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People have been known to make different turfs their
play ground for their fancy toys, and this time, it’s the oceans. This
list provides an insight into the select collection of yachts, owned by
the uber-rich around the world. The highlights include the Eclipse yacht
owned by Abrahamovich, Dubai yacht by Sheikh Maktoum & the Rising Sun,
formerly owned by Larry Ellison.
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Azzam Yacht
It is the largest private yacht ever built and is set to launch a new
round of one-upmanship among the world's super-rich. At 590ft, Azzam is
57ft longer than Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich's superyacht Eclipse.
The Chelsea owner's vessel had been the world's biggest yacht – until
Azzam's launch in Germany.Ownership of the £400million craft is shrouded
in secrecy but it is rumoured to have been paid for by a member of the
Saudi royal family, Alwaleed Bin Talal Alsaud. No expense spared: New
super-yacht Azzam has taken one year to design and three years to build. |
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Eclipse Yacht
Owner: Roman Abrahamovich Price: $ 350 million Roman Abrahamovich has
been known for his ostentatious lifestyle, and it doesn’t come as
surprise that he owns the world’s most expensive private owned yacht,
named Eclipse. Purchased at the time of recession, this mega- yacht
broke all previous records for its size and prize. Built over a 2 year
period this 558 foot water-giant, boasts of a pool with Havana bars
around, 2 helipads, 20 water jets, a cinema, library, and a 5000 sq ft
master suite. Taking care of everyone’s safety in case of an underwater
attack, a missile detection system has also been incorporated, along
with an underwater entrance- cum-exit, in case of emergency situations.
Also, there are a total of 9 decks which have their entry-cum-exit
points, making this the safest yacht built. |
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Dubai Yacht
Owner: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Price: $ 300 Million Once
dubbed as the largest and most expensive mega yacht, this boat is owned
by Shiekh Maktoum who commissioned the project in 2001, and had the boat
delivered to him in2006. Amenties on board include the spacious formal
dining area, glass covered staircase connecting the VIP suites and guest
rooms, elevators for multiple floors, and saloons, apart from a helipad.
Since this luxury yacht remains largely in the region of the Gulf,
majority of the area is enclosed, with air- conditioning systems to
protect guests from the warm weather. |
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Dilbar Yacht
Owner: Alishar Usmanov Price: $ 263 million Owned by Russian
steel-magnate Alishar Usmanov, this yacht was built in 2005, and named
after his mother. This 361 foot giant, was designed by designer pair
Lurrson and Tim Haywood, and has the capacity to accommodate a total of
20 guests and 47 members of staff. Amenities on offer are private
Jacuzzi, swimming pool and a helipad for those who need to the aerial
route for travelling. The luxury boat is known to be cruising at a speed
of 18.4 knots and the top speed is in the region 21 knots. The specialty
of its engine includes a dual propelling system for diesel, and its
exhaust has special filters to keep out water impurities. |
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Rising Sun Yacht
Owner: David Geffen Price: $ 200 million Once owned by Larry Ellison,
CEO of Oracle Corporation, this mega-yacht is currently one of David
Geffen’s assets. This vessel is 453 feet long and has the capacity to
accommodate16 guests, exclusive of the members of the staff. With a
total of 8000 sq ft of available space, this luxury yacht has a
basketball court on the deck, which converts into a functional helipad,
a wine cellar, swimming pool, and cinema hall, and also space for a
submarine, in case passengers need to take an emergency exit from the
vessel. It has also been noted that this vessel takes an average of $13
million a year, just to maintain and keep it in perfect shape.
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Octopus Yacht
Owner: Paul Allen Price: approx. $ 200 million Paul Allen is popularly
known worldwide, as one of the co-founders of software giant, Microsoft.
But is other interests also include sailing, and hence he acquired this
asset. Known as one of the largest mega-yachts in the world, this yacht
is a total of 414 feet long. This luxury boat has the capability of
being underwater of 2 weeks continuously, and is also equipped with a
submarine which can take in 10 people, for emergency situations. Other
amenities include 2 helipads, swimming pool, and also 7 boats.
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Amevi Yacht
Owner: Laxmi Mittal Price: N.A Indian Steel magnate, Laxmi Niwas Mittal
owns several notable assets and one of them if the Amevi yacht, which
also happens to be one of the most expensive, chartered yachts. It has
the distinction of having on board celebrities like Jennifer Lopez in
2010, when Laxmi Mittal hosted a dinner for her after the Cannes Film
Festival. Setting this vessel in its niche category is the
state-of-the-art Rolls Royce retractable stabilizer which is the primary
reason for comfort and stability of the luxury boat. Apart from this,
the yacht also has a massage room, indoor cinema, gymnasium, swimming
pool and a hairdressing salon. It canalso house a total of 16 guests and
22 staff members in full capacity.
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Al Said Yacht
Owner: Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said Price: $ 109 million Truly created
for the royal elite, the Al Said mega- yacht has an appeal for its royal
design& structure. Built in 2007, this yacht was made by Lurssen Yachts
and the designing was done by Jonathan Quinn Barret. This luxury boat
has the capability of housing 65 guests, and 140 members of the staff,
who could witness a live performance of an orchestra comprising of 50
members! Since, this vessel belongs to royalty, the usual guest list is
amongst the who is who of the Gulf region, who have to arrive at the
yacht with the help of helicopters.
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Abdul Aziz Yacht
Owner: Abdullah bin Abdul- Aziz Al Saud Price: $ 73 million As the name
suggests, this sea monster is owned by King Abdullah bin Abdul-Aziz Al
Saud of Saudi Arabia, and was bought at a time when he was a crown
prince of the royal family. Built in 1984, this vessel was created in
the port of Helsingor Vaerft, and has been graced by many royal visits
on board. A true mega-yacht, this luxury boat has the capacity to take
in 22 guests and 14 members of staff, who are trained specifically to
treat the guests royally. The maximum speed of the boat remains at 22
knots and its cruising speed is 21.8 knots. Other amenities include
private Jacuzzi, multi-cuisine restaurant, and the décor which resembles
the historic ill-fated passenger ship, the Titanic.
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Tian Yacht
Owner: Anil Ambani Price: approx $ 80 million This luxury yacht has been
in the news for legal reasons, but has been bestowed willluxuries
all-round. Owned by industrialist Anil Ambani (Reliance Industries),
this luxury boat was given as gift to his wife, and is also nicknamed
‘Rolls Royce on waters’ for its interior décor and design. As a matter
of fact, the name of this boat comes from the first 2 alphabets from the
names of Anil Ambani and his wife Tina! Amenities aboard include a
classical formal dining area and 5 cabins occupying 2 berths each, and 6
pristine bathrooms.
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