The most expensive yachts in the world in 2022

What will be the most expensive yachts sailing seas in 2022?

There are many superyachts in the world that boast really high construction costs and value but which of these reach the top of the pyramid?

While owning a luxury yacht is often considered a status symbol, owning one of the most expensive and luxurious yachts ever means flaunting unparalleled wealth that only super-rich people in the world can afford. It is no coincidence that these are a few ultra-rich people such as members of royal families, American and Russian tycoons, oligarchs, etc.

The most expensive yachts are designed to meet the most particular and extravagant requests of their owners, such as helipads, spas, huge pools, and much, much more.

In fact, we are not talking about normal boats but about real floating castles whose construction cost starts from 1 million dollars per square meter.

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We have therefore created this special ranking of mega yachts that exceed half a billion dollars. What will be the most expensive yacht in 2022? Let’s start:

Nord – an estimated value of $ 500 million

Launched in 2019 and with delivery in 2020, luxury motor yacht Nord is a striking and imposing 142 vessel, built by the leading German shipyard, Lurssen.

The multi-award-winning design studio Nuvolari Lenard created both her bespoke exterior and interior design, resulting in a truly magnificent mega yacht, with spectacular features and ultra-luxurious amenities on board. The yacht accommodates up to 36 guests over a massive 20-suite layout.

Topaz – an estimated $ 527 million

Built-in 2012 by Lürssen Yachts and cost $ 527 million, this superyacht, 145 meters long with a gross tonnage of over 11 thousand tons, is owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. There are 26 cabins to accommodate up to 62 passengers while the onboard staff can reach 79 members.

There is no shortage of space on board: it boasts a built-in and fully air-conditioned swimming pool with underwater lights, helicopter landing pads, a gym, and a cinema room, as well as many toys such as jet skis, catamarans, and even a small submarine.

Topaz is powered by a 7990 HP engine that can accelerate to a top speed of over 25.5 knots. There are two diesel generators to ensure uninterrupted power to all equipment on board.

Crescent – an estimated $ 600 million

Crescent is a 135-meter luxury motor yacht. It was built by Lurssen in 2018. Crescent has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure that adds up to a gross tonnage of 9194 tons. It is powered by MTU engines of 7512 hp each giving it a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.

The motor yacht can accommodate 18 guests in 9 cabins with an interior design by Espen Oeino and an exterior design by Zuretti. Its current owner is an anonymous billionaire.

Azzam – an estimated $ 650 million

Considered the largest superyacht in the world, with an exorbitant length of 180 meters, Azzam was delivered to its owner, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, in 2013.

Made by the German shipyard company Lürssen Yachts, Azzam amazed everyone not only for its price but above all for its enormous size and its top speed, over 30 knots, which rightly counts it among the most popular yachts. fast in the world. The super luxurious interior was designed by French interior decorator Christophe Leoni.

Scheherazade – an estimated value of $ 700 million

This beautiful boat, launched in 2020, was delivered to its owner, an anonymous billionaire. 140 meters long, this luxury boat has a maximum speed of 20 knots and was built by the German company Lurssen Yachts to a design by the Espen Oeino studio.

Among her amenities, Scheherazade houses an onboard nightclub, cinema, beauty spa, and fitness center.

Eclipse – an estimated $ 1.5 billion

Roman Abramovich, a Russian tycoon and politician famous for being the Chelsea Football Club owner, spared no expense in building his personal superyacht.

Eclipse is approximately 162 meters long and took four years to build, which was completed in 2009. Its amenities include two helipads, 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools and whirlpools, a disco auditorium, and even a small submarine.

It is managed by a 70-strong crew and is equipped with state-of-the-art communication and defense technologies. such as intruder detection systems, bulletproof windows, and even a missile defense system.

A gem? If you see it, don’t try to photograph it. In fact, if camera flashes are detected, Eclipse is able to emit light to prevent any indiscreet shooting!

History Supreme – an estimated at $ 4.8 billion

History Supreme is currently the most expensive superyacht in the world, valued at approximately $ 4.8 billion.

How is such a cost possible? You may ask. Well, you should know that for its realization, luxury designer Stuart Hughes used tens of tons of precious metals such as gold and platinum, both for the base of the hull and for the internal areas such as dining rooms, cabins, and decks.

Suffice it to say that the master bedroom of this yacht is covered with meteoric rock and that on board there is an iPhone encrusted with five hundred diamonds, valued at 6.4 million dollars, and a panoramic aquarium in 24-karat gold.

History Supreme, about 30 meters long, took 3 years of work to complete and was then delivered to its rightful owner, a Malaysian businessman.

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