10 of the Biggest Yachts in the World
Yachts are symbols of wealth, luxury and status, but they are also feats of engineering and design. Some of the biggest yachts in the world are so large that they rival cruise ships and naval vessels in size and features. Here are 10 of the biggest yachts in the world as of 2021, ranked by their length.
10. Sailing Yacht A – 142.8 m (468 ft)
Sailing Yacht A is the largest private sail-assisted motor yacht in the world, built by Nobiskrug in 2017 for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. The futuristic vessel has a steel hull and a composite superstructure, designed by Philippe Starck. The yacht has eight decks, a submarine, a helipad, a swimming pool and a spa. It can accommodate 20 guests and 54 crew members⁵.
9. El Mahrousa – 145.7 m (478 ft)
El Mahrousa is the oldest yacht on this list, built in 1865 by Samuda Brothers for the Khedive of Egypt. The yacht has witnessed many historical events, such as the opening of the Suez Canal and the exile of King Farouk. The yacht has been modified several times over the years, adding length, engines and modern amenities. It is now owned by the Egyptian Navy and used as a presidential yacht⁴.
8. Prince Abdulaziz – 147 m (482 ft)
Prince Abdulaziz is one of the royal yachts of Saudi Arabia, built by Helsingør Værft in 1984 for King Fahd. The yacht has a classic exterior design by Maierform and a lavish interior design by David Nightingale Hicks. The yacht has a cinema, a library, a hospital, a mosque and two helipads. It can accommodate 64 guests and 65 crew members⁴.
7. Al Said – 155 m (509 ft)
Al Said is another royal yacht of Saudi Arabia, built by Lürssen in 2008 for Sultan Qaboos of Oman. The yacht has a sleek exterior design by Espen Oeino and a sophisticated interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon. The yacht has a concert hall that can seat 50 musicians, a cinema, a helipad and a swimming pool. It can accommodate 70 guests and 154 crew members⁴.
6. Dilbar – 156 m (512 ft)
Dilbar is the largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage and displacement, built by Lürssen in 2016 for Uzbekistani billionaire Alisher Usmanov. The yacht has a distinctive exterior design by Espen Oeino and an opulent interior design by Winch Design. The yacht has a 25-metre indoor swimming pool, a spa, a helipad and two landing boats. It can accommodate 36 guests and 96 crew members⁴.
5. Dubai – 162 m (531 ft)
Dubai is one of the royal yachts of the United Arab Emirates, built by Platinum Yachts in 2006 for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The yacht has a striking exterior design by Andrew Winch and an extravagant interior design by Platinum Yachts. The yacht has seven decks, a glass staircase, a mosaic swimming pool, a helipad and a garage for four cars. It can accommodate 24 guests and 88 crew members⁴.
4. Eclipse – 162.5 m (533 ft)
Eclipse is one of the most expensive yachts in the world, built by Blohm+Voss in 2010 for Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The yacht has a sleek exterior design by Terence Disdale Design and an elegant interior design by Terence Disdale Design and Greenline Yacht Interiors. The yacht has two helipads, two swimming pools, a submarine, a missile defense system and bulletproof windows. It can accommodate 36 guests and 70 crew members⁴.
3. Fulk Al Salamah – 164 m (538 ft)
Fulk Al Salamah is one of the most secretive yachts in the world, built by Mariotti Yachts in 2016 for Sultan Qaboos of Oman. The yacht has a simple exterior design by Studio de Jorio and an unknown interior design. The yacht is believed to be used as a support vessel for Al Said, carrying various equipment and personnel. It can accommodate an unknown number of guests and crew members⁴.
2. REV Ocean – 182.9 m (600 ft)
REV Ocean is the largest research and expedition vessel in the world, built by VARD in 2020 for Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke. The yacht has a modern exterior design by Espen Oeino and a functional interior design by H2 Yacht Design. The yacht has a moon pool, a submarine, a helipad, a hangar, a science lab and an auditorium. It can accommodate 36 guests and 54 crew members³.
1. Azzam – 180.6 m (592 ft)
Azzam is the largest yacht in the world by length, built by Lürssen in 2013 for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan of Abu Dhabi. The yacht has a graceful exterior design by Nauta Yachts and a refined interior design by Christophe Leoni. The yacht has a main saloon of 522 square metres, a gym, a pool and a golf training room. It can accommodate 36 guests and 80 crew members⁴.
These are the 10 of the biggest yachts in the world as of 2021, each with their own unique features and stories. These yachts are not only impressive in size, but also in design, technology and performance. They are truly the ultimate expressions of luxury and power on the water.
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