Luxury boats are traditionally the cherry on top of the cake when it comes to showing prosperity among wealthy people all over the world. There are thousands of large and luxurious yachts that offer their owners maximum comfort and exceptional joy at sea. Among the motor yachts there are five boats that stand out - their massive length and luxury are second to none - these are the longest yachts in the world.
Number one is reserved for Eclipse. This 560-foot (170 m) mega-yacht was completed in 2010, and its proud owner is Roman Abramovich. Needless to say, the yacht offers exceptional comfort and luxury. Ecipse has two helipads, two pools and can accommodate from 60 to 80 guests, not counting the crew of 70 people. Something that you usually do not see on a private yacht, and the excellent Eclipse is a submarine on board that can sink to a depth of 160 feet. Another unique feature of Eclipse is the missile defense system, which ensures the safety of all on board. The maximum speed of Eclipse is 25 knots.
Dubai is currently the second largest yacht in the world. It has a length of 524 feet (162 m) and was built in 2006. The owner of this luxury yacht is Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum - the ruler of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Dubai has a helipad, an impressive pool and many restaurants and recreation areas. A special aspect is the impressive variety of water sports equipment available on board. The yacht can accommodate 70 guests and 40 crew members. Despite its size, Dubai can cruise with an impressive maximum speed of 26 knots.
Al Said is 508 feet long (155 m) and was completed in 2007. She is currently the third largest yacht in the world. Its owner is Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman. Al Said impresses not only with its speed - its cruise speed is 22 knots with a maximum speed of 25 knots, but with additional comfort and luxury in all its 6 decks. This megayacht can accommodate 65 guests and a rather large crew crew of up to 150 people. Among the distinctive features of Al-Said is its sandy color and a concert room on board, which can accommodate an orchestra of 50 people.
Prince Abdulaziz is an impressive mega-yacht with a length of 483 feet (147 m). Compared to other major yachts in the world, Prince Abdulaziz is quite old - it was built in 1984. She is the oldest yacht in the world, built in the 20th century and considered the largest yacht in the world for more than two decades. Despite its age and size, the yacht demonstrates a cruising speed of 18 knots and an impressive maximum speed of 22 knots. This luxury yacht is owned by the Saudi royal family.
Al Salamah is currently the fifth largest yacht in the world. It belongs to the Minister of Defense of Saudi Arabia - Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Al Salama has a length of 457 feet (139 m) and was built in 1999. Onboard amenities include a cinema, spa, library and a fully equipped hospital. The cruising speed of the yacht is 17 knots with a maximum speed of 21 knots.
These are the five largest motor yachts in the world as of 2010. Given the vast expansion and popularity of sailing around the world, we can expect that even more luxurious yachts will be built in the near future. Most megayachts over 100 feet are built in Germany. Two of the world's most famous shipbuilders (also German) are Blohm + Voss and Lürssen. If you want to join the circle of megayacht owners, you have many options - luxury yacht factories will work with you to realize your dream - everything you like can be done according to your taste - from size and speed to specific bedroom number on board and special amenities. All you need is just to make sure you put off enough money. A good start would be a few million dollars ... and the maximum price ... the sky is the limit - just like your dreams.
