The most impressive yachts of celebrities, royals and billionaires

Exclusivity on the high seas

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In the world of celebrities and millionaires, status is demonstrated by details such as the length of their yachts: luxurious vessels on which the world's most powerful people spend their days off sailing the world's seas and oceans.

Enjoying the ‘sweet nothingness’ while sailing...

Exclusivity on the high seas, Enjoying the ‘sweet nothingness’ while sailing..., Queen of Italy, A. Hamilton, Flying Fox, Lionheart, Al Lusail, The Rising Sun, TM Blue One, Al Mirqab, Sailing Yacht A, Infinity Nine, Triple Seven, Mayan Queen IV

Which are the exclusive ships where the world's most influential millionaires, celebrities and royals enjoy the ‘sweet nothingness’?

Queen of Italy

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Stefano Dolce and Domenico Gabbana, designers of the fashion label Dolce & Gabbana, own the Regina d'Italia. In May 2022, it hosted guests for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's wedding in Portofino.

Fatima

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Of smaller dimensions, and also by Dolce&Gabanna designers, we have the Fatima, a motor yacht built in Italy by Riva and also used to accommodate the guests at Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian's wedding.

Pelorus

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The Pelorus is one of the largest and most luxurious yachts in the world. It was built in 2003 for Saudi Sheikh Abdul Mohsen Abdulmalik Al-Sheikh, who eventually sold it to Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich. Abramovich, in turn, gave it to his ex-wife Irina after their divorce settlement. But it didn't stop there, as Irina Malandina sold it to US theatre, music and film producer David Geffen, who also sold it in 2016 to Chinese businessman Samuel Tak Lee. She is 115 metres (377 feet) and 18 feet wide and was built in 2003 by the German shipyard Lürssen.

Octopus

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Until 2009, it was the largest yacht not owned by a head of state. It was built for businessman and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and measures 126 m (414 ft). It has all kinds of equipment and amenities. It even has two submarines with which to explore the seabed.

A. Hamilton

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The design of the A. Hamilton makes it one of the most original and exclusive. It was built for Russian oligarch Andrey Melnichenko. After four years of construction, it was launched in 2008 at a cost of more than 320 million dollars.

Flying Fox

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The Flying Fox is one of the most expensive yachts that celebrities and billionaires charter every summer. It costs around four and a half million euros per week. Its interior decoration is Japanese style and it has 10 cabins with their own terrace. Just in case that isn't impressive enough, it even has a diving training centre on board.

Lionheart

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The Lionheart belongs to British fashion magnate Philip Green and is the largest motor yacht designed by the Italian Benetti shipyard. In 2016, the year it was launched, Philip Green launched it with Cristiano Ronaldo on board.

Katara

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At 124 metres long and 20 metres wide, the Katara is one of the largest yachts in the world. It was built for the former Emir of Qatar Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thanin.

Al Lusail

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Even more amazing is the yacht of the current Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. It is called Al Lusail after a Qatari city and is 123 metres long. It was built in 2017 at the German shipyard Lürssen and its value is estimated at 500 million dollars.

The Rising Sun

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The luxurious The Rising Sun, designed by Jon Bannenberg and built by the German shipyard Lürssen, is one of the largest yachts in the world. It is a favourite of celebrities such as the Kardashians, who have enjoyed it on various occasions. It was originally owned by Larry Ellison, former CEO of Oracle Corporation, although in 2010 he sold it to theatre, music and film producer David Geffen.

TM Blue One

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Italian designer Valentino enjoys his time off on the TM Blue One, cruising the waters of the Mediterranean. It is a classic motor yacht designed by Gerhard Gilgenast and built in 1988 by yacht builder Picchiotti.

Pacific

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The Pacific was built for Russian oligarch Leonid Mikhelson. She was delivered in 2010 and is fully recognisable by her silver paintwork.

Eclipse

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Roman Abramovich is the owner of the mega yacht ‘Eclipse’, which measures no less than 170 metres in length. It was built by the German boat builder Blohm and Voss and delivered in 2010. The interior and exterior design was done by Terence Disdale.

Dilbar

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With a capacity for 40 people, the Dilbar lacks no detail. It has a heliport, two swimming pools, sauna, beauty salon, gymnasium... It belonged to the Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, who transferred it to his sister Gulbakhor Ismailova. It is valued at around 600 million dollars.

Al Mirqab

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Qatar's former Prime Minister Hamad Bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani owns the 133-metre long, 19-metre wide yacht Al Mirqab. A true example of Asian luxury.

Titan

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Alexander Abramov, one of Russia's richest businessmen and chairman of the Evraz company, is the owner of the Titan. It was built at the German shipyard Abeking and Rasmussen and delivered in 2010. It can accommodate up to 14 guests with a crew of 19.

Nord

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Alexi Mordashov, one of Russia's richest men, is the owner of the magnificent Nord, a 142-metre mega-yacht destined to cause strong emotions in those who admire it. It was built in 2020 by the German company Lürssen Yatchs and is valued at 500 million dollars.

Sailing Yacht A

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Sailing Yacht A has been owned by Belarusian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko since 2017. It is the largest sailing yacht in the world, with a length of 143 metres and a beam of 25 metres. A sailing prodigy that can accommodate 20 guests and 20 crew members.

Infinity Nine

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Built by the Turkish shipyard AvA Yachts and launched in 2021, the Infinity Nine, which is 33.6 metres long and has all kinds of comforts in its 5 double cabins with en suite bathrooms. Its owner? Former basketball player Tony Parker.

Koru

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Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Snachez, are often seen enjoying days of sailing on half the world's seas on their $500 million Koru sailing yacht, which is 127 metres long and has three 70-metre masts.

Triple Seven

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Hollywood actor Tom Cruise has been spotted enjoying his holidays on the Triple Seven from time to time. The yacht was built in 2006 at the German shipyard Nobiskrug and its design, by Newcruise, features elements inspired by Formula 1 cars.

Blue

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The 160-metre Blue is a megayacht. Terence Disdale Design was responsible for its interior and exterior design. It is owned by Manchester City owner Shekih Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Mayan Queen IV

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The Mayan Queen IV yacht, which belongs to the Mexican Baillères family, is valued at $175 million and is the epitome of sophistication. In addition, it has stabilisation systems that reduce the effect of rolling motion.

Musashi

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The Musashi is an 88-metre luxury yacht designed in 2010 by Feadship, its interior is clearly influenced by Japanese aesthetics. It belongs to US businessman Larry Ellison.