- Rank 01
Azzam
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2013
On the 5th April 2013 Lürssen, the leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building, launched the 180m yacht AZZAM - the largest motor yacht in the world. The sleek and elegant superyacht features exterior design by Nauta Design.
LENGTH180.6mTYPEMotor - Rank 02
Fulk Al Salamah
- Mariotti Yachts
- 2016
This 164-metre (538ft) superyacht was built in Italy by Mariotti Yachts and now sits in the Omani capital as part of the royal fleet. The Italian built superyacht is currently the second largest privately owned yacht in the world, after Lurssen's Azzam.
LENGTH164mTYPEMotor - Rank 03
Eclipse
- Blohm + Voss
- 2010
Roman Abramovich's yacht Eclipse has received a huge amount of industry attention, not just for its size but for the celebrity of its owner. Eclipse is the largest and most expensive superyacht ever built. When initially ordered she was estimated to cost approximately £330million, by the time she was delivered however, her overall costs were closer to the £1billion mark due to the extra luxury fittings and security measures required by her owner. With a crew of up to 60, Eclipse is a giant of the sea. She was the fourth superyacht comissioned by Abramovich.
LENGTH162.5mTYPEMotor - Rank 04
Dubai
- Platinum Yachts
- 2006
This magnificent yacht was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. Construction was suspended in 1998 and the vessel left unfinished until HH Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum secured the rumoured $300 million project. Platinum Yachts took the mega yacht to completion and in 2006 launched Dubai to become the world’s largest private yacht. Today however, Dubai is the second largest privately owned yacht in the world.
LENGTH162mTYPEMotor - Rank 05
Dilbar
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2016
Originally known as Project Omar, the 156 metre superyacht Dilbar was launched in 2016 after over 4 years of construction. A favourite with yachtspotters worldwide, Dilbar is considered the largest superyacht in the world by volume.
LENGTH156mTYPEMotor - Rank 06
Al Said
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2008
Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, a giant mega yacht formerly codenamed "Project Sunflower". She was delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht of the same name. At a stunning 155m, Al Said consists of six large decks and features striking exterior and interior design by Espen Oeino International, the same company that designed the stunning 127m mega yacht Octopus. According to reports, Al Said is said to accommodate as many as 70 guests and 154 professional crew, as well as featuring a concert room capable of accommodating a 50 piece orchestra.
LENGTH155mTYPEMotor - Rank 07
A+
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2012
When construction of A+ (formerly named Topaz) first began she was forecast to be the 4th largest yacht in the world and to measure approximately 147m (482’3’’ft). Having left her floating shed at the Lürssen shipyard located in Bremen, Germany, she is now ready to claim that mantle and undergo the final phases of construction.
LENGTH147.25mTYPEMotor - Rank 08
Prince Abdulaziz
- Helsingor Vaerft
- 1984
As one of the yachts of the Saudi Royal Family, Prince Abdulaziz is used to conduct official business as well as for pleasure. The largest yacht built in the 20th century, the interior alone took 15 months to complete. Originally built for the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who named the yacht after his son, it is now owned by his brother Abddullah.
LENGTH147mTYPEMotor - Rank 09
El Mahrousa
- Samuda Bros.
- 1865
This Egyptian presidential yacht is not only one of the world’s largest but also one of the oldest. Built in 1865 in London, the yacht was intended for the King of Egypt. Originally named Mahroussa, El Horriya was extended in 1872 and again in 1905. Nowadays she is berthed in Alexandria and is listed as a training ship by the Egyptian Navy.
LENGTH145.72mTYPEMotor - Rank 10
SAILING YACHT A
- Nobiskrug
- 2017
The ground-breaking Sailing Yacht A - the tallest superyacht in the world - sparked conversation at every stage of her construction thanks to the unique Philippe Starck design.
LENGTH142.8mTYPESail - Rank 11
Nord
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2020
As one of the most well-known builders of Top 100 yachts, Lurssen's NORD (formerly Opus and Redwood) has been highly anticipated as one of the largest ever to launch from the German yard. Also the largest project set to launch in 2020, at 142m, she will accommodate up to 36 guests in 20 cabins and was designed by Nuvolari Lenard.
LENGTH142mTYPEMotor - Rank 12
Yas
- ADMShipyards
- 2011
The 141m superyacht Swift141, now christened 'Yas', was successfully launched by ADMShipyards in November 2011; entering the record books as both the largest launch of 2011 and most significant superyacht in recent history. ADMShipyards, members of Privinvest, has proudly announced the launch of their first superyacht. At 141 meters, this stunning private yacht ranks as the sixth largest superyacht in the world.
LENGTH141mTYPEMotor - Rank 13
Scheherezade
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2019
As with most yachts in construction at Lurssen, little is known about this 140m project. We do not yet know the designer or architect, but she has been spotted moving around the build-hall. Her sightings have lead yacht spotters on the docks of the yard to aptly name her 'Project Lightning.' We hope to see her launch towards the end of 2019.
LENGTH140mTYPEMotor - Rank 14
Ocean Victory
- Fincantieri Yachts
- 2014
The largest yacht ever built in Italy and one of the ten largest in the world, Fincantieri has announced the successful delivery of Project Victory - a 140 metre superyacht launched in 2014 - under the official name of Ocean Victory.
LENGTH140mTYPEMotor - Rank 15
Al Salamah
- Lurssen Yachts
- 1999
Code named as Mipos (short for Mission Possible) during her construction, Al Salamah belongs to Saudi Arabian Defence Minister Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Kept a great secret, rumours tell that she has over 80 rooms, a helipad, and an indoor swimming pool complete with glass roof. A real working wonder, this yacht was completed in 1999 after only two years.
LENGTH139mTYPEMotor - Rank 16
Rising Sun
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2004
Owned by media bigwig David Geffen, Rising Sun is rumoured to have been commissioned by Ellison specifically to be larger than Paul Allen’s Octopus. This 2004 yacht is spread over five decks and is equipped with everything from Jacuzzi bathrooms and wine cellars to a top deck basketball court.
LENGTH138.4mTYPEMotor - Rank 17
Flying Fox
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2019
Flying Fox is the 136 metre flagship launch delivered jointly by Imperial and Lurssen in 2019.One of the world's most iconic superyachts, Flying Fox boasts a distinctive exterior design by industry great Espen Oeino.
LENGTH136mTYPEMotor - Rank 18
Crescent
- Lurssen Yachts
- 2017
Crescent (ex Project Thunder), the aggressively styled contemporary superyacht by Espen Oeino, hit the water at the Lurssen Yachts facility in 2017 to widespread industry acclaim. Crescent signifies a shift in conventional design to more masculine profiles and has created a ripple effect in superyacht design.
LENGTH135mTYPEMotor - Rank 19
Serene
- Fincantieri Yachts
- 2011
Built by Fincantieri Yachts and designed by Espen Oeino, the 134 metre Fincantieri was launched in 2010. Key features include, among others, two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine able to reach a depth of more than 100 metres, an indoor sea water pool that can be also used for tender docking and 2,700 square metres of luxury interior space designed by Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton Design.
LENGTH133.9mTYPEMotor - Rank 20
Al Mirqab
- Kusch Yachts
- 2008
Owned by the Emir of Qatar, this diesel-electric powered yacht was constructed as a successor to the owner's 95 metre Oceanco yacht. Launched in 2008, Al Mirqab was once known as Project May, and while little technical information is known, the yacht has the incredible combined power output of 140,000kw.
LENGTH133mTYPEMotor