Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the world

10. Al Mirqab – Price: USD $250M

The yacht Al Mirqab is currently owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Muhammad Al Thani, former Prime Minister of Qatar. The 133-meter-long vessel was completed in 2008 and can accommodate 24 guests in 12 luxury cabins. Al Mirqab is also equipped with a cinema, a swimming pool, a helipad, and accommodation for a crew of 55.

9. Pelorus – Price: USD $300M

Pelorus was originally designed to order for an Arab businessman, but was later sold to billionaire Roman Abramovich in 2004. However, following his divorce, the billionaire transferred ownership of the yacht to his former spouse. In 2011, Pelorus was acquired by David Geffen, a Hollywood film mogul, for USD 300 million.

The yacht measures 115 meters in length and features two helipads as well as a garage filled with luxury “toys” for billionaires.

4. Al Said – Price: USD $500M

The owner of Al Said is Sultan Qaboos bin Said (Oman), the billionaire ruler of the Sultanate of Oman. The yacht has a length of 155 meters and can accommodate 70 guests along with a crew of 154. It features a helipad, elevators, and a concert hall that can seat 50 people.

7. Dubai – Price: USD $400M

With a length of 162 meters, Dubai is one of the largest yachts in the world. It was owned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei for ten years before being sold to a Dubai businessman, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum.

The yacht can accommodate up to 115 people and features a seven-deck design, a swimming pool, a tennis court, a helipad, and even a small submarine.

8. Radiant – Price: USD $300M

Radiant was originally owned by Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky and was later sold to UAE automotive billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim. The yacht is nearly 100 meters long and is equipped with several security features, including acoustic deterrent devices capable of disorienting attackers and high-pressure water cannons powerful enough to disable a vessel at a distance of up to 100 meters. In addition, a high-speed tender is concealed below deck for emergency situations.

In terms of amenities, Radiant features a Jacuzzi, a garage, and accommodation for up to 20 guests.

6. Serene – Price: USD $500M

Russian spirits distribution tycoon Yuri Scheffler is the current owner of this yacht, which is over 120 meters in length. Serene features seven decks, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 12 guest cabins, and a neon lighting system that illuminates the hull at night.

5. Yacht A – Price: USD $440M

This elegantly designed yacht is owned by Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko. The vessel is equipped with a wide range of luxurious interiors, including a shower valued at up to USD 40,000, staircase railings costing USD 60,000, and a rotating bed that allows the owner to enjoy views of both sunrise and sunset each day.

3. Topaz – Price: USD $527M

In 2012, the shipbuilder Lürssen launched the 147-meter yacht Topaz, with a reported price of up to USD 527 million. Topaz is owned by Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, whose net worth is estimated by Wealth-X at approximately USD 8.7 billion.

The yacht is equipped with a Jacuzzi, a helipad, a gym, and a private cinema.

2. Azzam – Price: USD $605M

The yacht Azzam measures up to 590 feet in length—larger than many commercial vessels—and is owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the current Prime Minister of the UAE. The French shipbuilder Lürssen spent up to four years completing Azzam, as the vessel features as many as 50 ultra-luxurious private suites.

According to Wealth-X, Azzam is valued at approximately USD 627 million. However, this amount represents only about 3.5% of Sheikh Khalifa’s total net worth, which is estimated to exceed USD 18 billion.

1. Eclipse– Price: USD $1.5B

Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich purchased this 536-foot-long yacht in 2010, when it held the record as the largest yacht in the world. Eclipse features two helipads, a dance floor, a cinema, a hair salon, and a restaurant.

The yacht is also rumored to be equipped with a laser-based defense system designed to deter paparazzi should they attempt to approach and photograph the high-profile guests of the Chelsea club owner.