5 Most Expensive Yachts In The World

What do you do when you have more money than you can spend in a lifetime? You go and get yourself a yacht to cruise on the sparkling seas. Owning a yacht is a luxury not many in the world enjoy, and the rich have certainly developed a taste for it. 

Johnny Depp, Tiger Woods, Bono and many other Hollywood celebrities and sportspersons have invested money in these ultra-luxurious boats to enjoy sailing into the ocean. Wondering how much a luxury yacht costs? Well, it’s most than what most people earn in their lifetime.

Here is a list of 10 of the world’s most expensive yachts that will well your jaw dropped.

#5. Superyacht A – USD 323 Million

The Russian businessman Andrei Melchenko, who has an estimated personal wealth of about USD 13 billion, owns the beauty that is Superyacht A. It features a 2500-square feet master bedroom, a disco as well as six suites that can be converted into four staterooms. When you get bored of soaking the sun, you can swim in a swimming pool, one of which has a glass bottom.

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#4. Dubai – USD 350 Million

Third, only to Azzam and Eclipse regarding size, Dubai is how the ruler of the city of Dubai relaxes in the ocean. Originally commissioned by the Prince of Burnie in 1996, the ship of acquired by the ruler before its inauguration in 2006.

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#3. Azzam – USD 605 Million

The sultans of the Middle East have exquisite taste and Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, is no exception. Believed to be the largest private yacht in the world, his Azzam comes with groundbreaking technology and performance which adds to its price tag. A helipad is just one of its several luxurious features.

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#2. Eclipse – USD 1.5 Billion

Owned by Roman Abramovich, an eccentric Russian businessman, and owner of Chelsea football club, Eclipse allegedly costs around USD 1.5 billion. It has two swimming pools, disco halls, two helipads, private submarines and 24 cabins that redefine luxury. It features advanced technology which keeps intruders and paparazzi from clicking pictures on the vessel.

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#1. History Supreme – USD 4.5 Billion

Yes, you read it right! The most expensive yacht in the world is worth USD 4.5 billion. Besides the fact that the entire vessel of the boat is covered in solid gold, what makes it so expensive is meteorite wall feature, a statue made of real Tyrannosaurus Rex bones and a 24-carat Aquavista panoramic wall gold aquarium. The 100-foot vessel is owned by a mysterious Malaysian businessman.

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There you have it; the most expensive yachts in the world. Share your views on the topic through your comments in the section below. We would love to hear from you.