Yacht-a, yacht-a, yacht-a.
Experts at Ritzy Charters have revealed a listing of the ten most costly yachts afloat — and the highest three are value a whopping $1.29 billion combined, exceeding the GDP of some smaller countries.
“Luxury yachts are greater than just a logo of wealth; they not only provide incredibly gorgeous views but a level of privacy to those onboard who desire a sense of leisure that you may’t get from anywhere apart from chartering across oceans,” a spokesperson for the corporate said in an announcement.
#1 David Geffen, “The Rising Sun”
Riding high at the highest of the list is media magnate David Geffen’s The Rising Sun, value a jaw-dropping $590 million.
Originally owned by tech mogul Larry Ellison, the superyacht cost an estimated $200 million to construct back in 2004. The fashionable craft measures greater than 452 feet long and incorporates a basketball court, a helicopter landing pad and a wine cellar — even a movie show.
Boldfacers who’ve accepted invitations to sail on the elite vessel include Oprah, Stephen Spielberg, Barack Obama and Julia Roberts.
Geffen purchased the vessel — which holds 18 guests and 55 crew members in its 82 rooms — in 2010.
#2 Jeff Bezos, “Koru”
Second on the list is the Koru, owned by none apart from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.
The behemoth, triple-masted yacht — reportedly value a formidable $500 million — is the biggest billionaire yacht that may enterprise into the high seas by sail power only.
Hosting celebs like Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Koru incorporates a pool, hot tub, bars, multiple dining spaces and a masthead modeled after the mogul’s fiancee, Lauren Sanchez.
#3 Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg, “Eos”
In third place is the Eos, which belongs to designer Diane von Furstenberg and her husband, Barry Diller, who purchased the ship in 2009 for $200 million, Ritzy Charters reports.
The 305-foot long superyacht, which incorporates a glass staircase, a jacuzzi and a figurehead of von Furstenberg herself, accommodates as much as 14 travelers.
#4 Laurene Powell, “Venus”
The $120 million, Phillippe Starck-designed Venus, owned by Steve Jobs’ widow Laurene Powell, is available in fourth, measuring in at 225 feet. Powell doesn’t use the yacht often and doesn’t charter it out either, in accordance with YachtWorld — she was last spotted using it in Barbados, nearly a yr ago.
#5 Sean “Diddy” Combs, “The Maraya”
In fifth is Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 177-foot yacht named The Maraya, which cost the rapper an estimated $65 million, back in 2012.
The boat could be chartered for $300,000 per week, and holds as much as 12 seafarers in six cabins. There’s a gym, jacuzzi and even a private chef.
#6 Georgio Armani, “Essential”
Dressmaker Georgio Armani’s $64 million “Essential,” honoring a nickname given to his mother, is a sleek, dark 213-footer, designed by Italian firm Codecasa. The already impressive ship will soon be bested by something even larger and more sleek; the brand new craft is as a result of set sail in 2024.
#7 Jackie Chan, “Jinlong 4601”
The famed martial artist spent two years waiting for his impressive superyacht, in-built China and said to be value $46 million.
#8 Sir Elton John, “Wabi Sabi”
Designed for going off the grid, or no less than something prefer it, the $29.1 million craft has been spotted in all types of distant locations across the globe. As of earlier this yr, the American-made pleasure cruiser was reportedly up on the market; within the meantime, it was being offered for rent at an eye-watering $195,000 per week.
#9 Tiger Woods, “Privacy”
There’s an 8-person jacuzzi on deck aboard the $29 million “Privacy,” delivered in 2004 and regarded to be one in every of the plushest yachts in its class.
#10 J.K. Rowling, Amphitrite
Formerly belonging to Johnny Depp — and named Amphitrite by the movie star in honor of then-partner Amber Heart, the relatively modest but impressive boat was sold to Harry Potter writer J.K. Rowling some years back. The classic style is a departure from the sleek, modern look favored by other owners.
