Biggest Yachts in the World

When it comes to the world's biggest yachts, there's no shortage of these magnificent boats. Large yachts, mega-yachts, and super-yachts usually offer posh amenities, glamorous interiors, and plenty of water toys to keep guests entertained. Most of the largest yachts in the world belong to owners who like to keep their identity private, and often use their yacht as a way to cruise in anonymity and style. From smaller yachts that are only 100 feet in length to mega-yachts whose lengths exceed 500 feet, here's a list of some of the biggest yachts sailing the seas.

Biggest Yachts in the World

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Here are some of the biggest yachts that top our list:

The History Supreme

While only 100 feet long, the History Supreme cost a whopping $4.8 billion to build. History Supreme, owned by Robert Knox, is made with over 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum including the staircases, deck rail, and even the anchor. Step into the cabin of this ultra-luxurious yacht and you'll find a rock wall made from a rare meteorite, a statue made from dinosaur bones from the ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex, and a liqueur bottle with an 18.5-carat diamond embedded on the top.

Al Mirqab

This 436-foot yacht, built for and owned by the former prime minister of Qatar, Al Mirqab features a striking navy blue will with a white superstructure. The interior of Al Mirqab, designed by Andrew Winch who won several awards for the interior design, has large marble floors in the social area set with Arabic-influenced, colorful motifs. The centerpiece of this contemporary yacht is a simple floating staircase wrapped with custom-made glass panels. Al Mirqab has staterooms for 36 people and can hold a crew of 45.

Flying Fox

If you'd like to charter a large, luxury yacht, consider the 446.2-foot long, 74-foot wide Flying Fox. This yacht, delivered by the yacht building companies Imperial and Lurssen and built in 2019, has sweeping lines with a contoured dove-gray hull. One of the highlights of Flying Fox is her 39-foot swimming pool that runs transversely along the main deck. The pool has an extra-wide swim platform, on-deck Jacuzzi, and sundeck to soak up the rays.

When you charter the Flying Fox, you get to use the 13,000 square-foot spa that spans two floors. There are two helipads, nine tenders, four Sea-Doo jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, and when you want to buzz around town, four Vespa scooters. While Flying fox has its own premium sound system, if you'd like to have your own marine audio system in the master bedroom, check out Wet Sound's catalog of marine speakers and Bluetooth soundbars.

Dilbar

Dilbar is one of the largest motor yachts in the world by gross tonnage and overall volume. This 15,917 ton, 511-foot mega yacht, built by the German Lurssen shipyard and designed by award-winning Andrew Winch is owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, and features an 82-foot indoor swimming pool, a sauna, and massage room. Flying from shore is a breeze with Dilbar's large helipad.

The glass-walled Jacuzzi spa sits on the forward sundeck, and below deck, you can find a private cinema. The executive conference room has floor-to-ceiling windows with outstanding views. At night, the outdoor lights that shine into the water make Dilbar stand out from other mega-yachts anchored nearby. Dilbar has staterooms for 40 guests and can carry 85 crew members.

Topaz

With eight decks, underwater lighting, two helipads, and a large Jacuzzi, Topaz is the fifth largest yacht in the world. Topaz has a length of 482 feet and can accommodate up to 62 guests in the 26 staterooms, and can carry 79 crew members. There's no need to climb stairs to the top decks as Topaz has a lift that can bring guests to and from the two helipads, swimming platforms, and state-of-the-art gym. There's a word that Topaz may have a new owner, as of 2019, her name changed to A+.

Eclipse

The 533-foot Eclipse features a diesel-electric propulsion system, a superstructure exterior design, and an ultra-luxurious interior. The owner's deck alone is 183 feet long, the 52-foot swimming pool can transform into a dance floor when the music starts, and the yacht can hold up to three helicopters with two helipads and a storage hangar below deck for the third helicopter. Eclipse is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and he had armor plating, bulletproof windows, and an anti-paparazzi shield with sweeping laser beams installed for added security.

Azzam

Azzam, built for Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan of Abu Dhabi's royal family, is 590 feet long and packed with luxurious amenities. Azzam is the world's largest private yacht at this time and can accommodate up to 36 guests and 80 crew members. The main gathering saloon has an impressive 5,491 square feet of space for dancing and socializing.

Materials used in the wood furniture of the main saloon include mother of pearl marquetry inspired by French palaces. Guests can stay in shape while on board the Azzam using the state-of-the-art gym, swimming laps in the 40-foot pool, or prating their golf swing in the golf training room

Dubai

At 531 feet long, Dubai is one of the largest mega-yachts in the world. Launched by Platinum Yachts and bought by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, this mega-yacht continues to be one of the world's most admired sailing vessels. The yacht can accommodate 24 guests, and Salo includes four V.I.P suites and six ultra-luxury suites that each have a personal, private balcony. Dubai can carry up to 88 crew members.

The highlight of Dubai is the 75-foot wide atrium in the main saloon. With seven decks to explore, guests can enjoy the swimming pool, deluxe barbecue area, private theater, disco, and gymnasium. Dubai has a garage for a submarine and a helipad that accommodates a Black Hawk helicopter.

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