Largest superyachts in the world

The superyachts included in the list below are true masterpieces both in terms of design and technology, and many of them were and still are ahead of their time 

Some of the nominees have been holding their positions firmly, while others appeared just a short time ago. The rating of the largest superyachts by ilodka.com is not static, and some positions may and will change. 

When compiling this list, we excluded the superyachts that are currently being used for other purposes, and included the vessels that have been converted into superyachts. 

#1 | Azzam, 180.65 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2013

The Azzam has had the status of the world’s largest yacht since the time of her launch in October 2013. In addition to such unique characteristics as the internal volume of 13 000 GT and a speed of 30 knots, which is a record for a vessel of this size, the shipyard also highlights her phenomenally short delivery time: it took less than three years from laying the keel to delivering the yacht to her owner. With an exterior by Nauta Design, inside the Azzam was styled by French designer Christophe Leoni, who chose Napoleonic Empire style for her 36 guest apartments. 

#2 | Fulk al Salamah, 164 m

Shipyard: Mariotti Yachts

Delivery year: 2016

Despite the exterior that is more typical of a cruise fleet, as well as the impressive passenger capacity that is comparable to a liner, the Fulk Al Salamah is considered a yacht: she is not used for commercial transportation, but exclusively for the pleasure and entertainment of the owners, the family of the Sultan of Oman. During the construction period, this custom project by the Italian shipyard and Studio de Jorio was known as the Saffron and was meant to demonstrate all the cultural wealth and heritage of the country to the Sultan’s guests. No wonder there are numerous works of art, a cinema and a conference hall on board. The Fulk Al Salamah is in service with the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron and also supports the Al Said superyacht, which ranks seventh on our list.  

#3 | Eclipse, 162.5 m

Shipyard: Blohm & Voss

Delivery year: 2010

Her exterior and interior were created by one of the world’s top designers, Terence Disdale, and although the Eclipse became the best motor yacht of the year (2011) and of the decade (2015), the details of her interiors had been kept under wraps for a long time. The yacht can accommodate 36 guests, and there is a gym, a concert hall, a spa and two pools, one of which is 16 metres long and can be transformed into a dance floor. The yacht can carry three helicopters (two on helipads and one in the hangar), and there are six tenders and a mini submarine. 

#4 | Dubai, 162 m

Shipyard: Platinum Yachts 

Delivery year: 2006

This yacht was also known as the Platinum, the Panhandle and the Golden Star. Two companies were involved in her construction: it started at Blohm & Voss in Germany in 1996, and only ten years later she was launched at Platinum Yachts in the United Arab Emirates. The author of the project is Andrew Winch, while the interiors were styled by Nakheel Interiors. Seven decks of the vessel offer everything for a luxurious holiday of 24 guests: there is a pool, a spa, a cinema, a disco, a barbeque area and a squash court. The helipad is large enough for a Black Hawk chopper.

#5 | Blue, 160 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Year: 2022

The elegant exterior and “traditional, but fresh” interior are owed to British Terence Disdale Design studio. The name of the vessel refers to her sustainable concept: the manufacturers did their best to make the Blue as eco-friendly as possible. Hybrid propulsion (developed by Lürssen engineers inhouse) included two diesel engines, an electric Azimuth Pod Drive, the PTI units and propeller shafts that help to reduce fuel consumption and noise. The state-of-the-art exhaust after-treatment system and newest membrane technology for treated wastewater reduce the yacht’s emissions almost to zero.

#6 | Dilbar, 156 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2016

Legnth-wise, the Dilbar (ex Project Omar developed by Winch Design) is not one of the top five largest yachts in the world, but in terms of internal volume, which is 15 917 GT, she definitely bears the palm. This incredible volume allowed designer Andrew Winch to create an unprecedented space for entertainment and relaxation, while Espen Øino styled her exterior with maximum luxury.  In terms of technology there are quite a few records here, too: take, for instance, her 25-metre pool that contains 180 cubic metres of water and is the largest enclosed pool ever installed on a yacht. 

#7 | Al Said, 155 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2008

Together with the Fulk al Salamah, which supports the Al Said (ex Sunflower), she is in service with the Oman Royal Yacht Squadron as a family boat with representative functions. Espen Øino took the owner’s preferences into account and styled her exterior as a classic cruise ship, and British Redman Whiteley Dixon took care of the fashionable “filling” of the interior. The yacht can accommodate 70 guests across 26 cabins, while the size of the crew varies from 150 to 174 people. In addition to all the attributes of a luxurious yacht, the Al Said can also boast a medical centre with an operating room and a dental office.  

#8 | A+, 147.25 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2012 

The vessel initially known as Topaz was developed by the giants of yacht design: Tim Heywood worked on the spectactular exterior, while the elegant oriental interior style is owed to Terence Disdale. There are 26 cabins for 62 guests and numerous lounging areas, starting from the main hall that is large enough to operate as a ballroom, to the beauty parlour and a beach club with a full range of all imaginable water toys. At a cruising speed of 19 knots the A+ boasts a range of 7000 nautical miles, while her maximum speed is over 22 knots. 

#9 | Prince Abdulaziz, 147 m

Shipyard: Helsingør Værft

Delivery year: 1984

The vessel commissioned for the King of Saudi Arabia was built in 1984 in Denmark. At the time of her delivery, she was the longest (and tallest) yacht in the world, and retained the status for 22 years. Her exterior with two recognizable blue pipes was developed by German Maierform Maritime Technology. The interiors are owed to the renowned English designer and decorator, David Hicks. Although in 1987, 1996 and 2005 the yacht underwent refits, her classic style was carefully preserved: the main hall is the exact replica of the Titanic. There is also a hospital and a mosque on board.

#10 | Opera, 146.35 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2023

The information provided by the yard is rather sparse. She is considered to be a rebuild project of the 145-metre Sassi, which was destroyed by fire in 2018. Both the exterior and interior of the Opera were developed by Terence Disdale. While the exterior turned out to be quite classic, due to the designer's love for natural textures and his skillful ability to combine glamour and simple materials, the guests are likely to find a lot of bold decorative solutions on board. The yacht has 18 guest suites and 25 crew cabins. Her top speed is 22 knots. 

#11 | OK, 146 m

Shipyard: Ohima Shipbuilding 

Delivery year: 1982 

The Super Servant 3 was built in Japan as a yacht transportation ship, and managed to preserve this technical ability, when she was converted into a private yacht 40 years later. Designer Timur Bozca and Turkish Karmarine shipyard converted her into a “floating island” named OK, with a deck of 3000 sq.m capable of accommodating lots of equipment, land vehicles, a seaplane and yachts up to 46 m long. Cars get on board via a car ramp, while she submerges to let the yachts and tenders sail on board, after which she returns to her position. If necessary, there is also a 40-tonne crane. When the deck is not in use, it serves as a tennis court. To entertain 20 guests the OK can also offer an indoor pool, an outdoor cinema, a botanical garden and four large aquariums.

#12 | El Mahrousa, 145.72 m

Shipyard: Samuda Brothers 

Delivery year: 1865

El Mahrousa (which is the Arabic for “The Protected”) was designed by Sir Oliver Lang and built by British Samuda Brothers in 1865. She held the title of the largest yacht in the world for over a century. El Mahrousa belonged to the ruling dynasty of Egypt and took part in many historical events: she was the first yacht to cross the Suez Canal at its opening ceremony in November 1869. The yacht added in length twice: 12.1 m in 1872, and 5.2 m more in 1905, when her paddle wheels were replaced with modern propellers. In 1980s the yacht was turned into a museum, but the 1992 refit gave her new life and her seaworthiness was restored. She served as Egypt’s presidential yacht under the name of El Horriya (Arabic for “Liberty”) for some time, until she got her original name back in 2000. 

#13 | Sailing Yacht A, 142.81 m

Shipyard: Nobiskrug

Delivery year: 2017

Wherever Philippe Starck's design appears, it evokes a whole range of emotions: from violent criticism to wild delight. Radically bold exterior featuring world’s largest pieces of curved glass and three one-hundred metre masts of extraordinary shape are associated with something cosmic. Her rigging is impressive, too: the A has a total sail area of 3747 sq.m. However, despite her name, strictly speaking, this yacht is not a sailboat. She is a sail-assisted motor vessel and spends most of her time under motor, with a top speed of up to 21 knots. She can accommodate 20 guests, offering them a swimming pool, a garage for cars, tenders and a mini-submarine, a helipad and an observation lounge below the waterline, where they can observe sea life through 17.9 square meters of glass. 

#14 | Dragonfly, 142 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2024 

The construction on the six-decker initially code-named Project Alibaba started in 2019. She features a slightly militarist, but elegant exterior by Frers Naval Architecture & Engineering, and a luxurious interior Nauta Design studio. Her open decks are home to two helipads, and her innovative double-folding platform system at the stern allows one to unite the beach club with part of the deck above. There is even a special “business deck” here featuring a large office, a conference hall, a gym, and a playroom. Among other highlights one can mention a pool with a see-through bottom, a cinema, and a very well-equipped water sports centre. 

#15 | Scheherazade, 141.96 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2020

During the construction period, the project was known as Lightning. Designer Espen Øino got a task to create a yacht for the Middle East waters, where the temperature in summer may go over 50°С, so there are almost no exterior spaces here (except for two helipads). The pool is concealed inside the hull, and even the sundeck is shaded with a hardtop. The spa centre on board features a hammam, a sauna, a cryotherapy chamber, and a hydro massage room. There is not much information about the interiors styled by French designer, François Zuretti. The Scheherazade’s cruising range is 700 nautical miles, and her top speed is 21 knots. 

Note: There is no consensus on the exact length of this yacht. The shipbuilder does not provide exact information, and some sources indicate a length of 140 m. 

#16 | Nord, 141.6 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2020

Designed by Italian Nuvolari Lenard, the Nord (ex Project Redwood and then Project Opus) is one-of-a-kind. Her bow section resembles an aircraft carrier deck, and designer Dan Lenard described his creation as “a warship wearing a tuxedo”. The steel hull can operate in ice, and there is not just a spa, but a beach area with a 25-metre pool, a gym, a diving centre, an off-road vehicle, ATVS, a garage for 16 tenders and a deep-diving submarine for adventure holidays. The hybrid propulsion ensures a speed of up to 20 knots, while a unique exhaust after treatment system, combining a silencer with a selective catalytic reduction, which can achieve a cleaning rate of up to 97 % of nitrogen and reduces the noise considerably. 

#17 | Yas, 141 m

Shipyard: Schelde (Damen Group) 

Delivery year: 1978

For over 20 years the 130-metre frigate named Piet Hein was part of the Royal Dutch Navy, and in 1998 the vessel moved to UAE navy under the name of Al Emarat. In 2008 she was acquired by a private owner and underwent an extensive refit: French designer Jacques Pierrejean suggested changing the exterior dramatically, and now she features a porpoise-like silhouette with swaths of glass forward. The Yas was lengthened up to 141 metres to accommodate a garage, a pool with a waterfall and a few al fresco dining areas. The technical launch after the conversion took place in 2011, and it took three more years to finish the interiors. Now the yacht belongs the UAE royal family. 

#18 | Ocean Victory, 140 m

Shipyard: Fincantieri Yachts 

Delivery year: 2014

The seven-decker with an exterior by Espen Øino features a certified helideck with a lifting platform and a heli hangar, as well as six pools up to 8 metres long, a floodable tender dock and a garage for water toys and a boat of up to 14 m. There is also an underwater observation room and a spa area of over 300 sq. m. The interior designed by Alberto Pinto and Laura Sessa is considered an industry benchmark with an ideal functional and aesthetic integration of all its elements. 

#19 | Solaris, 139.7 m    

Shipyard: Lloyd Werft

Delivery year: 2021

While this eight-deck expedition vessel featuring the exterior and interior by Australian designer Marc Newson was under construction, the shipyard kept everything strictly under wraps. And not so many details have been revealed since the delivery. With an internal volume of 11 247 GT, the yacht can accommodate 36 guests across 18 cabins and a crew of 60. The focus here is on privacy: in addition to bullet-proof windows and an anti-drone system, there is a laser shield that does not allow paparazzi to get clear photo and video images. They say that there is even a radar-based anti-missile system there. One can reach this fortress on the water by helicopter (there are two helipads), or by submarine. 

#20 | Al Salamah, 139 m    

Shipyard: Lürssen, HDW

Delivery year: 1999

The project initially called Mipos, which stands for “mission possible”, was built by German HDW and Lürssen shipyard in a record time of just over a year. Iconic designer Terence Disdale who worked both on the exterior and interior of the vessel, turned her into an autonomous floating residence: apart from relaxation and doing sports, on board the Al Salamah one can hold business conferences. There are also three medical centres (for the owner, the guests and the crew) and five galleys that are capable of making Micheline-level dishes. 

#21 | Luminance, 138.8 m    

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2024

Both the owner and the shipyard keep everything about the yacht tightly under wraps, so there are no photos or even renderings of her interiors available. It is only known that they are owed to French Zuretti Interior Design. However, there is a chance to admire her classic exterior by Espen Øino International: Øino played with the profile of the side deck overhangs in order to create the illusion of reverse sheer amidships. This visual effect is particularly impressive when looking at Luminance from abeam. One can also see two helipads, a beach club and a pool with with a panoramic view, as well as a private spa pool on the foredeck, which suggests that there is also a dedicated master deck there. 

#22 | Rising Sun, 138.6 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2004 

The yacht was the last to be designed by legendary Jon Bannenberg. Her main standout exterior feature is huge window panels on the upper decks. The specially constructed panels are coated with a particular heat-insulating foil, allowing the energy required for air-conditioning to be lowered significantly. In the living area of 8000 sq.m there is accommodation for 18 guests and a crew of 45. The contemporary interior style is owed to American designer Laura Seccombe. The yacht’s top speed is 28 knots. 

#23 | Flying Fox, 136 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2019

The yacht previously known as Project Shu stands out for her elegant, well-balanced exterior by Espen Øino International, and an extraordinarily ample interior styled by Mark Berryman. The 22 guests of the vessel are invariably impressed by the two-deck atrium in the main deck lobby. Another attraction is the spa centre with an area of 400 sq.m, featuring a hammam, massage and beauty parlours and the first ever installed on board a yacht cryo-sauna, where the temperature can go as low as -110°С. 

#24 | Savarona, 135.94 m

Shipyard: Blohm & Voss 

Delivery year: 1931

The vessel built in Germany for an American owner was sold to the Turkish government in 1938, and served as Kemal Atatürk’s presidential yacht. After his death, she was used as a training ship by the Turkish navy. After a fire in 1979, a Turkish businessman, who chartered the Savarona (reamed Güneş Dil at that time) for 49 years, started restoring the yacht. But in 2010 the Turkish government rescinded the lease contract and took the ship back. After a refit in 2014, the Savarona restored her official status of the presidential yacht of Republic of Turkey. There are 17 guest suites on board, while Atatürk’s cabin has been converted into a museum. There is also a hammam, a pool, a cinema and a gold-trimmed grand staircase.

#25 | Crescent, 135.5 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2018 

The architecture of custom Project Thunder with a steel displacement hull and aluminium superstructure was designed by the engineering division of the shipyard, and her exterior was entrusted to renowned Espen Øino. After the delivery the yacht acquired her current name. She is capable of reaching a top speed of 20 knots, and at a cruising speed of 15 knots her range is 7000 nautical miles. There are nine guest cabins on board. The details about the interiors created by François Zuretti are kept private. 

#26 | Serene, 134 m 

Shipyard: Fincantieri Yachts

Delivery year: 2010

This project by Fincantieri team is based on an innovative exterior concept by Espen Øino and features interior design by Reymond Langton Design studio. The Serene became the first megayacht in the history of the shipyard. The living area of this seven-decker is 4500 sq.m, 2700 of which are meant for the owner. The vessel can accommodate 24 guests and a crew of 52. There is a pool with sea water, a spa, two Eurocopters, a Nemo observation room with two large underwater windows and a submarine capable of reaching the depth of 100 m. At a speed of 14 knots, the Serene’s range is 6000 nautical miles, and her top speed is 20 knots. 

#27 | Al Mirqab, 133 m 

Shipyard: Peterswerft – Kusch

Delivery year: 2008

This megayacht of German build was designed by the creative tandem of world’s top designers: Tim Heywood, who was in charge of the exterior, and Andrew Winch, who worked on the interior. At the request of the owner from the Middle East, the yacht was equipped with an enclosed pool, a spa with a hairdressing saloon, a large gym with a sauna, an underwater observation window and fold-out balconies – in short, everything that today is taken for granted on a yacht of this size. The Al Mirqab became the Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards 2009, where she also won the Best Interior Design award. In 2014 she underwent a refit, during which she received a new deckhouse and a completely new interior.

#28 | Koru, 127 m

Shipyard: Oceanco

Delivery year: 2023

Formally, the Sailing yacht A is longer, but she is a motorsailer. So the Koru, with her fully functional sailing rig of 1858 sq.m, is the rightful holder of the title of the largest sailing yacht in the world. In collaboration with Lateral Naval Architects, Dutch Dykstra Naval Architects studio designed the vessel with a classic shape, a sharp bow, a graceful overhang at the stern, and a retro-style superstructure. There are nine luxurious cabins for 18 guests, while the number of crew can vary from 36 to 40. Not much is known about the interior of the vessel, except for the fact that is owed to London-based Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi, while the shipyard describes the yacht’s interior as a “timeless, contemporary style, with natural wood tones complemented by a palette of warm neutrals and beautifully patterned textiles.” 

#29 | Octopus, 126.18 m

Shipyard: HDW, Lürssen

Delivery year: 2003

This mega-explorer is a striking example of a truly universal vessel: she can be used for travelling in the most challenging waters, or as a floating residence, and even as a base for research and geological exploration. Her superb exterior design by Espen Øino International is complemented by equally impressive interiors by JQB Design. In addition to such standard attributes as a couple of helipads and a pool, there are basketball courts, a medical centre and even a sound recording studio (where U2 and Mic Jagger recorded their albums). The yacht features a two-level float-in garage that accommodates a 20-metre tender, an incredible number of water toys and a submarine. In the course of her refit in 2018, the new owner of the Octopus did his best to retain all these features. 

#30 | Katara, 124.40 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2010

At the time of her launch, the Katara was Lürssen’s flagship. She features rather classic lines, but designer Espen Øino lengthened the upper decks deliberately (there are beauty and fitness areas there) in order to increase the usable area on board. With a beam of 18 metres the result looks particularly impressive. The interior by Alberto Pinto boasts true Parisian chic. In 2022 the yacht underwent a refit at Nobiskrug shipyard. At present she can accommodate 34 guests and a crew of 95. Her top speed is 20 knots, and at 15 knots her range is 5000 nautical miles.

#31 | Golden Odyssey, 123 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2015

The exterior design of this snow-white classic style yacht was penned by Martin Francis, and her interior design is owed to the late Alberto Pinto. Despite the classic form, the yacht’s exterior can boast some unique features, like, for instance, her grand staircase aft, built in the shape of a horseshoe. The beam of 18.8 m and internal volume of 7690 GT allow for comfortable accommodation of 30-36 guests and a crew and staff of 76. The owner preferred to store tenders, toys and diving gear on board a support vessel, the Golden Shadow. In 2022 the Golden Odyssey underwent a refit and is currently offered for sale. 

#32 | Al Lusail, 123 m

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2017

This project was Lürssen’s first and very successful collaboration with H2 Yacht Design. The exterior is really recognizable: according to Jonny Horsfield, H2 Yacht Design creative director, cutting into the hull and adding central balconies blurred the lines between the top four decks and helped to open up the centre of the yacht to avoid that long dead corridor effect. While March & White studio that was in charge of interiors ensured there is abundance of natural light and superb panoramic views for the vessel’s 36 guests. 

#33 | Kismet, 122 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2024

To many people her sleek exterior lines, created by Italian Nuvolari Lenard, resemble a jaguar in the jump. The interiors styled by Reymond Langton Design are exuberant – it will just suffice to mention the 7-star wellness complex with a gym, yoga studio, massage room, hammam, sauna, cryotherapy chamber and chromotherapy bath with a waterfall shower! Hybrid propulsion system helps to reduce fuel consumption and do minimal harm to the environment, while her effective heat recovery system is used for heating water in the pool. 

#34 | Alexander, 121.95 m 

Shipyard: Lübecker Flender-Werke

Delivery year: 1965

Lübecker Flender-Werke Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven (Germany) converted her into a private yacht. Another refit (this time only interior) was carried out in 2008 in Greece, when the owner wanted to refurnish luxurious cabins for the 54 members of his family. They also added a cinema and a spa. The yacht is capable of reaching a top speed of 18.5 knots, and boasts a range 4100 nautical miles. 

#35 | Maryah, 121.57 m 

Shipyard: Szczecinska

Delivery year: 1991

The Soviet Union commissioned Poland to build this expedition vessel, but she ended up as a commercial vessel named Fortune and Czar. Her conversion into a yacht for a private owner took place from 2012 to 2015 at Greek Elefsis Shipyards. Italian Naos Ship & Boat Design s.r.l. was in charge of the naval architecture upgrade, and the new style is owed to British H2 Yacht Design. In order to become a family boat for one of the sheikhs, the Maryah received 16 luxury cabins, five VIP suites, a helipad, a gym, a beach club with a pool, two jacuzzis, a beauty salon, a cinema, a sushi bar and a dance floor. 

#36 | A, 119 m

Shipyard: Blohm & Voss 

Delivery year: 2008

When the keel was laid in December 2004, Blohm & Voss yard announced this yacht as the Sigma, and said that length was 118 m, which is a metre shorter than her real length. Due to the fact that the main facility in Hamburg was occupied with the Pelorus refit at that time, construction was moved to Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (HDW), belonging to subsidiary ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems. The vessel’s non-standard exterior that resembles a giant submarine is eccentric Philippe Starck’s brainchild. Her interior layout is equally non-standard: with the help of sliding doors seven cabins for 14 guests can be converted into four huge suites. The yacht’s speed is quite impressive, too: the cruising speed is 18 knots (with a range of 6500 miles), and her top speed is 23 knots. 

#37 | Project 821, 118.80 m

Shipyard: Feadship

Delivery year: 2024

The seven-decker code-named Project 821 was launched in May 2024, and at the beginning of 2025 she was still for sale. The vessel did not only become Feadship’s flagship, but the first hydrogen fuel-cell private superyacht in the world. Another breakthrough she can boast is her cryogenic tanks for storing compressed hydrogen at the temperature of −253°C. But since hydrogen alone is not enough for long passages, it is used only at anchor to power all on-board systems in the hotel mode, as well as when visiting protected areas at low speeds. On transatlantic voyages twin ABB Azipods get energy from the gensets working on HVO or e-diesel. The key highlight of the yacht’s exterior created by RWD is her 14 unfolding balconies. As for the interior including 12 guest cabins, the most remarkable feature is probably the semi-submerged Neptune lounge with a see-through wall for watching the underwater world. 

#38 | Liva O, 118.2 m

Shipyard: Abeking & Rasmussen

Delivery year: 2023

The largest yacht (ex Project Celerius) in Abeking & Rasmussen’s fleet was designed by Parisian architect, Joseph Dirand, who developed both the exterior and interior of the vessel. The elegance of her sleek glossy hull with underwater anchors is emphasized by the snow-white retro-style superstructure and an unusually tall mast with a crow’s nest for panoramic views. One can also admire the underwater world from the Neptune observation lounge located below the waterline. All the water sports gear is stored in two garages: the one located aft accommodates a 16-metre tender, and the one at the bow is large enough for three boats, a Triton submarine for seven passengers, a fleet of water toys and diving gear. 

#39 | Launchpad, 118 m

Shipyard: Feadship

Delivery year: 2024

Espen Øino International designers provided this rather classic exterior with a number of features that make this yacht special: there are unexpected curves and cutouts in the strict lines of the deck overhangs, while huge oval portholes echo the spheroidal black capsule of the enclosed pod-like skylounge at the very top of the superstructure. The bow section is free for helicopter landing, so all the lounge areas are aft. Among the highlights there is a pool with a movable floor, and a spacious beach club with professional surfing equipment.  

#40 | Infinity, 117 m

Shipyard: Oceanco

Delivery year: 2022

The clean lines of the exterior by Espen Øino International remind one of the 89-metre yacht designed by the same studio and built in 2015 by the same shipyard under the same name (now renamed Cloud 9). The naval architecture of the new Infinity is owed to Lateral Naval Architects and stands out for her unprecedented low levels of noise and vibration and the best crew quarters in her class. The seven decks of the vessel offer ultra-luxury conditions for 16 guests. Among the particularly impressive features are the size and equipment of the wellness area with a spa, a sauna, a gym, a yoga studio and certainly a large pool. The interior was created by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design in active collaboration with American designer David Kleinberg. 

#41 | Multiverse, 116.15 m

Shipyard: Kleven

Delivery year: 2018

The steel hull of the giant explorer named Multiverse (ex Ulysses) with exterior design by Oscar Mike Limited and naval architecture by Marin Teknikk, was made in 2016 at Kleven yard in Norway, after which it was moved to Germany, where it took Dörries Maritime and Stahlbau Nord two years to complete the vessel’s outfitting. She is an ice class yacht with a top speed of 12 knots and a range of over 8000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 10 knots. There is comfortable accommodation for 30 guests, who are offered a gym, a pool, a cinema and a large wine cellar. The heli hangar can easily accommodate a light Bell 429, and there are numerous water toys and a whole fleet of tenders in the garage, including the 12-metre VanDutch 40 and the 21-metre Princess 68 yacht.

#42 | Issham Al Baher, 115.76 m  

Shipyard: Hellenic Shipyards S.A. 

Delivery year: 1973

She is often confused with her twin sister, the Atlantis II, as in addition to the identical exterior and shipyard, she features the same technical parameters (except for the interiors, of course). But the Issham Al Baher was launched earlier. She was built by Greek Hellenic Shipyards for the King of Saudi Arabia. The exterior was penned by Caesar Pinnau, the naval architecture comes from Maierform Maritime Technology, while the interior for 14 guests was styled by Lorraine Bonnet. Her last refit took place in 2013, when the yacht’s hull was repainted completely. 

#43 | Atlantis II, 115.76 m  

Shipyard: Hellenic Shipyards S.A. 

Delivery year: 1981

They say that the owner of the Atlantis II, Greek shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos, was really proud that his yacht was longer than the 99-metre Christina O, belonging to his competitor, Aristotle Onassis. Although the Atlantis II and her sistership Issham Al Baher used to be part of top 10 world’s largest yachts and have now moved to the fourth dozen, their classic exterior by Caesar Pinnau still attracts attention and has a lot of fans. On board the Atlantis II there are 13 luxury cabins, all modern cons, and she is chartered actively. 

#44 | Lady Jorgia, 115.10 m

Shipyard: Lürssen 

Delivery year: 2021

Known as Project Enzo and Project Testarossa at the time of her construction, upon the deliverty the yacht was christened Ahpo, and since 2023 she’s been Lady Jorgia. Nuvolari Lenard studio developed her unique signature exterior, and another goal it pursued was to create the conditions for a healthy family lifestyle. For this reason, there are cozy secluded lounges for quiet get-togethers, as well as a lot of spaces for doing sports: from a huge gym to a wellness area next to the beach club aft. The vessel's top speed is 16 knots.

#45 | Pelorus, 115 m  

Shipyard: Lürssen Yachts 

Delivery year: 2003

The exterior of this yacht designed by Tim Heywood 20 years ago by no means looks outdated today, and has even gained a cult status. According to the designer, new clients still ask him to do “something with similar outlines”. The yacht’s seaworthiness is excellent, too: she can reach a top speed of 20 knots and boasts a range of 6000 nautical miles at comfortable 12 knots. The interior styled by the “RocknRolla of yacht design”, Terence Disdale, features a coastal villa style and stands out as original and techie: for instance, one of the eight suites has a retractable exterior wall, which allows one to unite the interior space with an outdoor veranda. The upper deck with a panoramic suite is dedicated entirely to the owner. 

#46 | Luna, 115 m 

Shipyard: Lloyd Werft 

Delivery year: 2010

At the moment of her launch, the Luna was not part of Top-10 world’s largest yachts, but still became famous for a record, thanks to her swimming pool – the largest in the history of superyacht construction (20.11 m long). In addition to the pool, German Yacht Projects & Design, which was in charge of the exterior, equipped this six-decker with two garages for seven tenders, two helipads, a gym with fold-out balconies, and a beach club. There are nine luxurious cabins for guests. The exquisite interior is owed to world-famous Donald Starkey. In 2016 the Luna underwent extensive repairs and got restyled. She is an ice class explorer vessel with a top speed up to 22.5 knots.  

#47 | Le Grand Bleu, 112.80 m

Shipyard: Bremer Vulkan 

Delivery year: 2000

This expedition vessel of German build is the result of an international team collaboration: the exterior was developed by Pastrovich Studio (Monaco), and the interior is owed to Bannenberg & Rowell Design (Britain) and Luciano Di Pilla Design (Italy). Just two years after her launch the yacht was refurbished and partly resconstructed: at the request of the new owner, at Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft (Germany) she was not just renovated on the inside, but also received a five-meter swim platform. Among the gear offered for active recreation there are two Buzzi sports boats, two yachts – the 21-metre motor Sirius A (Sunseeker) and the 22-metre sailing Bellatrix, as well as a landing craft capable of carrying a 4x4 Land Rover. 

#48 | Renaissance, 111.85 m

Shipyard: Freire 

Delivery year: 2023

The flagship of Freire yard and the largest yacht ever built in Spain, this yacht features both exterior and interior by English Bannenberg & Rowell Design, and naval architecture by Norwegian Marin Teknikk AS. There is an owner’s suite of 60 sq.m and a private deck, as well as 19 guest suites located across the upper and spa decks, each featuring the style of different cities of the world: New York, Tokyo, etc. The main saloon impresses with its incredible ceiling height of 5.7 m and a glass mezzanine separating the space into a lounge and a dining area. There is also a business centre, a cinema, a jazz bar, a sushi bar and an authentic pizza oven. 

#49 | Alaiya, 111 m  

Shipyard: Lürssen

Delivery year: 2019

Previously known under the name of Tis, this superyacht makes you fall in love with her at once and forever: she is classic, but light and fresh, in a very modern interpretation. As the yard puts it, her interior and exterior design is the culmination of years of successful work of Winch Design studio. The trendy look is complete with excellent seaworthiness: doing 18 knots at her maximum, at cruising 12 knots the yacht boasts a range of 7000 nautical miles. The six decks featuring the style of Louis XIV and European grand hotels, are ready to accommodate 18 guests. The luxury spa area and the charming tea room on the upper deck make the experience on board unforgettable.

#50 | Kaos, 110.1 m

Shipyard: Oceanco

Delivery year: 2017

Known as Project Al Menwar at the time of her construction, the vessel was launched as the Jubilee, then lived for some time under the name of Secret III, and after the latest resale and refit at Lürssen shipyard got her current name of Kaos. Her exterior is owed to Igor Lobanov, whose decision to combine curved lines and smoky blue glass panels creates an illusion of extra decks and a trompe l’oeil effect, making the yacht look dynamic and unique. The interior originally by Sam Sorgiovanni was later restyled by Reymond Langton Design in the style of “cosmopolitan and vibrant city of Casablanca”. By the way, it has been made completely wheelchair accessible and barrier-free. The Kaos’s top speed is 18.5 knots.