Having your own yacht is a status symbol. It is a measure of wealth, enormous wealth because luxury yachts are extremely expensive that only the truly rich can afford.
The two most famous luxury ships at the dawn of the 20th century were the Christina O and the Savarona. These were private yachts commissioned by their wealthy owners. However, the occurrence luxury Yachts as a fashion trend among the richest in the world started from 1997 to 2008. In these years, the largest, fastest and most extravagant yachts were born. What was once a simple vessel has been transformed into a stunning symbol of opulence that characterizes not only the owner’s rich culture and extraordinary personality, but also his wealth and position in society. Sophisticated, elegant, luxurious – these are just a few adjectives that describe the 10 most expensive yachts ever built in the world as of 2018.
1.Lady Moura
Number 10 is the $210 million Lady Moura owned by Nasser Al-Rashid, a wealthy businessman from Saudi Arabia. It was built 28 years ago by Blohm + Voss Shipyards. The luxury yacht’s extravagance begins with its glittering name whose letters are made of pure gold! Yes, 24 karat gold! But wait, there’s more to this golden name than meets the eye. Lady Moura boasts a beautiful swimming pool, retractable roof, helicopter and Viscount Linley’s fancy dining table. But the Lady Moura’s most outstanding feature is undoubtedly its unique design that is distinctly Saudi. The extravagant liner, which measures 344 feet, has a hydraulic platform covered with real sand that is adjustable and can be parked at the waterline. It also has palm trees and sun loungers for a truly extraordinary Arabian experience. Lady Moura is equipped to accommodate 30 guests with several rooms for 60 crew members.
2. al Mirqab
At number nine is Al Mirqab at $250 million. This luxury yacht is owned by none other than the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the wealthy, tiny Gulf state of Qatar. Hamad Bin Jaber Al-Thani had his yacht custom-built by Peters Schiffbau Wewelsfleth of Germany. It is not only one of the largest luxury ships in the world, she was also the second most beautiful in the world in 2008 after completion. Al-Mirqab has two VIP rooms exclusively for him. It also has ten apartments, each with a bathroom, a luxurious living room and a double bedroom. It can accommodate 24 guests. There are a total of 55 rooms for crew members. Special features of the extravagant ship include an on-board cinema, a sun deck and heliport. It also has open bars, a jacuzzi and of course a swimming pool. Moreover, it also houses a variety of water sports equipment.
3. Dilbar
The eighth place is occupied by the superyacht Dilbar, a luxury ship worth 250 million dollars owned by oligarch Alisher Usmanov from Russia. This elegant boat was built by Lurssen Yachts in 2008. The name Dilbar is actually the oligarch’s mother. At a gigantic size of 360.89 feet, it is one of the largest yachts in the world. Luxury lining has many extravagant features, among them are to them are the ultimate spa pool and beach club. The ship has a significant space that can accommodate 20 guests with 48 crew members.
4. Al Said
In seventh place is one of the largest ships in the world – Al Said worth 300 million dollars. This extravagant yacht is owned by the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos Bin Said Al Said, from whom the name was derived. Built by Lurssen Yachts between 2007 and 2008, not much is known about the superyacht’s features, although it does boast a huge concert hall suitable for a 50-piece orchestra! As one of the largest ships of the last decade, it could accommodate 70 guests and a whopping 154 crew members.
5. Motor yacht A
The sixth most luxurious yacht is motor yacht A worth $323 million. The massive 400-foot-long superyacht evokes the design of a stealth warship owned by Russian billionaire couple Andrei and Alexandra Melnichenko. Without doubtsMotor yacht A is a symbol of extravagance. Built and designed by Hamburg-based Blohm + Voss, it boasts a master bedroom and disco on a whopping 2,500 square feet. The mirror-walled interior of the boat spans 24,000 square feet, large enough to accommodate six guest suites that can be converted into cabins. Exceptionally designed furniture, glassware and The dishes are all made of French crystal. That’s not luxury enough because the super yacht boasts not one but three swimming pools, one of which has a glass bottom just above the disco. It also has a hangar for helicopters and a large speedboat fixed in the hull. Likewise, it could accommodate up to 14 guests and enough space to accommodate a team of 42 crew members.
6. Dubai
The name itself representatives extravagance. This luxury ship worth 350 million dollars is the fifth most expensive yacht in the world. The owner is none other than the Emir of Dubai, His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed Rashid al- Maaktoum. He also had the biggest contribution in its interior design. The beautiful superyacht has several sunbathing areas. Jacuzzis are also everywhere. The swimming pool in Dubai is decorated with exquisite handmade tiles. Likewise, colorful handmade mosaics dominate the interiors. One of the most stunning features is the circular staircase, the steps of which are made of glass that constantly changes color.
An original collaboration between two luxury yacht builders, Blohm + Voss and Lurssen, Dubai features a two-level owner’s deck with vast social rooms and lounges. There are several spacious VIP and guest suites and equally huge space for crew members totaling 115.
7. Azzam
Azzam, described by her manufacturer, Lurssen Yachts, as “the most complex and challenging yacht ever built”, is owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates who is also the Emir of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. At $650 million, Azzam is the fourth most expensive luxury ship in the world. Besides, it’s not just Azzam that’s expensive, it is also the largest luxury yacht in the world at 590 feet long. Therefore, the UAE cannot boast of having the tallest building in the world – Burg Khalifa, but it also has the largest yacht in the world, which is Azzam. If that’s not enough, Azzam is also said to be the fastest luxury yacht in the world with a top speed of 30 knots or 35mph! It’s no surprise that it’s the talk of the town, especially in the boating and sailing world. Although little is known about Azzam’s features, Christophe Leoni, the French decorator of the luxury boat, gave an apt description – sophisticated and luxurious.
8. Streets of Monaco
How about seeing a floating thumbnail the beautiful Monaco cruising the Mediterranean Sea? Well, it’s not impossible because the third most expensive luxury yacht in the world is the $1.1 billion Streets of Monaco. Well, maybe it’s not really the whole city, but the street of Monte Carlo, from which it was fashioned, represents all the opulence that Monaco has. Everything from the Hotel de Paris and the Loews Hotel to the Cafe de Paris, the Monte Carlo Casino and the Racetrack, were replicated in this gigantic boat that spans 500 feet. Built by Yacht Island Design from Derbyshire Country England, the superyacht prides itself on having a tennis court and lovely swimming pools. Guests will get a sense of sophistication ambience the best hotels in Monaco.
The streets of Monaco boast seven guest suites there is capacity for 16 people. Each of these extravagant apartments has its own bathroom and wardrobe, reception hallway and balcony. All of them are located in the central part of the ship called “Atrium”. It is also in this Atrium where the luxurious apartment of the billionaire owner is located on 30 floors. Other features of the superyacht include barbecue nooks, a relaxing waterfall and a fancy cafeteria with views of the undersea, submarines and, of course, a helicopter.
9. Eclipse
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich owns Eclipse, which is said to cost between $800,000 and $1.5 billion. She is ranked as the second most expensive yacht in the world, second only to the History Supreme. Built by Hamburg-based Blohm and Voss, the superyacht’s massive size at 536 feet is a huge asset as it boasts many advanced features. One of the most unique and amazing features of the Eclipse is its built-in security system that is capable of detecting unwanted visitors, an anti-paparazzi shield that will not allow photographers to take pictures, an anti-missile defense system and bulletproof windows. In the luxurious line there are 24 cabins for guests, two helipads and a well, also a mini-submarine. Eclipse’s extravaganza requires 70 crew members to maintain it.
10. History Supreme
Wealth is simply defined as History Supreme! At 4.5 billion dollars, it is the most expensive yacht in the world! It may be relatively small in size at 100 feet, but it took its creators, Stuart Hughes of the UK, three years to complete. This symbol of wealth and opulence was acquired by an unnamed wealthy businessman from the Far East, a Malaysian.
The nervous price is appropriate for an extravagant boat that is mostly made of gold and platinum, inside and out. The base of the luxury liner is thinly coated in solid gold, including the deck, rails and steps, and, believe it or not, even the anchor! The total weight of the precious metals used to make this expensive, luxury superyacht is 100,000 kg or 220,000 lbs! The most stunning and brilliant feature of History Supreme is the superbly designed bedroom. Where on Earth could a real meteorite be seen embedded on his walls? Adding to its uniqueness is the Tyrannosaurus Rex figurine made from the real bones of an extinct animal! To be even less often and the elegantly crafted Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium is unique. It is made of 68 kg of 24-carat gold and stylishly adorns the billionaire’s apartment. Not only that, diamonds also abound super yacht. In the luxurious bedroom, there is an iPhone encased in 500 cut diamonds. Next to it are two replaceable gemstone pieces that are placed via the phone’s “Home Button”. One is a 7.4 carat pink and the other is an 8 carat which is said to be rare. And by the way, that’s not enough either. Along with the diamond-encrusted iPhone, there is also a drink bottle that has an extremely rare 18.5-carat diamond with a price tag of $54 million! She is truly Sublime in all her ways. Indeed, one that has already been written down in history.
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