1 Eclipse
Owner Roman Abramovich's
Size 164m
Built 2010
2 Dubai
Owner
HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al MaktoumSize 162m
Built 2006
3 Al Said
Owner Sultan of Oman
Size 155m
Built 2008
Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, the giant mega yacht formerly codenamed "Project Sunflower". Delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht with the same name.
4 Prince Abdulaziz
Owner Saudi Royal Family
Size 147m
Built 1984
As one of the yachts of the Saudi Royal Family, Prince Abdulaziz is used to conduct official business as well as for pleasure. The largest yacht built in the 20th century, the interior alone took 15 months to complete.Originally built for the late King Fahd of Saudi Arabia who named the yacht after his son, it is now owned by his brother Addullah, the current ruler of Saudi Arabia.
5 El Horriya
Owner Egyptian Navy
Size 145.72m
Built 1865
This Egyptian presidential yacht is not only one of the world's largest but also one of the oldest. Built in 1865 in London, the yacht was intended for the King of Egypt. Originally named Mahroussa, El Horriya was extended in 1872 and again in 1905. Nowadays she is berthed in Alexandria and is listed as a training ship by the Egyptian Navy.
6 Yas
Owner Abu Dhabi
Size 141m
Built 2011
The 141m superyacht, christened 'Yas', was successfully launched by Abu Dhabi's ADMShipyards in November 2011; entering the record books as both the largest launch of 2011 and most significant superyacht in recent history.Yas was built on the steel hull of a former Royal Dutch Navy Frigate built in 1978 and was styled inside and out by Pierrejean Design in Paris. Yas can comfortably accommodate up to 60 guests and can reach a top speed of 26 knots.
7 Al Salamah
Owner Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia
Size 139m
Built 1999
Code named as Mipos (short for Mission Possible) during her construction, Al Salamah belongs to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz. Kept a great secret, rumours tell that she has over 80 rooms, a helipad, and an indoor swimming pool complete with glass roof. A real working wonder, this yacht was completed in 1999 after only two years.
8 Rising Sun
Owner David Geffen
Size 138.4m
Built 2004
Owned by American media bigwig David Geffen, Rising Sun is rumoured to have been commissioned by Ellison specifically to be larger than Paul Allen's Octopus. This 2004 yacht is spread over five decks and is equipped with everything from Jacuzzi bathrooms and wine cellars to a top deck basketball court.
9 Serene
Owner Unknown
Size 133.9m
Built 2010
Built by Fincantieri Yachts and designed by Espen Oeino, the 134
metre Fincantieri was launched in 2010. Key features include, among
others, two helicopter landing platforms, storage for a large submarine
able to reach a depth of more than 100 metres, an indoor sea water pool
that can be also used for tender docking and 2,700 square metres of
luxury interior space designed by Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton
Design.
10 Al Mirqab
