Yachts stand as a testament to luxury lifestyle. Here are some of the most expensive yachts owned by billionaires around the world.
Lady Moura – Ricardo Salinas Pliego – $125m
Lady Moura, switched ownership when Ricardo Salinas Pliego, the Mexican billionaire, purchased it for $125 million in 2021. It is worth noting that it was originally owned by Nasser Al-Rashid.
Pelorus – Samuel Tak Lee – $300m
Once owned by former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich, this yacht is reportedly worth $300 million. Its current owner is Hong Kong property tycoon, Samuel Tak Lee.
Radiant – Abdulla al Futtaim – $300m
This yacht owned by Emirati billionaire Abdulla al Futtaim is worth $300 million, and was purchased from Russian billionaire Boris Berezovsky. The yacht features luxury interiors and high security systems.
Al Said – Sultan of Oman – $350m
This was built by Lurssen in 2008, and it is currently owned by Haitham bin Tariq, who inherited the vessel after the passing of the Sultan who had originally purchased it – the late Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman.
A+ (fka Topaz) – Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan – $450m
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the owner of Manchester City football club, has this luxury vessel valued at $450 million. It was built in 2012 by Lurssen, and was originally named Topaz.
Dubai – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum – $450m
The yacht Dubai is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and is worth around $450 million. It features luxurious interiors and large entertainment areas, a testament to the lavish lifestyle of Dubai’s ruling family.
Koru – Jeff Bezos – $500m
The Koru owned by Jeff Bezos is the largest sailing yacht in the world. A staggering 127m long vessel features three masts, a steel hull and also a supporting vessel called Abeona.
Serene – Mohammed bin Salman – $500m
The legendary superyacht was reportedly bought by Mohammed bin Salman for a whopping $500m. It features luxury spas, multiple pools, and is known for its extreme privacy.
Rising Sun – David Geffen – $590m
American business magnate and entertainment mogul, David Geffen owns the Rising Sun, worth a staggering $590 million. Known for its luxury suites, multiple decks, the yacht is used as a private getaway by some of the richest people.
Sailing Yacht A – Andrey Melnichenko – $600m
Sailing Yacht A is owned by Russian-Emirati billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. Worth around $600 million, this is known for its unconventional design, three huge carbon-fiber masts, and is also equipped with an underwater observation pod.
Dilbar – Alisher Usmanov – $600m
Alisher Usmanov, the Uzbek-Russian billionaire owns Dilbar, which is worth around a whopping $600 million. However, it was seized by German federal police back in 2022.
Azzam – Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan – $605 million
Recognized as the world’s largest private yacht, this was commissioned by the late UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Reports are that the ownership is believed to have transferred to his successor, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Eclipse – Roman Abramovich – $700m
The Eclipse, owned by Roman Abramovich, Russian oligarch and former Chelsea owner is known for its high-end security features. The yacht, built by Blohm+Voss was delivered in 2010.
History Supreme – Owner not clearly known – $4.8 billion (rumored)
This yacht is widely rumored to be owned by Malaysian business tycoon Robert Kuok. The yacht is reportedly said to feature a boatload of kgs of gold and platinum, taking its worth to an unbelievable $4.8 billion. Some reports say that the yacht is just fiction and it might not exist afterall.
