Sea Worthy: 10 of the World’s Most Expensive Mega-Yachts
Luxury Yachts – The world’s wealthiest sea-goers travel in the ultimate luxury. Their huge luxury yachts feature helipads, multiple swimming pools, a full staff and the latest in nautical technology. They don’t come cheap– as the ten yachts on this list are worth a combined 1.6 billion dollars. Want to see how the rich hit the deep blue sea? Grab your swim trunks, your flippie floppies and your nautical-themed pashmina afghan– and see how the world’s wealthiest do it on a boat.
10. $90 million – Le Grand Bleu
From one Russian billionaire to another, the 370-foot Le Grand Bleu was reportedly gifted to Eugene Shvidler from its previous owner, Roman Abramovich — a name that sails on further down the list. Built in Germany’s Vulkan yard and launched in 2000, Le Grand Blue is grand indeed, setting out with a pair of 3,600-horsepower Wärtsilä engines, a crew of 50 and an onboard 74-foot sailboat and 67-foot speedboat. [pic via]
9. $100 million – Tatoosh
The 301-foot Tatoosh is owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, a secretive kind of guy, who is said to bar reporters from coming aboard. The mega-yacht supposedly has its own theater, swimming pool and lobster tank and obviously has landing pads for two helicopters. [pic via]
8. $103 million – Annaliesse
Three dozen guests can spread out in the 280-foot Annaliesse’s 15 staterooms, a mega-yacht that treats cruisers with marble columns, its own “full-service” spa, salon, library, children’s play area and movie theater with a 100-inch screen. The master stateroom has a king-size bed and remote-controlled panoramic windows. [pic via]
7. $116 million – Alysia
The 280-foot sister ship of the Annaliesse, the Alysia is the slightly prettier of the pair. The ship’s 1,300 square-foot master stateroom comes with its own private deck, jacuzzi, marble decked bathroom and California king-size bed. Elevators whisk guest through five decks, which include a sundeck with barbecue, a bar, an 8-person hot tub, spa, gym, salon and a 500-bottle wine cellar. Can’t stand the wine, pampering, massages and endless tanning? — make an underwater escape with a pair of “scuba scooters.” [pic via]
6. $129 million – Ecstasea
Another toy of Chelsea Football Club-owning Roman Abramovich, the 250-foot long Ecstasea was built with an Asian-inspired interior theme, complete with bamboo furniture. The ship’s walls are paneled with carved cherry and guests pad around on marble flooring. Onboard, a disco, sauna and Turkish bath greet guests, who can arrive or depart from either retractable helipad. [pic via]
5. $130 million – Pelorus
Oh, Roman… how can thee outdo thine self? Pool — check. Helipads — a pair. Staff? — 40, including a few from Britian’s SAS. Mini-submarine — aye-aye. Missile detection system? — why not! [pic via]
4. $200 million – Octopus
Another Paul Allen project, the Octopus is a 416-foot sea beast tamed only by a crew of 40, some of which are said to be ex-Navy Seals. The ship hosts seven smaller boats, two helicopters, a 10-person submarine and like a luxurious Kraken, the Octopus lashes out at the sea with a robotic submersible, which scours the ocean floor. [pic via]
3. $200 – Rising Sun
A yacht so beloved, it comes with its own fan site! The 453-foot Rising Sun is co-owned by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and famed producer David Geffen. The five-story boat has 82 rooms and more than 24,000 square-feet of living space. Highlights include onyx countertops, 9,900 square-feet of teak-layered decking, a movie theater and a basketball court/helipad. [pic via]
2. $210 million – Lady Moura
At 354-feet long, the Lady Moura is a big woman built in 1991 by “order” of Saudi Saudi Prince Nasser al-Rashid. So large it has trouble entering the harbor of Monte Carlo, the mega-yacht reportedly has a crew of 60, a pool with a retractable roof and its very own mock beachfront complete with sand. The yacht made its biggest wave in 2007 when it ran aground at that year’s Cannes Film Festival. [pic via]
1. $350 Million – Dubai
Owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, the 531-foot Dubai has interiors designed by Philippe Starck, space for 115 guests and 88 crew members, six guest suites and five VIP suites — all with open balconies. Interior spaces are channeled towards a “massive” foyer and atrium that connects each of the mega-yacht’s eight deck. Outside, the ship hosts a large pool, squash court, helipad and a small aircraft hanger. [pic via]
Saturday, May 23, 2009 1:27PM
Small ship luxury cruising pales in comparison to these yachts. Enjoyed the photos.
Sunday, May 24, 2009 10:47AM
Really amazing and large yachts.. I had never seen one of thos yachts but they are looking quite amazing on the photos.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1:53AM
Beautiful Yachts. Beautiful Price =). Wish i can take a cruise on one of em
Thursday, May 28, 2009 4:10AM
One of the few articles that I've actually read through…spot on folks! Dugg and stumbled
Thursday, May 28, 2009 7:17PM
My husband and I would love any one of em, just beautiful. that is my dream yacht!!!!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 12:23PM
Seen three of them and cannot be comprehended on there size from the photos. The helicopters look so small in the pictures. Very nice. At 160 metres you cannot run out of room!!! My girlfriend and i are very jealous.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 3:09PM
Amazing collection. So does Roman Abramovich plan to get a new toy any soon? Noah Lieske
Monday, June 22, 2009 12:53PM
All these yachts are practically floating cities, why would anyone need such a monstrous yacht unless he was planning on running his entire life from it.
Saturday, July 4, 2009 3:38AM
yep 350 million bucks…seems reasonable to me lol
Monday, July 6, 2009 8:55PM
Oh Roman… how can you afford 3 of these? I can only afford two….
Sunday, July 12, 2009 10:06PM
these boats are so small i have a boat that i bought for $650 million, and it is 1564 feet
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:16PM
I saw the Octopus a few years ago while on a cruise in the Caribbean, what a beautiful ship it is
Thursday, August 6, 2009 1:17PM
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Thursday, August 13, 2009 5:24PM
the third yacht is mine.
Friday, August 14, 2009 4:51AM
lol yea ok
Friday, August 14, 2009 4:53AM
im really surpised that Jim Patteison 160 foot yacht isnt on this list. I heard it cos was at $250 million dollars Canadian, but i might be wrong
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 4:08PM
subhan allah..man can make these wonders..and keep other mens in awe……
Friday, August 21, 2009 8:32AM
i got sea phobia but with one of those i'll be as fine as a fish
Thursday, September 17, 2009 4:20PM
I am surprise some of the ones out there in Colombia werent feature here. You will not believe your eyes.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 1:00PM
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Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:32PM
people who spend money like is lonely and have nothing to do
Friday, September 25, 2009 3:09AM
I would like to try to find out if they could be made to ecologically sustain themselves, if not in total but at least partially with solar panels and other biological means.
Monday, September 28, 2009 9:28PM
what a fckn hose!!!! these boats are absolutely ridonkulous!!! if i could just have one of the sunmersion scooter boats i would be such a happy camper. he AL MUHID SHAKTAR ALI BABA, HOOK A BROTHA UP!!!!!
Monday, December 7, 2009 8:37PM
I love the yachts and think that all of you are some of the luckiest people on the earth. I hope that I don't offend you, but I also say that all of you are some of the most spoiled people around as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I love ya but I hate you! I say that because I want one myself(LOL!)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 5:36PM
The only reason why you say that is because you don't have that kind of money. I think that if you had money like, that you two would spend part of it in luxuries for yourself, these people have earned the right to spend their money however they please.
Monday, January 11, 2010 2:50AM
Amazing….*weep* cant afford any
LOL the rising sun cost ony $200 Typo