We’ve put together this list of the 5 most expensive yachts in the world.
Owning a superyacht is synonymous with wealth, extravaganza, power, and status symbol. These are words that describe the world’s richest people.
At the beginning of the 20th century, they first began when healthy individuals started to commission the construction of large private yachts for their own personal pleasure, for instance, Christina O and the Savarona’s luxury yacht.
Thanks to technology, builders can create super-mega yachts in just a couple of years, and while building the yachts, they take into account every single detail to create the most gilded, extravagant and stunning yachts. Most of these creations have multiple swimming pools, dance floors, cinema halls, bars and lounges. An array of amenities fit for billionaires are also featured in these masterpieces. Not only do they care about these aspects, but also owners have their own space for helicopters to land.
Each yacht is unique, powered by some of the world’s best engines. The materials used to build these yachts are of the finest quality to ensure that the shine and durability are worth the hefty price tags. Think of the “History Supreme” superyacht decorated with solid gold and platinum.
Check out the five most expensive yachts in the world.
Al Said – USD $300 million
Built by Lürssen Yachts and Espen Oeino in 2008, the “Al Said” superyacht (155 m) is considered one of the most luxurious yachts in the world. It is owned by the Sultan of Oman and is the seventh longest superyacht in the world.
It features a concert hall that can house fifty-piece orchestra. It also sleeps 70 passengers in 26 suites and 174 crew members. The master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room.
Serene – USD 330$ Million
This “Serene” superyacht (134 m) is considered one of the largest superyachts in the world. It was built in Italy in August 2011 by Espen Oeino, a world-renowned yacht designer. Owned by Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the state-of-the-art vessel can carry up to about 64 passengers. Among the luxurious facilities, the yacht features a snow room, a steam room, an outdoor cinema, a pool with seawater, a Hammam beauty centre, a beach club, a piano room, an observation room and a dance floor. An underwater viewing room inside the boat is also featured to observe marine life.
Azzam – USD $600 million
Built by luxury yacht building, Lürssen Yachts, the “Azzam” superyacht (179 m) is considered the world’s largest private yacht since 2013, and it is “one of the fastest yachts on earth”. It features a timeless and innovative design that could travel at high speed even in warm and shallow waters while ‘still providing sophisticated and luxurious accommodation for its guests.’
Up to 36 guests are accommodated on board the superyacht Azzam, and it has also got accommodation for 60 crew members, including the captain of Azzam. The yacht also features its own missile defence system and bulletproof master suite.
Eclipse – USD $1.5 billion
The yacht is owned by Roman Abramovich, and was delivered on 9 December 2010. Built in Hamburg by Blom + Voss, the “Eclipse” yacht (533-ft-long) is considered as the second largest superyacht in the world. It features twenty-four guest cabins, two swimming pools, several hot tubs, a disco room, three launch boats, and two helicopter pads. It also equipped with three launch boats and a mini-submarine. For security, Eclipse is fitted with a missile detection system and bulletproof windows to protect the occupant in its master suite.
History Supreme – USD $4.8 billion
The yacht was designed by Stuart Hughes for an anonymous Malaysian businessman. Reports speculate that the man is Robert Kuok.
The “History Supreme” is listed as the world’s most expensive yacht. At 100ft, the yacht took 3 years to complete, and circa 100,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum were added to make this an exciting project. The yacht features inc deck, dining area, rails, and anchor made from precious metals. The base of the vessel was wrapped in gold. The main sleeping quarter was adorned with platinum.