Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World
- Antoine.C
- Aug 30, 2025
- 3 min read
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.
Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World
10. Le Grand Bleu — ≈ $109 million
Once the property of Roman Abramovich, Le Grand Bleu was gifted to his close friend Eugene Shvidler. At 112 meters, it may appear less flamboyant than its rivals, yet it remains a true icon of the seas, a symbol of power and enduring friendship.
Top 10 Most Expensive Yachts in the World
9. Whisper (ex-Kismet) — ≈ $200 million
A masterpiece by the Lürssen shipyard, Whisper (formerly Kismet) stands out with opulent interiors and an elegant exterior. Expansive terraces, a spa, a Jacuzzi, and even a floating cocktail bar make it the very embodiment of pure hedonism.
8. Lady Jorgia (ex-Ahpo) — ≈ €330 million
Delivered in 2021, this 115-meter yacht made history as one of the most expensive sales ever recorded (€330 million). Featuring a spa, gym, cinema, and a design by Nuvolari Lenard, it epitomizes contemporary luxury at its finest.
7. Koru (Jeff Bezos) — ≥ $500 million
Amazon’s founder chose to pay homage to the grandeur of classic sailing yachts with this 127-meter marvel. Three towering masts, refined lines, and a dedicated support vessel with its own helipad bring together timeless tradition and cutting-edge modernity.
6. Dilbar — $600–750 million
Another Lürssen creation, this 156-meter colossus is renowned for housing the largest swimming pool ever installed on a yacht. Commissioned for Alisher Usmanov, it combines sheer sophistication with breathtaking grandeur.
5. Azzam — ≈ $600 million
The longest private yacht in the world at 180 meters, Azzam is a Lürssen masterpiece that blends speed with opulence. Capable of exceeding 32 knots, it offers majestic salons and interiors worthy of oriental palaces.
4. Scheherazade — ≈ $700 million
At 140 meters, this jewel, bearing a name inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, is shrouded in mystery. While its interiors remain largely undisclosed, its scale and refinement make it one of the most awe-inspiring yachts ever built.
3. Streets of Monaco — ≈ $1 billion
Still a dream in concept form, this audacious design envisions a yacht replicating Monaco’s most iconic landmarks, from the Monte Carlo Casino to a Formula 1 circuit. A floating principality, it would be valued at around $1 billion if ever realized.
2. Eclipse — ≈ $1.5 billion
Owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, this 162-meter giant features two helipads, a mini-submarine, a private nightclub, and even an anti-missile defense system. More than a yacht, Eclipse is a floating fortress of unrivalled luxury and security.
1. History Supreme — ≈ $4.8 billion
A golden myth. Attributed to a mysterious Malaysian businessman, this yacht is said to be clad in 100,000 kilograms of gold and platinum, featuring walls made of meteorite and even a statue carved from genuine T-Rex bone. Fantasized by some, disputed by others, it endures as the most extravagant urban legend ever to grace the seas.
These yachts are far more than objects of luxury: they embody the union of engineering prowess, aesthetic extravagance, and the assertion of status. Some are real, others remain dreams or myths, but all reveal the same truth: upon the oceans, wealth knows no limits.
