Lets have a look at the top 5 most expensive yachts in the world in 2024.
1. History Supreme $4.8 Billion
Made of solid gold, The History Supreme, is the most expensive yacht in the world and is reportedly owned by Malaysia’s richest man, Robert Knok. It took 3 years for the 100 feet long yacht to have been built, using 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum and is designed by the renowned luxury designer from the UK, Stuart Hughes.
2. Eclipse $1.5 Billion
The second largest yacht in the world, Eclipse, is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Besides having an intruder detection system missile detection system, the yacht features 2 helipads, 24 guest cabins, a disco hall, two swimming pools and hot tubs. It has been built by Blohm and Voss of Germany and designed by Terence Disdale.
3. Streets Of Monaco $1.1 Billion
Featuring miniatures of the renowned 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. The exteriors of it have been designed by Opulent Yacht, while the interiors have been done by Filthy Rich Boaters.
4. Azzam $600 Million
Rumored to be owned by a member of the royal family of the UAE, Azzam, according to its makers is the most complex and challenging yacht to have ever been made.
The 590 feet long yacht is said to be one of the fastest with a speed of 35 kmph. French interior decorator Christophe Leoni has designed the sophisticated interiors, while the exteriors of it have been designed by Nauta Yacht. It features two gas turbines and two diesel engines with a total power of 35048 kW and is capable of travelling at high speed in both warm and shallow water.
5. Motor Yacht A $440 Million
Reportedly owned by Russian tycoon Andrey Melnichenko, the luxury yacht of 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.
Resources
- https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/the-worlds-most-expensive-yachts-including-some-that-cost-billions
- https://uk.finance.yahoo.com/news/world-most-expensive-superyachts-setting-130000989.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADPqo5pjSUTvRbNOEW-dwTNY3VeaoCOC0Ay4GmV0Wd4POxwvo_4VhtuSoWXpmBqKVSUGY4-z6meEgOJIHp7rt2PQS1IS6ocH2o2ePtz8iIIqw0t3Okw5iLdDRjNPEcagrgmgY0YM0lvtDp5fh8dBbKuwtvna0YstF9QJLhT_8dP_
- https://ipremium.mc/magazine/online/tpost/rcotk19321-the-most-expensive-yachts-of-2023-24-and
