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Even the richest and most influential people in the world, who, it would seem, have everything they could wish for, do not miss the opportunity to show off their wealth to each other. Traditionally Monaco Yacht Show, which is held annually at one of the most expensive resorts world, attracts many of the richest people who present their luxury yachts.

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This year, according to the results of a prestigious competition, the top 10 most expensive yachts on the planet were named. These chic ships are more like small towns on the water and belong to the global financial elite. Half of them are Russian businessmen.

1. The most expensive yacht is pride Russian businessman Roman Abramovich. Owner football club Chelsea acquired it in 2010. The cost of the 163-meter Eclipse, which is considered the largest yacht in the world, is estimated at about a billion dollars. Eclipse has two helipads, a cinema, a hairdressing salon, and a restaurant. According to rumors, the yacht is equipped with a laser defense system from paparazzi who are trying to photograph famous guests. 2. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, worth $18 billion, is the owner of the 180-meter yacht Azzam, which was built in four years by the German company Lürssen Yachts. The UAE president's yacht, valued at $627 million, has about 50 suites.
3. UAE Deputy Prime Minister Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's 147m Topaz yacht built in 2012 by Lurssen Yachts. Its cost is approximately 527 million dollars. The yacht has a jacuzzi, a heliport, a garage, a fitness center, and a cinema.
4. Russian businessman Andrey Melnichenko's yacht A is designed by Philippe Starck and costs $390 million. Speaking about its features, we note water taps worth $40,000, stair railings for $60,000, and a bed that rotates at the touch of a button, which makes it possible to see the sunset or dawn.
5. Russian tycoon Yuri Sheffler owns the 134m yacht Serene. total area the closed part is almost 4.5 thousand square meters, it has seven decks, on which outdoor and indoor pools are located, a cinema hall under open sky. Scheffler purchased the yacht for $330 million in 2011.
6. The $320 million Radiant was originally ordered by Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, but she was sold to UAE billionaire Abdullah Al Futtaim. She is equipped with a sonic gun that can burst the eardrums of intruders, as well as water cannons that can sink an approaching boat from over 90 meters away. In addition, the yacht has a speedboat designed specifically for escape. The Radiant has a jacuzzi, a gym, and a garage.
7. 162-meter Dubai is one of the largest yachts in the world. She was launched by the Prince of Brunei, Jefri, but then acquired by the Emir of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum. The yacht can accommodate 115 guests and crew, has seven decks, a swimming pool, a helipad, and a garage for a small submarine. The cost is estimated at $300 million.
8. Al Said, valued at $300 million, was built for Omani Sultan Qubas bin Said. The yacht is 155 meters long and can accommodate up to 70 guests and a crew of 154 at the same time. It has a platform for helicopters, an elevator and concert hall, which can accommodate an orchestra of 50 people.
9. Pelorus was originally built for a businessman from Saudi Arabia, however, in 2004 it was bought by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. After the divorce, his ex-wife received the yacht, which was subsequently purchased by American tycoon David Geffen for $300 million. The yacht is 115 meters long and has two helipads, a garage filled with various vehicles, including jet skis.
10. On last place rating is the most modest of the most luxury yachts worth $250 million. The ship is called Al Mirqab and is owned by former Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber bin Muhammad al Thani.

Watching the pastimes of rich people, you may notice that many of them choose yachts not only as a means of transport to travel around exotic islands or throw a big party. Yachts have become a way of demonstrating the fortunes and abilities of the richest people on the planet. We present to your attention a list of the 5 most expensive yachts in the world, some of which we have already written in more detail. In the future, this list may change, as perfection, like cost, has no limit. Undoubtedly, new, even more expensive yachts.

1 History Supreme Yacht
With a staggering $4.8 billion worth, the History Supreme deserves the top spot on the most expensive yacht list. What made it so valuable? The answer is simple - it's gold. A 100-foot yacht is not very imposing in its size. What makes History Supreme incredible is the 100 tons of gold that covers the entire yacht. You can find some really incredible items: a 24-carat gold aquarium, a meteorite shard, or dinosaur bones are a small part of the luxury. The yacht is owned by an anonymous Malaysian multi-billionaire. Rumor has it that this is Robert Kuok - the richest man in South-East Asia and one of the richest people in the world.

2.Eclipse.
The 2nd most expensive yacht in the world belongs to the famous Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The Eclipse cost him $1.2 billion, and it really is a lot more than just a yacht - on top of 5000 sq. ft of bedrooms, 11 guest cabins, a dance floor, 2 pools, several hot tubs and sports complex, it also has a missile radar, 2 helicopter landing pads and bulletproof windows. Indeed, this vehicle can be compared to those we see in spy movies.

3. Dubai yacht.
Dubai politicians are known for their wealth and incredibly expensive luxury purchases. No wonder one of the most expensive yachts in the world is located here. The $350 million Dubai yacht is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who rules the Emirate of Dubai and is also the Prime Minister of the United United Arab Emirates. Designed by Andrew Winch, this 531-foot vehicle has a futuristic design. Pools, hot tubs, sunbathing areas, glass staircase, VIP suites, dining areas and even 3 elevators are what make this yacht so impressive. Girls from such a yacht simply fall into a stupor. They immediately imagine how they are sunbathing on it, dressed, walking on the deck, jumping into the water or admiring the sunset in the evening!

4. Lady Moura.
Yacht number 4 can also be found in Arab lands. Saudi multimillionaire Nasser al-Rashid spent $210 million on Lady Moura. This 344-foot longboat contains a swimming pool and seaside resort, with sand and palm trees that make it really beach-like. However, the most impressive thing about Lady Moura is her own huge dining table 25 meters long.

5. luxury yacht rising sun.
Closes the five Rising Sun. This yacht is jointly owned by Larry Ellison and David Geffen and cost $200 million. The 453-foot-long boat contains a basketball court, helicopter landing pad, movie theater, wine cellar, 5 tiers with 82 rooms, and space for a private submarine.

Mandatory attribute of a rich person are considered expensive watch, car and apartment. If the fortune exceeds millions (or billions), then it would be nice to get a yacht. Probably, some of the billionaires are not interested in any yachts, but the fact that such a cute accessory adds status to its owner cannot be denied either. Who wouldn't want the world's largest yacht to be theirs? But this pleasure is not cheap.

What can be called a yacht?

What are yachts like? What is this object on the sea-ocean? Why do the richest people on the planet want to own yachts too? Everything is pretty simple. A yacht is a vessel that has a high level of comfort. You can sit on it with the whole family, and invite guests, and at the same time go on a trip. These ships are divided into motor yachts(motor yachts) and sailing. According to the method of production, they are divided into 3 groups:

1. Serial motor yachts. The production of such can be compared with the release of a car from the assembly line. The buyer can look at the models of interest, select the desired options, interior decoration. Someone interested in certain specifications, for some, the color of the materials and the interior of the cabins become the determining factor. As they say, the master is the master. Manufacturers provide a wide selection.
2. Semi-series yachts. Some manufacturers offer a "semi-finished product" - a copy in metal. In such a blank, the hull and equipment of the future yacht are already available. And then the buyer can design the interior decoration and design to his taste.
3. Yachts of individual construction. In this case, each vessel is unique and produced for a specific customer. First, the yacht architect designs the structure, equipment, design, and only then construction begins. In addition, when the ship is ready, it will have to pass tests, because this is the only and unique copy.

The world's largest yacht

Of course, the largest yacht in the world is a unique build. This giant yacht Azzam, she has a length of 180 meters, was built in 2013, ahead of her closest competitor, a yacht of 163 meters. And Roman Abramovich ceased to be the owner of the largest vessel of this type. Who owns the most big yacht in the world? It was owned by the family of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cost of the ship is 600 million dollars, this money can support a small state for a year. It is known that the creation of Azzam took 4 years. The project was developed for 1 year, and the construction itself went on for 3 years. The largest yacht in the world has the highest level of interior decoration. The famous French designer Christophe Leoni was invited to create it. The yacht was designed by the Italian company Nauta Yachts, and it was built in Germany, at the Lurssen shipyard. In addition, Azzam is not only the largest yacht in the world, but also the fastest in its class. She develops a speed of more than 30 knots (48 km/h), engine power - 94 thousand liters. s., and 50 crew members are needed to service the vessel. Here is such a record holder - the largest yacht in the world. 2015 did not change anything regarding its undoubted leadership.

The largest sailing yacht

"White Pearl" is the largest sailing yacht in the world. 2015 was the year when she was launched. The length of the super-yacht is 143 meters. This beauty was built for three years at the German shipyards by order of the Russian billionaire, co-owner of EuroChem, Andrey Melnichenko. 400 million dollars - that's the amount that cost the largest sailing yacht in the world. Her photo does not quite convey the true dimensions. It has the largest carbon fiber masts in the world, 93 meters long, which open the sails huge area- about 4500 square meters. This is the area more area football field. In total, the yacht has eight decks, there are elevators to move between them. There is also an underwater Observation deck. You can travel on a yacht long time feeling comfortable. Swimming pool, sauna, gym will not let you get bored. Two diesel, two electric engines and, of course, a huge sail allow you to reach speeds of 39 km / h. An interesting fact: originally the yacht had the name "A". Andrey Melnichenko likes to call his creations the first letter of the alphabet in order to be at the top of the lists of shipping registers. Melnichenko already had one motor mega-ship "A", now the world's largest yacht "Sailing Yacht A", or "White Pearl", has become the property of the Russian billionaire.

The right to be considered the owner of the largest ship passes from one billionaire to another. The current owner of the largest yacht in the world, Azzam, has taken the lead from Roman Abramovich, who has held the title of owner of the largest ship in the world for the past three years. Now he has a third place. The top three is closed by the yacht "Dubai", which is quite a bit behind the "silver". What does a kind of rating of the largest yachts look like? The top 10 can be found below.

1st place. Azzam, 2013

The undisputed leader, we have already spoken about him above. Length 180 meters, width - 20.8 meters. It was launched in 2013 and belongs to the Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates. The result of the painstaking work of engineers and designers was the ultra-modern largest yacht in the world. It is not easy to find a photo of its interior decoration, because mere mortals have no access to the inside of the ship, everything is kept in the strictest confidence. It is known that the main salon of the yacht is 29 meters long and 18 meters wide, while it has a completely open area.

2nd place. Eclipse 2010

The second place went to the beautiful Eclipse. The yacht was built by order of Roman Abramovich, its length is 163 meters (17 meters less than the yacht Arab sheikh). Initially, the construction cost was supposed to be about $450 million, but this amount grew during the construction process, and in the end the yacht cost Abramovich 3 times more, $1.5 billion. For this money, the Russian billionaire became the owner of a luxurious vessel, on board of which 36 guests can rest, 96 people of the staff ensure their comfort. The ship has two 18 VIP cabins for guests, several jacuzzis, two swimming pools, a disco room with the latest equipment. Special attention the owner paid the security system. The yacht has its own anti-missile system, as well as an underwater submarine capable of diving to a depth of 50 meters. The bulwarks of the promenade deck and the owner's cabin are armored, and the Illuminati have bulletproof glass. Roman Abramovich protected himself and his guests even from the paparazzi by installing a laser protection system from annoying lenses and big plans photos. An unpleasant incident occurred with a megayacht in French Cote d'Azur. Due to its huge size, there was no place for the ship on the pier in the "Bay of Millionaires", and he had to anchor far from the coast. After that, Roman Abramovich asked to build his own pier, but his request was rejected.

3rd place. Dubbai, 2006

Third place - the yacht "Dubai". Its length is 162 meters, width - 22.4 meters. Thus, it concedes to the second place less than a meter. The third largest yacht in the world is owned by the Sheikh of the Emirate of Dubai. The grandiose ship has several decks, and there are three elevators to move between them. In the central part there is a huge glass atrium, and around it there are pools with sun loungers. Sheikh's guests (and there can be 72 of them) can enjoy the sun and swim on any deck. Another of the luxury attributes is a cinema hall, a gym, a dance floor, a squash field, a helipad, a small submarine and several small

4th place. Al Said, 2007

Behind the top three was the yacht Al Said, 155 meters long. It is owned by the Sultan of Oman Kabusu. The width of the yacht is 24 meters. When she was first launched, she was the second largest in the world, second only to the Dubai. Now she has 4th place, but the supership is still the heaviest yacht in the world, with the most large displacement. The ship can provide comfortable rest for 70 guests, the crew of the ship - up to 154 people.

5th place. Topaz, 2012

The yacht "Topaz" is a luxurious vessel, 147 meters long, 21.5 meters wide. The mega vessel has 8 decks, elevators, jacuzzi, two helipads, a swimming platform, a swimming pool, a fitness room, a conference room and even a cinema room. It is noteworthy that Topaz shares fifth place with another yacht, their length is absolutely the same - 147 meters.

6th place. Prince Abdulaziz, 1984

The megayacht Prince Abdulaziz, a huge custom-built motor vessel built in Denmark back in 1984, has the same length as the Topaz - 147 meters. Its width is 18.3 meters. Appearance the yacht is considered by many to be controversial due to its blue tubes. But, as they say, taste and color... The ship is over 30 years old, and in 2005 it was completely renovated and modernized. The yacht has unique system stabilization, which compensates for the action of waves and makes the course of the vessel very smooth. It is designed for 64 guests and 65 team members. The yacht has 30 luxurious cabins, a cinema hall, a helipad, a swimming pool and even a mosque. The supership was built for $186 million.

7th place. El Horriya, 1865

The length of the mega-ship is almost 146 meters, the width is 13 meters. The original name of the yacht is Mahroussa. She was originally a royal yacht that served the Egyptian royal family until 1951. It was built at the shipyard of the River Thames for Ismail Pasha. In 1869, the ship became famous as the first ship to pass through the newly built one while participating in the opening ceremony. The yacht was handed over to the Egyptian government, which uses it as a naval training vessel. Throughout its existence, the ship has undergone 2 major reconstructions, each of which made it longer.

8th place. Yas, 2011

This yacht is 141 meters long and 15 meters wide. They launched her from the shipyard in Abu Dhabi, turning her from a harsh military vessel into a luxurious oriental beauty. Before the vessel served in the Navy of the Netherlands. Now it is one of the most beautiful and stylish yachts in the world, which can accommodate 60 guests and 56 crew members. On board are the attributes already familiar to megaships have a nice holiday: swimming pool, cinema, salons, gym, garage for water toys, helicopter platform, which also serves as a deck for walking.

9th place. Yacht Al Salamah, 1999

The 139 meters long yacht belonged to the late Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. While the construction was going on, the mega-ship was the third in the world in length, in 2009 it was already the fifth, and now it occupies only the ninth place. This is a completely private yacht that belongs to the royal family and no charter flights does not perform. It is worth noting that this is the second ship owned by this royal family. The first - Prince Abdulaziz - ranks fifth or sixth in this ranking. According to experts, the cost of the ship is more than 200 million dollars. There is a cinema, a library, a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, and a full-fledged on-board hospital. The megayacht can accommodate 40 guests and 153 staff on board.

10th place. Yacht Rising Sun, 2004

Its length is 138 meters. The yacht was built in Germany specifically for Larry Ellison, CEO Oracle Corporation (American software corporation, second in the world after Microsoft). Since 2007, it has been owned by David Geffen, an American producer, director and philanthropist, after he bought it (though only half). The construction of the yacht cost Larry Ellison $200 million. For this money, he received a luxurious ship with 82 different rooms, which are located on 5 decks. The total area of ​​all residential premises on the megayacht is more than 8,000 square meters. 16 people can comfortably relax here, and a crew of 45 people will create comfort for them. Guests have at their disposal a swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, spa, cinema with a huge screen, a helipad that can serve as a basketball court, and a large wine cellar. It is worth noting that the surface of all pools and jacuzzis on the yacht is made of onyx.

A yacht is a status. If a person can afford to buy such a watercraft, then he has achieved in his financial life high altitudes. For many wealthy people, buying a yacht means realizing and making a dream come true.

Even a small yacht costs a lot of money, by the standards of ordinary citizens. And the rich can afford to have their own ship. The most expensive yachts in the world are, rather, houseboats, because they are equipped with the most modern technologies, and the interior decoration of the chambers is striking in its richness and splendor.

Sailing or motor

Like a bird, she glides easily over the waves. She is a dream... Imagination draws a snow-white structure with sails. True, if you look at the most expensive yachts in the world, we will not see sails. All these structures are motorized. Sailing ships purchased, as a rule, by those who travel on long distance and from time to time takes part in regattas. The presence of sails gives them a beautiful and romantic look. But being on such a yacht can cause discomfort to unprepared passengers - they will feel all the "charms" of pitching and seasickness.

Very rich people value their comfort and safety, so their yachts are motorized. These vehicles have a high speed of movement thanks to the engines. And they are comfortable due to the built-in stabilizer. True, the most expensive yachts in the world consume a large number of fuel. But for billionaires, this is not a problem. They are willing to pay a lot for their vacation.

The best

Who owns the most expensive yachts in the world? Top ratings have not changed leaders for several years. After all, building a super-yacht and getting around fellow “wealth” is quite a costly business. Therefore, it is quite simple to track the most expensive yachts in the world and their owners.

History Supreme

The Miracle of History Supreme is the most expensive yacht in the world. She has been topping the list for several years now. Worth a little less than $5 billion. “Is she made of gold, or what?” - you ask. And hit the spot! This masterpiece of the shipbuilding industry is really made of gold. And not only from him. The ship was built by the Italian company Baia Yachts, the yacht was decorated by the Malaysian company Super Yacht Industry under the direction of Stuart Hughes, a master of manufacturing unimaginably expensive things. The most expensive yacht in the world is covered with pure gold both outside and partially inside. The ship has double VIP cabins to accommodate eight guests. Meteoritic stones, precious metals and even bones of prehistoric animals are used in the interior decoration of the premises. Furniture - from the trees of the most valuable species. Apparently, the owner of the yacht, whose name is not known for certain, appreciates fabulous luxury above all else. He did not spare 100 tons of gold to decorate his floating toy. Considering that the most expensive yacht in the world is made of precious metals, this is a good investment for the future.

Eclipse

For a long time, the yacht Eclipse, owned by billionaire Roman Abramovich, was considered the most expensive, until it was forced out to second place by History Supreme. According to various estimates, the cost of the Eclipse yacht ranges from 800 million to almost one and a half billion dollars. In terms of size, this private vessel is one of the largest - the length of the yacht is 162.5 meters. Outwardly, this ship looks like a small military cruiser - it is equipped with a missile radar, helipads and bulletproof glass. So that no sensation hunters interfere with the rest of the owners and guests of the yacht, ultra-modern motion sensors and special laser protection are used. The safety of the eminent inhabitants of the yacht is above all, what can I say! The Eclipse has 9 decks, 24 rooms. There are 15 VIP cabins to accommodate guests. Mr. Abramovich's personal deck is 56 meters. For the entertainment of vacationers on the yacht, there are: a 16-meter swimming pool, a massage room trimmed with animal skins, a cinema hall, a SPA center, dining rooms and much more. If any of the guests want to leave the ship, they can choose one of four boats or 20 scooters or use a 12-seat submarine. The level of equipment and luxury is unimaginable!

Azzam

The third place was taken by the yacht Azzam. In the top ranking of the largest private vessels, she occupies a leading position due to her impressive length - 180 meters. Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud did not spare 609 million dollars for its construction. The yacht is very fast and can reach speeds of up to 30 knots. Like all luxury ships, it has a luxurious interior design, helipads, swimming pools and other attributes of a luxurious life.

Dubai

On the fourth line of the rating is a large yacht owned by the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This beauty cost him $350 million. It freely accommodates 150 people, there are swimming pools, jacuzzi, salons, halls. Expensive furniture, glass staircases, gold-plated elevators - all in the best traditions the mighty of the world this.

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Andrey Melnichenko gave such a laconic name to his vessel worth 323 million dollars. The yacht has such features - outwardly it resembles a submarine, it is able to walk in ice, it can travel many thousands of miles without refueling. There are no precious metals in the decoration, but the furniture is made of exclusive wood, and the walls of the cabins are decorated with genuine works of art, including paintings by Monet.