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The Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World Today
The Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World Today

In the exclusive world of the ultra-wealthy, nothing projects power, freedom, and opulence quite like a superyacht. These are not merely boats; they are floating private resorts, marvels of modern engineering and bespoke design, equipped with amenities that rival the most luxurious hotels on land. From helipads and submarines to concert halls and solid gold interiors, these vessels represent the absolute zenith of personal luxury.

As of late 2025, the competition for the most extravagant yacht on the seas is fiercer than ever. Here, we count down the top 10 most expensive yachts in the world—a fleet of incredible machines that redefine what is possible on the water.

10. Al Said

  • Estimated Value: $300 Million
  • Owner: Sultan of Oman
  • Length: 508 feet

One of the world’s largest superyachts by volume, the Al Said is a masterpiece of German shipbuilding by Lürssen. Its most remarkable feature is a concert hall large enough to accommodate a 50-piece orchestra, making it a true cultural venue at sea.

9. Radiant

  • Estimated Value: $320 Million
  • Owner: Abdulla Al Futtaim
  • Length: 360 feet

Built with security in mind, the Radiant is a floating fortress. It is reportedly equipped with an arsenal of personal defense systems, including a powerful water cannon and sonic guns. It also features a helipad, a gym, a cinema, and a large swimming platform.

8. Al Mirqab

  • Estimated Value: $350 Million
  • Owner: Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani
  • Length: 437 feet

Known for its incredible luxury and award-winning design, Al Mirqab features ten large guest suites, each with its own bathroom, living room, and double bedroom. The yacht’s amenities include a cinema, an indoor swimming pool, outdoor bars, and a helipad.

7. Serene

  • Estimated Value: $400 Million
  • Owner: Reportedly owned by Mohammed bin Salman
  • Length: 439 feet

One of the most iconic yachts ever built, Serene is famous for its striking blue hull and sleek lines. It boasts an impressive seven decks, a large internal seawater swimming pool, two helipads, and even a submarine hangar with a diving pool.

6. Motor Yacht A

  • Estimated Value: $440 Million
  • Owner: Andrey Melnichenko
  • Length: 390 feet

With a design that looks more like a stealth warship than a pleasure craft, Motor Yacht A is one of the most recognizable vessels in the world. Its avant-garde design includes a master bedroom with a rotating bed, a disco, and three swimming pools, one of which has a glass bottom looking down into the disco below.

5. Topaz (A+)

  • Estimated Value: $527 Million
  • Owner: Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Length: 482 feet

Another Lürssen masterpiece, the Topaz (now renamed A+) is a behemoth of luxury. It features eight decks, two helipads, a state-of-the-art gym, a conference room, and a cinema. Its immense size and powerful engines make it both a palace and a performance machine.

4. Azzam

  • Estimated Value: $600 Million
  • Owner: The late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan (UAE Royal Family)
  • Length: 590 feet

For years, the Azzam held the title of the world’s largest private yacht. Despite its staggering size, it is also one of the fastest, capable of reaching speeds over 30 knots. The interior is a closely guarded secret but is said to be the epitome of sophisticated luxury.

3. Dilbar

  • Estimated Value: $800 Million
  • Owner: Alisher Usmanov
  • Length: 511 feet

While not the longest, Dilbar is the largest yacht in the world by interior volume (gross tonnage), offering an incredible 15,917 tons of space. Its most notable feature is the largest indoor swimming pool ever installed on a yacht, holding 180 cubic meters of water.

2. Eclipse

  • Estimated Value: $1.5 Billion
  • Owner: Roman Abramovich
  • Length: 533 feet

Once the world’s largest private yacht, the Eclipse is a legend in the yachting world. Its astronomical cost is due to its custom features, including two helipads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, a mini-submarine, and its own missile defense system. It even features an anti-paparazzi laser shield that can detect and block camera lenses.

1. History Supreme

  • Estimated Value: $4.8 Billion
  • Owner: Robert Kuok (rumored)
  • Length: 100 feet

The History Supreme is in a league of its own, and its value comes not from size but from its materials. This yacht is reportedly adorned with over 100,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum, covering everything from the deck to the dining area and anchor. The master bedroom features a wall made from meteoric stone and a statue crafted from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones. Its existence is a subject of debate in the yachting community, but if the reports are true, it is unquestionably the most expensive yacht ever created.

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