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The Most Expensive Superyachts in the World (2026)

The most expensive superyacht in the world is Dilbar, valued at up to about $750 million. The 156-meter Lürssen yacht is followed by Eclipse (up to about $700 million) and Azzam (about $600 million), which at 180 meters is the longest private yacht on the water. Prices at this level are rarely made public. Most figures below are reported build costs or government valuations, so treat them as estimates.

The 12 Most Expensive Superyachts, Ranked

Rank	Yacht	Estimated value	Length	Builder, year	Reported owner
1	Dilbar	Up to $750M	156 m (511 ft)	Lürssen, 2016	Alisher Usmanov (via family trust)
2	Eclipse	Up to ~$700M	162.5 m (533 ft)	Blohm+Voss, 2010	Roman Abramovich
3	Azzam	~$600M	180 m (590 ft)	Lürssen, 2013	Abu Dhabi ruling family
4	Blue	~$600M	160 m (525 ft)	Lürssen, 2022	Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan
5	Solaris	~$600M	140 m (458 ft)	Lloyd Werft, 2021	Roman Abramovich
6	Sailing Yacht A	~$578M (€530M)	143 m (470 ft)	Nobiskrug, 2017	Andrey Melnichenko (seized 2022)
7	Scheherazade	$500M–$700M	140 m (459 ft)	Lürssen, 2020	Undisclosed
8	Koru	~$500M	127 m (417 ft)	Oceanco, 2023	Jeff Bezos
9	Nord	~$500M	142 m (465 ft)	Lürssen, 2021	Alexei Mordashov
10	Serene	€350M–€500M (reported sale)	134 m (439 ft)	Fincantieri, 2011	Mohammed bin Salman
11	Flying Fox	~$400M	136 m (446 ft)	Lürssen, 2019	Undisclosed
12	Motor Yacht A	~$300M	119 m (391 ft)	Blohm+Voss, 2008	Andrey Melnichenko

What Makes Each One Worth the Price

1. Dilbar: up to $750 million

At 15,917 gross tons, Dilbar is one of the largest yachts ever built by interior volume, and its indoor pool runs about 25 meters. Its value is an estimate, not a sale price: reports at the time of the 2022 sanctions put it at $600 million to $735 million, and later Bloomberg reporting put it at as much as $750 million.

2. Eclipse: up to about $700 million

Delivered by Blohm+Voss in 2010, Eclipse was the world’s longest yacht until Azzam launched in 2013, and it carries its own mini-submarine. Estimates of its value vary widely; Forbes put it at $438 million in 2022. You may see it called a “$1.5 billion yacht”; no reliable source supports that figure.

3. Azzam: about $600 million

At 180 meters, Azzam is the longest private yacht in service, and it can top 30 knots, which is remarkable for its size.

4. Blue: about $600 million

Launched in 2022, Blue treats its own wastewater to drinking-water standard on board.

5. Solaris: about $600 million

Eight decks give Solaris unusual height, and an onboard crane launches its tenders and submersibles.

6. Sailing Yacht A: about $578 million

Its mainmast stands about 100 meters tall, and an underwater observation pod is built into the keel. Italian authorities seized it in Trieste in March 2022. Its value of about €530 million is a reported figure, since it was built under non-disclosure agreements.

7. Scheherazade: about $500 million to $700 million

Two helipads, an indoor pool whose floor rises to become a dance floor, and a spa with a hammam, sauna and cryotherapy chamber. Its owner has never been confirmed, and value estimates range from about $500 million to $700 million.

8. Koru: about $500 million

The second-largest sailing yacht in the world when it was delivered in 2023, Koru travels with a separate support ship, Abeona, that carries its helipad.

9. Nord: about $500 million

A 142-meter Lürssen with two helipads, one of them on the bow.

10. Serene: about €350 million to €500 million

One of the few yachts here with a reported sale price, though accounts differ, from €350 million to €500 million. Among its features is a snow room.

11. Flying Fox: about $400 million

Flying Fox charters for roughly $4 million a week (as of September 2026). It has a spa of about 400 square meters across two decks and two helipads that can take the largest helicopters on the market.

12. Motor Yacht A: about $300 million

Its windowless, nearly vertical bow makes it one of the most recognizable yachts ever built.

Coming Soon: A New Record for Size

REV Ocean, a 194.9-meter research ship and superyacht built by Vard, is expected to deliver in late 2026. It will be longer than Azzam and available for charter.

The Superyachts That Only Exist on Paper

The “History Supreme,” often listed at $4.8 billion and supposedly covered in gold and platinum, has never been verified. Neither has the $1.5 billion figure for Eclipse. This list includes only values traceable to a sale, a government valuation or credible build reports.

What It Costs to Own a Superyacht

The purchase is only the start. Brokers now estimate yearly running costs at about 12% to 15% of the build price, up from an older rule of about 10%. On a $500 million yacht, that’s roughly $50 million to $75 million a year, covering crew, maintenance, fuel, berthing and insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most expensive yacht in the world?

Dilbar, valued at up to about $750 million. It has never been sold, so the figure is an estimate from 2022 reporting.

What is the biggest yacht in the world?

Azzam, at 180 meters (590 feet), is the longest private yacht in service. REV Ocean, at 194.9 meters, is expected to take the title when it delivers in late 2026.

Is there really a $4.8 billion yacht?

Not one that can be verified. The “History Supreme” figure circulates widely online, but no reliable source has ever confirmed the yacht or its price.

What is the largest sailing yacht?

Sailing Yacht A, at about 143 meters, is the longest yacht with sails, though Boat International classes it as a sail-assisted motor yacht. Koru, the 127-meter Oceanco yacht owned by Jeff Bezos, was the second-largest sailing yacht when it was delivered in 2023.

Can you charter one of these yachts?

A few, yes. Flying Fox charters for about $4 million a week, and REV Ocean will be available for charter. Most yachts on this list are private.

How much does it cost to run a superyacht each year?

Brokers now estimate about 12% to 15% of the build price a year, up from an older rule of about 10%, covering crew, maintenance, fuel, berthing and insurance.

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Last updated: October 2026. Values are estimates from public reporting and government records; ownership is as reported.

Sources (checked October 28, 2026): Luxe Digital, The Most Expensive Yachts in the World, updated September 2026; NBC News, Dilbar sanctions, March 2022; Wikipedia, Dilbar; Wikipedia, Eclipse; Wikipedia, Blue; Yachting World, Sailing Yacht A seized, March 2022; Wikipedia, Scheherazade; Wikipedia, Koru; Wikipedia, Serene; Luxury London, Flying Fox; Boat International, December 2025.