Super-duper yachts

A luxury yacht is not just a mode of transportation, but a symbol of wealth and status symbol that can only be afforded by the wealthy billionaires of the world. The most luxurious yachts worldwide offer extravagant features like movie helipads, theatres, concert halls, multiple swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs.

History Supreme: $4.8 billion

Made of solid gold, The History Supreme, is the most expensive yacht in the world. It took three years for the 100 feet long yacht to be built, using 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum, and is designed by luxury designer from the UK, Stuart Hughes.  Gold and platinum adorn the yacht from its base to the dining area, deck, rails, staircase and anchor.

The most extravagant aspect of the luxury yacht is its master bedroom that has a wall feature made from meteorite rock and a statue made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones.

The master suite is adorned with a 68 kg 24-carat gold Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium and a liquor bottle featuring a rare 18.5 carat diamond.

Al Mirqab: $250 million

Built in Germany by Peters Schiffban Wewelsfleth, the architect of this luxury creation is Tim Heywood and it has been designed by Andrew Winch. The yacht is made of steel and has a length of 436.35 feet. Enjoying a speed of 37.6 kmph, the yacht features 10 large suites for guests, that feature a bathroom, a living room and a double bedroom. Besides this, Al Mirqab also offers a cinema, an indoor swimming pool, outdoor bars, jacuzzis, space for a sunbath, a helipad along with a wide option of watersports equipment. It can host upto 25 guests and 55 crew members.

Motor Yacht A: $440 million

Motor Yacht A is reminiscent of a stealth warship or submarine and has been constructed by architect Martin Francis and designed by Philippe Stark. It has been built by Blohm and Voss shipyard in Kiel and can accommodate 14 guests and 42 crew members. The interiors of the 400 feet long yacht extend over 24,000 sq ft and feature a 2,500 sq ft master bedroom and disco, along with six guest suites that have moving walls in order to convert them into four large staterooms. Mirrored surfaces adorning the interiors and furniture, glassware and tableware made of French crystal, add to the luxury aspect of the yacht. It also features a helicopter hanger, a 30 feet speedboat as well as three swimming pools, one of them being glass bottomed and situated directly above the disco which the yacht has on offer. 

Streets of Monaco: $1.1 billion

Featuring miniatures of the landmarks of Monaco like Monte Carlo Casino, Hotel de Paris, Ca Rascasse and a beach like swimming pool, Streets of Monaco is a 500 feet long yacht and can be described as a floating city. Its exteriors have been designed by Opulent Yacht, while the interiors have been done by Filthy Rich Boaters. Its luxurious suite is spread over three floors and features a private elevator, an office, a living room, balconies and sundecks with jacuzzis. It also has seven guest suites with reception rooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms with attached balconies. The yacht also features barbecue facility, a mini waterfall, helicopters and submarines.

Lady Moura: $210 million

The yacht is plated with gold and can accommodate upto 30 guests and 60 crew members. The name of the yacht on its exterior is also made of 24-carat gold lettering. The other extravagant features which Lady Moura has on offer include a swimming pool with retractable roof, a helicopter and a Viscount Linley dining table stretching to 75 feet. The yacht also has a unique sand-covered hydraulic platform, sliding out of one side of it and can be adjusted to sit at the waterline.

Al Said: $300 million

Al Said is rumoured to be owned by a member of the royal family of Oman and is reportedly the world’s highest displacement superyacht with a displacement of 15,850 tons and a length of 508.53 feet. The yacht can host upto 70 guests along with 154 crew members and features a concert hall that can accommodate a 50-piece orchestra. It enjoys a speed of 47 kmph.