Know the 10 most expensive yachts in the world

New Delhi: For every sailing enthusiast, nothing can compare with cruising the waters with your very own private yacht. While most people can only fantasize about possessing such a wonderful vessel, there are a few who have already managed to realize such dream. For some it's not just about owning a yacht, but it's also about owning one of the most expensive yachts in the world. Here is a list of top 10 most expensive yachts in the world: 1. History Supreme The identity of the owner of History Supreme isn't exactly clear. The word is out, however, that a Malaysian businessman owns it. Some say that it might be Robert Kuok, while others aren't certain. One thing's for sure, though. This $4.8 billion-yacht is the world's most expensive yacht. Also called the Baia 100 Supreme, this lavishly designed vessel makes use of just under 100,000 kilograms of platinum and gold as well as tiny meteorites and dinosaur bones as embellishments. Clearly, no expense has been spared to ensure that the History Supreme surpasses all other yachts, not only in function, but also in form. What an experience it must be to be aboard this magnificent craft. 2. Eclipse Roman Abramovich's Eclipse, costing approximately $1.2 billion, is the second most expensive boat in the world. Apart from its sleek 560-foot body, this luxury yacht also features a defense technology that would make any other vessel's system blush in shame. There's a missile detection device, an anti-intruder alert, an anti-bugging system, and on top of it all, an anti-paparazzi system that thwarts any stranger's effort to take pictures. Of course, this last one is understandably a necessity for the famous Chelsea football club owner and Russian billionaire. 3. Dubai Dubai is the current name of a yacht currently owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai and the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. This vessel is 524 feet, 10 inches (162 m) long, is the second largest yacht in the world after Eclipse. Formerly known under the project names "Panhandle" and "Platinum", the yacht was built by Blohm + Voss and Lürssen. It was bought by Platinum Yachts FZCO of Dubai, UAE, and shipped to Dubai in a floating dock. The partly finished steel hull and superstructure were completed by Platinum Yachts, who also managed the interior design to match the requirements of the new owner, completed the interior and exterior outfitting of the yacht and delivered the vessel in 2006 complete with full Lloyds Register certification.4. Streets of MonacoDesigned by England's Yacht Island Design, the Streets of Monaco super-yacht is expected to give all the other vessels on this list a run for their money when it comes to sheer audacity. This ship features scaled-down reproductions of all the things you'll enjoy about the city. There's a go-kart track on the ship's deck that looks and feels almost exactly like the Monaco Grand Prix. 5. Superyacht A Built by Philippe Starck, the Superyacht A has a jaw-dropping price tag of $323 million. It is capable of housing 14 guests and is manned and maintained by a crew of 42 people. It made its maiden voyage in the year 2008 and underwent repairs and further work thereafter. It was finally completed to satisfaction in the year 2009 and was delivered to its owner – Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko. 6. Al Said At the time of its construction, Al Said was called project Sunflower. With an eye-popping value of $300 million, this vessel truly belongs in this list of the most expensive boats in the world. It has an aluminum superstructure, can welcome and comfortably house 70 guests, and is run by a crew of 154 people. 7. Dilbar Russian businessmen seem to have a penchant (and the wealth) for luxury yachts, and Alisher Usmanov is definitely one of them. Owned by Usmanov and named after his mom, Dilbar has all the trappings expected of a vessel that costs $263 million. There's a crew of 47, a helipad, lavish accommodations for 20 guests, and more. 8. Al Mirqab Owned by Qatar Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the Al Mirqab is valued at $250 million. Apart from the 10 suites ready to welcome 24 guests, there are also lots of other amenities that make this yacht the vessel of your dreams. For starters, there is a cinema on board, a sunbathing space, swimming pool, helipad, two VIP rooms, and loads of other amazing features. 9. Lady Moura Lady Moura is a private superyacht. It was pronounced the 11th largest private yacht in the year 2006 in Monte Carlo, Monaco. It is owned by Nasser Al-Rashid, a Saudi Arabian businessman. Both the hull and the superstructure are made of steel. The propulsion plant consists of two KHD-MWM diesel engines, each with a power of 5050 kW (over 6700 bhp), and controllable pitch propellers producing a speed of over 20 knots. A crafty hydraulically-operated system of shell ports, doors, flaps, roofs, bath platforms, gangways and cranes provide the most possible ease of operation and comfort. 10. Rising Sun Rising Sun is a motor yacht designed by the late Jon Bannenberg, and built by Germany's Lürssen, is currently co-owned by Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, and David Geffen. The yacht is the 6th largest in the world with a length of almost 138 meters (453 ft). It reportedly cost over US$290 million to build.

Know the 10 most expensive yachts in the world

New Delhi: For every sailing enthusiast, nothing can compare with cruising the waters with your very own private yacht. While most people can only fantasize about possessing such a wonderful vessel, there are a few

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