Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts In The World.

 

10. The rising sun - $200 Million

David Geffen's large yacht has a basketball court in it which can also be used as a helicopter landing pad, a movie theatre, a wine cellar and a total of 82 rooms scattered across five floors, all filled to the brim with opulence.

 

9. Seven Seas - $200 Million

Built by a Dutch company called Oceancom the Seven Seas can accommodate 12 guests across a series of seven spectacular suites which act as double cabins. It has an opulent owners cabin that has housed its owner, Steven Spielberg. Amenities include a movie theatre, helipad, gymnasium and an infinity pool.

 

8. Lady Moura - $210 Million.

This yacht is so expensive that the lettering and embellishments in its name are made from 24-karat gold. It is owned by Nassar Al-Rashid, a Saudi billionaire. It's the ninth-largest personal yacht in the world at the time of its construction in 1990, but has dropped to 28th place. Propelled by twin diesel engines that produce nearly 7,000 horsepower each. It's capable of accommodating 30 guests and over 60 crew members.

 

7. Al Mirqab - $250 Million

The Prime Minister of Qatar Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabar Al Thani – which makes us wonder if perhaps we shouldn’t consider a career in Middle-Eastern politics. The Al Mirqab contains ten bedroom suites, a helipad, a swimming pool, a movie theatre, and a sun deck. There’s also a rather extravagant set of VIP suites set aside for the owner.

 

6. Dilbar - $263 Million

Alisher Usmanov is the owner of this yacht. He named it Dilbar in honour of his late mother. The yacht is run by a crew of 47 and contains all the amenities one would expect when spending over a quarter of a billion dollars. There’s the apparently requisite helipad and living spaces that can accommodate up to twenty guests. The Dilbar is over 360 feet long and 50 feet high – making it one of the largest yachts in the world.

 

5. Al Said - $300 Million

Al Said was named after its owner Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said of Oman. At the time of its construction Al Said was the world’s second largest yacht. It cost a staggering $300 million and was built from an aluminium super structure. It can reach 22 knots and accommodate up to 70 people – and that doesn’t count the 154 crew members who work on board. Inside there’s a concert hall that can apparently accommodate a rather large orchestra – should the need ever suddenly arise.

 

4. Superyacht A - $323 Million

Owned by Russian Billionaire Andrei Melchenko, it’s crewed by 42 people and can house a total of 14 guests. It’s not the exterior or the size that makes this yacht so impressive – it’s the interior which is designed with every modern comfort you can imagine. On board, you’ll find three swimming pools, all of which are built with an opposing current to swim against, should you desire one. There are two additional boats you can use to travel back to land or for recreation. The master suite can accommodate six guests by itself.

 

3. Dubai - $ 350 Million.

 It was commissioned as the Golden Star by a wealthy Prince of Brunei, but later finished for Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum when he provided the financial means to complete the project. It’s also been known as the Platinum 525. Currently the ship is owned by the Sheikh of Dubai and it’s called, appropriately enough, the Dubai. Guests traveling aboard will find a swimming pool, a spa, a glass staircase and (of course) a helipad. This luxury floating city can host a whopping 115 people on board. It’s currently the world’s second largest yacht and we imagine it’s rather nice inside.

 

2. Eclipse - Estimated $450 Million - $1.2 Billion

Here’s a yacht that cost a billion dollars – maybe. We don’t know the exact cost of building such a monstrosity, but various sources have listed the price of construction as high as even $1.5 billion. What we do know for sure is that it’s manned by 70 crew members and owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. It contains its own private defence system designed to detect intruders and camera-wielding spectators. In fact, if you try to take pictures it uses modern light technology to block them. There’s room for 24 guests, two helipads, and its own private submarine.

 

1. Streets of Monaco. - $1 Billion

Here’s one we know will cost a billion. The difference between this yacht and number three on this list is $650 million – it’s nearly triple the cost! So, what does your billion buy you? this one’s still in construction. The design of this fantastic yacht is unlike the traditional model we’ve come to know and love. There’s all manner of things you absolutely need on the high seas – like a go-kart track, your own private beach and man-made lake, and a ship deck designed to replicate a city-scape. Included are reproductions of casinos and a replication a Monaco Grand Prix track. Scattered over its 550 foot length are tennis courts, swimming pools, cafés, and supposedly grand underwater ocean views. We can’t wait to check it out when it’s done and sold off to some rather eccentric billionaire.