What are the world’s most expensive yachts?
This is an article for you if you enjoy sailing or can appreciate the engineering marvels listed below.
Your net worth must be in the hundreds of millions, if not billions, to be able to afford even the cheapest superyacht on our list!
Here is a list of the world’s top 20 most costly yachts…
The World’s 20 Most Expensive Yachts
The yachts and figures listed here were gathered from a variety of online sources, including Luxhabitat, List25, and Unilad.
These are the world’s top 20 most costly yachts:
20. Lionheart – $150 Million
The list begins with Sir Philip Green’s 207-foot behemoth, Lionheart.
Benetti, an Italian shipbuilding company, was commissioned by the British retail mogul to build a superyacht.
The yacht was completed in 2016 and contains six VIP suites as well as several private balconies.
Kate Moss, Simon Cowell, and Cristiano Ronaldo are just a few of the celebrities who have walked the decks of Lionheart.
19. Aviva – $150 Million
At a cool $150 million, British businessman Joe Lewis’ superyacht is ranked number nineteen.
His boat features a full-size tennis court and is said to be home to some of his most valuable and expensive artwork, including Picasso.
Joe spends several months each year aboard Aviva and his other three superyachts while he is not in his Bahamas home.
18. Solandge – $180 Million
Following that is the $180 million superyacht built by Lurssen.
The Solandge had the highest brokerage in 2017, and it may be rented for around $1.1 million per week.
The 280-foot yacht is equipped with eight VIP rooms, a grand piano, and a Murano glass art installation.
17. Ecstasea – $200 Million
Ecstasea, the largest Feadship ever built, was erected by Russian businessman Roman Abramovich in 2004.
The yacht is composed of steel and is 85.95 meters in length with an 11.50 meter beam. This translates to 585 metric tons of deadweight!
Ecstasea has a luxurious interior that sleeps 14 passengers and has earned numerous design accolades.
16. The Rising Sun – $200 Million
It has 82 rooms over five floors, a basketball court, wine cellar and a movie theatre.
From 2010 it has been owned by David Geffen and is the 12th largest superyacht in the world, measuring 138 metres.
The Rising Sun cost $200 million to build and has since had even more money spent on luxury fixtures and fittings.
15. Octopus – $200 Million
Octopus was designed and built in 2003 for Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen and boasts a magnificent interior.
It has a huge study, a basketball court, a recording studio, an outdoor bar with a whirlpool, and a glass-bottomed swimming pool.
Octopus can accommodate up to 26 guests and 56 staff members at any given time, and it has two submarines and two helipads.
14. Lady Moura – $210 Million
Lady Moura is the world’s second most costly superyacht.
Nasser Al-Rashid, a Saudi Arabian businessman and counselor to the Saudi Royal family, owns Lady Moura.
The boat has many amazing amenities, including a retractable roof pool, a helicopter, and 24 karat gold lettering and embellishments throughout.
As if that weren’t enough, Lady Moura also has a sand-covered hydraulic platform that emerges from one side, providing guests with a beach-like experience in the middle of the ocean.
13. Al Mirqab – $250 Million
Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani, Qatar’s former Prime Minister, owns Al Mirqab.
The yacht contains ten cabins, a helipad, a swimming pool, VIP quarters, an onboard theater, a jacuzzi, and watersports equipment.
It was dubbed the world’s second most beautiful yacht after its completion in 2008.
It can carry up to 24 passengers and has 55 staff cabins to accommodate them comfortably.
12. Dilbar – $256 Million
Dilbar, a Russian-owned superyacht, is number twelve.
It is owned by Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, who is frequently seen cruising about his own islands on Dilbar.
It’s not only one of the most costly yachts in the world, but it’s also one of the largest, with a length of 360 feet and a height of just over 50 feet.
It was named after Alisher’s mother and was built by Lürssen Yachts in 2008.
Dilbar features one helipad, multiple swimming pools, and can house up to 48 cabin staff members.
Pelorus was built by Lürssen in 2003 and bought by Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich in 2004.
Since then, Pelorus has changed hands a few times and is now owned by HongKong based billionaire, Samuel Tak Lee.
Pelorus is 115 meters long and weighs a staggering 5517 tonnes.
As well as all the normal luxuries you’d expect to find onboard a superyacht of this calibre, she also comes equipped with two helipads, landing boats and jet skis.
11. Pelorus – $300 Million
Pelorus was built by Lürssen in 2003 and purchased by Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, in 2004.
Pelorus has changed ownership a few times since then, and it is now owned by Samuel Tak Lee, a Hong Kong-based billionaire.
Pelorus measures 115 meters in length and weighs a whopping 5517 tons.
She has two helipads, landing boats, and jet skis, in addition to all the usual conveniences you’d expect to find onboard a superyacht of this caliber.
She has a full-time crew of 46 on board all year.
10. Serene – $300 Million
Serene, a 439-foot yacht, is the world’s ninth most expensive yacht.
Serene was built in 2011 for Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler by Fincantieri and has since become one of the most popular rental yachts for the super-rich, reputedly costing celebrities like Bill Gates about a million dollars each week!
It was purchased in 2015 by Saudi Arabia’s Prince Mohammed bin Salman and can accommodate up to 24 guests and 52 crew members.
Multiple swimming pools, two helipads, a submarine, and an incredible underwater viewing area are all included!
9. Al Said – $300 Million
The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, owns and names the next mega yacht on the list.
The Al Said was built between 2007 and 2008, and nothing is known about it other that it includes a large music hall that can accommodate a 50-piece orchestra.
It can also accommodate up to 70 guests, sleep 154 crew members, and reach speeds of over 22 knots!
8. Radiant – $320 Million
Radiant is owned by Emirate Billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim and was built by Lürssen in 2009.
The superyacht is approximately 110 meters long, weighs 5027 gross tons, and can accommodate up to 20 guests and 44 crew members.
She has a helipad, multiple pools, a massage area, a swimming platform, a movie theater, a gym, and a jacuzzi.
To defend herself against pirate attacks, the Radiant is also armed with a powerful water cannon!
7. Dubai – $400 Million
The Sheik of Dubai, Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum, owns Dubai.
Jacuzzis, a swimming pool with handcrafted tiles, a helicopter, and a spectacular circular glass staircase that changes color when lit from above are just a few of the amenities.
A split-level owner’s deck, multiple VIP and social rooms, guest suites, and a crew of up to 115 people are also available in Dubai.
6. Motor Yacht A – $440 Million
Blohm + Voss shipyard created this impressive-looking 390-foot superyacht, which was launched in 2008.
Andrey Melnichenko, a Russian wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is reported to be the owner.
The 400-foot-long Motor Yacht A can accommodate 14 guests and 42 crew members.
A 2,500-square-foot master suite, a disco, a helicopter hanger, a separate 30-foot speedboat, and a glass-bottomed swimming pool are among the amenities.
Awesome!
5. Topaz – $527 Million
Topaz, a magnificent Lürssen-built superyacht, comes in at number five.
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an Abu Dhabi tycoon, had her built in Germany and debuted in 2012.
Tim Heywood designed the façade, and Terrance Disdale Design developed the interior.
On the main deck, there is a big jacuzzi, a swimming pool, two helicopter landing pads, and a state-of-the-art gym, cinema, and conference room.
4. Azzam – $600 Million
This 590-foot megayacht is now the world’s largest yacht.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Emir of Abu Dhabi, owns the company.
Lürssen Yachts is the company behind this massive project. Azzam features its own missile defense system, a bullet-proof master suite, and can reach speeds of over 30 knots, or 35 miles per hour, making it one of the world’s fastest yachts!
The first billion-dollar yacht on our list is the “Streets of Monaco”.
By far one of the most impressive and expensive yachts in the world, once finished, the Streets of Monaco is going to be a 509-foot mega yacht, designed to feature miniature versions of some of Monaco’s and Monte Carlos most renowned landmarks.
The finished superyacht will include a go-kart circuit, three swimming pools, a mini-submarine a helipad, seven guest suites, a mini waterfall and a restaurant that with a fabulous underwater view.
3. Streets of Monaco – $1 Billion
The “Streets of Monaco” is the first billion-dollar boat on our list.
The Streets of Monaco, once completed, will be a 509-foot super yacht, meant to showcase miniature copies of some of Monaco’s and Monte Carlos’ most known sites.
A go-kart track, three swimming pools, a mini-submarine, a helipad, seven guest suites, a tiny waterfall, and a restaurant with a fantastic underwater view will all be included in the final superyacht.
2. Eclipse – $1.5 Billion
Roman Abramovich owns Eclipse, the second most expensive boat in the world.
When it comes to his superyacht, the Russian millionaire has spared no expense.
In his master bedroom, he’s erected a private defense system that includes missile detection sensors, intruder alarms, armour plating, and bulletproof windows.
Eclipse also features two helipads, two pools, 24 guest rooms, a dance hall, and a mini-submarine.
The exact cost of Eclipse is unknown, however it is estimated to be in the $1.5 billion range!
1. History Supreme – $4.8 Billion
History Supreme tops the list of the world’s most expensive superyachts, with a price tag of $4.8 billion.
This spectacular achievement is 100 feet long and made of 10,000 kg of solid gold and platinum.
It was created for Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Knok, by Stuart Huges, a world-renowned luxury designer. The History Supreme took three years to construct and includes a number of high-end amenities.
A genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bone statue and a meteorite rock wall can be found in the master bedroom!
The master suite also includes a 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium, as if that wasn’t enough.
Wow!
Summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the world’s top 20 most expensive yachts.
How great would it be to cruise around the world on one of these bad boys for a few months every year?
Here’s a rundown of the world’s top 20 most expensive yachts!
- History Supreme – $4.8 Billion
- Eclipse – $1.5 Billion
- Streets of Monaco – $1 Billion
- Azzam – $600 Million
- Topaz – $527 Million
- Motor Yacht A – $440 Million
- Dubai – $400 Million
- Radiant – $320 Million
- Al Said – $300 Million
- Serene – $300 Million
- Pelorus – $300 Million
- Dilbar – $256 Million
- Al Mirqab – $250 Million
- Lady Moura – $210 Million
- Octopus – $200 Million
- The Rising Sun – $200 Million
- Exstasea – $200 Million
- Solandge – $180 Million
- Aviva – $150 Million
- Lionheart – $150 Million
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