With absolutely impressive dimensions, these are the 15 largest luxury yachts in the world. Built by the best shipyards in the world ranging from the Netherlands to the United Arab Emirates, Italy, Germany, the United States, Greece and the United Kingdom. These luxurious yachts are the largest today.
1 – Azzam – 592 ft (181 m) - Lürssen
This luxury yacht is the largest of all yachts built to date. It was built by the Lürssen Yachts shipyards, the team of designers and engineers was directed by Mubarak Saad Al Ahbabi. It is owned by Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al-Nayan from the United Arab Emirates. With a very sophisticated and super luxurious interior, this yacht can reach speeds of more than 30 knots.
2 – Fulk Al Salamah – 538 ft (164 m) - Mariotti Yachts
It was built and delivered by Italian builder Mariotti Yachts at his shipyard in Genoa in 2016, the grand yacht is supposed to be owned by the Omani royal family. Studio de Jorio is responsible for the exterior design.
3 – Eclipse – 533 ft (163 m) - Blohm + Voss
This luxury yacht belonging to billionaire Roman Abramovich, took five years to design and build. In 2010 when it left the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, it was the largest yacht in the world. Its interior and exterior were designed by Terence Disdale. It has the capacity to accommodate three helicopters, a magnificent spa, gym and beach club. The Eclipse can reach a top speed of 21 knots.
4 – Dubai – 531 ft (162 m) - Platinum Yachts
Dubai was delivered in 2006 and is now Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum's royal yacht. The seven-story yacht has accommodation for 24 guests and accommodation for 88 crew. With a helicopter, submarine garage, disco and cinema, you can reach a maximum speed of 26 knots.
5 – Dilbar – 511 ft (156 m) - Lürssen
From the same builder as the largest yacht in the world, this luxury yacht has "rare and exclusive luxury materials and was one of the most complex and challenging yachts ever built due to its dimensions and technology" said its builder.
6 – Al Saïd – 508 ft (155 m) - Lürssen
It is owned by Sultan Al Saïd of Oman, has six decks and can carry 154 crew members and up to 70 guests. Its interior was designed by the Redman Whiteley Dixon studio in London and includes a concert hall that can accommodate an orchestra of 50 people. Lürssen says that Al Saïd has a top speed of 22 knots.
7 – A + – 483 ft (148 m) - Lürssen
The A + yacht (formerly named Topázio) its exterior was designed by Tim Heywood Designs, and the interior by Terence Disdale. It belongs to the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and owner of the Manchester City Football Club, Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahnan. This elegant yacht has a maximum speed of 22 knots and can carry 62 guests and up to 79 crew.
8 – Prince Abdulaziz – 482 ft (147 m) - Helsingør Værft
With an impressive 5,200 tonnes it is one of the yachts of the Saudi royal family, with its first owner being King Fahd. It was designed by Maierform and built in Denmark at the Helsingør Værft shipyards. Its interior was designed by David Nightingale Hicks, is considered by many to be a replica of the Titanic.
9 – El Mahrousa – 478 ft (146 m) - Samuda Brothers
Its name El Mahrousa means "protected" in Arabic, it is currently Egypt's presidential yacht. This is the oldest luxury yacht in the world, the Samuda Brothers shipyard, based in London, started construction in 1863 and ended in 1865. Its exterior was designed by British naval architect Sir Oliver Lang, although it has undergone several modifications and updates over the years.
10 – A – 468 ft (143 m) - Nobiskrug
This futuristic-designed luxury yacht was completed in 2017. It consists of smooth silver metal surfaces and windows that look almost invisible, three composite masts that fold slightly and a deck hidden by tall ramparts. It is the responsibility of the design of Philippe Starck is a wild fantasy yacht of the future. It can reach a maximum speed of 21 knots. Three years after its launch, the largest sailing yacht in the world remains today.
11 – Nord – 466 ft (142 m) - Lürssen
With interior design from the Italian studio Nuvolari Lenarde, it comes equipped with first-rate amenities, the yacht includes a sports and diving center on the lower deck, several speedboats up to 15 meters in size and a large swimming pool. Two heliports, with a retractable hangar that allows the helicopter to slide into the structure when not in use. It has 20 generous cabins that accommodate 36 guests.
12 – Yas – 462 ft (141 m) - Abu Dhabi Mar
Yas is one of the most interesting ships on this list, it was initially a Dutch Navy frigate and was converted into a luxury yacht with a dolphin-shaped exterior. Designed by Pierrejean Vision, based in Paris, defined by huge glass surfaces, it can accommodate 60 guests and 58 crew members. Yas is capable of reaching a maximum speed of 26 knots.
13 – Ocean Victory – 459 ft (140 m) - Fincantieri
This is the largest motor yacht ever built in Italy, Ocean Victory was delivered to its owner in 2014. The seven-story exterior designed by Espen Øino includes two helipad platforms and a hangar below the decks. It has accommodation for 28 guests, as well as accommodation for 56 crew members.
14 – Scheherazade – 459 ft (140 m) - Lürssen
It was delivered to its owner in June 2020. What is known so far from the available photographs is that it includes two heliports, and a large beach club, as well as a reported seven-foot beam. Few details have been released about the highly private vessel, including even the names of designers or naval architects involved in the construction.
15 – Al Salamah – 456 ft (139 m) - Lürssen
It was designed by Terence Disdale, its imposing exterior is mainly a protected space, with an exposed upper deck. Al Salamah has cabins for 40 guests, including two exclusive suites, 11 VIP cabins and eight double cabins. The yacht can carry up to 96 crew members and can reach a maximum speed of 22 knots.
