1 - Azzam
The largest yacht in the world is Azzam, owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyane, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi. Completed in April 2013, she was designed in Germany by the Lürssen Yacht DR yard to the designs of engineer Mubarak al Ahbabi. Azzam, which is 180 meters long took 3 years to build and cost the small fortune of about 470 million euros. Despite its immense size, it is fast and capable of sailing in shallow waters. It has a 94,000 horsepower engine and can reach speeds of 30 knots (55 km/h) - the fastest in the world - and its tank can hold 1 million liters of fuel.
On the interior, we don't know much about the largest yacht in the world except that she has 6 decks and a 550 m2 salon.
2 - Eclipse
Until a year and a half ago, the Eclipse was the largest yacht in the world at 163 meters long. Built by the Blohm & Voss shipyards in Hamburg, Germany in 2009, it was put into service in 2010. It belongs to the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich and would have cost 350 million euros even if rumors announce a final cost of 900 million euros. Eclipse, which was voted "Yacht of the Year 2011" has 7 decks, a 465 m2 suite with retractable roof and private garden, not to mention a private cinema for the owner. The Eclipse, which is similar to a cruise ship, has a nightclub with two dance floors, an international library, a cinema, a restaurant, a giant aquarium, an art gallery, a bank, two swimming pools, a massage salon, a fitness room, a hairdressing salon, several Jacuzzis, a sauna, a hammam and a floating inner harbor that can accommodate 3 large boats. Let's not forget a helicopter pad, and the highlight of the show, an anti-paparazzi system... It can accommodate 40 passengers and 70 crew members.
3 - Dubai
The Dubai is a 162 meter long yacht built for Mohammed ben Rashid Al Maktoum, the Emir of Dubai. Worth 300 million euros, she was launched in 2006 and underwent major renovations in 2010: exterior painting, improved wastewater treatment and new audiovisual and computer system.
Five VIP suites and numerous cabins allow 72 people to be accommodated on board, not counting the 60 to 120 crew members (during cruises). She also has two lounges, a large dining room, a helicopter pad, a swimming pool, a discotheque and several garages, containing jet-skis and diving equipment. She does not sail much and often stays in the port of Dubai.
4 - Dilbar
Built in 2016 by the German shipyard Lürssen Yachts, the Dilbar belongs to the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, whose fortune is estimated at 14.4 billion dollars. With a length of 156 m, she takes the 4th place in this ranking. Her gross tonnage of 15,917 tons makes her the largest motor yacht in the world. Its construction cost is estimated at 600 million dollars.
According to the shipyard that built her, she is one of the most complex and demanding yachts ever built, in terms of size and technology. Thanks to its large tonnage, it offers entertainment and leisure spaces never seen on a ship of this size.
Starting with a giant 25 m pool, offering a water volume of 180 m3. It is the largest pool ever installed on a superyacht. Or its helipad which receives an Airbus H175 helicopter, worth 17 million dollars.
Its classic lines in light ivory with bronze accents are signed Espen Ĝino International. The interior by the Winch Design team features rare and luxurious materials. On board, 40 guests can be comfortably accommodated and twice as many for the crew. With a diesel electric propulsion of 30,000 kW (a record for a superyacht), she reaches a cruising speed of 22 knots.
5 - Al Said
At 155 meters long, Al Said is in fourth place in our ranking. She belongs to the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos ibn Said, is valued at 250 million euros and was built in Germany in the same shipyard as the Azzam, Lürssen/Blohm & Voss and was delivered in 2008. It can accommodate up to 65 guests and up to 150 crew members. Among the extravagances of the yachts, Al Said has a concert hall for 50 musicians, a helicopter pad and an elevator.
