The ultimate symbol of power and refinement, the superyacht is no longer merely a means of transport: it is a private island, a floating palace, a technological fortress, and a statement of pure opulence. Across the globe, billionaires, princes, and magnates vie for the privilege of owning these nautical masterpieces. Here is the ranking of the world’s ten most expensive yachts, where fantasy, extravagance, and reality converge.