The Most Expensive Yachts in the World

Oil Tycoon Roman Abramovich's Yacht Moored In Monaco

If you’re like me and live by water, it’s only common to think about renting a some form of boat each day the forecast calls for 70 and sunny. But while us normal folks are often forced to resort to just spending a few hours on the water, billionaire have their choice of setting sail anytime they want to—on some very expensive yachts. See which ones are the flashiest.

5. Dilbar – $263 million

Like a few other yachts on this list, Dilbar is owned by a Russian billionaire—this one being Alisher Usmanov. Although it doesn’t feature a helipad like most of the yachts on this list, it can accommodate 20 guests on its numerous levels, making it spacious and highly detailed, I’m sure.

4. Al Said – $300 million

With an aluminum exterior that was named after its owner—Sultan Qaboos Bin Said Al Said of Oman—Al Said is one of a kind and looks more like a castle floating around than a boat. Like others on this list, it boasts a helipad among it’s features, and at the time of construction, was the world’s second largest yacht with enough space to house 70 guests.

3. Superyacht A – $323 million

Owned by Russian billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, the yacht has a unique design that makes it more modern looking than others on this list. While it’s relatively small in comparison to others—it only houses 14 guests—the amenities and detail has to be superb for it to carry the price tag it does.

2. Duabi – $350 million

After beginning construction on this yacht in 1996 for the Prince of Brunei, Jefir Blokiah, things hit a halt after the prince’s lack of funds. That’s when Shiek Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maltoum took over, paying for the vessel to be completed with a helipad, swimming pool and spa.

1. Eclipse – $1 billion

Yes, believe it or not, there is a yacht out there that costs a billion dollars. Who owns it? Turns out it’s Russian billionaire Roman Abromovich’s, who has money to burn apparently, with his boat spanning 528 feet and featuring 24 guest rooms, two helipads and a mini submarine.

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Written by Nick Dimengo

Graduate of the University of Kentucky. Cleveland sports fan. Frustrated respecter of LeBron James. Influencer of bad ideas. In addition to Worthly/Housely, I'm a regular contributor to Bleacher Report, Scout, Esquire and Maxim, and run or bike way too much for my own good when not writing. The day a Cleveland sports team wins a title is the day I can officially say my life is complete.