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The main suite is the size of a luxury penthouse, taking up three floors and 4,800 square feet. Streets of Monaco has swimming pools, tennis courts, a mini waterfall, a cafe-bar with underwater views, a helipad and submarines.
The Al Said houses a concert hall big enough to accommodate a 50-piece orchestra — that’s how big we’re talking. This huge luxury yacht can host up to 70 guests and a crew of 154. more
Here we are. The latest and greatest edition to the superyacht world. Not to be confused with Motor Yacht A, Sailing Yacht A is something of an upgrade for Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko. [links]
That’s right — another Russian billionaire. Roman Abramovich is the proud owner of the Eclipse, which was created by Blohm and Voss of Hamburg and measures 536-feet long.
With swimming pools, a helipad and enormous multi-layered decks that can host 20 people on each, the Dilbar is the best luxury yacht for Usmanov to cruise around his many private islands. more
Some of the world's wealthiest individuals own the most outlandish yachts. [links]
With features like helipads, swimming pools, saunas, hot tubs, and more, the most expensive yachts in the world are the definition of luxury. Russian tycoons, oil Sheikhs, and entertainment moguls are vacationing on yachts spanning over 200 feet that often cost over half a billion dollars, not to mention the maintenance costs of owning a superyacht.
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What could be cooler than a boat that looks like an orca? Or for that matter, one that can be finished to look like a shark, torpedo, or alien spacecraft? The Sea Breacher is a semi-submersible boat that can cruise at speeds up to 50-mph, thanks to a 255-hp Rotax engine. It can dive five feet beneath the surface, and leap 16’ into the air. It can even lighten your wallet—by $65,000 or so – but that will be money well spent, if you want the most totally awesome-looking boat in the marina.
Miss Geico (is that a gecko behind the wheel?) here
This turbine-powered raceboat icon was built by Mystic Powerboats, in Deland, FL. Blink, and you’d miss it—with 4,200 HP in the stern, it could break 200-MPH. Unfortunately, Miss Geico burned to the waterline when a hydraulic fitting failed, and can be seen no more. here
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Christian Liaigre, Lee F. Mindel, and other top designers create a fleet of stellar private boats
There’s no doubting the fact that the world of yachting is both glamorous and exclusive. Riding on, let alone owning a yacht is a status symbol relatively unmatched in the world. And since well-designed yachts often fetch seven-figure sums, it makes sense that the yacht-building industry is among the most competitive on the planet. So much so that shipyards will recruit top architects and designers to outfit the interiors in magazine-worthy motifs. Here, Architectural Digest covers some of the most exciting yachts ever conceived. While some are already setting sail across the seven seas, others are still in the concept phase, as it may be a few more years if they ever materialize into a full-fledged vision. Nevertheless, if you’re searching for some of the most exciting vessels in the water, set your naval compass on these spectacular yachts.
Italian firm Benetti teamed with New York–based Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture on the Oasis 135’, a vessel that breaks the mold in ways big and small more
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With art director Piero Lissoni at the creative helm, iconic Italian shipbuilder Sanlorenzo is hoping to usher in an era of smarter, more sustainable, and even chicer yachting here