Ten of the world's largest superyachts: Interactive tool reveals the stunning ships worth almost £200 million, with concert halls, a submarine and even botanical gardens
As she slowly made her way down the slipway to Belfast's River Lagan, the RMS Titanic was described as the most luxurious way to cross the Atlantic.
Departing from Southampton on her maiden voyage to New York City in April 1912, some of the elites of American and British society were on board. Among them was John Jacob Astor, the richest man to travel on the Titanic.
Today's super-rich would not tolerate the use of a passenger service. Today's superyachts have some of the luxury amenities found on board the Titanic, such as a swimming pool or sauna.
At 269 meters in length, the Titanic was far larger than any modern superyacht, although these floating luxury palaces were only designed to carry a fraction of the passengers and crew.
At a price of $7.5 million, she was one of the most expensive ships of all time – worth almost $200 million today. Today's multi-billionaires spend much more to support themselves and their closest friends and associates.
Those who have spent more than $500 million on their yacht must set aside approximately 10 percent of the construction price to operate their vessel.
However, on some yachts with larger crew numbers the 10 per cent figure could rise dramatically, to more than £100 million per year.
While sailing, the largest superyachts use at least 500 liters of diesel per hour. The average tank capacity of a family car is between 50 and 80 litres.
Of the top ten superyachts, eight have been built since 2002 and have a length of at least 146.3 meters.
One is made in Britain, another in the UAE, one is from Denmark and the rest are from Denmark.
1. Assam (180.61m)
The Assam is currently the world's largest superyacht and was completed in 2013
The Assam has a missile defense system owned by Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan.
The $600 million yacht was built by Lurssen in Germany. It can carry 36 guests and a total of 60 crew members.
2. Solar Eclipse (162.5 m)
The 13,564-ton ship cost former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich almost $700 million
The 13,564-ton ship cost former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich an estimated $700 million.
Until the Assam launch, it was the world's largest superyacht. Eclipse had a helicopter landing pad and a hangar to hold the helicopter. It also has a large deck pool and can accommodate 36 guests and 70 crew members.
3. Dubai (162m)
Dubai, pictured, has a large swimming pool and a submarine
When it was launched in 2006, Dubai was the largest superyacht on the high seas – until Roman Abramovich.
The yacht is owned by Sheikh Mohammed and is the only one on the list built outside Europe. Dubai was built in the United Arab Emirates and has a crew of 88. It can accommodate 48 guests and has a large swimming pool.
Guests on board the $500 million ship can use a mini-submarine.
4. Blue (160.6 m)
The $600 million Blue has a gross tonnage of 14,785. It was launched in 2022 and was built by Lurssen of Germany
This $600 million yacht has a gross tonnage of 14,785. It was launched in 2022 and was built by Lurssen of Germany.
The ship, which costs an estimated $60 million a year, is owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al Nahyan. It can carry 48 guests and is operated by 88 crew members.
5. Dilbar (156m)
Dilbar, pictured, is named after owner Alisher Usmanov's mother and is one of the most expensive superyachts of all time at $800 million
Another built by Germany's Lurssen, this 15,817-ton superyacht from 2016 is owned by Alishier Usmanov.
It was seized shortly after the Russian invasion of Ukraine as part of a sanctions campaign against oligarchs linked to the Kremlin.
Dilbar, named after Usmanov's mother, has its own helicopter and features an indoor pool.
There are also believed to be 1,000 custom-designed pillows and cushions on board.
It can carry 36 guests and has a crew of 84 people. It is one of the most expensive superyachts of all time with an estimated price of $800 million.
6. Al-Saïd (155m)
The Al Said is owned by the Sultan of Oman and is often escorted to sea by his navy
At sea the yacht is accompanied by the Omani Navy. The engines produce 22,000 horsepower and can cruise at a speed of 14 knots.
It can accommodate 70 guests, attended by a crew of 174.
7. El Mahrousa (150.57m)
The El Mahrousa was built in 1865 and is currently owned by the Egyptian Navy
El Mahrousa is the oldest superyacht on the list and was built in Great Britain in 1865 by Samuda.
It has a narrow width of 12.98 meters and weighs only 4,560 tons.
It was originally ordered by the governor of Egypt.
El Mahrousa has been expanded several times over the years, most recently renovated in 1992.
8. A+ (147.24m)
A+ is owned by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
Built in 2012 by Lurssen in Breman, the A+ has a range of 5,000 nautical miles and features a state-of-the-art cinema system and swimming pool.
The ship's range is possible thanks to the 900,000 liter diesel tanks.
She also carries 100,000 liters of fresh water.
9. Prince Abdulaziz (147.01)
It can carry 64 guests and 65 crew members and is often used by members of the Saudi royal family in Cannes and Obiza
Despite being built in 1984, Prince Abulaziz was redesigned in 2023.
Powered by two 12-cylinder diesel engines of 8,000 hp, she can reach a speed of 18 knots and has a maximum range of approximately 5,000 nautical miles.
10. Opera (146.35)
Opera was launched in 2023 and is owned by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Opera was launched in 2023 and is owned by Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
It cost an estimated £450 million and was another yacht built by Lurssen in Germany.
The Opera was built after a shipyard fire in 2018 destroyed an earlier version of the ship.