Villas, private jets and, of course, a yacht – the lives of the wealthiest people have such special perks. Especially when a floating palace is suddenly discovered at sea, this quickly gains the interest of the public. No wonder, so a yacht is the symbol par excellence of wealth and prosperity. But, which is the most expensive yacht in the world?
If you do not have an answer to this question yet and want to get to know some of the “kings of the seas”, we will tell you below which are the five most expensive luxury yachts in the world and how much you have to pay if you want to buy such a yacht.
Most expensive yacht in the world: 5th place
The “Dubai” is our 5th most expensive yacht in the world and belongs to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This is the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of the Emirates of Dubai. The most expensive yacht in the world was built over a period of 10 years at the Lürssen shipyard by the German industrial group Blohm + Voss. With a length of 162 meters and space for up to 115 guests, one of the most expensive yachts in the world is also the third largest yacht in the world. The floating palace is equipped with whirlpools, swimming pool, a lavish interior with handmade mosaics, staircase with steps made of glass, spacious living areas, two lounges, a large dining room, a night club, a spa, cinema, wine cellar and VIP and guest suites. Also obligatory is the helipad.
Most expensive yacht in the world: 4th place
Another project of the German shipbuilding company Lürssen Yacht is the “Azzam”, which belonged to Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyane. The latter was the Emir of Abu Dhabi and President of the United Arab Emirates until his death in 2022. She is not only one of the most expensive yachts in the world, but also one of the most elaborate, complex and fascinating. Her length of 180 meters also crowns her as the largest yacht in the world and with a speed of over 55 km/h (30 knots), she is also the fastest. The luxurious and modern interior, for which the designer Christophe Leoni is responsible, has remained hidden from the public until now. However, it is known about a cinema, a nightclub, a missile defense system and a submarine. Helicopters can also land comfortably on the helipad here. In the meantime, the yacht could be sold.
Most expensive yacht in the world: Rank 3
The selection of the most expensive yachts in the world also includes the “Streets of Monaco”, which comes from the forge of Yacht Island Design from Derbyshire County in England. The special feature of this luxury yacht in the world: it is, according to its name, a replica of the city of Monaco. Inside, famous landmarks of the city are located in small replicas such as the Monte Carlo Casino, the Café de Paris, the Grand Prix racetrack, La Rascasse, Loews Hotes and the Hotel de Paris. In addition, the yacht features several swimming pools, a mini waterfall, tennis courts, a submarine and a helicopter. Guests stay on the third most expensive yacht in the world in one of the seven guest suites of the 3-story penthouse. Unfortunately, who owns this yacht is not known.
Most expensive yacht in the world: 2nd place
In principle, this yacht really deserves the title of the most expensive yacht in the world. There is only one catch with the “History Supreme” – it is not real. The news about the most expensive yacht in the world with a proud price of 42 billion euros nevertheless went rapidly through the entire media. Allegedly, it should belong to the wealthiest man in Malaysia, Robert Kuok. Built in Great Britain and planned by designer Stuart Hughes, it became known that the floating palace would be made of 100,000 kg of solid gold and platinum. Inside, the world’s most expensive yacht is sealed with a giant aquarium made of 24-karat gold, wall pieces made of meteorites, a statue made of T-Rex bones and a liquor bottle set with an 18.5-carat diamond. After the “History Supreme” made headlines as the most expensive yacht in the world, the situation quickly unraveled and it was revealed that it was actually just a retouched image of the “OneHundred”.
The most expensive yacht in the world: 1st place
Thus, the “Eclipse” of Russian oligarch and billionaire Roman Abramovich remains the truly most expensive yacht in the world. Her length is 163 meters. The interior and exterior were designed by the British designer-architect Terence Disdale. This luxury yacht was also built by the German industrial company Blohm+Voss. A nightclub, a cinema, a huge aquarium, an art gallery, a bank, a casino, a wine cellar, a spa, two helipads, speedboats, jet skis and a submarine are spread over six decks. For the safety of guests, there is a high-tech surveillance system on board the world’s most expensive yacht with intrusion detection, armored walls, bulletproof glazing, a missile defense system and even an anti-paparazzi photo system.
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