When the incredibly wealthy want to travel they want to travel in the ultimate luxury. For many of the wealthy traveling by sea is the most luxurious mode of travel. Especially when their huge luxury yachts have such features as multiple swimming pools, helipads, submarines, a full staff and the latest in nautical technology. All of these extras don't come cheap, if you total up the prices of these ten yachts it comes to 1.6 billion dollars. Want to see what you can get for $1.6 Billion? Come along as I show you how the world's wealthiest live it up at sea.
10. $90 million - Le Grand BleuFirst up is the 370-foot Le Grand Bleu which was gifted to Eugene Shvidler by its previous owner, Roman Abramovich, but don't feel bad for Roman, This gift was more of a hand me down, more on this later. Le Grand Blue was built in Germany's Vulkan yard and set sail in 2000, setting out on a couple of 3,600-horsepower Wärtsilä engines and a crew of 50. If Eugene Shvidler ever gets tired of being on board he can jump on his 74-foot sailboat or 67-foot speedboat and explore the open waters or surrounding islands.
9. $100 million - Tatoosh
Next we have the 301-foot Tatoosh, owned by the secretive Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, no photographers or reporters have been allowed on board. Supposedly this mega-yacht has a movie theater, swimming pool and lobster tank and of course the required helicopters landing pad..
8. $103 million - Annaliesse
Need to throw a good sized party? Well the Annaliesse may be the yacht for you. You and your guests can take over the 280-foot roomy interior with 15 staterooms with marble columns, its own "full-service" spa, salon, library, children's play area and movie theater with a 100-inch screen. If you are up for a more private party the master stateroom has a king-size bed and remote-controlled panoramic windows.
7. $116 million - Alysia
The Annaliesse has a slightly prettier sister ship, called the Alysia. The Alysia has 5 decks all connected with elevators, on the different decks you which include a sundeck with barbecue, a bar, an 8-person hot tub, spa, gym, salon, a 500-bottle wine cellar. If you get tired of your guests you can retire to the 1,300 square-foot master stateroom which has its own private deck, jacuzzi, marble decked bathroom and king-size bed. If you need to make a quick get away you can make on pair of "scuba scooters."
6. $129 million - Ecstasea
Remember Roman Abramovich who supposedly gave away his other yacht the Le Grand Bleu? Well he traded up for the 250-foot long Ecstasea which was built with an Asian-inspired interior theme, carved cherry panel walls and marble flooring. The luxuries that guests will enjoy on this yacht are a disco, sauna and Turkish baths.
5. $130 million - Pelorus
I'm sorry did I make you think that, Roman had two yachts? Actually he has 3. The third one is called the Pelorus. So what can we find on this sea going luxury? A pool - check. Helipads - yep, two of them. Staff? - 40, including a few from Britian's SAS. A Mini-submarine? - oh baby! A Missile detection system?.... sure why not!
4. $200 Million - Octopus
The octopus is another Paul Allen yacht that stretches 416-feet. The Octopus is manned by only 40 crew members, some that are possibly ex-Navy Seals. This ship is more like an 80s cartoon robot. The Octopus has seven smaller boats, two helicopters, a 10-person submarine even a robotic submersible, that searches the sea floor..
3. $200 Million - Rising Sun
This lovely 453 foot yacht is co-owned by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison and producer David Geffen. The highlights on this five-story 82 rooms beauty include onyx countertops, 9,900 square-feet of teak-layered decking, a movie theater and a combination basketball court/helipad.
2. $210 million - Lady Moura
The Lady Moura is a big lady that was made to order by Saudi Prince Nasser al-Rashid. This mega-yacht has a crew of 60, a pool with a retractable roof and its very own faux beachfront.
1. $350 Million - Dubai
The ruler of Dubai needs an opulent ship to travel around. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, owns the 531-foot Dubai. The Dubai has space for 115 guests and 88 crew members, six guest suites and five VIP suites - all with open balconies. Interior areas flow into a "massive" foyer and atrium connects each of the mega-yacht's eight deck. Outside, the ship hosts a large pool, squash court, helipad and a small aircraft hanger.
