned by Tim Heywood, the elegant exterior pairs a long, navy-blue hull with a contrasting white superstructure. The interior, meanwhile, was brought to life by Andrew Winch and has won several awards. Arguably, the most striking feature is the Arabic-influenced motifs on the marble floors. Another highlight is the swimming pool on the lower deck, which can be opened up to the sea via side hatches in the hull. Al Mirqab has staterooms for 36, and crew quarters for 45. She was also treated to a refit in 2014 and thus looks fresher than your average 14-year-old vessel.

Abeking & Rasmussen: ‘Aviva’ — $250 Million

Abeking & Rasmussen’s Aviva shows what kind of lavish amenities you can get with $250 million. The 323-footer, which was delivered in 2017, features the largest gym on any yacht. It’s so big, in fact, that it houses a full-size paddle tennis court that pulls double duty as a soccer field when the nets are down. Penned by Toby Silverton and Reymond Langton Design, Aviva pairs a curvacious blue exterior with a chic modern interior. She is equipped with a hybrid propulsion system that enables her to reach up to 11 knots using only electric motors or 20 knots with the addition of diesel power. The yacht is reportedly the sequel to another smaller Aviva that was delivered to British billionaire Joe Lewis in 2007. The yacht was launched just 33 months after the signing of the contract, which is quite an impressive feat given the complexity and scope of the project.

Lürssen: ‘Octopus’ — $200 Million 

Launched in 2003 at a cost of approximately $200 million, Octopus was built by Lürssen for late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The 414-footer is regularly loaned out for expeditions and scientific research initiatives. A true explorer, it features a dive center with a hyperbaric chamber, a yellow submarine named Pagoo and a remotely operated vehicle that can dive thousands of feet below the surface. Of course, this is complemented by state-of-the-art research technology. In addition, Octopus features two helipads, a hangar and seven tenders to facilitate comings and goings. She is also equipped with 13 staterooms, several bars, a recording studio, a cinema, a spa, a gym, a library and a basketball court. (You might remember Allen once owned the Portland Trail Blazers.) What’s more, Octopus appears to be climbing in price as time goes on. In 2019, the vessel was listed for sale for a cool $325 million .

Lürssen: ‘Rising Sun’ — $200 Million

Rising Sun was designed by one of the brightest minds in the industry: the late, legendary Jon Bannenberg. In fact, it was the last yacht the Australian designer penned before he died in 2002. The $200 million vessel was built by Lürssen and delivered to Oracle CEO Larry Ellison two years later in 2004. The 138-footer is characterized by large expanses of glass that let in plenty of the sun’s rays. In addition, it offers 86,000 square feet of living space brought to life by Seccombe Design. There are nine cabins for up to 18 guests and generous crew quarters for up to 46 crew. Elsewhere, you’ll find a gym, a cinema, a wine cellar and a basketball court. As for grunt, Rising Sun promises a maximum speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 26 knots. She was last refitted in 2011 and is currently owned by billionaire David Geffen.

Lürssen: ‘Solandge’ — $150 Million

Lürssen’s Solandge is rumored to have cost $150 million to come to fruition, and you can tell. Delivered in 2013, the 279-footer is replete with the finest materials. The floor, for example, sports no less than 50 types of exotic wood. There are also around 50 samples of natural stone in the bathrooms. Designed by Espen Øino, Solandge has a sleek exterior with elegant, clean lines. Aileen Rodriguez’s interior, meanwhile, is full to the brim with extravagant amenities. The spa comprises multiple pools on different decks, along with a hammam and a sauna. In addition, the yacht features a beauty salon is equipped with a sink and crane that together creates “snow” à la a snow room, as well as a gym and a massage room. As Lürssen puts it, Solandge was built with pure yachting pleasure in mind.

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Die 10 teuersten Luxusyachten der Welt – Welche ist die größte Yacht der Welt?

Das sind die teuersten luxusyachten weltweit.

Wer Geld hat, will das auch zeigen. Statussymbole wie Villen und Autos dürfen dabei nicht fehlen. Die reichsten Menschen gönnen sich aber auch so manche Luxusyacht. Wir haben für euch recherchiert, es ist erstaunlich wieviel Geld man für eine luxuriöse Yacht braucht. Spannender Fakt nebenbei, die meisten der hier angeführten Luxusyachten sind in Deutschland gebaut worden! Und nun zeigen wir euch die 10 teuersten Luxusyachten der Welt.

10 Al Said Mega Yacht – 240 Millionen Euro

Die „Al Said“ wurde im Auftrag des Sultans des Oman „Qabus ibn Said“ gefertigt. Eigentümer ist offiziell das Sultanat Oman, welches die Luxusyacht dem Sultan des Oman zur Verfügung stellt. Die Yacht wurde in Deutschland gebaut und kann bis zu 65 Gäste beherbergen. Rund 150 Crew-Mitglieder sollen sich dabei um den angemessenen Luxus der Gäste kümmern.

Ein eigenes Kino sowie eine großzügige Saunalandschaft soll den Gästen die nötige Unterhaltung bieten. Außerdem hat die Yacht einen Konzertsaal, wo ein 50-köpfiges Orchester seinen Platz findet.  Ein Hubschrauberlandeplatz am Deck des Mega-Schiffes gehört wie bei fast allen aufgelisteten Luxusyachten mittlerweile zum Standard.

• Besitzer: Sultan Qabus ibn Said
• Erbauer: Lürssen
• Länge: 155 Meter
• Breite: 14 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 25 Knoten

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9 The Rising Sun – 250 Millionen Euro

Die Yacht wurde ursprünglich 2004 für den Oracle Gründer  Larry Ellison gebaut. Im Jahr 2007 gab er bereits die Hälfte seiner Yacht-Anteile an David Geffen ab bevor er sie 2010 ganz verkaufte. Der Grund für den Verkauf war laut Ellison die unpraktische Größe der Yacht. Er lies sich später die kleinere Yacht „Musashi“ bauen.

Die „Rising Sun“ wurde wie auch die meisten anderen Luxusyachten in Deutschland gebaut und hat auf ihren 5 Decks mir rund 8000 m2 insgesamt 82 Räume. Das Deck besteht komplett aus Teak-Holz und hat einen eigenen Basketballplatz, welcher jederzeit als Hubschrauberlandeplatz umfunktioniert werden kann. Eine 45 köpfige Crew ist für das Wohl der bis zu 16 Gäste zuständig.  Oprah Winfrey machte übrigens bereits Urlaub auf dieser Yacht.

• Besitzer: David Geffen
• Länge: 138 Meter
• Breite: 19 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 28 Knoten

Foto: Svedenhaus [GFDL]

8 „A“ Motor-Yacht – 270 Millionen Euro

Die „A“ Motor-Yacht ist im Besitz des Russischen Milliardärs Andrey Melnichenko. Das Design wurde an ein Uboot bzw. an ein US-Kampfschiff mit Radard-Tarnfunktion angelehnt, wodurch diese einzigartige und besondere Form entstand. Auf der Vorderseite des Schiffs befindet sich ein Helipad und ein Pool. An der Rückseite befindet sich ein weiterer Pool und ein Lounge-Bereich mit Jacuzzi, welcher einen Glasboden besitzt um in die schiffseigene Disco hinunter zu sehen. Im Innenbereich befinden sich drei Aufzüge um in die Eignersuite als auch die sechs Gästesuiten zu gelangen. Das verbaute Glas soll auch einen Bombenangriff überstehen. Angeblich steht die Motor-Yacht mittlerweile zum Verkauf, da die Segelyacht „A“ (Platz 4) die Nachfolge der Motor-Yacht angetreten hat.

• Besitzer: Andrey Melnichenko
• Erbauer: Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft
• Länge: 119 Meter
• Breite: 18,9 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 23 Knoten

Foto: johnbraid / Bigstock.com

7 Dubai Yacht – 325 Millionen Euro

Platz 7 der teuersten Luxusyachten belegt diese Lady. Die Dubai, drittlängeste Yacht der Welt wurde ebenfalls in Deutschland von Blohm + Voss in Kooperation mit Lürssen gebaut. Jedoch wurde 1997 der Bau vom ursprünglichen Auftraggeber gestoppt und erst 2001 von Scheich „Muhammad bin Raschid Al Maktum“ übernommen. Der Herrscher des Emirates Dubai lies die gleichnamige und halbfertige Yacht inklusive Schmimmdock nach Dubai transportieren und von der lokal ansässigen Platinum Yachts FZCO Werft fertigstellen. Die Dubai war von 2006 – 2009 die längste der Luxusyachten der Welt und kann auf acht Decks bis zu 115 Gäste beherbergen.

• Besitzer: Scheich „Muhammad bin Raschid Al Maktum“, Herrscher von Dubai
• Erbauer: Blohm + Voss
• Länge: 126 Meter
• Breite: 22 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 26 Knoten

Foto: Imre Solt [GFDL]

6 „A“ – Die größte Segelyacht der Welt – 400 Millionen Euro

Die „SY A“ ist mit ihren drei Masten die größte Segelyacht der Welt und ebenfalls in Besitz des Russischen Milliardärs Andrey Melnichenko, welcher auch bereits die „A“ Motoryacht besitzt. Damit ist der Russe bereits das zweite Mal in unserer Liste vertreten. Die Masten sind dabei fast 90 Meter hoch und das größte der automatischen Segel hat eine Fläche von 1.767 m². Die A Segelyacht kann als Antrieb auf ihre drei Segeln zurückgreifen, aber auch mit den zwei verbauten Dieselaggregaten oder rein von zwei Elektromotoren betrieben werden. Das Deck besteht aus Teak-Holz. Erbaut wurde die größte Luxus-Segelyacht der Welt ebenfalls in Deutschland von der Werft Nobiskrug in Rendsburg.

• Erbauer: Nobiskrug
• Länge: 142,8 Meter
• Breite: 24,9 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 21 Knoten

Foto: KarleHorn & Waldi / Wikimedia [ CC BY-SA 4.0 ]

5 Topaz Yacht – 420 Millionen Euro

Der Besteller und Besitzer der Topaz Superyacht ist Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan , Mitglied der Herrscherfamilie von Abu Dhabi. Der Scheich ist übrigens auch Besitzer des Premier League Fußballclubs Manchester City. Erbaut wurde die Yacht in Deutschland von Lürrsen in Bremen. Auf den acht Decks befinden sich zwei Hubschrauber Landeplätze und ein Jacuzzi. In 26 Kabinen bietet die Topaz einen Platz für bis zu 62 Gäste. Über die Innenausstattung ist leider sehr wenig bekannt. Star-Innendesigner Terence Disdale zeigt sich für das Interieur verantwortlich, der auch bei Arbramowitschs Mega-Yacht Hand anlegte.

• Besitzer: Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
• Erbauer: Lürrsen
• Länge: 147,25 Meter
• Breite: 21,5 Meter

Foto:  Moshi Anahory / wikimedia [ CC BY-SA 2.0 ]

4 Dilbar – 450 Millionen Euro

Die Dilbar Superyacht ist zwar nicht die längste Yacht, allerdings vom Volumen gesehen her die „größte“ Yacht der Welt. Auf 3.800 Quadratmeter Wohnfläche sollen in „nur“ 12 Luxus-Kabinen bis zu 24 Gäste Platz finden. Allerdings besitzt das Mega-Schiff 53 weitere Kabinen für die Crew. Der Luxus an Board ist also für den russischen Milliardär Alisher Usmanov (geschätztes Vermögen: 12,39 Milliarden Euro) und seine Gäste Programm. Die Dilbar besitzt den größten Pool, welcher in einer Yacht je verbaut wurde. Er soll 25 Meter lang sein und 180 Kubikmeter Wasser führen. Auf dem Deck befinden sich zwei Hubschrauber-Landeplätze. In nur 52 Monaten wurde die Yacht in der deutschen Werft Lürssen gefertigt.

• Besitzer: Alisher Usmanov
• Erbauer: Lürssen
• Länge: 156 Meter
• Breite: 23,5 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 22,5 Knoten

Foto: Alberto-g-rovi / Wikimedia  [ CC-BY 3.0 ]

3 Serene Yacht – 500 Millionen Euro

Die „Serene“ Yacht wurde vom Russischen Wodka Milliardär „Yuri Shefler“ bei der italienischen Werft Fincantieri in Auftrag gegeben und lief 2011 vom Stapel. Bill Gates hat sich die Yacht im Jahr 2014 für einen Urlaub ausgeliehen. Preis: 5 Millionen US-Dollar/Woche. Insgesamt finden 24 Gäste in 12 luxuriösen Kabinen Platz. Außerdem beinhaltet die Serene eine Kletterhalle, zwei Helipads, drei Swimmingpools, ein Kino und einen kompletten Spa Bereich. Unter Deck soll ein Unterwasser-Raum eingerichtet sein und genügend Platz für ein Uboot bieten. Die Serene belegt damit Platz 3 der teuersten Luxusyachten.

Im Jahr 2015 hat der Saudiarabische Prinzen „Mohammed bin Salman“ die Serene für 500 Millionen Euro gekauft und seit dem befindet sie sich in seinem Besitz. Angeblich ist das teuerste Gemälde der Welt „Salvator Mundi“ von Leonardo da Vinci an Board der Yacht. Es wurde 2017 für 450 Millionen US-Dollar versteigert und sollte eigentlich im Abu Dhabi Louvre ausgestellt werden. Der Prinzen soll das Gemälde allerdings so gefallen haben, dass er es auf seiner Yacht aufhängen lies. Diese Vermutung wurde jedoch bisher nicht bestätigt.

• Besitzer: Prinz Mohammed bin Salman
• Erbauer: Fincantieri
• Länge: 133,9 Meter
• Breite: 18,5 Meter

Foto: Nick Wells / wikimedia

2 Azzam – Die größte Yacht der Welt – 530 Millionen Euro

Die „Azzam“ ist die längste Yacht der Welt und im Besitz des Präsidenten der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate: Scheich „Chalifa bin Zayid Al Nahyan“. Erbaut und fertig gestellt wurde das Wunderwerk der Technik in Bremen von der Lürssen Werft im Jahr 2013. Insgesamt ist die Yacht in sieben Decks unterteilt. Das Herzstück ist dabei der Azzam-Salon im mittleren Teil des Schiffes, welcher 29 Meter lang und 18 Meter breit ist und keine tragenden Stützen beinhaltet, also völlig offen gebaut ist. 94.000 PS treiben die Azzam auf eine Geschwindigkeit von bis zu 30 Knoten an. Ein Hubschrauber-Landeplatz ist bei dieser Größer sowieso schon Standard. 🙂

• Besitzer: Scheich „Chalifa bin Zayid Al Nahyan“, Präsident der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate
• Länge: 180,6 Meter
• Breite: 20,8 Meter
• Geschwindigkeit: 34 Knoten

Foto: ChrisKarsten / wikimedia [ CC-BY-SA 3.0 ]

1 Eclipse – Die teuerste Yacht der Welt – 850 Millionen Euro

Der russische Multi-Milliardär Roman Abramowitsch ist der Besitzer der teuersten Yacht der Welt. Die „Eclipse“ war von 2010 bis zum Bau der „Azzam“ 2013 die längste Yacht der Welt und wurde in Hamburg gefertigt. Obwohl die Eclipse nach dem Stapellauf noch einmal eine Verlängerung bekam, musste Abramowitsch den Titel schnell wieder abgeben. Allerdings ist die Eclipse aufgrund von mehrfachen Aufrüstungen mittlerweile um einiges teurer als die Yacht des Scheichs. Ursprünglich lagen die Schätzungen des Kaufpreis bei rund 350 Millionen Euro.

Nach dem Umbau 2015 soll die teuerste Yacht der Welt fast eine Milliarde Euro wert sein . Sie bietet einen Platz für 36 Gäste und 70 Bedienstete und beinhaltet eine eigene Disco, ein Kino, zwei Pools (einer davon 16 Meter lang), 2 Hubschrauber-Landeplätze, 4 Motorboote und 20 Jetskis. Außerdem ist ein unglaubliches Sicherheitssystem verbaut, welches mit einem Raketenabwehrsystem und einem Uboot für den Ernstfall ausgestattet ist. Zudem wurden gepanzerte Wände und schusssicheres Glas verbaut und auch gegen Paparazzis will der Russe mit einem Laser-System vorgehen, welches die Digitalkameras blendet.

• Besitzer: Roman Abramowitsch
• Erbauer: Blohm + Voss
• Länge: 162,5 Meter

Foto: Moshi Anahory / Flickr  [ CC-BY-SA 2.0 ]

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Das sind die 10 teuersten Yachten der Welt

Das sind die teuersten Yachten der Welt und diesen Oligarchen gehören sie.

Die Luxus-Welt ist ein Kosmos für sich – und bringt uns immer wieder aufs Neue zum Staunen, im Positiven, so wie im Negativen. Eine Yacht für hunderte Millionen Euro? Na, klar! Das sind die 10 teuersten Yachten weltweit.

#1: Eclipse – Die teuerste Yacht der Welt

Die Eclipse ist die teuerste aller Yachten und beeindruckt mit ihrem unvergleichlichen Luxus. Interior und Exterior des Modells wurden von dem renommierten Designer Terence Disdale entworfen – und von der deutschen Schiffswerft Blohm und Voss gebaut. Heute thronen auf den neun Decks des Schiffes unter anderem mehrere Pools, ein Kino, eine Diskothek, zwei Hubschrauberlandeplätze, vier Motorboote, ein U-Boot und ein Raketenabwehrsystem. Und auch für 36 Gästekabinen ist gesorgt. Zum Zeitpunkt ihres Starts im Jahr 2010 war die Eclipse mit einer Länge von 162,5 Metern die größte Superyacht der Welt. Mitterweile wurde sie aber von der Azzam-Yacht überholt. Heute gehört die teuerste Yacht der Welt mit einem geschätzten Gesamtpreis von rund 850 Millionen Euro dem russischen Ölmilliardär Roman Abramowitsch.

#2: Dilbar – Die Elfenbein-Yacht

Der geschätzte Preis der Dilbar liegt zwischen 600 und 800 Millionen US-Dollar – die genauen Besitzverhältnisse bei dem Schiff sind unklar. Die zweit teuerste Yacht der Welt besteht aus mehreren Unterhaltungs- und Erholungsflächen. Und auch der größte (25 Meter) Indoor-Pool, der je auf einer Yacht installiert wurde, befindet sich auf diesem Gefährt. Das Außendesign zeigt ein klassisches Profil mit bronzefarbenen Akzenten und einem elfenbeinfarbenem Rumpf made by Espen Øino.

#3: Azzam – Der Riese unter den Yachten

Unter den Luxusyachten gilt die Azzam mit ganzen 180,65 Metern als die längste Yacht der Welt. Das Luxusschiff wurde von Ingenieur und Chefdesigner Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi entworfen. Der französische Designer Christophe Leoni widmete sich dem besonderen Interieur im Empire-Stil des frühen 19. Jahrhunderts. Der Bau der Yacht dauerte drei Jahre – 2013 wurde sie schließlich ausgeliefert. Ursprünglicher Eigentümer war der ehemalige Präsident der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Scheich Chalifa bin Zayid Al Nahyan, Nach seinem Tod 2022 wurde die Yacht verkauft. An wen, ist bis heute unklar. Klar ist aber: Mit einem Preis von 613,7 Millionen Euro ist diese Yacht ein Vermögen wert.

#4: Solaris – Die prunkvolle Glas-Yacht

Diese 140 Meter lange Yacht wurde von Designer Marc Newsonder entworfen und anschließend 2021 von der nordeutschen Llloyd Werft erbaut. Im Besitz der rund 550 Millionen-Euro-Yacht ist Roman Abramovich. Der russische Milliardär und FC-Chelsea-Besitzer ist bekannt für seine Sammlung an Luxusyachten . Mehr als 2000 Quadratmeter Glasflächen und die größten, bisher in einer Yacht verbauten Scheiben, befinden sich laut Lloyd auf diesem besonderen Stück.

#5: Segelyacht “A” – Eine Yacht ohne Besitzer

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Laut italienischer Regierung hat diese Segelyacht namens “A” einen Wert von rund 530 Millionen Euro. Das Schiff wurde von dem französischen Designer und Architekt Philippe Stark designt und 2014 erstmals in Betrieb genommen. Besitzer ist der russische Milliardär Andrei Igorewitsch Melnitschenko, allerdings wurde die “A” aufgrund von Sanktionen gegen russische Oligarchen im Zusammenhang mit dem Russisch-ukrainischen-Krieg konfisziert. Unter den reichsten Milliardären liegt Melnitschenko auf Rang 105 mit einem geschätzten Vermögen von 11,6 Milliarden Dollar.

#6: Serene – Der Freizeit-Gigant

Lange war die Serene-Yacht im Besitz des russischen Milliardärs Yuri Scheffler, bis sie schließlich von Mohammed bin Salman, dem Erbprinz und Vize-Premierminister von Saudi-Arabien, für umgerechnet circa 460 Millionen Euro erworben wurde. Auf dem Schiff befinden sich diverse Freizeiteinrichtungen, darunter eine Bibliothek, ein Spa, ein Bar-Restaurant und sogar ein Theater. Um das Interieur kümmerte sich Reymond Langton Design; Espen Øino war für das Äußere des Schiffes verantwortlich.

#7: Koru – Die langersehnte Amazon-Yacht

2023 konnte Amazon-Gründer Jeff Bezos endlich seine langersehnte “Koru” in Empfang nehmen. 2018 hatte er die Segelyacht bestellt, es dauerte aber ganze fünf Jahre, bis das Gefährt fertiggestellt werden konnte. Das exterieure Design von Dykstra Naval Architects und das Interieur von Mlinaric, Henry und Zervudachi wurde von dem niederländischen Luxusyachtbauer Oceanco umgesetzt. Bei diesem Modell geht man von einem stolzen Preis bis zu 460 Millionen Euro aus.

#8: A+ (Topaz) – Die Yacht der Kaimaninseln

Das Design der 147-Meter-langen A+ Yacht wurde von Tim Heywood und Terence Disdale ins Leben gerufen und anschließend von der Lürssen Werft gebaut – 2012 wurde sie dann fertiggestellt. Aktuell ist der Scheich und Vizepräsident der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, Eigentümer des Bootes, dessen geschätzter Wert bei circa 415 Millionen Euro liegt. Aktuell fährt die Megayacht unter der Flagge der Kaimaninseln .

#9: Dubai – Made in Hamburg

Besitzer dieser Yacht ist Scheich und Premierminister der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sie wurde über einen Zeitraum von ganzen 10 Jahren vom Industriekonzern Blohm + Voss gebaut; hinter dem Design steckt Andrew Winch. Heute zählt das Boot zu den teuersten Yachten weltweit und mit einer beeindruckenden Länge von 162 Metern auch zu den größten. Ob Whirlpools, Swimmingpool, Nachtclub, oder Weinkeller: Hier finden Sie alles. Preislich liegt das Luxusgefährt bei rund 370 Millionen Euro.

#10: Flying Fox – Diese Yacht können Sie mieten

Auch diese 136-Meter-Yacht ist derzeit auf den Kaimaninseln registriert und kann für einige Kreuzfahrtziele aktiv gechartert werden. Auch sie wurde von der Lurssen Werft gebaut und 2019 an den russischen Milliardär Dmitry Kamenshchik ausgeliefert, der der Eigentümer des Flughafens Domodedowo in der Nähe von Moskau ist. Für das äußere Design des Schiffes setzte sich Espen Øino ein, während das Innendesign von Mark Berryman Design entworfen wurde. Der geschätzte Preis beläuft sich hierbei auf circa 370 Millionen Euro.

Supreme History – Das ist (eigentlich) die teuerste Yacht der Welt

Die History Supreme ist die teuerste Yacht der Welt . Zumindest theoretisch. Rubert Kuok, der reichste Mann Malaysias, soll das Luxusstück für satte 4,8 Milliarden Dollar gekauft haben. Ein Preis, der Abramowitschs Eclipse absolut in den Schatten stellt. Dabei ist die Yacht nicht mal sonderlich groß: ca. 30 Meter misst das Gefährt. Dafür bringt das Schiff aber einiges an Gewicht mit. Und zwar ziemlich genau 100 Tonnen, die sich aus purem Gold und Platin zusammensetzen. Hinter diesem Auftrag soll Designer Stuart Hughes, der normalerweise iPhone-Hüllen oder Whiskey-Flaschen mit Gold und Diamanten schmückt, stecken. Die Geschichte über das neue milliardenschwere Boot verbreitete sich schnell – und stellte sich bald als der größte PR-Schwindel in der Bootsfahrt-Geschichte heraus. Hughes hatte die Bilder für das Boot angeblich ohne Erlaubnis von einer Unternehmens-Website heruntergeladen und bearbeitet. Die Yacht hat es also nie gegeben. Schade eigentlich.

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Top 5 der teuersten Yachten der Welt

Wenn Sie eine bestimmte Geldsumme zur Verfügung haben, gönnt man sich schon mal das Ein oder Andere, oder? Eine Uhr oder ein oldtimer zum Beispiel. Nun, einige Leute gehen schon um einiges weiter. Eine Yacht gilt als einer der luxuriösesten Dinge, die ein Mensch besitzen kann; ein Symbol für Wohlstand und Reichtum. Wir haben eine Liste der fünf teuersten und extravagantesten Yachten der Welt zusammengestellt. 

5. Dubai - 330,5 Millionen Euro Diese Yacht gehört derzeit Scheich Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, dem Premierminister der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate und Gewalthaber der Emirate von Dubai. Ursprünglich aber war es ein gemeinsames Projekt von Blohm + Voss und der Lürssen Werft für den Prinzen Jefri Bolkiah von Brunei. Das Schief lief, über 10 Jahre nach dem Planungsbeginn des Projekts, 2006 vom Stapel und ist bis heute die drittgrößte Yacht der Welt: sie ist 162 Meter lang und kann über 115 Gästen beherbergen. 

Die luxuriösesten Merkmale des Schiffes sind verschiedene Liegewiesen, Whirlpools und ein Swimmingpool mit handgefertigten Fliesen. Der hauptverantwortliche Innendesigner war Scheich Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum selbst. Die aufwendige und opulente Innenausstattung der Dubai umfasst handgemachte Mosaiken und eine kreisförmige Treppe mit Stufen aus Glas, die ihre Farbe wechseln. Das riesige Deck des Bootes besteht aus einem abgetrennten Inhaber-Deck, einer Lounge, einigen geräumigen Wohnbereichen und einer Vielzahl von VIP- und Gäste-Suiten. Natürlich hat die Dubai auch einen Hubschrauberlandeplatz für Hubschrauber von bis zu 9,5 Tonnen. Also, das kann man doch mal luxuriöses Reisen nennen. 

4. Azzam - 613,7 Millionen Euro

Ein weiterer Luxus-Liner in königlichem Besitz in den Arabischen Emiraten. Die Azzam gehört dem Scheich Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nayan, dem Präsidenten der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate und Emir von Abu Dhabi. Gebaut wurde die Yacht von der Lürssen Werft und man munkelt, dass sie die “komplexeste und faszinierendste Yacht ist, die je gebaut wurde”. Wie auch immer: die eindrucksvollste Eigenschaft dieser Yacht ist nicht der Preis, nicht die extravagante Innenausstattung, sondern ihre Größe. Mit einer Länge von 180 Metern nimmt die Azzam den stolzen ersten Platz der größten Privatyachten der Welt ein. Und die Superyacht ist nicht nur wahnsinnig lang, sondern zudem auch noch äußerst schnell: Sie erreicht Geschwindigkeiten von über 55 km/h (30 Knoten).

Zuständig für das Interieur der Azzam ist der Designer Christophe Leoni, der es beschreibt als "anspruchsvoll und luxuriös in einer Jahrhundertwende des Empire-Stils". 

3. Streets of Monaco - 1,03 Milliarden Euro

Wie der Name schon vermuten lässt, wurde diese schwimmende Extravaganz als Nachbildung der Stadt Monaco designt, oder genauer: ein Abschnitt von Monte Carlo. Diese Yacht von Yacht Island Design aus Derbyshire County in England soll einen Wert von über 1,03 Milliarden Euro haben. Der Preis kommt durch das unkonventionelle Design zu Stande. Dazu gehören kleine Versionen berühmter Sehenswürdigkeiten von Monaco, wie z.B. dem Monte Carlo Casino, der Rennstrecke, dem Hotel de Paris, La Rascasse, Loews Hotes und dem Café de Paris. Darüber hinaus verfügt die Streets of Monaco über mehrere Swimmingpools, Tennisplätze, eine Cafè-Bar mit Unterwasser-Sehenswürdigkeiten, einen Mini-Wasserfall, Hubschrauber und ein U-Boot. Kernstück des Schiffes ist das Atrium, wo sich neben der 3-stöckigen Penthouse-Wohnung des zukünftigen Streets of Monaco-Besitzers sieben Gäste-Suiten befinden. Wir können jetzt nur raten, wer der Milliardär sein wird, der in dieses extravagante Projekt investieren wird.

2. Eclipse - 425 Millionen bis 1,1 Milliarden Euro

Diese Yacht steht nach der Azzam auf dem zweiten Platz der längsten Privatyachten in der Welt. Die Eclipse gehört einem der reichsten Menschen der Welt, dem russischen Geschäftsmann Roman Abramovich. Diese Luxusyacht ist 162,5 Meter lang und sie wurde von Blohm + Voss konstruiert. Der genaue Preis dieses schwimmenden Juwels ist nicht bekannt und die Schätzungen basieren auf der extravaganten Einrichtung des Schiffs. Zur Einrichtung gehören zwei Hubschrauberlandeplätze, ein U-Boot, 24 Gästekabinen, zwei Swimmingpools, mehrere Whirlpools und eine Disko. Was dieses Schiff besonders macht ist sein Sicherheitssystem. Die Eclipse ist mit einem Raketenabwehrsystem, Alarmsystemen gegen Einbruch und sogar mit einem Anti-Paparazzi-System ausgestattet, das durch gezielte Lichtstrahlen verhindert, dass Bilder mit Kameraobjektiven aufgenommen werden können. Die bescheidene Anzahl von 70 Besatzungsmitgliedern ist erforderlich, um das Schiff zu unterhalten. Es scheint, als ob Herr Abramovich ein wenig übervorsichtig ist.

1. History Supreme - 4,2 Milliarden Euro

Die Zeit ist reif, um die Yacht aller Yachten vorzustellen; die einzig wahre History Supreme. Und sie kostet mehr als die vorherigen vier Boote zusammen, aber das nicht ohne Grund. Dieses Stück schwimmenden Edelschmucks wurde in Großbritannien vom Designer Stuart Hughes geplant und es dauerte über drei Jahre, das Projekt abzuschließen. 

Werfen wir einen Blick darauf, was die Yacht so unfassbar teuer macht! Zunächst wurde dieses Schiff aus nichts anderem als solidem Gold und Platin gebaut - um genau zu sein: 100.000kg davon! Ein dünne Goldschicht ummantelt den Rumpf des Schiffs, das Deck, die Relinge, die Treppen, den Essbereich und sogar den Anker! Das verborgene Kunstwerk in diesem Luxusboot ist das Hauptschlafzimmer: darin findet sich ein Wandstück aus Meteorit, eine Statue aus T-Rex-Knochen, ein 68 Kilogramm schweres Panorama-Aquarium aus 24-Karat Gold und eine Likörflasche mit einem 18,5 Karat schweren Diamanten, der 42 Millionen Dollar kostet! Das zur Schau stellen von Reichtum ist so eine Sache, aber diese Yacht gehört in eine ganz andere Kategorie von dem, was wir "reich" nennen. Es wirkt alles ein wenig übertrieben, oder? Na, das ist es auch! Als die Nachricht über diese Yacht vor ein paar Wochen herauskam, waren viele Menschen empört. Doch es stellte sich heraus, dass die ganze Geschichte ein Schwindel war. Aber hätten Sie wirklich geglaubt, dass ein Boot dieser Größe aus 100.000kg Massivgold tatsächlich schwimmt?

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Top 10 most expensive luxury yachts in the world

By Frédéric Messina

How to remain indifferent to the acquisitions and the lifestyle of the richest people in the world: luxurious villas, private jets, or even real floating palaces: luxury yachts. Billionaires around the world are indeed engaged in a veritable incessant battle to become the “King of the Seas”. After the most luxurious cars and the 5 most unique private jets in the world, Fly Aeolus presents you its Top 10 of the most expensive luxury yachts in the world.

10. Al Mirqab: 250 million Euros

Built by the German Peters Werft shipyard in Wewelsfleth, under the name of “May project”, it is now owned by Hamad bin Jassem al-Thani, former prime minister of Qatar.

With a length of 133 meters, the Al Mirqab has 10 luxury suites to accommodate 24 guests, with two VIP suites. It can accommodate a total of 60 passengers, not counting the 60 crewmembers. It has a jacuzzi on the aft deck, a swimming pool, a library, a cinema and a helipad.

9. Rising Sun: 300 million Euros

Built by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts, the Rising Sun was originally ordered by the CEO of Oracle Corporation, Lawrence Ellison. But the latter is now co-owned by Ellison and David Geffen, one of the creators of DreamWorks SKG.

This yacht has eighty-two rooms spread over five floors. There is a gym, a cinema, a wine cellar, and a basketball court which also serves as a helipad. In 2014, the aft part of the ship was completely redesigned to accommodate a huge carbon pool. The work was carried out at the shipyards of La Ciotat, in the French Riviera .

8. Serene: 350 million Euros

The Serene was owned by Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler before being bought by Mohammed bin Salman, heir Prince and Vice Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. This 134-meter-long boat has endless details that make it one of the most luxurious yachts in the world.

This mega-yacht was built by the Italian shipyard Fincanyieri . It has 2,700m² of living space, including 12 luxury cabins that can accommodate up to 24 passengers. Nearly 20 meters high, it has 7 decks, two helipads, a bar-restaurant, a library, a spa, a theatre, and a warehouse that can accommodate other boats, including a submarine.

7. A+ (ex Topaz): 400 million Euros

The Topaz is owned by billionaire Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyane, current Vice Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and member of the Abu Dhabi Royal Family.

This sea monster was built by the German shipbuilding company Lürssen Yachts . On more than 147 meters, there are two helipads, a gymnasium, a conference room, and a cinema room. There are also two Jacuzzis on the back deck, next to the pool. Its eight decks are connected by an elevator that serves 26 luxury suites, all equipped to accommodate up to 52 guests.

6. Dubaï: 450 million Euros

Built by the German industrial group Blohm+Voss and measuring 162 meters in length, this yacht belongs to Mohammed ben Rachid Al Maktoum, current Emir of Dubai.

Its facilities are designed to accommodate over sixty guests. Dubai has 2 lounges, a large dining room for 30 people, a helipad, a swimming pool on the back deck, three Jacuzzis, a nightclub, a spa, a cinema, a wine cellar, and a warehouse. that can accommodate jets-skis and other diving equipment.

5. The Sailing Yacht “A”: 500 million Euros

We end our selection with Sailing Yacht “A” which stands out from all its competitors as it is the largest sailing yacht in the world. It is owned by Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, industrialist, and philanthropist.

This extraordinary yacht was built by the German shipyard Nobiskrug . Measuring 140 meters in length, this naval masterpiece houses a gymnasium, a huge swimming pool with spa, an underwater observation pod, a helipad, and a submarine. It can accommodate around sixty passengers, including crew members. Its technical characteristics are impressive: the “A” is an ecological yacht equipped with advanced electrical technology. Indeed, it is equipped with a variable-speed hybrid propulsion system, with two 3600 kW diesel engines and two 4300 kW electric motors.

4. Azzam: 550 million Euros

Once again, the German shipbuilding company Lürssen Yachts is behind this oversized yacht. This wonder belongs to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyane, Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates. She was the largest private yacht in the world, before the REV OCEAN took her place with a length of 182 meters.

According to its builder, this yacht is one of the most complex yachts ever built. Even though we don’t know exactly what is inside, we know that it has a helipad, a cinema, a nightclub, an anti-missile system and a submarine. The interior, faithful to the sophisticated tastes of the Emir, is signed by designer Christophe Leoni.

3. Dilbar: 600 million Euros

We have just entered the Top 3 of the most expensive luxury yachts in the world.

Also built by German firm Lürssen, the Bilbar is owned by Russian oligarch and businessman Alicher Ousmanov. This name simply refers to the first name of his mother.

With a total length of 156 meters, it is the 4th longest yacht in the world. This yacht also has the largest indoor swimming pool ever installed on a yacht: 25 meters in length with a capacity of 180m3 of water. We can also find 2 helipads and 40 guests can be comfortably accommodated, knowing that its crew is composed of 80 people.

2. Eclipse: 700 million Euros

Russian oligarch and billionaire, Roman Abramovich is the proud owner of the world’s second most expensive yacht. Measuring just over 163 meters in length, its interior and exterior decor is designed by British designer architect Terence Disdale. With 6 decks and 24 cabins, it can accommodate around 40 guests and 70 crew members.

This luxury acht was built by the German industrial group Blohm+Voss. It has a nightclub, a cinema room, a giant aquarium, an art gallery, a bank, a casino, a wine cellar, a spa, two helipads, and an inner port with a capacity of three large speedboats, dozens of jet skis, and a submarine. It also has a very high level of security with a surveillance system with intrusion detection, armoured walls and bulletproof glazing, an anti-missile defence system, and an anti-paparazzi digital anti-photography system.

1. History Supreme: 4 billion Euros

Finally, here is the most expensive and luxurious yacht in the world. This ultra-luxurious yacht is believed to be owned by Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Kuok. One of the most amazing features is its small size compared to its price: 30 meters long. Overall, this is 120 meters shorter than these main luxury yachts competitors.

However, it is the precious metals used in its design that make it the most expensive and luxurious yacht in the world. Decorated entirely in gold (100 tons in total for its conception), this yacht is nothing but a luxury one-upmanship, and even has on board a giant 24-karat gold aquarium, diamond liquor bottles and a wall made up of meteorites and tyrannosaurus bones.

Did you believe that ? This boat never existed and this story would is invented from scratch. Pictures of the so-called “History Supreme” are actually retouched photos of the “OneHundred”, a yacht of the Italian shipyard BaiaYacths.

The most expensive yacht in the world would therefore be officially the Eclipse of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.

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As Far As You Can Sea: World’s Largest Superyachts

Multimillion-dollar mega yachts.

by Emma Treagus Updated on May 22, 2024

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With onboard swimming pools, cinemas, helicopter landing pads, and spas, the world’s largest superyachts have more facilities than your ‘average’ five-star hotel.

Owned by some of the world’s wealthiest people—along with a few anonymous owners who’d prefer to keep their luxury transport a secret—these mega yachts redefine the word “boat” into something indescribably sleek, stylish, and seriously impressive. 

If superyachts are your thing, you’ll want to read on for all the facts and figures on all of the largest yachts in the world.

The 26 largest yachts in the world

Multimillion-dollar mega yachts: Our ranking methodology

A superyacht or mega yacht is typically a motor yacht or sailing yacht with a length of 30 meters (100 feet) or more. For this ranking, we looked at the superyachts and luxury expedition mega yachts that are used privately or made available for charter. We excluded so-called ‘residential superyachts’ (think Njord and The World), which are essentially luxury apartment buildings at sea where people own private residences inside the superyacht rather than the whole yacht. By researching diverse, reliable sources like Wikipedia and the Superyacht Times, we compile a list of the largest yachts in the world.

Curious about other striking superlatives? Check our round-up of the most expensive cars in the world and the most expensive private jets in the world . They are both perfectly good alternatives to owning a yacht. And if you prefer to stay home, we’ve ranked the biggest homes and the most expensive houses in the world to give you some inspiration too.

26. Y721 (aka Koru) | 417 feet—127m

Ever wonder where Jeff Bezos spends his downtime? As of today, we’re predicting it to be on his $500 million superyacht. Y721—nicknamed Koru—is 127m long. And featuring three sky-high slender masts, Koru is said to be the largest sailing yacht in the world . 

With dark exteriors and natural wooden decks, Koru is inspired by another one of Bezos’ yachts—the Black Pearl. The clean lines and classically curved bow speak to an understated elegance despite the yacht’s mammoth size. While a long line of portals indicates at least 9 guest cabins. In light of all the secrecy surrounding Koru, we doubt Bezos will ever charter her out, but we can still dream.

25. Al Mirqab | 436 feet—133m

Adorned with cascading chandeliers and gold accents, Al Mirqab is renowned for its unrivaled interiors. Surrounded by suspended glass artworks, a grand staircase floats throughout the four floors. And inspired by authentic Arabian styles, the magnificent superyacht is reminiscent of a magic carpet ride through the seas . 

Built for the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Peterswerft-Kusch spared no expense in delivering Al Mirqab to an impossibly high standard for luxury. The large swimming pool is a standout feature as it opens up into the sea, creating the ultimate playground for adults. Al Mirqab has a capacity for up to 60 guests and is manned by an equal number of crew. Although you have to be invited by the politician himself as Al Mirqab isn’t available for private charter.

24. Serene | 439 feet—134m

Adeptly named, the magnificent superyacht embodies the serenity of a life at sea. Serene was built in Italy for a Russian owner in 2011. She was leased to Bill Gates for the Summer in 2014 for $5 million per week. 

Designed by Reymond Langton, the 134m mega yacht marries elegant sophistication with state-of-the-art technologies. The seven decks leave ample space for guests to soak in scintillating views. While the underwater viewing room—nicknamed the Nemo room—is a permanent gallery of resplendent sealife. The real-life snow room makes up to four inches of snow. And whilst this may seem odd when your billionaire boss asks for snow—you make it snow.

23. Crescent | 445 feet – 136 m

Yet another Lurssen masterpiece, Crescent pays homage to classic naval designs with traditional architecture and elegant interiors. Formerly named Project Thunder, she was built in Germany and delivered to Igor Sechin in 2018. The Russian oligarch’s superyacht was seized by Spain after sanctions were placed on Russia in 2022. 

Crescent features low bulwarks and full-height windows to maximize the view from the center of the boat. Her distinctive wing station provides unrivaled views for up to 18 guests. But don’t get your hopes up—Crescent is strictly for private use only and isn’t available for charter. 

22. Savarona | 446 feet – 136m

Savarona is the second-largest yacht built by Blohm & Voss and spends most of her time in the Mediterranean. This luxury superyacht is one of the oldest in the market — a perfect fusion of traditional charm and modern facilities. 

Previously named Gunes Dil, Savarona was designed by Cox & Stevens, with interior design carefully handled by Donald Starkey. She’s available to charter on a weekly basis and has been refurbished over the years. Back in the day, her cost price was $4 million, and in 1989, she was chartered by Kahraman Sadikoglu, owner of the Turkish Sadikoglu Group, who spent an estimated $50 million on refurbishing her from top to bottom.

21. Flying Fox | 446 feet – 136m

Flying Fox is known as the most expensive charter yacht in the world , and a week aboard will set you back around $3 million. Chartered by the one and only power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z in 2021, it’s filled to the brim with all of the luxury facilities you could ever possibly want. 

The Flying Fox is rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos, although that’s a claim that’s never been totally certified. She spends most of her time in the Mediterranean, specifically Cannes, Capri, and Sardinia, although she’s recently visited Norway, too. She can accommodate the largest helicopters on the market, and it reportedly took more than 50 meetings with her owner for interior design to be completed.

20. Rising Sun | 454 feet – 138m

The Rising Sun’s original owner, Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, sold her in 2010 as he considered her too large. Famously used by David Geffen for self-isolation, Rising Sun has also been a popular hang-out spot for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Beatrice, the Princess of York. 

She’s a Superyacht with impressive attention to detail like interiors kitted out in teak and onyx and endless features like a full gym, a large wine cellar, a sauna, and a spa. She’s got a full-size basketball court that doubles up as a helicopter landing pad and a private cinema for those long evenings spent at sea.

19. Al Salamah | 457 feet – 139m

Al Salamah is part of the Omani Royal fleet and started her very secretive life in Genoa. Known as the world’s biggest superyacht right up until 2016, she’s a sleek masterpiece of a ship, with a distinctive cream color and beach club design. 

Al Salamah does everything in multiples, from the five galleys onboard (the main galley, a bakery, a crew galley, an owner’s diet galley, and an Arab galley), three hospitals (one for the owner, one for guests, and one for the crew) and 2,000 sqm of floor space. She was put on sale briefly for $280 million USD, before being delisted and instead given as a gift to the Crown Prince of Bahrain. 

18. Solaris | 458 feet – 139m

Everything about Solaris was supposed to be kept a secret when she was being built—a secret that didn’t last long when her huge size was spotted undergoing sea trials in the North Sea. One of this Superyacht’s main attractions is her beach club on the top floor: the perfect spot for relaxation during those long days out at sea. 

That beach club comes complemented with endless other stylish amenities, like a large helipad, sun deck, and a crane to launch tenders, toys, and subs. Interior design is largely unknown, but, if it’s anything as sleek and white as its exteriors, it’s sure to be impressive.

17. Scheherazade | 459 feet – 140m

Two helicopter landing pads, two outdoor Jacuzzis, and two outdoor fire pits: Scheherazade doesn’t hold back with not only the essentials but also the luxuries. Previously named Lightning, “Scheherazade” is mostly associated with a female character in the Middle Eastern folk tales in the series One Thousand and One Nights. 

Not much is known about this superyacht, and even her birth and building process were referred to under a codename: Project Lightning. No one involved in her creation, even Lurssen, has revealed anything about her interiors or her owner. All that’s really known is that she sailed from Germany to Norway initially after completion. 

16. Ocean Victory | 460 feet – 140m

Ocean Victory has traveled all over the world, from Europe to Southeast Asia and back again. Owned by Russian billionaire Viktor Rashnikov, she’s the upgraded vessel to follow his purchase of the 76-meter Ebony Shine. 

She’s one designed with pure luxury in mind, from the six individual swimming pools onboard to the 300-square meter spa area. She’s beautiful both inside and out, with a unique concept designed by Espen Oeino and interior designer Alberto Pinto. The largest superyacht ever built in Italy, Ocean Victory shows some of the finest in the world when it comes to premium quality adventures at sea.

15. Yas | 463 feet – 141m

Yas is known best for its seamless and rather unusual design — one that’s a little different from most superyachts out there. The owner of Yas wanted a yacht that lived up to his own heritage; one with a backbone reminiscent of the navy and with abstract lines throughout. 

He chose an existing boat in Abu Dhabi, which was deconstructed within the region before being shipped off and renovated into the wonder that it is today. The Yas yacht was originally a Dutch navy frigate, which you’d never guess from strolling around onboard today.

14. Nord | 465 feet – 142m

Nord’s distinctive bow design has never been seen before on a yacht. That’s one of the first things you’ll notice about her. The next thing you’ll notice is her unusual design, which verges on battle-esque and has been called “ a warship wearing a tuxedo ” by Dan Lenard of the Italian design studio Nuvolari-Lenard. 

She’s one of the best superyachts out there for fun, with a sports and diving center on the lower deck, a swimming pool higher up, overlooking the ocean, and a fleet of tenders. She was designed for global exploration: a yacht that will calmly cruise her way all across the world.

13. Sailing Yacht A | 469 feet—142.8m

Challenging the status quo and pushing design boundaries, Sailing Yacht A is an enigma. The sail-assisted superyacht was built in Germany and delivered to Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko in 2017. However, she was seized by the Italian police force, Guardia di Finanza, in 2022 after sanctions were placed on Russian businessmen following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Distinguished by soaring rotating carbon fiber masts, Nobiskrug’s hybrid approach to superyachts makes Sailing Yacht A more eco-conscious than other luxury yachts of her size. The u nderwater viewing pod molded into the keel speaks to her unrivaled innovation. And many balconies are enclosed by some of the largest pieces of curved glass ever made. 

12. El Mahrousa | 478 feet – 146m

El Mahrousa had a few different names in her time, ranging from the translated “The Protected” to El Horreya, which in Arabic translates to “Freedom.” It’s not surprising that she’s had more than one name when you take into account her age. As the oldest superyacht in the world, she’s undergone a lot of restoration over time, including multiple lengthenings and faster engines. 

She was renamed back to El Mahrousa in 2000 and gained even more recognition for being the first ship to cross the new Suez Canal extension in 2015. Back in her original days, she was built on the River Thames and took her first trip in 1867.

11. OK | 479 feet—146m

Delivered in Japan in 1982, OK is one of the largest and most unique superyachts in the world. Sprawling over 479 feet, the water giant is engineered to submerge almost seventy percent. This is accredited to the work done by Karmarine Shipyard. While the majority of the vessel was built by Oshima Shipping, it was privately converted to a semi-submersible yacht in Turkey. 

The superlative finishing on OK superyacht was designed by Timur Bozca, winner of the Younger Designer of the Year award in 2015. The blueprint being as many games as possible. The extraordinary vessel has the uncanny ability to hold over seventy toys, including a sailing yacht, a sea plane, tenders, buggies and even a tennis court.

10. Opera | 480 feet—146.4m 

Like many of the most majestic water titans, Opera was delivered by Lurssen in Germany and built for Abu Dhabi royalty. This time, the owner is Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, son of the founder of the United Arab Emirates. And while it may not be quite as astronomical as Lurssen’s previous builds—Azzam, Blue and Dilbar—the streamlined vessel is equally impressive onboard. 

The three-story superyacht proves large enough for a pair of helipads and two swimming pools, amongst many other toys, while simultaneously making room for up to 48 guests and 80 crew members. When it comes to the interior, details are sparse, but we do know that it was designed by Terence Disdale, a London firm renowned for creating bespoke luxury spaces. 

9. Prince Abdulaziz | 482 feet – 147m

The Prince Abdulaziz’s yacht was ordered by King Fahd, who named her after his son Prince Abdul Aziz. Now, she’s owned by his brother, Abdullah. Just one of the yachts owned by the Saudi royal family, she’s spotted frequently throughout Europe, especially in Cannes, where the royal family owns a property. 

She’s been redecorated once — in 2007 — in a project that took 15 months to complete, without even taking into account the rest of the ship’s upkeep. The Prince Abdulaziz is known for its combination of bold colors and fusion of traditional and modern design, thanks to its influence from the late David Hicks.

8. A+ | 483 feet – 147m

What do you do when the name “A” is already taken for your superyacht? Choose the next closest thing: A+. Previously named Topaz, this superyacht was the world’s fourth-largest luxury yacht when she was built, before being stripped of that particular title only a few years later. 

Nevertheless, she’s a seriously impressive superyacht, with endless facilities like a large jacuzzi, double helicopter landing pads, a swimming pool with a swimming platform and underwater lights, as well as a fitness hall, cinema, and a large conference room. She’s also well equipped with water toys, like jet skis, inflatable boats, a catamaran, and even a mini-submarine.

7. Al Said | 508 feet – 155m

Another Superyacht built, shrouded in secrecy, Al-Said was referred to as “Project Sunflower” the entire time she was being created, right up until she was delivered to her owner in 2008. Not much is known about Al Said, from her movements through to her amenities — although she is known to have a huge concert room with space for a full 50-person orchestra. 

Currently, she’s flying the flag of Oman and has spent a lot of time in its surrounding waters. Her interior was styled by British designer design house RWD, with exterior design being credited to Espen Oeino. When she was delivered to the Sultan of Oman, she replaced a previous ship of a smaller size. 

6. Dilbar | 511 feet – 156m

Dilbar, or Project Omar, as it was originally known as, is another superyacht designed with the help of exterior expert Espen Oeino, but with interiors strikingly designed by Andrew Winch. Dilbar is famously known as the world’s largest yacht by gross tonnage (interior volume) but as the fifth-longest superyacht in the world. 

She’s home to a spa pool and beach club, as well as a large private cinema, spacious cabins set high on the main deck, a spacious dining room, and a salon with its own piano. She’s just as classy and beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside.

5. Blue | 527 feet—160.6m

Sunday blues simply cease to exist on one of the world’s most extravagant superyachts. The elegant behemoth was built for member of the ruling family of Abu Dhabi and billionaire, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in 2022. Valued at over $600 million, Blue is one of the most expensive superyachts in the world. And with a strong emphasis on the environment, this superyacht is also one of the most sustainable. 

Blue strives to be as environmentally friendly as possible. She is equipped with a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept developed by Lürssen’s own engineering specialists. And the wastewater treatment plant allows water to be disposed of in drinking water quality.

4. Dubai | 531 feet – 162m

Dubai had multiple names in the planning stages—including Panhandle, Platinum, and Golden Star. Owned by the ruler of Dubai, it was aptly named after its home country and comes with all of the luxurious amenities you’d expect from such a name. 

The Dubai comes complete with a huge swimming pool and two jacuzzis. Further down, you’ll find a large dining room with striking blue and burgundy decor and space for up to 90 guests. Dubai usually spends her time moored at Sheikh Mohammed’s private island in front of his summer palace in Dubai. She’s basically the definition of a floating palace.

3. Eclipse | 533 feet – 162.5m

It took around five years for Eclipse to be built from start to finish. While she was always designed to be a huge, luxurious Superyacht, the focus was more on decking it out appropriately rather than breaking any records. An award-winning superyacht, she’s incredibly spacious, with endless rooms to explore and a sleek, neutral color palette running through. 

The Eclipse’s owner, Roman Abramovich, was more focused on facilities: he wanted more than one helicopter pad and a large swimming pool, too. Other than that, designer Terry Disdale had free reign for the rest of the superyacht. It’s just as much a clean piece of architectural styling as it is a stunning experience on deck.

2. Fulk Al Salamah | 538 feet – 164m

Fulk Al Salamah translates to “Ship of Peace” and that’s something that sounds like a given when you’ve taken a look at this superyacht’s incredible layout. Developed under the codename Project Saffron, Fulk Al Salamah is more of a support vessel than she is a typical superyacht. 

While she might still come complete with all of the necessities for a particularly relaxing voyage, she’s more so known for being a transport ship for the Royal Navy of Oman. She’s also used as a sort of friendship boat — pun intended — and is often sailed across the world with the intention of strengthening ties with the Sultanate. In some ports, influential people are welcomed onboard.

1. Azzam | 590 feet – 181m

Most superyachts in the top 10 category have a few mere inches between sizes, but the Azzam shoots far ahead with a large amount of extra length. The largest superyacht in the world, she was never designed to win the title — rather just to be a sleek and elegant vessel. Azzam was crafted backward, with the plans for her interior confirmed long before her exterior was fully signed off. 

Her length only came to be as such to incorporate everything required for the interiors, which added an extra 35 meters to her overall size. She’s also designed to look smaller than she actually is, with a blend of indoor and outdoor living. It took more than 4,000 people to build Azzam , clocking up six million man-hours over a period of four years.

The largest yachts in the world: Conclusion

The largest yachts in the world are:

• Azzam—590 feet
• Fulk Al Salamah—538 feet
• Eclipse—533 feet
• Dubai—531 feet
• Blue—527 feet
• Dilbar—511 feet
• Al Said —508 feet
• A+—483 feet
• Prince Abdulaziz—482 feet
• Opera—480 feet
• OK—479 feet
• El Mahrousa—478 feet
• Sailing Yacht A—469 feet
• Nord—465 feet
• Yas—463 feet
• Ocean Victory—460 feet
• Scheherazade —459 feet
• Solaris—458 feet
• Al Salamah—457 feet
• Rising Sun—454 feet
• Flying Fox—446 feet
• Savarona—446 feet
• Crescent—445 feet
• Serene —439 feet
• Al Mirqab—436 feet
• Y721 (aka Koru)—417 feet

The most expensive yacht in the world

The fact that the History Supreme, the world’s most expensive superyacht, comes coated in gold, is only part of the reason for its high cost. A superyacht with a real-life Midas touch, it was sold to an anonymous Malaysian businessman for $4.8 billion. 

Robert Kuok, the richest Malaysian businessman, is the rumored owner of History Supreme, but no one has confirmed for sure. The History Supreme also comes with plenty of other impressive touches: a master bedroom decked out in platinum, a wall feature made from meteoric stone, and a genuine T-Rex dinosaur bone, to add to the list. 

She took three years to build from scratch and comes with 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum. Other seriously luxe features are her 68 kilograms 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium and a liquor bottle adorned with a rare 18.5-carat diamond . The base of the vessel comes wrapped in gold, too.

Frequently asked questions about the world’s largest yachts

The largest yachts in the world are owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Roman Abramovich, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Alisher Usmanov. Our guide tells you more about all the biggest yachts in the world .

At 417 feet (127 m), Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ sailing yacht, Koru (formerly Project Y721), is one of the world’s largest yachts.

The 181-m (590 ft) Azzam is the world’s longest yacht in length, but the 156-m Dilbar has a much larger internal volume (measured in Gross Tons) at 15,917 GT (Gross Tons) versus 13,136 GT for Azzam. As such, Dilbar is the world’s largest yacht in volume. Read our full guide to discover the largest yachts in the world .

The biggest yacht in the world is the Azzam , which has an estimated cost of $600 million. She’s owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and is not currently for sale.

In terms of the number of megayachts, the largest superyacht-owning country is the United States. Nationality-wise, beyond American, an increasing percentage of superyacht owners are Turkish, Greek, Emirati, German, Australian and Dutch.

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Best luxury yacht: 7 ultimate luxury cruisers you can buy

• Toby Hodges
• March 14, 2024

Toby Hodges takes a look at all the nominees and the winner of the best luxury yacht category in the European Yacht of the Year Awards

The definition of the best luxury yacht will differ according to personal opinion and from boat to boat. This year’s nominees in the luxury yacht category of the European Yacht of the Year Awards proved that perfectly.

The European Yacht of the Year awards are selected by a broad panel of expert judges from across the globe. These are people who spend their professional lives sailing and comparing yachts, so you can be certain that the yachts which stand out in this field are truly the best of the best on the market.

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Best luxury yacht winner 2024 – arcona 50.

When you enter the fiercely competitive 50ft luxury performance yacht market you better get it right. And the jury felt Arcona managed that. This watershed design for the traditional Swedish brand, by X-Yachts co-founder and former designer Niels Jeppesen, is a big, contemporary new Arcona, one that sees it move away from its cruiser-racer heritage and classic interiors.

The on trend styling inside and out is backed up by a premium level of build and finish quality and sailing performance – particularly if you have the performance sails, traveller and deep (2.95m) keel options the test boat carried, although the latter does limit your berthing and anchoring options.

While I doubt it’ll be raced or will suit typical bluewater use, it offers a purity of performance push-button sailing: a handsome prospect upwind in a light breeze, it transforms into a powerful reaching machine with stacks of control.

As chairman of our jury, Jochen Rieker, puts it: “The boat certainly did not win for her somewhat borrowed looks. She wins by checking all the boxes in all other respects. Slipping along gracefully in the lightest of airs, holding her stride and her balance in more demanding conditions, offering warmth, light and this reassuring feeling of utter quality down below – there simply isn’t anything to fault.”

Contest 50CS

The Contest 50CS, for example, is an archetype luxury cruising yacht, one built to the highest standards and that could take you to most waters in impeccable comfort. This model is, uniquely, available in two versions: this more conventional 50CS with aft master cabin, or the forward owner’s suite version on the aft cockpit Contest 49CS . We ran a full test on the latter after spending two days aboard in the North Sea, where that noticeably high freeboard, which may not aid boarding nor windage, helped keep us dry on deck in a steady Force 6 gusting 7.

As the 50CS proved, this Judel/Vrolijk design keeps slipping along in the light stuff too, providing enjoyable sailing in 6 knots breeze under a code sail. The centre cockpit offers a deep protected guest area, but also links well to the spacious aft deck.

And the Wetzels-Brown-designed interiors of Contests today are stunning and hard to match. The engineering, access to usable stowage, details and finish on the 50CS is first class and to get this level of quality at this size is special.

Both Contest and X-Yachts are early adopters of hybrid power, offering their bluewater cruisers with optional electric drives. For the XC 47 this was designed-in from the start to offer Oceanvolt’s award-winning new 25kW regenerative drive.

The XC 47 is another wonderfully engineered and thought out yacht for distance cruising, in particular for those who also enjoy hands-on helming pleasure. That should come as no surprise to any X aficionados, but what really struck me most about this yacht was the stowage, and the forethought needed to create that, together with how practical it has been made.

That may sound slightly anticlimactic but ask any long-term cruiser and stowage is always a priority. On deck, this constitutes a huge lazarette and sail locker, plus clever systems for launching a dinghy via davits and a liferaft canister, while below decks every square inch of space has been used effectively, with lockers hinged with gas struts.

It’s clear the Danish yard went to considerable time and effort, even building a full mock up of the interior that could be canted 20° each way.

If the deck saloon style looks didn’t sell this model to all – this is the first full non-Jeppesen designed X – the jury were converted once they’d taken the helm. ‘Quirky’ became ‘muscular and bold’. The ease with which it can be sailed from the cockpit was also appreciated.

While I understand many offshore cruisers like a protected centre cockpit and more sun protection, the attention to detail, stowage and practicalities, combined with the direct steering, motion and enjoyable sailing this X offers make it a standout new offering.

Jeanneau Yachts 55

Meanwhile the Jeanneau Yachts 55 stands out for different, unique reasons in this category, offering a completely new concept in comfort on deck while at anchor and a novel accommodation layout. Its focus is on outdoor living space.

What helps place this in a luxury bracket is not simply the price or the creative input of superyacht specialist design duo Philppe Briand and Andrew Winch, rather that its layout creates a palatial amount of private space for the owner’s suite. Guest cabins have their own direct access from the extensive cockpit via gullwing doors.

It certainly makes sense for solo owners or couples using it as a warm water apartment. How many people this will suit is another question, as it segregates any guests, crew or children from the galley and saloon.

I used the term monocat when I first viewed it, as the 55 really does attempt to mix the two worlds, particularly in terms of providing owner privacy and lounging space. Choose the rigid hard top and windshield and there’s a vast amount of covered area including a dinette and chart table – plus a bimini can shade all that extensive aft deck too.

The penalty comes in additional weight and wetted surface, and is felt in the handling and performance, the latter particularly in lighter breeze with the optional in-mast furling, self tacking headsail and shallow draught package we had. However, it’s set up to be easily managed from the mid cockpit with good visibility from the twin helms and easy circulation thanks to the ramped side decks. Full report in YW February 2024.

Best luxury yacht 2023

Best luxury yacht winner – oyster 495.

It is hard to imagine that the decor of a yacht can change its look and feel quite this much, yet the layout of this second 495, Eddie Jordan’s dramatic looking Tuga , is in fact identical to the first boat that I spent several days aboard last summer.

At its heart is a wonderfully (Humphreys) designed and engineered luxury bluewater cruiser conceived from the ground up, built in a new dedicated facility to a repeatable quality very few yards are capable of.

The 495 offers consistent passage making speeds in real voluminous comfort – whether enjoyed from the deep cockpit or the best-in-class aft cabin. Deck stowage and mechanical space is also superb.

Then factor in the family appeal of Oyster’s after sales and world rally programme and you start to appreciate the premium world this sub 50-footer gives access to.

The first yacht fully conceived under CEO Richard Hadida’s reign, this is also the smallest completely new Oyster 495 since 2005 – and it’s a triumph. It was our September 2022 cover star in which we featured the full review from our Oyster 495 three day test .

Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 60

The Oceanis Yacht 60 is a very different beast indeed to the 62 it replaces as flagship for the Beneteau range. The yard has learned plenty from the success of the First 53/OY 54 and wanted to create a 60 in this style and with the same deck layout (albeit larger and wider) and ease of circulation.

The construction experience of the smaller model clearly helped too, as this is a whopping five tonnes lighter than the bulky OY62 and with a deeper (2.6m) keel. The telling result is on the water. It feels sporty to helm and we averaged a knot slower than the single figure 6-8 knot windspeeds upwind and matched them reaching with Code 0 and a slight swell.

The vast cockpit works well, sheltered below the semi rigid bimini, it has plentiful lounging space with sailing systems led aft to the twin helms. The interior sees a 3+3 layout, where Beneteau wanted to get rid of the corridor effect of the OY62. The galley is forward to help open out space, while the forward suite with offset berth and headboard aft works well to give space with privacy.

This is an attractive, voluminous yacht that leaves a good overall impression whether under sail, on or below decks.

Ice 62 Targa

It all looks pretty funky below decks on the Ice 62 Targa too, especially if you’re watching the masthead fore and aft cameras (plus bow and prop cam) on central displays mounted in the saloon while you slip out of the dock! The Ice is a seriously impressive, contemporary yacht, one that in looks, performance and execution, won over many of the judges.

The first to launch is a highly customised project for a passionate sailing owner who covers long distances solo – he’d already sailed it 3,000 miles around the Med that autumn. It’s impressively stiff, sails handsomely and, thanks to a telescopic keel, points well. We matched single figure windspeeds, and clocked up to the high 9s in 12 knots wind.

Umberto Felci’s team spent 4,000 hours on the design, providing lots of space and light to the interior and a chillout zone in the semi raised saloon. This was easily the coolest looking yacht, with its aggressive reverse bow, chamfered gunwales and carbon T-top bimini, and all engineered and built to a high standard.

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The most expensive superyachts sold in 2022

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While this year's brokerage market could not quite match the record-smashing results of 2021, there were still more than €3.6 billion in sales secured. Out of the 600 superyachts to change hands in 2022 so far, we look back on the most significant - and most expensive - sales of the year...

Golden Odyssey

Length: 123.2m Asking €150,000,000

Lürssen delivered Golden Odyssey in 2015 to Prince Khalid of Saudi Arabia, as a replacement for an 80 metre vessel of the same name. In October 2022, the yacht exchanged hands in a court-ordered private sale in Malta. Golden Odyssey 's overall length makes her the 36th largest yacht in the world, featuring an exterior by Martin Francis and interior design by Alberto Pinto . Little else is known about the elusive superyacht and her shipyard remained tight-lipped throughout her build. Golden Odyssey was recently spotted pulling into the Blohm+Voss shipyard for a refit under new ownership. 

Length: 74.5m Asking €130,000,000 with Burgess

Elandess was built in Germany by Abeking & Rasmussen and remains the shipyard's second-largest launch to date. An exterior and interior by British studio Harrison Eidsgaard won her four Neptunes at the 2019 Design and Innovation Awards with judges applauding her showstopping semi-submerged Neptune lounge with windows that extend above and below the waterline and amphitheatre-style seating. Elandess can accommodate up to 14 guests in 7 rooms with spaces designed to suit three generations of a family. She has been renamed M'Brace .

Elandess was sold by Burgess and Seattle Yachts.

Length: 72.2m Asking $95,000,000 with Burgess

The Delta Marine superyacht Albatross was sold in-house in December 2022 after only 10 weeks on the brokerage market. Paired with Delta Marine's naval architecture, the yacht features an exterior design by the award-winning Espen Øino and interiors by Francois Zuretti . Albatross comes as a fully-equipped explorer vessel with an impressive 7,400 nautical mile range, a helipad and a full-beam garage for up to five tenders. The yacht welcomes 12 guests in six suites and had only ever been used privately prior to her first listing in September 2022. 

Albatross was sold by Burgess and KAYZ Marine.

Carinthia VII

Length: 97.2m Asking €95,000,000 with Fraser

The mighty Carinthia VII was due to attend the Monaco Yacht Show this year but sold before she could make it to Port Hercule. Her iconic profile with its sweeping reverse is the work of Tim Heywood , finished in 'Carinthia Blue'. Onboard amenities include a helipad on the yacht's bow, Jacuzzi on the sundeck, gym, sauna, and various lounge and dining spaces scattered throughout the vessel's near-100-metre length. Carinthia VII can welcome 14 guests across her six decks and 16-metre beam.

Carinthia VII was sold by Fraser and RYacht.

Length: 92.42m Asking €90,000,000 with Burgess and Fraser 

Nobiskrug 's Tatoosh was delivered in 2000 as the world's 12th-largest private yacht. In the past two decades, she may have tumbled down the ranks as shipyards push the 100-metre mark but she is still regarded as one of the most memorable builds of her time. Her exterior is the collaborative effort of Bastiaan Sonneveld and Claus Kusch , with interiors by Terence Disdale and Achille Associates . Onboard features include a French limestone fireplace, a six-foot-deep swimming pool on the aft deck, two helicopter pads, a cinema and room for 19 guests with an additional 30 crew. Tatoosh was famously owned by Microsoft co-founder and technology billionaire Paul Allen. 

Tatoosh was sold by Fraser and Burgess.

Length: 80m Asking €85,000,000 with IYC

The flagship of Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts , Tatiana , features a "bullet-like" appearance penned by Unique Yacht Design with an interior by H2 Yacht Design that incorporates a light colour palette, textured materials and use of precious stones throughout. She was even shortlisted as a finalist in her size category for best displacement motor yacht at the 2022 BOAT World Superyacht Awards. Sold in January, Tatiana houses a bar, Porsche-designed pool table, indoor swimming pool, cinema and various lounge spaces. 

Tatiana was sold by IYC and Fraser.

Length: 82.48m Asking €78,500,000 with Burgess

The steel and aluminium Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht Secret was delivered in 2013 and sold after more than three years on the market. The yacht features an exterior by Sam Sorgiovanni with a loud Jim Harris interior that sleeps 12 guests in six cabins, comprising a master suite, VIP suite, four doubles and a guest cabin. The main saloon features as the yacht's primary gathering space with an abundance of seating beneath a chandelier and a sit-up bar facing the aft deck. Elsewhere, the yacht has Quantum zero-speed stabilisers and twin Caterpillar diesel engines that supply a cruising speed of 14 knots topping out at 16.5 knots. She was renamed Sea Pearl .

Secret was sold by Burgess and Fraser.

Stella Maris

Length: 72.1m Asking €75,000,000 with SuperYachtsMonaco

Penned by legendary superyacht designer Espen Øino with naval architecture by Laurent Giles , Stella Maris was delivered by Italian yard Viareggio Superyachts as their flagship in 2013. The yacht's contemporary interior decor was styled by Michela Reverberi and features a calm, neutral colour palette. Stella Maris offers accommodation for a total of 12 guests in seven cabins with extensive wellness facilities including two spa pools, a sauna, hammam, a dedicated massage room and a gym all within the lower deck beach club. 

Stella Maris was sold by SuperYachtsMonaco and World Yacht Group.

Length: 61.5m Asking €59,000,000 with Burgess

Originally Lammouche , the motor yacht from Sanlorenzo has been renamed twice since its 2021 delivery as Cloud 9 and then Lemon Tree shortly after it was purchased in April of this year. The vessel was designed by Italian studio Officina Italiana Design with her interiors the collaborative work of Francesco Paszkowski Design and Margherita Casprini . Her four decks offer two swimming pools, a large owner's apartment on a private upper deck and a sky lounge that can be turned into a cinema area for the yacht's 12 guests. The yacht is powered by two Caterpillar diesel engines for a top speed of 16.5 knots and is currently available for charter with Y.CO from €485,000 per week . 

Cloud 9 was sold by Burgess and United Yacht Sales.

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Most Luxurious Burgess Yachts for Sale in 2022

By Danny Wiser

With offices across the world, renowned yachting broker Burgess continues to offer an array of phenomenal superyachts to the market. Here is a sneak preview of our favourite listed for sale this year...

Invictus 66m ( Listed for $100,000,000 )

With an internal volume of a much larger yacht, Invictus' six decks offers guests an immense amount of space both inside and outside. Packed with entertaining ameneties, her most notable feature is her sky lounge which converts to a Parisian-style nightclub, an aspect which the revellers amongst her twenty guests are certain to enjoy.

Galactica Super Nova 70.1m ( Listed for €75,000,000 )

Renowned for her beauty, Galactica Super Nova was developed with experts at the helm. Espen Oeino was in charge of her exterior design whilst Sinot Yacht Design crafted the interior styling. Her Rolls Royce waterjets and twin MTU diesel engines help her to achieve up to 30 knots, allowing her 12 guests to cruise the high seas at high speeds.

Secret 82.5m ( Listed for €94,500,000 )

Having undergone a refit five years after her build in 2013 the Abeking & Rasmussen motor yacht is now available for sale with Burgess. A global voyage is made possible with her range of 5,000nm and with room for 23 crew members her guests' comfort will always be ensured on such an expedition. 

O'Ptasia 85m ( Listed for €89,999,000 )

The Greek-built and designed fleet screams sophistaction and style. With ample space for up to 23 guests O'Ptasia is ideal for large gatherings. Packed with plenty of spaces in which guests can relax including a wellness centre, enormous beach club and multiple sunbathing areas O'Ptasia makes for a perfect environment to detach from the stresses of the outside world.

Victorious 85m ( Listed for €125,000,000 )

With a range of 8,000nm this explorer yacht comes with a remarkable journey of her own already under her belt. After 14 years in the making Victorious was finally launched in 2021 after her owner Vural AK set up his own shipyard in Turkey in order to complete the long awaited construction there. Her interior was designed by London-based specialists H2 Yacht Design. 

Tranquility 91.5m ( Listed for €149,900,000 )

Oceanco's exploration vessel is an appealing buy for a variety of reasons. Her stunning Eastern-inspired interior, which features a variety of exotic materials from bamboo, wenge to gold leaf. With many ammenities dedicated to relaxation Tranquility certainly lives up to her name.

Luminosity 107.6m ( POA )  

One of two 100m+megayachts for sale with Burgess, Luminosity is the newer of the builds. Italian shipyard Benetti have produced a gorgeous design that bridges together style with modern technologies. Packed with incredible features such as her dance floor, private health club and sea level spa it seems Luminosity truly has something for every type of guest.

 IJE 108m ( Listed for €175,000,000 )

The largest yacht for sale with Burgess, IJE is Benneti's longest ever megayacht making her the flagship of their custom fleet. With stowage for two 12m tenders, open air dining for summer nights and a nightclub IJE takes into account the desires of all of her 22 guests. With accomodation for 30 crew and a plethora of other amenities, including elevator access to each deck, IJE is a marvellous option for those looking at the higher-end of the superyacht market. 

"Burgess is delighted to announce its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of the magnificent 108m IJE" Burgess

"Burgess is delighted to announce its appointment as Central Agent for the sale of the magnificent 108m IJE"

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Hot on the trail of 56 superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs and subject to seizure

• Published: Mar. 06, 2022, 2:04 p.m.

French authorities have seized the yacht Amore Vero linked to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs Russian oil giant Rosneft, as part of EU sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The boat arrived in La Ciotat on Jan. 3 for repairs and was slated to stay until April 1 and was seized to prevent an attempted departure. (AP Photo/Bishr Eltoni) AP

• The Associated Press

The massive superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length, about as long as a World War I dreadnought. It boasts two helipads, berths for more than 130 people and a 25-meter swimming pool long enough to accommodate another whole superyacht.

Dilbar was launched in 2016 at a reported cost of more than $648 million. Five years on, its purported owner, the Kremlin-aligned Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, was already dissatisfied and sent the vessel to a German shipyard last fall for a retrofit reportedly costing another couple hundred million dollars.

That’s where she lay in drydock on Thursday when the United States and European Union announced economic sanctions against Usmanov — a metals magnate and early investor in Facebook — over his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets,” President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, addressing the oligarchs. “We are coming for your ill-begotten gains.”

But actually seizing the behemoth boats could prove challenging. Russian billionaires have had decades to shield their money and assets in the West from governments that might try to tax or seize them.

Several media outlets reported Wednesday that German authorities had impounded Dilbar. But a spokeswoman for Hamburg state’s economy ministry told The Associated Press no such action had yet been taken because it had been unable to establish ownership of the yacht, which is named for Usmanov’s mother.

Dilbar is flagged in the Cayman Islands and registered to a holding company in Malta, two secretive banking havens where the global ultra-rich often park their wealth.

Still, in the industry that caters to the exclusive club of billionaires and centimillionaires that can afford to buy, crew and maintain superyachts, it is often an open secret who owns what.

Working with the U.K.-based yacht valuation firm VesselsValue, the AP compiled a list of 56 superyachts — generally defined as luxury vessels exceeding 79 feet in length — believed to be owned by a few dozen Kremlin-aligned oligarchs, seaborne assets with a combined market value estimated at more than $5.4 billion.

The AP then used two online services — VesselFinder and MarineTraffic — to plot the last known locations of the yachts as relayed by their onboard tracking beacons.

While many are still anchored at or near sun-splashed playgrounds in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, more than a dozen were underway to or had already arrived in remote ports in small nations such as the Maldives and Montenegro, potentially beyond the reach of Western sanctions. Three are moored in Dubai, where many wealthy Russians have vacation homes.

Another three had gone dark, their transponders last pinging just outside the Bosporus in Turkey — gateway to the Black Sea and the southern Russian ports of Sochi and Novorossiysk.

Graceful, a German-built Russian-flagged superyacht believed to belong to Putin, left a repair yard in Hamburg on Feb. 7, two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine. It is now moored in the Russian Baltic port of Kaliningrad, beyond the reach of Western sanctions imposed against him this past week.

Some Russian oligarchs appear to have not gotten the memo to move their superyachts, despite weeks of public warnings of Putin’s planned invasion.

French authorities seized the superyacht Amore Vero on Thursday in the Mediterranean resort town of La Ciotat. The boat is believed to belong to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs Russian oil giant Rosneft, which has been on the U.S. sanctions list since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

The French Finance Ministry said in a statement that customs authorities boarded the 289-foot Amore Vero and discovered its crew was preparing for an urgent departure, even though planned repair work wasn’t finished. The $120 million boat is registered to a company that lists Sechin as its primary shareholder.

On Saturday, Italian financial police in the port of San Remo seized the 132-foot superyacht Lena, which is flagged in the British Virgin Islands. Authorities said the boat belongs to Gennady Timchenko, an oligarch close to Putin and among those sanctioned by the European Union. With an estimated net worth of $16.2 billion, Timchenko is the founder of the Volga Group, which specializes in investments in energy, transport and infrastructure assets.

The 213-foot Lady M was also seized by the Italians while moored in the Riviera port town of Imperia. In a tweet announcing the seizure on Friday, a spokesman for Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said the comparatively modest $27 million vessel was the property of sanctioned steel baron Alexei Mordashov, listed as Russia’s wealthiest man with a fortune of about $30 billion.

But Mordashov’s upsized yacht, the 464-foot Nord, was safely at anchor on Friday in the Seychelles, a tropical island chain in the Indian Ocean not under the jurisdiction of U.S. or EU sanctions. Among the world’s biggest superyachts, Nord has a market value of $500 million.

Since Friday, Italy has seized $156 million in luxury yachts and villas in some of its most picturesque destinations, including Sardinia, the Ligurian coast and Lake Como.

Most of the Russians on the annual Forbes list of billionaires have not yet been sanctioned by the United States and its allies, and their superyachts are still cruising the world’s oceans.

The evolution of oligarch yachts goes back to the tumultuous decade after the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, as state oil and metals industries were sold off at rock-bottom prices, often to politically connected Russian businessmen and bankers who had provided loans to the new Russian state in exchange for the shares.

Russia’s nouveau riche began buying luxury yachts similar in size and expense to those owned by Silicon Valley billionaires, heads of state and royalty. It’s a key marker of status in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and size matters.

“No self-respecting Russian oligarch would be without a superyacht,” said William Browder, a U.S.-born and now London-based financier who worked in Moscow for years before becoming one of the Putin regime’s most vocal foreign critics. “It’s part of the rite of passage to being an oligarch. It’s just a prerequisite.”

As their fortunes ballooned, there was something of an arms race among the oligarchs, with the richest among them accumulating personal fleets of ever more lavish boats.

For example, Russian metals and petroleum magnate Roman Abramovich is believed to have bought or built at least seven of the world’s largest yachts, some of which he has since sold off to other oligarchs.

In 2010, Abramovich launched the Bermuda-flagged Eclipse, which at 533 feet was at the time the world’s longest superyacht. Features include a wood-burning firepit and swimming pool that transforms into a dance floor. Eclipse also boasts its own helicopter hangar and an undersea bay that reportedly holds a mini-sub.

Dennis Cauiser, a superyacht analyst with VesselsFinder, said oligarch boats often include secret security measures worthy of a Bond villain, including underwater escape hatches, bulletproof windows and armored panic rooms.

“Eclipse is equipped with all sorts of special features, including missile launchers and self-defense systems on board,” Cauiser said. “It has a secret submarine evacuation area and things like that.”

Eclipse was soon eclipsed by Azzam, purportedly owned by the emir of Abu Dhabi, which claimed the title of longest yacht when it was launched in 2013. Three years after that, Usmanov launched Dilbar, which replaced another slightly smaller yacht by the same name. The new Dilbar is the world’s largest yacht by volume.

Abramovich, whose fortune is estimated at $12.4 billion, fired back last year by launching Solaris. While not as long as Eclipse or as big as Dilbar, the $600 million Bermuda-flagged boat is possibly even more luxurious. Eight stories tall, Solaris features a sleek palisade of broad teak-covered decks suitable for hosting a horde of well-heeled partygoers.

But no boat is top dog for long. At least 20 superyachts are reported to be under construction in various Northern European shipyards, including a $500 million superyacht being built for the American billionaire Jeff Bezos.

“It’s about ego,” Cauiser said. “They all want to have the best, the longest, the most valuable, the newest, the most luxurious.”

But, he added, the escalating U.S. and EU sanctions on Putin-aligned oligarchs and Russian banks have sent a chill through the industry, with boatbuilders and staff worried they won’t be paid. It can cost upwards of $50 million a year to crew, fuel and maintain a superyacht.

The crash of the ruble and the tanking of Moscow stock market have depleted the fortunes of Russia’s elite, with several people dropping off the list of Forbes billionaires last week. Cauiser said he expects some oligarch superyachts will soon quietly be listed by brokers at fire-sale prices.

The 237-foot Stella Maris, which was seen by an AP journalist docked this past week in Nice, France, was believed to be owned by Rashid Sardarov, a Russian billionaire oil and gas magnate. After publication of an earlier version of this story, AP was contacted Sunday by yacht broker Joan Plana Palao, who said his company represents a U.S. citizen from California who purchased the Stella Maris last month. He declined to disclose the name of the buyer or the person from whom the boat had been purchased.

On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a new round of sanctions that included a press release touting Usmanov’s close ties to Putin and photos of Dilbar and the oligarch’s private jet, a custom-built 209-foot Airbus A340-300 passenger liner. Treasury said Usmanov’s aircraft is believed to have cost up to $500 million and is named Bourkhan, after his father.

Usmanov, whose fortune has recently shrunk to about $17 billion, criticized the sanctions.

“I believe that such a decision is unfair and the reasons employed to justify the sanctions are a set of false and defamatory allegations damaging my honor, dignity and business reputation,” he said in a statement issued through the website of the International Fencing Federation, of which he has served as president since 2008.

Abramovich has not yet been sanctioned. Members of the British Parliament have criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson for not going after Abramovich’s U.K.-based assets, which include the professional soccer club Chelsea. Under mounting pressure, the oligarch announced this past week he would sell the $2.5 billion team and give the net proceeds “for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.”

Meanwhile, location transponders showed Solaris moored in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. Eclipse set sail from St. Maarten late Thursday and is underway in the Caribbean Sea, destination undisclosed.

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