There’s a big difference between purchasing a yacht, and purchases these yachts, which are the most extravagant, over-the-top and expensive in the world!
Ahoy there land lovers! and welcome to LifeDaily’s list of the 10 most expensive yachts to ever grace the sea. While many people enjoy nothing more than a luxury cruise, there are those who live that life more permanently and splash out millions of hard earned dollars to enjoy the high seas 24/7.
You might have thought that a cool $200 million was a lot for anyone to spend on a yacht, knowing full well they only use it for vacations anyways, but just wait till you get to the bottom of this list and you’ll be shocked to see how much some people are prepared to spend to enjoy life at at sea.
10. The Rising Sun- $200 million
This beautiful motor yacht was designed by Jon Bannenberg, and built in 2004 for Larry Ellison the CEO of Oracle Corporation. David Geffen bought this beautiful yacht in 2010, which is equipped with a helicopter landing pad, a movie theater, a wine cellar, a basketball court, and 82 rooms scattered across 5 floors.
9. Seven Seas Yacht- $200 million
Built by a Dutch company called Oceanco, the Seven Seas yacht can accommodate 12 guests across a series of seven suites. There’s even an owners cabin that has housed its owner, Steven Spielberg. Amenities on the yacht include a movie theater, helipad, gymnasium, and an infinity pool.
8. Lady Moura – $210 Million
Lady Moura is so expensive that the lettering and embellishments on its name are made from 24 karat gold. This yacht is owned by Nassar Al-Rashid, a Saudi billionaire. Not much is known about Lady Moura, but we do know it is propelled by twin diesel engines that product nearly 7,000 horsepower each. Lady Moura can accommodate 30 guests and over 60 crew members.
7. Al Mirqab – $250 Million
The Prime Minister of Qatar owns this yacht which contains ten bedroom suites, a helipad, a swimming pool, a movie theater, and a sun deck. There’s also set of VIP suites set aside for the owner, which makes it the perfect yacht to transport your friends to the Mediterranean for the summer. That’s if you can afford it.
6. Dilbar – $263 Million
Alisher Usmanov is the owner of this yacht, and he named it Dilbar in honor of his late mother. This extravagant yacht is run by a crew of 47, it’s over 360 feet long and 50 feet high, and contains a ton of amenities!
5. Al Said – $300 Million
Al Said was named after its owner Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said of Oman. This yacht was built from an aluminum super structure, and it can reach 22 knots and accommodate up to 70 people, which doesn’t count the 154 crew members who work on the yacht. One of Al Said’s highlights is that it contains a concert hall that can accommodate a pretty large orchestra. We wish we had pictures of the interior, but they’re not allowed. #exclusive
4. Superyacht A – $323 Million
This unbelievably shaped yacht is owned by Russian Billionaire Andrei Melchenko. Superyacht A has a crew of 42 people and can house 14 guests, which is rather small considering its $323 million price tag. This yacht is equipped with swimming pools (all built with opposing currents to swim against), two additional boats to travel back and fourth to land, a master suite that can house up to six people, and the latest technology and entertainment systems! It’s the perfect yacht for a Bond villain.
3. Dubai – $350 Million
This extravagant yacht has gone by several names in the past, until the Sheikh of Dubai appropriately named it Dubai. Dubai contains a helipad, a swimming pool, a spa and a glass staircase. This is currently the second largest yacht in the world, and it can host up to 115 people!
2. Eclipse – Estimated $450 Million – $1.2 Billion
While we don’t know the exact cost of this monstrous yacht, various sources have listed its price of construction as high as $1.5 billion! Eclipse is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abromavich, and he sparred no expense on security: the yacht contains its own private defense system designed to detect intruders and camera-wielding spectators. It’s so advanced that if you try and take pictures of the yacht, it uses modern light technology to block them! There’s room on board for 24 guests, two helipads, and a submarine.
1. Streets of Monaco – $1 Billion
This insane yacht is the most expensive on our list! The difference between the Streets of Monaco, and the other yachts is that this unreal yacht is only a model- it is currently under construction (which is why we listed #3. Dubai as the second largest in the world). Streets of Monaco will be unlike any other, as you can see from above. It will have a go-kart track, a private beach, a man-made lake, a ship deck designed to replicate a city-scape, and reproductions of casinos, and a Monaco Grand Prix track. Also included sprawled over its 550 feet are cafes, swimming pools, tennis courts, and underwater ocean views. We cannot wait to see what billionaire purchases this eccentric yacht!
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