An obligatory attribute of a rich person is an expensive watch, a car and an apartment. If the state exceeds millions (or billions), then it would be nice to get a yacht too. Probably, some of the billionaires are not interested in any yachts, but the fact that such a cute accessory adds status to its owner cannot be denied either. Who would not want the world's largest yacht to belong to him? But this pleasure is not cheap.
What can be called a yacht?
What are yachts like? What is this object on the sea-ocean? Why do the richest people on the planet want to own yachts? Everything is pretty simple. A yacht is a vessel that has a high level of comfort. It can accommodate the whole family, and invite guests, and at the same time go on a trip. Such vessels are divided into motor yachts (motor yachts) and sailing. By the method of production they are divided into 3 groups:
- Serial motor yachts. The production of such can be compared with the release of the car from the conveyor. The buyer can see the models of interest, select the necessary options, interior decoration. Some will be interested in certain technical specifications, for some, the color of materials and the interior of the cabins become a determining factor. As the saying goes, the master is the master. Manufacturers provide a wide selection.
- Semi-series yachts. Some manufacturers offer a "semi-finished product" - a copy in the metal. In such a preparation, the hull and equipment of the future yacht are already available. And then the buyer can design the interior decoration and design to his taste.
- Yachts of individual construction. In this case, each vessel is unique and is made for a specific customer. First, the yacht architect designs the construction, equipment, design, and only then begins the construction. In addition, when the ship is ready, it will have to pass tests, because this is the only and unique instance.
The largest yacht in the world
Of course, the world's largest yacht is of unique construction. This is a giant yacht Azzam, it has a length of 180 meters, was built in 2013, ahead of its closest competitor, a yacht of 163 meters. And Roman Abramovich ceased to be the owner of the largest ship of this type. Who owns the largest yacht in the world? Its owner was the family of the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The cost of the ship is $ 600 million, with this money you can maintain a small state for a year. It is known that the creation of Azzam took 4 years. The project was developed for 1 year, and the construction itself took 3 years. The largest yacht in the world of the Arab sheikh has interior decoration of the highest level. The famous French designer Christophe Leoni was invited to create it. The Italian company Nauta Yachts designed the yacht, and built it in Germany at the Lurssen shipyard. In addition, Azzam is not only the largest yacht in the world, but also the fastest in its class. It has a speed of more than 30 knots (48 km / h), engine power - 94 thousand liters. with., and to service the vessel you need 50 crew members. This record holder is the largest yacht in the world. The year 2015 has not changed anything regarding her undoubted leadership.
Largest sailing yacht
The White Pearl is the largest sailing yacht in the world. 2015 was the year when it was launched. The length of the super-yacht is 143 meters. This beauty was built for three years at shipyards in Germany by order of the Russian billionaire, co-owner of EuroChem, Andrei Melnichenko. $ 400 million is the sum of the largest sailing yacht in the world. A photo of her does not quite convey the true dimensions. It has the largest carbon mast in the world, 93 meters long, and sails of a huge area - about 4, 500 square meters - open on them. This area is larger than the area of a football field. There are eight decks on the yacht; there are elevators to move between them. There is also an underwater observation deck. You can travel for a long time on a yacht, feeling comfortable. The pool, sauna, gym will not let you get bored. Two diesel, two electric engines and, of course, a huge sail allow you to reach a speed of 39 km / h. Such a fact is interesting: initially the yacht had the name "A". Andrey Melnichenko likes to call his creations the first letter of the alphabet to be at the top of the lists of shipping registers. Melnichenko already had one motor mega-ship “A”, and now the world's largest yacht “Sailing Yacht A”, or “White Pearl”, became the property of the Russian billionaire.
10 largest yachts in the world
The right to be considered the owner of the largest ship passes from one billionaire to another. The current owner of the largest yacht in the world, Azzam, has taken the lead from Roman Abramovich, who has held the title of owner of the largest ship in the world for the past three years. Now he has three places. The three leaders are closed by the yacht Dubai, which is quite a bit behind silver. What does a unique rating of the largest yachts look like? Top 10 can be found further.
1st place. Azzam 2013
The undisputed leader, we already spoke about him above. Length 180 meters, width - 20.8 meters. It was launched in 2013 and it belongs to the Sheikh of the UAE. The fruit of the painstaking work of engineers and designers has become the ultramodern largest yacht in the world. It’s not easy to meet a photo of her interior decoration, because mere mortals do not have access to the vessel, everything is kept in the strictest confidence. It is known that the main salon of the yacht is 29 meters long and 18 meters wide, while it has a completely open area.
2nd place. Eclipse 2010
Second place - at the beautiful Eclipse. The yacht was built by order of Roman Abramovich, its length is 163 meters (17 meters less than the yacht of the Arab sheikh). Initially, the construction cost was to be about 450 million dollars, but during the construction process this amount grew, and ultimately Abramovich was 3 times more expensive, 1.5 billion dollars. For this money, the Russian billionaire became the owner of a luxury ship, on board of which 36 guests can rest, 96 people provide their comfort. The ship has two helipads, 18 VIP cabins for guests, several jacuzzis, two pools, a disco room with the latest equipment. The owner paid special attention to the security system. The yacht has its own missile defense system, as well as an underwater submarine capable of diving to a depth of 50 meters. The bulwarks of the promenade deck and the owner’s cabin are enclosed in armor, and the Illuminati have bulletproof glass. Roman Abramovich defended himself and his guests even from the paparazzi by installing a laser system of protection against annoying lenses and close-ups of photographs. An unpleasant incident occurred with a megayacht on the French Riviera. Due to the sheer size of the vessel, there was no place on the berth in the "Millionaire's Bay", and he had to anchor off the coast. After that, Roman Abramovich asked to build his own pier, but his request was rejected.
3rd place. Dubbai, 2006
Third place - at the yacht "Dubai". Its length is 162 meters, its width is 22.4 meters. Thus, it gives way to second place less than a meter. The third largest yacht in the world is owned by the Sheikh of the Emirate of Dubai. The grand ship has several decks; there are three elevators for moving between them. In the central part there is a huge glass atrium, and around it there are pools with sun loungers. Guests of the sheikh (and there may be 72 people) can enjoy the sun and swim on any deck. Another of the attributes of luxury life on a yacht is a cinema hall, a gym, a dance floor, a squash field, a helipad, a small submarine and several small high-speed boats.
4th place. Al Said, 2007
Behind the three leaders was the Al Said yacht, 155 meters long. Its owner is the Sultan of Oman, Kabusu. The width of the yacht is 24 meters. When it was first launched, it turned out to be the second largest in the world, losing only to the Dubai vessel. She now has 4th place, but the super-ship is still the heaviest yacht in the world, with the largest displacement. The ship can provide a comfortable rest for 70 guests, the crew of the ship - up to 154 people.
5th place. Topaz 2012
Yacht "Topaz" - a luxury vessel, a length of 147 meters, a width of 21.5 meters. It has 8 decks, elevators, a jacuzzi, two helipads, a bathing platform, a swimming pool, a fitness room, a conference room and even a cinema hall. It is noteworthy that Topaz shares fifth place with another yacht, their length is exactly the same - 147 meters.
6th place. Prince Abdulaziz, 1984
Megayacht Prince Abdulaziz, a huge motor ship, built to order back in 1984 in Denmark, has the same length as the Topaz - 147 meters. Its width is 18.3 meters. The appearance of the yacht is considered by many to be ambiguous because of its blue tubes. But, as they say, it tastes and color … The ship is over 30 years old, and in 2005 it was completely renovated and modernized. The yacht has a unique stabilization system that compensates for the action of the waves and makes the ship very smooth. It is designed for 64 guests and 65 team members. The yacht has 30 luxurious cabins, a cinema hall, a helipad, a swimming pool and even a mosque. Super ship was built for 186 million dollars.
7th place. El Horriya, 1865
The mega-ship is almost 146 meters long and 13 meters wide. The original name of the yacht is Mahroussa. It was originally a royal yacht that served the Egyptian royal family until 1951. It was built at the shipyard of the Thames for Ismail Pasha. In 1869, the ship became known as the first ship that passed through the newly built Suez Canal, participating in the opening ceremony. The yacht was handed over to the Egyptian government, which uses it as a naval training ship. Over the entire period of its existence, the ship underwent 2 major reconstructions, each of which made it longer.
8th place. Yas 2011
This boat is 141 meters long and 15 meters wide. They launched it from the shipyard in Abu Dhabi, turning it from a harsh military ship into a luxurious oriental beauty. Previously, the ship served in the Navy of the Netherlands. Now it is one of the most beautiful and stylish yachts in the world, which seats 60 guests and 56 crew members. On board are already familiar to mega-ships attributes of a beautiful holiday: a swimming pool, a cinema, lounges, a gym, a garage for water toys, a helicopter pad, which also serves as a deck for walking.
9th place. Yacht Al Salamah, 1999
The yacht was 139 meters long and belonged to the late Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. While construction was underway, the mega-ship was the third longest in the world, in 2009 it was already fifth, and now it occupies only ninth place. This is a completely private yacht owned by the royal family and does not operate any charter flights. It is worth noting that this is the second ship owned by this royal family. The first - Prince Abdulaziz - ranks fifth or sixth in this ranking. According to experts, the cost of the ship is more than 200 million dollars. There is a cinema, a library, a swimming pool, a gym, a spa, as well as a full-fledged on-board hospital. The megayacht can accommodate 40 guests and 153 personnel on board.
