Luxury Yacht These are World’s famous and largest Luxury Yachts.
Yachts are still one of the most popular modes of transportation on water. These days there are several luxury yachts or superyachts sailing on water. Most of these yachts are privately owned and have well trained crew members for management. The luxury yachts also offer vacations and trips and are preferred by many who want to feel the thrill and excitement of cruising over water at a high speed in a luxurious ambience.
Here is the list of top 10 yachts that redefine luxury on waters
1. Largest yacht in the world: Eclipse
EclipseThe 9-deck megayacht has at least five possible exits, which literally makes it the safest yacht ever built.
The 557.6 feet-long Eclipse, owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, is the world’s largest yacht. The yacht has been manufactured at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany. It was launched in 2010 from the same shipyard. This luxurious yacht has 2 helipads, a large pool, 20 water jets, an auditorium, library, garden, restaurant etc. The master suite of Eclipse is 5,000-square-feet big. This megayacht has 9 decks. The yacht is worth $350 million.
2. Dubai
DubaiDubai has a huge open glass staircase which connects a large number of guest and VIP suites, as well as an owner’s deck.
Before Eclipse, Dubai was world’s largest yacht at 531 feet. This mega yacht was named Platinum 525. Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei had commissioned this megayacht in 1996 but he abandoned his plans after some years due to cash crisis. In 2001, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the king of Dubai, took control of the project and renamed the yacht as Golden Star. The yacht worth USD 300 million was completed in 2006. Al Maktoum renamed this luxurious yacht Dubai after the completion of the project.
3. Dilbar
DilbarBuilt in Holland in 2005, DILBAR is understood to be owned by Russian Alisher Usmanov
The 360.89 feet-long was built by Germany-based Lurssen Yachts in 2008. Alberto Pinto has designed the interior of this superyacht, while Tim Heywood Design has done the exterior designing. Dilbar can touch a high speed of 21.00 knots. Dilbar can accommodate 20 guests comfortably. Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov is the owner of this super luxury yacht. He has named the yacht after his mother.
4. Rising sun
Rising SunThe boat is built by Lürssen in Bremen, Germany, and is constructed by Jon Bannenberg
Rising Sun is owned by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. This 138 meters-long yacht is built in Germany. The yacht has 8,000 square meters of living space. This luxurious yacht can hit a high speed of 28 knots. It is powered by four diesel engines with a combined output of 48 000 horsepower. The yacht is worth around USD 200 million. Rising Sun features a large swimming pool, wine cellar, cinema and a heli pad. This five-story yacht has 82 rooms.
5. Mega yacht octopus
OctopusAt more than 414 feet long, the Octopus mega yacht is one of the largest privately owned mega yachts in the world.
Owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, this 414 feet long superyacht was once the largest yachts in the world. Octopus features two heli pads, a large swimming pool and it can hold a 10 man submarine as well. Espen Oino Naval Architects has designed this beautiful yacht. The exterior is constructed by German shipbuilders Lürssen and HDW. Octopus was launched in 2003. It is managed and run by a 60 member crew. This superyacht can touch a maximum speed of 20 knots.
6. Amevi
AmeviIt can accommodate up to 16 guests in eight suites and 22 crew members.
Amevi is a 262.47 feet long superyacht owned by Lakshmi Mittal, the UK’s richest man. This luxury yacht has eight spacious suits equipped with all modern facilities. It can carry 16 guests and 22 crew members. The yacht is constructed by OceAnco and it was launched in 2007. The yacht features a large swimming pool, fitness center, gym, and a private Jacuzzi.
7. Al Said
Al Saidit is the third largest yacht in the world.
Sultan of Oman Qaboos bin Said al Said is the owner of Al Said, once world’s third largest yacht. This mega yachts is made by Germany-based Lürssen Yachts. This yacht has six large decks. This 155 meters long yacht was launched in 2007. The yacht can accommodate up to 65 guests. The yacht can touch a high speed of 14.5 knots. It has a helipad and a large swimming pool.
8. Prince Abdulaziz
Prince AbdulazizThe yacht is one of the Royal Yachts of Saudi Royal Family.
Prince Abdul Aziz is a motor yacht launched in 1984. This super luxury yacht is owned by King Abdullah, the king of Saudi Arabia. The yacht was manufactured at Helsingor Vaerft, Denmark. This 482 feet yacht can reach a top speed of 22.6 knots. The yacht can carry 22 guests and 18 crew members. The yacht has a VIP owner’s room equipped with all facilities and a large balcony.
9. Tian
TianThe “Tian” is a beautiful luxurious yacht and one of the finest yachts to set foot in India.
Tian is owned by billionaire Indian businessman Anil Ambani. This super luxury yacht was purchased by Ammolite Holdings in 2008. The 34 meters long Tian is worth Euro 34 million and it was built in Genoa, Italy. The Tian has seven rooms including a master bedroom. The bathroom of the master bedroom is customized.
10. Indian Empress
Indian EmpressIt is 95m long and owned by Vijay Mallya.
Billionaire Indian businessman Vijay Mallya is the owner of Indian Empress. This super luxury yacht is 95 meters long. The yacht was launched in 2000. Indian Empress can touch a high speed of 24 knots. It has 12 bedrooms including 2 large master bedrooms. The yacht has a helipad, swimming pool, cinema, bar etc.