Top Five Most Expensive Yachts in The World

Our readers love traveling in style, and they typically do so in the world’s finest forms of transportation.  From elite cars to elegant yachts, Haute readers believe in departing and arriving in serious style.  And it is for that very reason that we’ve decided to highlight the world’s most expensive yachts. Who knows, maybe it will give you fancy people some inspiration when choosing how to get from A to B, the haute way.

Fifth – Pelorus,  $130 million — This incredible boat is 377 feet and 3 inches in length and boasts some of the most amazing features imaginable.  Equipped with a pool, two helipads, and a staff of 40 plus, this yacht belongs to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich who customized the boat in order to better suit his needs.

Fourth  —  Octopus, $200 million  — With an impressive 416 feet, this boat is quite the bully of the seas.  Armed with lavish and luxurious amenities such as seven smaller boats, two helicopters, a 10-person submarine and a robotic submersible, this yacht is more than impressive.  Currently owned by Paul Allen the co-founder of Microsoft, this yacht is the ninth largest in the world and Mr. Allens second superyacht.

Third  — Rising Sun, $200 million — As our list grows, so do the luxuries available on these yachts.  This exquisite and extravagant piece of machinery is 453 feet with 24,000 sq feet of living space, 82 rooms, 9,900 square-feet of teak-layered decking, a movie theater and a basketball court, and a helipad.  Currently co-owned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, and David Geffen, the Rising Sun, this beautiful piece of aquatic engineering is the sixth largest yacht in the world.

Second  — Lady Moura, $210 million  — This beautiful lady ship is 354 feet long and reportedly boasts a crew of 60, a pool with retractable roof, and a simulated beachfront complete with sand.  Nasser Al-Rashid, a Saudi Arabian businessman, owns this breathtaking boat. So prestigious and premier, that both name and escutcheon are carved in 24 carat gold.

First  — Dubai,  $350 million  — Our list concludes with an out of this world superyacht stretching 524 feet, 10 inches. The vessel is currently owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates.  The interior contains space for 115 guests and 88 crew members, six guest suites, and five VIP suites — all with open balconies. Interior spaces are designed to lead passengers towards a majestic foyer and atrium that connects each of the mega-yacht’s eight decks. On the outside of the yacht rests a large pool, squash court, helipad, and a small aircraft hanger.