Luxury yachts are offered for sale at high prices in direct proportion to the opportunities they provide. So, how much is the most expensive yacht in the world?
| # | Name | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | History Supreme | $4.8 Billion |
| 2 | Eclipse | $1.5 Billion |
| 3 | Streets of Monaco | $1 Billion |
| 4 | Azzam | $600 Million |
| 5 | Motor Yacht A+ | $527 Million |
| 6 | Motor Yacht A | $440 Million |
| 7 | Dubai | $440 Million |
| 8 | Radiant | $320 Million |
| 9 | Al Said | $300 Million |
| 10 | Serene | $18 Million |
1. History Supreme
History Supreme has never been spotted in a major port, and rumors suggest the yacht may not be real and instead just a publicity stunt. Reportedly owned by Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Kuok, and designed by Stuart Hughes in England, the yacht is only 30 meters long. Its value is said to be due to its luxurious finishes, including a sculpture made from real Tyrannosaurus Rex bones, a liquor bottle embedded with an 18.5-carat diamond, and a primary bedroom with one wall made of meteorite and the other made of 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium.
Stuart Hughes created the superyacht History Supreme for the mysterious Malaysian billionaire whom Forbes suspects to be Robert Kuok, the founder of Shangri-La Hotel and Resorts, which has a net worth of $12 billion. The superyacht features a meteorite rock sculpture and a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton sculpture. The master cabin is decorated with the 68-pound 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium.
Inside the boat is a rare 18.5-carat diamond estimated to be worth $45 million alone. Finally, among the countless bountiful amenities aboard History Supreme, the world’s most expensive yacht, is an iPhone encrusted with 500 cut diamonds. Guests can customize the home button with one of two diamonds weighing 7.4 or 8 carats.
2. Eclipse
In addition to being the second most expensive yacht, this is thought to be the second largest private yacht in the
world at 533 feet. It was claimed that the ship belonging to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich was in Turkey and
could be seized within the scope of British sanctions against Russia. In addition, the World’s Third Largest Superyacht Eclipse is a boat that can be very comfortable in terms of privacy.
Designed by Terry Disdale and built by Blohm + Voss, Eclipse has a special shield that prevents photos from being taken from the outside and also has a security system that detects intruders on board. There is also a missile defense system and bulletproof windows on the boat. This luxury yacht has a total of 24 guest cabins, two helipads and a mini submarine. A crew of 70 people is needed for these beautiful features. Finally, the boat has two swimming pools, multiple jacuzzis, a disco hall, three launch boats, two helipads and a mini submarine that can dive to a depth of 50 meters.
3. Streets Of Monaco
Monaco fans here! Would you like to see a perfect replica of this beautiful city in Mediterranean waters? Then the $1.1 billion Streets of Monaco awaits you in all its glory. Everything has been thought of here to make you feel like you are in Monaco’s most luxurious hotel. You can have a great time on this yacht that has been designed with everything in mind!
Recently, Yacht Island Design, a boat design firm known for their out-of-this-world yacht concepts, took on a new project inspired by the luxury appeal of this French paradise, and there is no other idea on the market today like it.
The Streets of Monaco is a 150-metre superyacht concept wrapped in a single superyacht with all the amenities of this beloved French province. When built, it can comfortably accommodate up to 16 guests and a crew of 70 to provide a first-class and personalized service experience for everyone on board while sailing comfortably at 15 mph. But it’s not just the Mediterranean-style façade or the impressive size that sets this boat design apart from the rest. As the name suggests, The Streets of Monaco will offer all the comfort and beauty of Monaco, with a built-in casino, race track and stylized interiors that mimic the city’s iconic surroundings.
4. Azzam
Are you ready to meet Azzam, which is described as the most complex yacht to be built by its manufacturer? Owned by the Emir of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, this yacht not only draws attention with its expensiveness, but also stands out as the world’s largest yacht with 180 meters length. In addition to this, Azzam’s interior design, which does not go down with its speed, is not well known.
This 590-metre vessel is currently considered to be one of the largest private yachts in the world and one of the fastest, with a top speed of 35 miles per hour. To achieve this enormous scale and speed, it required a pair of gas turbines and two stratospheric powerful diesel engines, making it very difficult to build. It reportedly belongs to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a member of the UAE royal family. This yacht, whose exterior belongs to Nauta Yacht and interior belongs to French decorator Christophe Leoni, was also built by Lürssen in Germany. The ship is distinguished by state-of-the-art security systems, including a fully bulletproof primary suite and hi-tech missile deterrent capabilities, along with empire-style veneer furniture from the early 19th century.
The 180-metre yacht has held the title of largest private yacht since 2013. German shipyard Lürssen Yachts has created a technologically advanced floating work of art. This boat is so stable that even at top speed the interior chandelier stays still.
5. Motor Yacht A+ (old name Topaz)
The A+ yacht is one of the largest superyachts in the world. It was built in 2012 at the Lurssen shipyard under the name Topaz. The designer of the boat is Tim Heywood. It is known that the boat has hosted 52 guests in a total of 26 cabins. It is also said that the crew and staff of 79 people on the boat. The main engines of the boat are provided by Wärtsilä Diesel Electric motors. This gives the yacht a top speed of 19 knots. Cruising speed is 12 knots. The gross tonnage of the boat is 12,532 tons.
Although no sales were reported, Topaz was named Motor Yacht A+ in May 2019. According to media reports, this huge ship is owned by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who has an estimated personal net worth of $4.9 billion. Sheikh Mansour is also the owner of ADUG investment firm, which owns Manchester City F.C. We also heard that Sheikh Mansour is building a larger yacht in Lurssen. The new project, called the Sassi Project to the sensations, is known to have been damaged beyond repair in a dry dock fire in September 2018. Also, the owner of the yacht, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan, is building a new, larger yacht known as “Project Blue” at the Lurssen shipyard.
6. Motor Yacht A
This stunning looking 119-metre superyacht was built by Blohm + Voss shipyard and launched in 2008. It is thought to belong to Russian billionaire businessman and philanthropist Andrey Melnichenko. Motor Yacht A can accommodate 14 guests and 42 crew members and is approximately 390 feet long. It features a 2,500-square-foot master bedroom, a disco, a helicopter hanger, a separate 9-foot speedboat, and a glass-bottom swimming pool.
7. Dubai
The magnificence of this 162-meter-long yacht, which belongs to Sheikh Mohammed Rashid al-Maaktum, the Emir of Dubai, is evident even from its name. It is also known that the owner contributed a lot to the interior design. The swimming pool of the yacht, which has a jacuzzi on all sides, is also a masterpiece equipped with special tiles. One of the yacht’s most eye-catching features is the glass staircase that changes color all the time.
8. Radiant
Built by Lürssen in 2009, Radiant is owned by Emirati Billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim. The superyacht is approximately 110 meters long, weighs approximately 5027 gross tons and can accommodate 20 guests and 44 crew members. It comes with multiple swimming pools, helipad, massage room, swimming platform, movie theater, gym and jacuzzi. The Radiant is also equipped with a very powerful water cannon to protect itself against pirate attacks!
9. Al Said
This yacht, which belongs to the king of Oman, was built between 2007-2008. However, information on the yacht’s
characteristics is limited. Although it is known that it has a concert area large enough to accommodate an orchestra of 70 people, unfortunately it is not possible to reach much information about the yacht.
10. Serene
The tenth most expensive yacht in the world is the 134m long Serene. Built by Fincantieri for Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler in 2011, the Serene has become one of the mega-rich’s favorite charter yachts and reportedly costs around $1 million a week to charter to celebrities like Bill Gates! It was purchased by Saudi Arabian Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2015 and houses around 24 guests and 52 crew members. It comes with multiple swimming pools, two helipads, a submarine, and an awesome underwater viewing room!
