The Biggest Superyachts in The World Will Blow Your Mind
The superyacht has always been the ultimate status symbol. Royal family members, media moguls, actors, designers and sports stars, including the likes of Johnny Depp, Steven Spielberg, Richard Branson and Rafael Nadal, own some of the most sizeable superyachts in the world.
But what is it about these luxury liners that make them so super? State-of-the-art design, turbo engines, advanced engineering, off-the-chart service, palatial bedrooms and some of the most opulent amenities you could imagine—to name a few.
And in the world of superyachts, size does matter. To get a taste of the boating big leagues, we have rounded up 5 of the biggest and best superyachts in the world:
The Biggest Superyachts in The World
Azzam
Considered one of the longest yachts in the world, Azzam almost always makes the list of top superyachts in the world. The yacht, owned by a member of the royal family of the UAE, stretches out to 590 feet long and can accommodate 36 guests and up to 60 crew members. Not only is Azzam long, but she is fast with a top speed of 33 knots. The yacht also houses an onboard gym, pool and golf training room, with the interior luxuriously designed by French designer Christophe Leoni.
Rising Sun
Rising Sun is owned by David Geffen, the entertainment mogul and founder of Dreamworks. The 400-foot superyacht has over 80 rooms and can accommodate an impressive crew of forty-six alongside eighteen guests, which have previously included Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah and the Obamas. Rising Sun was designed by legendary Jon Bannenberg and includes a cinema, gym, sauna, pool, wine cellar and basketball court on the rear deck.
Serene
Serene is a seven-deck superyacht built by Fincantieri and owned by Mohammed bin Salman—crown prince of Saudi Arabia. The luxury yacht is 429-foot long and accommodates twenty-four guests in twelve deluxe cabins. It also hosts up to sixty-two crew members to ensure guests are well looked after. Special features include an indoor climbing wall, spa, beach club, a spectacular underwater viewing room and—not one—but two helipads.
Eclipse
The Eclipse is another iconic superyacht. Owned by billionaire businessman and politician Roman Abramovich, the yacht took five years to build and was designed by award-winning yacht designer Terence Disdale. Eclipse has a master suite and seventeen staterooms that can sleep a total of thirty guests. The yacht also includes a range of outrageous features and amenities, including a spa, gym, fifty-two-foot pool that can be converted into a dancefloor, a three-person submarine and room enough for three helicopters.
Dilbar
Dilbar, owned by Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, is the work of award-winning designers Espen Oeino and Winch Design. The yacht, the largest in the world based on gross tonnage, is over 500-foot long and sleeps up to thirty-six guests across twenty luxurious en-suite cabins, as well as a crew of 100. Dilbar features an eighty-two-foot pool—reportedly the longest in the world. Other impressive amenities include a sauna, massage room, movie theatre and two helipads.
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