From Rafael Nadal's sporty superyacht to $605 million (£442.3m) vessels owned by world leaders, there are some stunning yachts on the water or setting sail soon. Read on to take a look at these incredible craft, and their eye-popping price tags if they've been made public. All dollar amounts are in US dollars.
Taking its name from a fictional planet in the Star Wars franchise, Naboo is a new eco-friendly superyacht from design studio Hidden Portside. The 164-foot (50-metre) vessel has been designed to reduce its environmental impact, with recycled aluminium, an electric propulsion system, and temperature control technology to remove the need for air conditioning. Currently still in the design phase, Naboo will also feature a three-storey garden and solar panels instead of a sun deck.
Gigayachts are vessels that are more than 220 feet long – and the latest project from Dutch yachtbuilder Amels, the 242, certainly falls into that category. At 242 feet (74m) long, this yacht will be large enough to have a dedicated owner’s deck and grand lobbies. Set for delivery in spring 2024, the vessel oozes opulence with not one, not two, but three jacuzzis onboard, and an appearance described as “athletic” and “feminine” by its exterior designer Tim Heywood. There will also be a fully-equipped wellness centre and a 21-foot (6m) swimming pool.
Measuring 266 feet (81m) long, Vitruvius is the longest yacht currently under construction at Turquoise Yachts. Vitruvius has metallic blue notes to its exterior to complement the sea and the sky, while a large stateroom, private lounge and wraparound terrace give the yacht's interiors a great feeling of space. This gigayacht also has six guest cabins, two of which are convertible VIP suites.
One for a buyer who is more into exploring the oceans of the world and diving into their depths than posing with celebrities off St Tropez, Damen's 226-foot (69m) support gigayacht is designed with practicality rather than pure luxury in mind. It has an extra-large helideck, advanced diving capabilities and the technological equipment to tackle the roughest seas.
Astondoa's 125 Century superyacht, which is due to hit the seas this year, combines classic design with leading-edge innovation. The 125-foot (38m) beauty is bound to impress interested buyers with its lavish staterooms, upper-deck skylounge, modern flybridge and spacious pool, not to mention the superyacht's wealth of high-tech wizardry.
In 2019, Dutch shipbuilder Mulder sold the third of its ThirtySix semi-custom superyachts. Measuring 118 feet (36m), Project Mana takes its moniker from the term for supernatural power in Polynesian culture and the interiors draw inspiration from the South Sea Islands with lavish walnut joinery, Polynesian-esque sculptures and wall reliefs, and muted tribal prints. It's currently available to charter for approximately $163,500 (£121k) per week.
This superyacht, brought to life by Turkey's Turquoise Yachts, is a dream come true for intrepid billionaire buyers with a penchant for classic design. Delivered in February 2020, the 184-foot (56m) explorer vessel evokes the romance of classic steam ships and its interiors are traditional and cosy. Best of all, the superyacht is fitted with an ice-classed hull, making it ideal for voyages in the polar regions. Blue II is available for charter at €294,000 ($331k/£246k) a week, according to Boat International.
This stunning 223-foot (68m) gigayacht called Soaring was constructed at the Abeking & Rasmussen shipyard in Germany and was delivered to its owner in April 2020. A pair of monster diesel engines power the vessel, which features glitzy interiors decorated with details such as contemporary chandeliers and Makassar wall panels. To charter Soaring for a week, you'll need a cool €700,000 ($789k/£587k) spare.
Spotted on its maiden voyage in June 2020, Feadship's pointy Arrow gigayacht is achingly luxurious. The 246-foot (75m) mansion on the waves includes flashy glass railings, a fabulous pool, mosaic-lined jacuzzi and bar, as well as suitably extravagant interiors.
Dutch shipbuider Damen delivered an amazing exploration gigayacht in 2020. La Datcha, which is a formidable 253 feet (77m) long, is now available to charter from €840,000 ($1m/£727k) per week. The vessel features an ice-classed hull for polar adventures, two helicopters, helidecks and hangars, a dive centre and toys including WaveRunners and snow scooters.
O'PARI was delivered to its owner in June 2020 and is set to join the ranks of the world's most prestigious gigayachts for hire. Constructed at Golden Yachts' shipyard in Greece, the 310-foot (94m) vessel boasts a helideck, pool, jacuzzi and luxurious billionaire-worthy interiors, with room for 12 guests.
Music power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z are known to vacation onboard the magnificent Flying Fox superyacht – the biggest superyacht available to charter, according to CNN. Delivered by Lurssen in 2019, the 450-foot (136m) craft costs a staggering $4 million (£2.9m) per week to charter. Housing 25 guests, it boasts a pool and a luxury two-deck spa, as well as several viewing decks perfect for sunbathing while taking in the sea views.
In July 2019, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal spent $6.1 million (£4.6m) on a custom 80-foot (24m) Sunreef Power 80 supercatamaran, which was delivered to him on the Spanish island of Mallorca in June 2020. The sporty craft, dubbed Great White, has room for eight guests, features a stylish deck bar and barbecue area, and has a roomy garage for those all-important superyacht toys. When asked about the design of the yacht, Nadal said that he "did everything. My wife and I worked on this together." For the ultimate personal touch, the fittings inside the custom catamaran have been emblazoned with Nadal's logo, which normally decorates his tennis kit on the court.
Coming in at a generous 125 feet (38m) is Maori Yacht's latest creation. A real head-turner, the Maori 125 boasts groundbreaking exterior design, courtesy of Studio Architettura Marco Ciampa and naval architects NavalHEAD, as well as four VIP staterooms and oodles of upscale amenities. It's set to launch in 2022 and currently listed for €13.8 million ($15.5m/£11.6m) on Boat International.
Kokoro was launched in October 2020 and delivered to its owner in the United Arab Emirates by the end of that year. Originally on sale via Burgess for $18.7 million (£14.3m), the Moonen superyacht is 118 feet (36m) long and, thanks to clever design, has the look and feel of an even larger vessel. With space for 12 guests across five cabins, its interiors – which are the handiwork of London-based Studio Indigo – are chic and minimal, while the outdoor decks feature a swimming area and a winter garden.
Tim Ciasulli, world champion offshore powerboat racer and founder of Planet Honda, took ownership of a 134-foot (41m) Oasis superyacht in September 2020. Christened Rebeca after his wife, the vessel is the first of its kind from Italian shipbuilder Benetti. The fibreglass marvel, which was marketed at $21.6 million (£16.5m), has an indoor/outdoor feel and the usual upmarket amenities such as a hydrotherapy pool and beach club.
Heesen Yachts' Project Triton superyacht hit the water in February 2020. The 164-foot (50m) vessel stands out with its distinctive exterior and interior design, which blends streamlined curves inspired by classic sportscars with clean diagonal lines. Able to host 10 guests, the yacht comes with its own 'wellness area' in case life on board the €33.9 million ($38m/£28.4m) isn't quite relaxing enough.
Heesen delivered another 164-foot (50m) superyacht in 2020. A more eco-concious vessel, Project Electra has been kitted out with a hybrid electric-diesel propulsion system to maximise fuel efficiency. Interiors are pared-down and chic, and benefit from jaw-dropping floor-to-ceiling windows. Advertised on superyacht website Burgess for $38.9 million (£29.7m), the superyacht sold in March last year and was launched the following month.
A 164-foot (50m) superyacht is taking shape in Crescent Custom Yachts' shipyard in Richmond, Canada. Once completed in 2022, the Danzante Bay will be the largest recreational superyacht ever built in the country. The vessel's size, sophisticated design and advanced technological features have already attracted an American buyer, who is thought to have paid $39 million (£29.7m) to acquire it. The yacht takes its name from the owner's golf course in Loreto, Mexico.
Amels delivered this 206-foot (63m) superyacht to its new owner in February 2020. The boat was advertised on Amels' website for an asking price of €65 million ($73.4m/£58.4m). Amels collaborated with top naval architect Tim Heywood on its design, and the end result is an avant-garde vessel that references the ships of old with its signature porthole windows and boxy hull. The ship also features a helipad, rooftop swimming pool, and multiple decks for sunbathing.
Royal Huisman broke records when it delivered the Sea Eagle II to its owner in 2020. At 266 feet (81m), the spectacular schooner is the world's largest aluminium sailing yacht, accommodating up to 12 guests in its plush cabins. According to Superyacht Fan, it was bought by Taiwanese billionaire Dr. Samuel Yin for $100 million (£74m).
Film director Steven Spielberg took delivery of his custom 282-foot (85.9m)-long superyacht Seven Seas in 2010. However, after commissioning a new yacht, Spielberg sold the four-deck yacht – which accommodates 15-20 people with seven cabins and has three luxury on-board tenders – for $150 million (£111.5m) in October 2021. The fabulous ship was bought by steel baron Barry Zekelman and renamed Man of Steel.
With its eye-popping reverse bow, Olivia O is arguably unlike any other gigayacht on the seas right now. Designed by renowned naval architect Espen Øino and constructed at the Ulstein Verft shipyard in Norway, the explorer vessel – which measures a whopping 290 feet (88m), and has eight cabins that can sleep 20 guests – is jam-packed with amenities from a helideck and cinema to a pool, spa, and gym. According to Yacht Bible, new owner Eyal Ofer paid $200 million (£148.7m) for the boat and took delivery of it in La Spezia, Italy in May 2018.
With an asking price of €225 million ($253.7m/£188.8m), according to Superyacht Times, LUMINOSITY is a cutting-edge Benetti yacht that stretches across 353 feet (107.6m). Built in 2020, LUMINOSITY has the capacity to accommodate 27 guests in 12 suites, including a capacious owner’s suite, while an elevator allows visitors to roam through the yacht’s six decks with ease.
This visionary 291-foot (89m) gigayacht is a collaboration between Abeking & Rasmussen, Andrew Winch Designs and Y.CO. Along with its spectacular floor-to-ceiling glass windows, trio of decks and helipad, the interiors of the trophy vessel are set to be seriously impressive with ravishing fixtures and fittings. The ship was set to be delivered in 2020 and had an asking price of €138 million ($155.6m/£115.8m), according to Sea Yachting Magazine.
This 414-foot (126m) superyacht was formerly owned by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Described as a true ocean explorer, it helped recover the bell from the British battleship HMS Hood in the North Atlantic in 2015. The Octopus was listed for $325 million (£237.2m) in 2019, but the price dropped to $278 million (£202.9m), according to Bloomberg. One thing's for sure, the anonymous buyer certainly got a lot of bang for their buck. The superyacht comes equipped with a pool, basketball court, cinema, gym and spa, and glass-bottomed underwater observation lounge, as well as two helipads and a dive centre.
The high-end Ritz-Carlton hotel chain was set to launch its much-anticipated 'Yacht Collection' in June last year, before the COVID-19 pandemic set the inaugural voyage back twice to May 2022. But it will be worth the wait, as the first of three vessels to set sail, the 623-foot (190m) Evrima, is more gigayacht than cruise ship and will feature 149 opulent suites, two stunning infinity pools, a restaurant curated by decorated chef Sven Elverfeld, champagne bar, spa, and a relaxation lounge. The maiden voyage will go from Lisbon, Portugal to Palma, Mallorca, but the superyachts will offer 40 different voyages, which include stop-off experiences such as visiting a Bordeaux vineyard and meeting a shaman in the Grenadines. According to Cruise Mapper, Evrima cost a hefty $320 million (£238m) to build.
At 600 feet (182m), this state-of-the-art eco research vessel will be the world's biggest gigayacht when it launches in 2022. No frivolous tycoon's toy, the REV Ocean, which was commissioned by philanthropic Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Røkke and is being built by Fincantieri VARD, will undertake planet-saving scientific missions. That said, the interiors – which are going to include plush cabins, a fitness centre, and even a winter garden – are going to be deluxe. Forbes has estimated that REV Ocean will cost $350 million (£260m) to build.
Last year Lurssen also put the finishing touches to the magnificent Opus gigayacht, now renamed Nord. The 465-foot (141m) vessel features the very latest stabilising technology for ultimate comfort even on the roughest seas. Amenities include 20 staterooms, two helidecks, a pool, jacuzzi and spa, elevators, and a diving centre. Nord can accommodate as many as 36 people but was built for just one: Russian businessman Alexei Mordashov, who paid $500 million (£372m) for the vessel according to Yacht Bible.
Delivered back in 2010, the Eclipse is owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. The 533-foot (162m) vessel cost an estimated $500 million (£372m). As you can expect from a yacht with such a hefty price tag, it comes equipped with many luxurious touches. This includes 24 guest cabins, two pools, several hot tubs, a spa, a nightclub, and a helipad.
One extraordinary yacht set to invite even more attention is a 417-foot (127m) vessel commissioned by none other than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The yacht was first photographed in October 2021 and details are sparse, but it will have three masts and is set to be “one of the finest sailing yachts in existence”. A second support yacht has also been commissioned, which will feature its own helipad, according to an excerpt from the book Amazon Unbound by journalist Brad Stone. Built by Dutch shipyard Oceanco, project Y721 will be the largest sailing yacht ever built in the Netherlands and will likely cost upwards of $500 million (£372m). It's set be delivered in 2022.
Like the Eclipse, this 460-foot (140m) superyacht belongs to Roman Abramovich. Solaris cost a staggering $588 million (£430m), making it one of the most costly vessels ever commissioned. It features 48 cabins across eight decks, and space for 36 guests and 60 crew. The ship also comes equipped with luxury touches such as a gym, sauna, jacuzzi, and pool. As you can see, it launched in pretty misty conditions.
Want to have "the most exclusive address in the world?" Set to be the world's largest yacht in terms of both length and volume when it hits the seas in 2024, Somnio – meaning 'dream' in Latin – will be a very impressive superyacht, with a very impressive $600 million (£433m) price tag to match. But its 728 feet (222m) length isn't the only special thing about this yacht.
Somnio will have 39 apartments across six floors that are being sold off to invite-only buyers with a starting price of $11 million (£7.9m) each. This will make it the only residential yacht in the world to date. Each apartment will be bespoke according to each buyer's wishes, but areas such as a gym, library, and indoor and outdoor dining spaces are likely to be included. Shared amenities will include a 10,000-bottle wine cellar, tasting room, lounge, and concierge service, as well as plenty of high-end restaurants and bars to choose from.
This 590-foot (180m) yacht was delivered in 2013 by Lurssen and cost an estimated eye-watering $605 million (£442.3m). Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, commissioned the pricey vessel. Although details of the interior are scarce, it was designed by French designer Christophe Leonim, known for his luxurious and sophisticated style. It's also said to have a bulletproof master suite and a missile defence system.
German shipbuilder Lurssen delivered a 459-foot (140m) gigayacht codenamed Project Lightning to its owner, who renamed the ship SCHEHERAZADE, at the end of 2020. The project was shrouded in secrecy and few details of the vessel were released but, as you can see from the render, the gigayacht features two helidecks, several recreational decks and a pool. The ship set sail on its maiden voyage to Norway in June 2020 and is worth a staggering $700 million (£521m), according to Superyacht Fan.
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