{"id":1442,"date":"2015-11-30T09:30:56","date_gmt":"2015-11-30T14:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/neptunedev.wpengine.com\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2015-11-30T09:30:56","modified_gmt":"2015-11-30T14:30:56","slug":"expensive-yachts-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theneptunegroup.com\/expensive-yachts-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Expensive Yachts in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
Yachts are, by nature, luxurious. Boasting amenities like advanced audio systems, swim platforms, water toys, Jacuzzi\u2019s and spa services, it\u2019s no wonder a trip on the seas is a popular bucket list item. Boats vary in size, speed and design, but some stand out from among all the rest. The luxury yacht charters below are some of the most expensive on the seas and promise a vacation you won\u2019t ever forget.<\/p>\n
#5 \u2013 Al Said, $300 Million<\/b><\/p>\n
During construction in 2007, Al Said was the second largest yacht in the world. The ship can accommodate 224 people. It is said that no photographs exist of the inside of the yacht, so while we don\u2019t know exactly what guests can expect, you can be sure it\u2019s $300 million dollars worth of awesome.<\/p>\n
#4 \u2013 Superyacht A, $323 Million<\/b><\/p>\n
Its unique design created a lot of discussion when Superyacht A hit the seas. From the outside, it looks like a war ship with its slender, long shape, but the inside is fit for royalty. Superyacht A features three pools, two boats for back and forth travel to the mainland, hidden rooms and ornate furniture.<\/p>\n
#3 \u2013 Dubai, $350 Million<\/b><\/p>\n
Dubai launched in 2006 and was once-upon-a-time the largest yacht in the world. Its main feature includes a glass staircase grand entrance that changes colors, accommodations for up to 115 people, a lounge, several sun bathing decks, a pool and more than one Jacuzzi.<\/p>\n
#2 \u2013 Eclipse, $450 Million to $1.2 Billion<\/b><\/p>\n
Roman Abramovich, the 50th richest person in the world, owns Eclipse. While the exact price of this yacht is undetermined, most estimate it to be worth about $1 billion dollars. A yacht of this size gets you three launch boats, two swimming pools, a submarine and two helicopter pads. Abramovich is apparently a private man. He splurged on defense technology, which includes bullet proof glass and an intruder detecting system that has an anti-paparazzi laser shield that scans and blocks nearby camera lenses.<\/p>\n
#1 \u2013 Streets of Monaco, $1 Billion<\/b><\/p>\n
It\u2019s a floating replica of the streets of Monaco \u2013 an expensive floating replica. To the eye, this yacht looks more like a cruise ship. The deck was built to resemble the sights of Monte Carlo, which feature a racetrack, swimming pools (notice that is plural), tennis courts (also plural), seven guest suites, a mini waterfall and a unique caf\u00e9 bar that features underwater views.<\/p>\n