What are the most expensive yachts in the world?
If you have a passion for sailing or can appreciate the engineering masterpieces mentioned below, then this is an article for you.
To be able to afford even afford the cheapest superyacht on our list, your net worth will need to be in the hundreds of millions, if not, billions range!
Here’s a list of the 20 most expensive yachts in the world…
The 20 Most Expensive Yachts In the World
The list of yachts and figures mentioned below have been compiled from various sources around the web, such as Luxhabitat, List25 and Unilad.
These are the 20 most expensive yachts in the world:
20. Lionheart – $150 Million
Sir Philip Green kicks off the list with his 207-foot behemoth, Lionheart.
The British retail billionaire commissioned Italian shipbuilding company, Benetti, to build his superyacht.
The boat has six VIP rooms, several private balconies and was finished in 2016.
Lionheart has had many famous faces walking its decks, including Kate Moss, Simon Cowell and Cristiano Ronaldo.
19. Aviva – $150 Million
British billionaire Joe Lewis’s superyacht comes in at number nineteen at a cool $150 million.
His boat has a full-size tennis court and is thought to house some of his most precious and expensive art pieces, including Picasso.
When he’s not spending time in his Bahamas residence, Joe spends several months a year aboard Aviva and his other three superyachts.
18. Solandge – $180 Million
Next up, we have the $180 million dollar superyacht built by Lurssen.
In 2017, the Solandge was the highest brokerage and is available to rent for around $1.1 million a week.
The 280-foot yacht has eight VIP suites, a grand piano and a glass art installation by Murano.
17. Ecstasea – $200 Million
Built by Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich in 2004, Ecstasea was the largest Feadship ever built.
The yacht is made of steel and is approximately 85.95 metres long and has a beam of 11.50 metres. This means it has a deadweight of 585 metric tons!
Ecstasea comfortably sleeps 14 passengers and has won multiple design awards for its stunning interior.
16. The Rising Sun – $200 Million
The Rising Sun was designed by Jon Bannenberg and built by Lürssen in 2004 for Larry Ellison.
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
Designed and built in 2003 for Microsoft Co-founder, Paul Allen, Octopus has one hell of a lavish interior.
It has a large study, basketball court, recording studio, an outside bar with a whirlpool and a glass bottom swimming pool.
Octopus sleeps up to 26 guests and 56 crew members at any one time and comes equipped with two submarines and two helipads.
14. Lady Moura – $210 Million
The next most expensive superyacht in the world is Lady Moura.
Lady Moura is owned by Saudi Arabian businessman Nasser Al-Rashid, who’s also an advisor to the Saudi Royal family.
The yacht comes with some very impressive features, such as a pool with a retractable roof, a helicopter and 24 karat gold lettering and embellishments throughout.
If that wasn’t enough, Lady Moura also features a unique sand-covered hydraulic platform that comes out of one side, to give guests a beach-like experience in the middle of the ocean.
13. Al Mirqab – $250 Million
Al Mirqab is owned by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al-Thani, the former Prime Minister of Qatar.
The yacht has 10 bedrooms, a helipad, a swimming pool, a selection of VIP suites, an onboard cinema, jacuzzi and a variety of watersports equipment.
After it was completed in 2008, it was dubbed the second most beautiful yacht in the world.
It can accommodate up to 24 guests and comfortably house crew members in its 55 crew cabins.
12. Dilbar – $256 Million
Number twelve is Russian owned superyacht, Dilbar.
It belongs to Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, and he’s often seen using Dilbar to cruise around his private islands.
As well as being one of the most expensive yachts in the world, it’s also one of the largest – measuring a colossal 360ft in length and just over 50ft high.
It was built in 2008 by Lürssen Yachts and was named after Alisher’s mother.
Dilbar has one helipad, several swimming pools and accommodates 20 guests and 48 cabin crew.
11. Pelorus – $300 Million
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.
She accommodates a full-time crew of 46, year round.
10. Serene – $300 Million
The tenth most expensive yacht in the world is the 439-foot, Serene.
Built-in 2011 by Fincantieri, for Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler, Serene is has been one of the favourite rental yachts for the mega-rich, reportedly costing celebrities like Bill Gates around million a week!
It was purchased in 2015 by Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and sleeps around 24 guests and 52 crew members.
It comes with multiple swimming pools, two helipads, a submarine, and an amazing underwater viewing room!
9. Al Said – $300 Million
The next mega yacht on the list is owned by and named after the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos Bin Said Al Said.
Built between 2007-2008, little else is known about the Al Said, other than it has a large concert hall that’s big enough to house a 50-piece orchestra.
Also, it can host up to 70 guests, sleep a crew of 154 and reach around 22 knots!
8. Radiant – $320 Million
Built by Lürssen in 2009, Radiant is owned by Emirate Billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim.
The superyacht is roughly 110 meters long, weighs approximately 5027 gross tons and sleeps up to 20 guests and 44 crew members.
She comes with multiple swimming pools, a helipad, a massage room, a swimming platform, a movie theatre, a gym and a jacuzzi.
The Radiant is also equipped with a highly powerful water cannon to defend herself from pirate attacks!
7. Dubai – $400 Million
Dubai is owned by the Sheik of Dubai, Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum.
Some of its features include jacuzzis, a swimming pool with handmade tiles, a helipad and a striking circular glass staircase which changes colour when lit from above.
Dubai also houses a split-level owner’s deck, several VIP and social areas, guest suites and a crew of up to 115 people.
6. Motor Yacht A – $440 Million
This very impressive looking 390-foot superyacht was built by Blohm + Voss shipyard and launched in 2008.
It’s thought to be owned by Andrey Melnichenko, a Russian billionaire businessman and philanthropist.
Motor Yacht A can accommodate 14 guests and 42 crew members and is around 400 feet long.
It features a 2,500 sqft master bedroom, a disco, a helicopter hanger, a separate 30-foot speedboat and a glass-bottomed swimming pool.
Awesome!
5. Topaz – $527 Million
Coming in at number five is this stunning Lürssen built superyacht, Topaz.
She was built for Abu Dhabi tycoon, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Germany and launched in 2012.
The exterior was designed by Tim Heywood and Terrance Disdale Design did the interior.
It has a large jacuzzi on the main deck, a swimming pool, double helicopter landing pads and a state-of-the-art gym, cinema and conference room.
4. Azzam – $600 Million
This 590-foot megayacht is the world’s largest yacht to date.
Its owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi.
Lürssen Yachts are the ones behind this mega build. Azzam has its very own missile defence system, a bullet-proof master suite and can reach speeds of more than 30 knots, or 35mph, making it one of the fastest yachts on the planet!
3. Streets of Monaco – $1 Billion
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.
2. Eclipse – $1.5 Billion
The second most expensive yacht in the world, Eclipse, is owned by Roman Abramovich.
The Russian billionaire has spared no expense when it comes to his superyacht.
He’s installed a private defence system, including missile detection sensors, intruder alarms and armour plating and bulletproof windows in his master bedroom.
On top of that, Eclipse has two helipads, two swimming pools, 24 guest bedrooms, a disco hall and a mini-submarine.
It’s unclear how much Eclipse actually cost, but it is believed to be in the region of $1.5 billion!
1. History Supreme – $4.8 Billion
Topping the list of the most expensive superyachts in the world at an eye-watering $4.8 billion is History Supreme.
This magnificent accomplishment is built from 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum and is 100-foot long.
It was designed by Stuart Huges, a world-renowned luxury designer, for Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Knok. The History Supreme took roughly three years to build and features an array of luxury items.
The master bedroom includes a genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bone statue and a wall made entirely of meteorite rocks!
If that wasn’t enough, the master suite also has a 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium.
Wow!
Summary
We hope you enjoyed our list of the 20 most expensive yachts in the world.
How cool would it be to spend a few months a year cruising the world on one of these bad boys!