With onboard swimming pools, cinemas, helicopter landing pads, and spas, the world’s largest superyachts have more facilities than your ‘average’ five-star hotel.
Owned by some of the world’s wealthiest people—along with a few anonymous owners who’d prefer to keep their luxury transport a secret—these mega yachts redefine the word “boat” into something indescribably sleek, stylish, and seriously impressive.
If superyachts are your thing, you’ll want to read on for all the facts and figures on all of the largest yachts in the world.
The 26 largest yachts in the world
# | Name | Length |
26 | 417 feet | |
25 | 436 feet | |
24 | 439 feet | |
23 | 445 feet | |
22 | 446 feet | |
21 | 446 feet | |
20 | 454 feet | |
19 | 457 feet | |
18 | 458 feet | |
17 | 459 feet | |
16 | 460 feet | |
15 | 463 feet | |
14 | 465 feet | |
13 | 469 feet | |
12 | 478 feet | |
11 | 479 feet | |
10 | 480 feet | |
9 | 482 feet | |
8 | 483 feet | |
7 | 508 feet | |
6 | 511 feet | |
5 | 527 feet | |
4 | 531 feet | |
3 | 533 feet | |
2 | 538 feet | |
1 | 590 feet |
Multimillion-dollar mega yachts: Our ranking methodology
A superyacht or mega yacht is typically a motor yacht or sailing yacht with a length of 30 meters (100 feet) or more. For this ranking, we looked at the superyachts and luxury expedition mega yachts that are used privately or made available for charter. We excluded so-called ‘residential superyachts’ (think Njord and The World), which are essentially luxury apartment buildings at sea where people own private residences inside the superyacht rather than the whole yacht. By researching diverse, reliable sources like Wikipedia and the Superyacht Times, we compile a list of the largest yachts in the world.
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26. Y721 (aka Koru) | 417 feet—127m
Ever wonder where Jeff Bezos spends his downtime? As of 2023, we’re predicting it to be on his $500 million superyacht. Y721—nicknamed Koru—is 127m long. And featuring three sky-high slender masts, Koru is said to be the largest sailing yacht in the world.
With dark exteriors and natural wooden decks, Koru is inspired by another one of Bezos’ yachts—the Black Pearl. The clean lines and classically curved bow speak to an understated elegance despite the yacht’s mammoth size. While a long line of portals indicates at least 9 guest cabins. In light of all the secrecy surrounding Koru, we doubt Bezos will ever charter her out, but we can still dream.
LOA: | 417 ft (127 m) |
Builder: | Oceanco |
Country of build: | Netherlands |
Year of build: | 2023 |
Yacht owner: | Jeff Bezos |
Yacht price: | $500 million |
25. Al Mirqab | 436 feet—133m
Adorned with cascading chandeliers and gold accents, Al Mirqab is renowned for its unrivaled interiors. Surrounded by suspended glass artworks, a grand staircase floats throughout the four floors. And inspired by authentic Arabian styles, the magnificent superyacht is reminiscent of a magic carpet ride through the seas.
Built for the former Prime Minister of Qatar, Peterswerft-Kusch spared no expense in delivering Al Mirqab to an impossibly high standard for luxury. The large swimming pool is a standout feature as it opens up into the sea, creating the ultimate playground for adults. Al Mirqab has a capacity for up to 60 guests and is manned by an equal number of crew. Although you have to be invited by the politician himself as Al Mirqab isn’t available for private charter.
LOA: | 436 ft (133m) |
Builder: | Peterswerft – Kusch |
Country of build: | Germany |
Year of build: | 2008 |
Yacht owner: | Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Than |
Yacht price: | $300 million |
Number of guests: | 60 |
Number of crew: | 60 |
24. Serene | 439 feet—134m
Adeptly named, the magnificent superyacht embodies the serenity of a life at sea. Serene was built in Italy for a Russian owner in 2011. She was leased to Bill Gates for the Summer in 2014 for $5 million per week.
Designed by Reymond Langton, the 134m mega yacht marries elegant sophistication with state-of-the-art technologies. The seven decks leave ample space for guests to soak in scintillating views. While the underwater viewing room—nicknamed the Nemo room—is a permanent gallery of resplendent sealife. The real-life snow room makes up to four inches of snow. And whilst this may seem odd when your billionaire boss asks for snow—you make it snow.
LOA: | 439 ft (134 m) |
Builder: | Fincantieri |
Country of build: | Italy |
Year of build: | 2011 |
Yacht owner: | Kheir Eddine El Jisir |
Yacht price: | $330 million |
Number of guests: | 24 |
Number of crew: | 52 |
23. Crescent | 445 feet – 136 m
Yet another Lurssen masterpiece, Crescent pays homage to classic naval designs with traditional architecture and elegant interiors. Formerly named Project Thunder, she was built in Germany and delivered to Igor Sechin in 2018. The Russian oligarch’s superyacht was seized by Spain after sanctions were placed on Russia in 2022.
Crescent features low bulwarks and full-height windows to maximize the view from the center of the boat. Her distinctive wing station provides unrivaled views for up to 18 guests. But don’t get your hopes up—Crescent is strictly for private use only and isn’t available for charter.
LOA: | 445 feet (135.6 meters) |
Builder: | Lurssen |
Country of build: | Germany |
Year of build: | 2018 |
Yacht owner: | Igor Sechin |
Yacht price: | $600 million |
Number of guests: | 18 |
Number of crew: | 40 |
22. Savarona | 446 feet – 136m
Savarona is the second-largest yacht built by Blohm & Voss and spends most of her time in the Mediterranean. This luxury superyacht is one of the oldest in the market — a perfect fusion of traditional charm and modern facilities.
Previously named Gunes Dil, Savarona was designed by Cox & Stevens, with interior design carefully handled by Donald Starkey. She’s available to charter on a weekly basis and has been refurbished over the years. Back in the day, her cost price was $4 million, and in 1989, she was chartered by Kahraman Sadikoglu, owner of the Turkish Sadikoglu Group, who spent an estimated $50 million on refurbishing her from top to bottom.
LOA: | 446 feet (135.94 meters) |
Builder: | Blohm & Voss |
Country of build: | Germany |
Year of build: | 1931 |
Yacht owner: | Government of Turkey |
Yacht price: | $100 million |
Number of guests: | 34 |
Number of crew: | 48 |
21. Flying Fox | 446 feet – 136m
Flying Fox is known as the most expensive charter yacht in the world, and a week aboard will set you back around $3 million. Chartered by the one and only power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z in 2021, it’s filled to the brim with all of the luxury facilities you could ever possibly want.
The Flying Fox is rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos, although that’s a claim that’s never been totally certified. She spends most of her time in the Mediterranean, specifically Cannes, Capri, and Sardinia, although she’s recently visited Norway, too. She can accommodate the largest helicopters on the market, and it reportedly took more than 50 meetings with her owner for interior design to be completed.
LOA: | 446 feet (136 meters) |
Builder: | Lurssen |
Country of build: | Germany |
Year of build: | 2019 |
Yacht owner: | Unknown |
Yacht price: | $300 million |
Number of guests: | 22 |
Number of crew: | 54 |
20. Rising Sun | 454 feet – 138m
The Rising Sun’s original owner, Larry Ellison, CEO of Oracle Corporation, sold her in 2010 as he considered her too large. Famously used by David Geffen for self-isolation, Rising Sun has also been a popular hang-out spot for celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Beatrice, the Princess of York.
She’s a Superyacht with impressive attention to detail like interiors kitted out in teak and onyx and endless features like a full gym, a large wine cellar, a sauna, and a spa. She’s got a full-size basketball court that doubles up as a helicopter landing pad and a private cinema for those long evenings spent at sea.
LOA: | 454 feet (138 meters) |
Builder: | Lurssen |
Country of build: | Germany |
Year of build: | 2004 |
Yacht owner: | David Geffen |
Yacht price: | $400 million |
Number of guests: | 16 |
Number of crew: | 45 |
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