Economist. Over 15 years of experience in finance. Date: October 12, 2018. Reading time 9 min.

The yacht of an unknown Malaysian billionaire, covered with 100,000 kg of gold and platinum, for $4.8 billion. Part of the city of Monaco was copied and built on a $1 billion ship. Unusual sailboat for $400 million. And this is only part of the list of the most expensive yachts in the world.

How many unusual and beautiful things are there in the world? True, there are things that an ordinary person cannot even dream of. For example, a yacht, even the cheapest, will cost several hundred thousand dollars. But those who are used to overspend, stand out and surprise spend hundreds of millions of dollars to buy the most expensive yacht in the world.

The Lady Moura is owned by Saudi multimillionaire Nasser Al-Rashid.

The six-deck yacht with a length of 105 m and a width of 19 m was built in 1990 at the shipyard of Blohm & Voss, Germany. The entire interior is thought out and made by Italian designer Luigi Sturchio. But the owner made some adjustments to the design - he asked that most of the space be reserved for the dining room, and in the center there was a huge table 23 meters long.

Reference ! All these changes were made specifically so that the millionaire could gather all his family and friends around the same dinner table.

There is also a swimming pool on deck. sandy beach and palm trees. The vessel is equipped with a landing pad for a Sikorsky S76B helicopter and a garage for a boat no longer than 12 m. All decorations and the name of the floating island are made of 24 carat gold leaf. Only thanks to this , the ship will rise in price in a few years.

The yacht is powered by two Deutz diesel engines with a capacity of 6880 hp. with., which are capable of speeds of 22 knots.

The ship is currently valued at $210 million.

9th place. Rising sun - $250 million

Music mogul David Geffen bought Rising sun in 2004 for $250 million.

The yacht was built at the German shipyard Lurssen. The “small” boat is 138 m long and 18.5 m wide. There are 5 decks and 82 rooms on the ship in total. All surfaces of bathrooms and jacuzzis are made of onyx. The ship also has a wine cellar, a cinema, a gym, a spa and a basketball court, which, if necessary, can serve as a helicopter landing site.

The engine compartment contains 4 MTU diesel engines with a total capacity of 48,000 horsepower. The maximum speed reaches 28 knots.

8th place. Yacht Pelorus - $300 million

A real masterpiece of design art was designed by Tim Heywood and built by the German company Lurssen in 2003. Terence Disdale worked on the design of the Pelorus.

The Saudi businessman was the first to buy the yacht, but soon he sold it to Roman Abramovich. First of all, the Russian billionaire used the services of Blohm & Voss and converted the entire ship. Later, the converted Pelorus was resold to David Geffen for $300 million.

The yacht is 115 meters long and contains a whole spa complex, a swimming pool, a gym and a mud bath room. In terms of audio and video surveillance technology, the ship is several points ahead of current standards. There is also a small radio-controlled submarine.

7th place. Yacht A - $300 million

The megayacht was commissioned by Russian businessman Andrey Melnikov. It was built by Blohm & Voss and decorated by French designer Philippe Starck.

Philip decided to radically change the design of the ship. The familiar plump body has been replaced by a new streamlined silhouette. The design inside the vessel has also been changed - all cabins are upholstered in cream-colored leather. The walls between the rooms are movable, which allows you to combine several small ones into one huge one.

The bedchamber of the owner of an unusual boat is located at the very top. Instead of a regular floor, a 360-degree rotating platform is installed under the bed, and thanks to the panoramic windows, you can admire the beautiful landscape.

The yacht is powered by two MAN engines with a capacity of 6500 hp each. With. every. Without refueling at a speed of 23 knots, you can sail 6,500 miles.

Such a luxury for a Russian businessman cost $300 million.

6th place. Dubai – $350 million

In 1996, Sultan Jeffrey Bolkiyah ordered the construction of a ship from Blohm & Voss. The company accepted the application and, having assessed the scale of the ship, invited another shipbuilding company, Lürssen, to help.

In 2000, the Sultan's brother ordered him to sell the unfinished ship for $350 million. The buyer was the Sheikh of Dubai and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Rashid Mahtun, he is the owner of the vessel to this day.

At the time of the sale, only the hull and a small part of the superstructures were made. The sheikh took the yacht from the Germans and transported it to Dubai to the Platinum Yachts shipyard, where it was completed to the end. The vessel was equipped with four MTU engines with a total capacity of 32,000 hp. with., which are capable of speeds of 26 knots.

At the end of the work, the ship looked like a real work of art. When you board Dubai, you might think that you are in one of the 1001 Nights palaces.

5th place. Sailing Yacht A –– $400 million

Most expensive sailing yacht in the world belongs to Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko.

The billionaire decided to surprise everyone and ordered the construction of a huge sailing ship at the Kiel shipyard of Nobiskrug. Sailing Yacht A reaches a length of 143 m, a width of 25 m. But the most striking thing is that its height above sea level reaches 100 m. But, perhaps, sometime in Russia, the yacht will still appear.

The sailboat is equipped with two electric and two diesel engines, thanks to which it is possible to reach a speed of 21 knots.

Melnichenko had to pay about $400 million for such an individuality.

4th place. Azzam - $609 million

Azzam is the longest yacht in the world. Its length is 180 m, which is equal to the dimensions of two football fields.

The mega-ship was built in 2013 by Burgess Yachts, whose chief engineer is Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi. Before construction began, there was a competition for the best exterior and interior of the yacht. The winners are Milan-based Nauta Yacht Design and French designer Christophe Leoni. The interior design of Azzam is made in the neoclassical style of the 19th century.

In order to move such a huge ship, four water jets and a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C diesel engine with an 108,920 horsepower were specially installed. With. In addition, two gas turbines with a capacity of 94,000 hp were additionally installed. With. Thanks to this force, the ship develops a maximum speed of 30 knots.

For such a huge yacht, its owner had to pay $609 million.

3rd place. Eclipse - $997 million

The ship belongs to the Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

The yacht was designed in the style of a warship by Blohm & Voss. Since the vessel is equipped with laser protection against paparazzi, little is known about it. All that can be said from the photographs, taken with the permission of the owner, is that all the windows are bulletproof, and the bedroom of the oligarch is lined with armor.

There are two helipads, a submersible, 3 motor boats and 20 jet skis. A satellite surveillance system and motion sensors are also installed.

Such a hidden “boat” cost Abramovich $997 million.

2nd place. Streets of Monaco - $1 billion.

The English firm Yacht Island Design in 2011 began building a mega-yacht for an unknown buyer. The name of the ship was Streets of Monaco (Streets of Monaco).

The idea was to put almost all the sights of Monaco on board the ship. The designers managed to build part of the city streets, part of the Grand Prix track, famous casinos, a tennis court and a hotel. But just before the end of the work, the buyer refuses to buy and disappears.

A few years later, the ship was nevertheless launched and participated in exhibitions. Now they are trying to sell the ship again for $1,000,000,000.

1 place. History Supreme - $4.8 billion

As it turns out, the most expensive is not always the biggest. History Supreme is direct proof of this.

There are no tennis courts or huge swimming pools, wine cellars or a small car garage on the yacht. It is only 31 m long, but costs $4.8 billion. Where does such a cost come from? It's all about covering the big boat. 100,000 kg of gold and platinum were spent to build the entire ship.

Of the unusual, it is also worth noting that on board the ship there is a statue made of T-rex bones, and a bottle of liquor, covered with the rarest 18.5-carat diamonds. There are only two VIP cabins on board.

The owner of such an expensive vessel decided to remain anonymous. But there is an assumption that this is the richest man in Southeast Asia.

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The most expensive marinas are located near the coasts of Italy, Spain, France, Monaco, Florida, Miami and the United Arab Emirates. The cost of mooring a yacht can range from €421 to €2,900 during normal times and almost €12,000 during peak season.

The top-end period is considered to be from May to October - at this time, ships follow the classic route from Saint-Tropez to Cannes, Antibes, Monaco and Portofino, they go to Corsica, Sardinia, Capri and Ischia, and sometimes to Sicily.

In winter, the party moves to the Caribbean - here the list of destinations includes Bermuda, the Bahamas, St. Martin's Island and Miami. The most expensive yachts can be seen from afar.

The Rising Sun, $200 million

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With a length of almost 138 m, Rising Sun is in 10th place in the list of the largest yachts in the world. The vessel belongs to the general director.

There is everything here to make a week-long trip fly by: a basketball court, which can be used as a helicopter on occasion, a cinema hall, a wine cellar, a gym and a spa.

On the five levels of the yacht there are 82 rooms with a total area of ​​​​more than 8 thousand square meters. m. Each of them is equipped with a special microclimate system. At the same time, 16 guests can rest on board, who are served by 30 crew members. The ship's power - up to 50 thousand horsepower and speed - up to 28 knots (nautical miles) per hour deserve special attention.

Seven Seas, $200 million

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The owner of the yacht is a famous director. This is a classic private vessel that can accommodate up to 14 guests at the same time - there are seven cabins for them. The crew of 26 people is responsible for comfort.

From entertainment, there is everything that a modest employee of the Hollywood film industry needs on vacation.

This includes a movie theater with a 2x5m projector, several rows of sofas, a helicopter landing area, a gym and an infinity pool. Seven Seas features modern interiors with a lot of sustainable materials in the decoration: woods such as walnut and rosewood are combined here. In addition, many natural fabrics are used in the design, and the cabins and lounge areas are decorated with flowers and plants.

Lady Moura, $210 million

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Lady Moura is owned by Saudi millionaire Nassar Rashid and is made in accordance with traditional notions of oriental luxury. The yacht is distinguished by high superstructures and huge glass windows on all decks, and the name of the vessel is applied on board in 24 carat gold. On the upper deck there is a platform with a retractable roof, imitating a beach with sand and a pool. There is also a helipad here, of course.

Lady Moura's calling card is an 18-meter dining table created by Viscount Linley, a member of the British royal family, honorary chairman of Christie's auction house and part-time furniture manufacturer.

At the same time, 30 guests can rest on the ship and more than 60 crew members can work. Two diesel engines are responsible for the movement, the power of both is 7000 horsepower.

Al Mirqab, $250 million

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The yacht of the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jaber Al Thani, is designed for 24 guests and 55 crew members.

In addition to everything you need, there are hand-carved crystal chandeliers and stairs, glass installations by American sculptor Dale Chihuly.

The length of the vessel is 133 m, and the maximum speed is 20 knots. The set of entertainment is classic: two swimming pools, a cinema and a helipad.

Al Said, $300 million

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The favorite toy of the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said, is tightly hidden from the eyes of the press, the owner does not like to share information about his yacht.

According to rumors, there is a concert hall on the ship, on the stage of which an orchestra of 50 musicians can be accommodated.

Most of the deck is fenced and air conditioned. The yacht moves at a speed of 22 knots and accommodates up to 70 guests and 154 crew members.

Dubai, $350 million

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The 162m yacht is a real floating city for 72 guests and 88 crew members. This is the third largest yacht in the world.

Dubai is usually moored on the man-made Logo Island near the summer palace of His Royal Highness Sheikh Mohammed.

The vessel with a capacity of 33.8 thousand horsepower develops a speed of up to 26 knots. Passengers and crew are accommodated here on eight decks, and guests are provided with three elevators, a swimming pool, a spa, a glass staircase, many dining tables, a submarine in case of unforeseen weather conditions and, of course, a helipad.

Eclipse, $450 million to $1.2 billion valuation

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The design was developed by the London company Terence Disdale Design under the close supervision of the future owner.

The 162.5 m yacht has nine decks, 24 luxury cabins to accommodate 62 guests, two swimming pools, a cinema room, a dance floor, and a wine cellar. Glasses for soft drinks and strong drinks are made of Austrian crystal - the most expensive in the world. There is a huge massage room, the walls of which are covered with skins of reptiles and leopards. Another one business card ship - own defense system to detect intruders and paparazzi. The vessel can reach speeds from 22 to 38 knots.

Streets of Monaco, $1 billion

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The yacht Streets of Monaco resembles a city on the water, even a small country. The designers really recreated the streets of Monaco here with its smaller copies of luxury hotels, casinos, Cafe de Paris restaurant, La Rascasse night bar and even a go-kart track that follows the route of the Monaco Grand Prix track. At the heart of the Streets of Monaco is the "Atrium", linking the lower and upper living spaces, which include seven guest rooms, each with a bedroom, bathroom and balcony. Despite the huge area of ​​the vessel (almost 1.5 thousand square meters), no more than 16 guests can rest here.

However, while no one walks along the “streets of Monaco” - the yacht does not belong to anyone.

The ship, created in 2011 by the British company The Yacht Island, turned out to be so unusual that it is still waiting for its buyer. It is moored in one of the Turkish ports.

The best and therefore the most expensive yacht in the world in 2016 was recognized as the 70-meter yacht "Galactica Super Nova", owned by the Russian oligarch, the owner of Lukoil, Vagit Alekperov.

At the end of September 2016, in Monaco, in the presence of more than 30 thousand guests, a grandiose competitive show took place, where the richest billionaires of the world presented their luxurious yachts - only exclusive vessels with a length of at least 25-30 meters were allowed to participate.

According to the decision of the authoritative jury, the yacht "Galactica Super Nova" received 1st place in the nominations "Best New Yacht" and "Best Interior Design". In addition, as it was previously known that Alekperov's yacht is by far the largest aluminum yacht in the world.

Vagit Alekperov's yacht "Galactica Super Nova" is recognized as the best in the world

"Super Nova" was manufactured and first launched in March 2016 at the shipyards of Heesen Yachts in Oss (Netherlands). The main running characteristic of the vessel is the presence, in addition to the two main propeller engines, also of the third Rolls-Royce jet engine, due to which the yacht can accelerate to a speed of 30 knots (about 56 km / h) in a minute, being classified as the fastest in your class.

In terms of quality content, "Super Nova" is simply a masterpiece of luxury, given that the world's recognized designer Espen Oeino, together with his eponymous architectural bureau from Monaco, was engaged in its interiors.

It is not surprising that Alikperov's luxurious yacht has 6 cabins for 12 people, a pool with a volume of 13.5 thousand liters. with a waterfall and jacuzzi, a restaurant, a spa area and a helipad. Of the individual features, a glass elevator connecting all decks can be distinguished. Curiously, the bottom of the pool, made of clear glass, provides natural light to the cabin below.

The interiors of the yacht "Galactica Super Nova"

Crystal stairs between decks, silverware and an exquisite model of a sailing ship on the table in the central saloon on the 1st floor became a separate highlight of the interior.

Usually, during the absence of a traveling owner, Galactica Super Nova is located on the piers of Mediterranean resort cities. In particular, this summer, the ship has already managed to check in the port of Tivat in Montenegro, Spanish Valencia and Ibiza, causing considerable admiration among tourists and local residents.

Interestingly, Vagit Alekperov's love for his still future yacht turned out to be so high that the Russian billionaire simply bought the Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts a few years ago, becoming its owner through the Cypriot offshore company Vela fund and paying several tens of millions of euros. And the entire process of building Super Nova, which took a total of more than 3 years, was controlled by Alekperov as a double owner, both as a customer and as a contractor.

As previously reported, Vagit Alekperov is considered one of the richest Russian businessmen, he is the founder and head of the Lukoil oil company. According to Forbes magazine, his fortune is estimated at 8.9 billion US dollars, which corresponds to the 6th place in the ranking of the wealthiest citizens of Russia.

Yacht "Galactica Super Nova" in the port of Valencia, June 2016
Yacht "Galactica Super Nova" at the pier in Ibiza, July 2016
Scheme of the most expensive yacht in the world "Galactica Super Nova"

A German company called Lürssen, which specializes in the production of luxury and luxury yachts launched the world's largest mega yacht in 2013, calling it Azzam.

This yacht is the largest charter motor vessel.

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Besides the fact that the Azzam class model is the largest vessel in the whole world, even larger than the yacht of Roman Abramovich himself, she is also one of the fastest in her class.

Its size is amazing. Just imagine: 180 meters is two football fields or 12 railway wagons. At the same time, Azzam can easily accelerate to a maximum speed of 30 knots (55 km/h). This is assisted by two gas turbines with a total capacity of 94,000 hp, four water jets and a Wärtsilä-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged diesel engine with a capacity of 108,920 hp. (80,088 kW).

It is the largest engine in the world: its length is 27.1 m, its height is 13.4 m, and it weighs over 2,300 tons. Originally designed for container ships, it is ideal for a 180-meter mega-yacht. There is no doubt that with such dimensions, there is enough space left on board the mega-yacht to realize any fantasies of the customer. Even her main salon has no analogues in the world: length - 29 m, width 18 m.

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To service a ship of such impressive size, five hundred crew members are needed. About one million fuel can be poured into the tank of a yacht of this class, which allows its owner and guests to travel the world all year round without entering the port to refuel the vessel. One of the advantages of an azzam class yacht is that she can easily navigate through shallow water at very high speeds.

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The interior decoration was designed by a popular and talented French designer, whose name is Christophe Leoni. The famous designer in his work adhered to the Empire style.

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Detailed information about the ship's interior this moment no, however, it is known from reliable sources that the area of ​​​​the largest azzam salon is thirty by twenty meters, this salon does not contain pillars that divide the interior space. It is also known that the length of the open terrace is over eighteen meters.

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The interior of the yacht, Christophe Leoni designed in a magnificent imperial, expensive and luxurious style. Most of the furniture, which is harmoniously placed on the ship, is antique, made from valuable and expensive woods.

Partially antique furniture is painted with gold and decorated with jewelry stones. It is said that a yacht of this class has a submarine on board, as well as a helicopter.

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The designers reported that this vessel is the most complex and lengthy project of the company. Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi is the lead engineer who built the superyacht.

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The customer and current owner of the Azzam yacht is Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi, whose fortune is estimated by Forbes at $15 billion. The construction of the vessel was preceded by a design competition, in which the exterior from the Milanese studio Nauta Yacht Design and the interior from the French designer Christophe Leoni won. The technical management of the building was carried out by Burgess Yachts. The chief engineer was Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi.

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Nauta Yachts is an Italian company that designed the Azzam class vessel, and the German company Lurssen, which is located in the city of Bremen, was directly involved in the construction of this magnificent and majestic mega yacht.

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It is known that the style in which the interiors of Azzam are decorated is close to the neoclassicism of the early 19th century, the time of the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte. In the absence of photographs from the board of the mega-yacht - no one has yet been able to obtain them, even reputable international yachting publications - one can imagine something reminiscent of the imperial bedrooms at Versailles.

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Azzam is registered as a charter yacht, but there is no open information about the possibility and cost of her charter anywhere. It is extremely rare to find a yacht in the Arabian Sea, even less often in the Mediterranean. In May 2015, eyewitnesses managed to see her passing Gibraltar. Currently – and most of the year – Azzam is moored at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi.

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A personal yacht has long been a sign of prosperity and wealth. Cruise on your own floating mansion, visiting the most beautiful beaches And seaports is the dream of many. was incomplete, so we present you the ten most expensive yachts in the world.

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1. Al Salama - $200 million

The yacht has a glass roof, a swimming pool and a chic library. The yacht was formerly owned by Prince Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia.

2. Rising Sun - $200 million

We can say that this is a floating hotel with 82 luxurious rooms, which also has a basketball and a helipad. The happy owner of the yacht is David Geffen, music producer. To buy such a yacht you need to become the same as Geffen, apply online for a cash loan in all banks or rob a bank (just kidding!). Although the idea is very good with a loan, the yacht will most likely be more modest.

3. Seven Seas - $200 million

This yacht is the property of Steven Spielberg. There is a cinema inside. What else can you expect from a director's yacht? The yacht also has a gym and swimming pool. But it is designed for only 12 people.

4. Lady Moura - $210 million

Lady Moura is owned by billionaire Nassar Al-Rashid from Saudi Arabia. Her equipment is unknown, but the hull of the yacht is decorated with gold. One can only guess what luxury is inside.

5. Al Mirqab - $250 million

Sun terrace, swimming pool and hall for 24 guests. The owner of the yacht is Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani.

6. Dilbar - $256 million

Yacht Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov. The yacht was named after the businessman's mother. Also this yacht is one of the largest in the world. Its length is almost 110 meters.

7. Al Said - $300 million

This beauty is owned by Sultan Qaboos bin Said Oman. Rumor has it that the yacht has a concert hall that can accommodate an entire orchestra.

8. Superyacht - $323 million

This yacht belongs to Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. The yacht has three swimming pools. The owner is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Dubai is the third largest yacht in the world. It is also called the floating city and it is designed for 115 guests.

10. Eclipse - $800 million

Roman Abramovich's yacht and the most expensive yacht in the world. This yacht even has her own submarine and her onboard systems are incredible. To protect against paparazzi, the yacht is equipped with powerful searchlights.