Top Largest Yachts in the World
In the category of the world’s largest yacht, the bigger the better. The huge yachts are called as mega yacht because of their size, price and technology. Though the 10 yachts contend in the same category of being the largest in the world, there is hardly anything common between them apart from the fact that they all float and are tremendously expensive and huge. The largest yacht was Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s Dubai until the year 2010 which was overshadowed by the 557 feet Eclipse. The specifications and tech devices can vary from yacht to yacht according to the owner’s taste and preference. Today we are going to have a glimpse of the 10 largest yachts in the world.
1. Eclipse | 557 Feet
Eclipse | 557 FeetOwned by Roman Abrahamovich
The Eclipse was launched in the year 2010 which is a motor yacht and is made of steel. The owner of the largest yacht is Roman Abramovich. The yacht is 557 feet in length and weighs approximately 13,000 gross tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 22 knots and the maximum speed is 25 knots. The Eclipse has been designed by Terence Disdale and built by Blohm + Voss in Hamburg, Germany.
Price: £300million
2. Dubai | 532 Feet
Dubai | 532 FeetOwnered by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
The Dubai was launched in the year 2006 . The owner of the yacht is Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The yacht is 532 feet in length. The cruise speed of the yacht is 25 knots and the maximum speed is 26 knots. The Dubai has been designed by Andrew Winch and was built by Platinum Yachts FZCOD and its hull and superstructure was built by Blohm & Voss with Platinum Yachts.
Price: $300 million
3. Al Said | 508 Feet
Al Said | 508 FeetOwned by Qaboos bin Said al Said
The Dubai was launched in the year 2007. The owner of the yacht is Qaboos bin Said al Said. The yacht is 508 feet in length and weighs approximately 15,850 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 14.5 knots and the maximum speed is 25 knots. The Dubai has been designed by Espen Oeino and built by Lürssen Yachts, Germany.
Price: $ 109 million
4. Prince Abdulaziz | 482 Feet
Prince Abdulaziz | 482 FeetOwned by Saudi Royal Family
The Prince Abdulaziz was launched in the year 1984 and was refitted in the year 2005. The owner of the yacht is the Saudi Royal Family. The yacht is 482 feet in length and weighs approximately 4,620 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 18.2 knots and the maximum speed is 22 knots. The Prince Abdulaziz has been designed by Maierform Maritime Technology and built by Helsingor Vaerft, Denmark.
Price: $ 73 million
5. El Horriya | 478 Feet
El Horriya | 478 FeetOwned by Egyptian Presidential yacht
The El Horriya was launched in the year 1865 and has been refitted multiple times. It is an Egyptian Presidential yacht. The yacht is 478 feet in length and weighs approximately 4,561 gross. The cruise speed of the yacht is 13 knots and the maximum speed is 16 knots. The Dubai is designed by Oliver Lang and built by Samuda Brothers, UK.
Price: $4 million
6. Al Salamah | 457 Feet
Al Salamah | 457 FeetOwned by Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz
The Al Salamah was launched in the year 1999. The owner of the yacht is Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. The yacht is 457 Feet feet in length and weighs approximately 12,234 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 17 knots and the maximum speed is 22 knots. The Al Salamah is designed by Terence Disdale and built by Lürssen and HDW, Germany.
Price: $200 million
7. Rising Sun | 453 Feet
Rising Sun | 453 FeetOwned by Larry Ellison and David Geffen
The Rising Sun was launched in the year 2004 and was refitted in 2007. The owners of the yacht are Larry Ellison and David Geffen. The yacht is 453 feet in length and weighs 7,600 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 26 knots and the maximum speed is 28 knots. The Rising Sun was designed by Seccombe Design and built by Lürssen Yachts, Germany.
Price: $ 200 million
8. Savarona | 446 Feet
Savarona | 446 FeetOwned by Kahraman Sadikoglu
The Savarona was launched in the year 1931 and refitted in the year 1992. The owner of the yacht is Kahraman Sadikoglu. The yacht is 446 feet in length and weighs 4,701 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 16 knots and the maximum speed is 18 knots. The Savarona has been designed by Gibbs & Cox and was built by Blohm & Voss, Germany.
Price: $4 million
9. Al Mirqab | 436 Feet
Al Mirqab | 436 FeetOwned by Emir of Qatar
The Al Mirqab was launched in the year 2008. The owner of the yacht is the Emir of Qatar. The yacht is 436 feet in length and weighs 5000 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 21 knots and the maximum speed is 23 knots. The Al Mirqab has been designed by Tim Heywood and built by Peters Schiffbau, Germany.
Price: NA
10. Octopus | 414 Feet
Octopus | 414 FeetOwned by Paul Allen
The Octopus was launched in the year 2003 and refitted in 2008. The owner of the yacht is Paul Allen The yacht is 414 feet in length and weighs 9932 tons. The cruise speed of the yacht is 17 knots and the maximum speed is 20 knots. The Octopus has been designed by Espen Oeino and built by Lürssen, Germany.
Price: $ 200 million