16 Of The Largest Yachts Ever Built

Azzam (180 meters/590 feet) - Launched by Lürssen Yachts in 2013, Azzam is reputedly the world’s longest yacht and is known for its exceptional speed and luxury.

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Eclipse (162.5 meters/533 feet) - Built by Blohm+Voss, Eclipse was for a time the world’s largest yacht. It features two helicopter pads, 24 guest cabins, and a missile defense system.

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Dubai (162 meters/531 feet) - Commissioned by the ruler of Dubai, this yacht includes a mosaic swimming pool, helicopter pad, and numerous VIP suites.

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Dilbar (156 meters/512 feet) - A Lürssen masterpiece, Dilbar is considered the largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage, equipped with the largest indoor swimming pool ever installed on a yacht.

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Al Said (155 meters/509 feet) - Built by Lürssen, Al Said serves as a royal yacht with a concert hall that can accommodate a 50-piece orchestra.

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Topaz (147 meters/482 feet) - Launched in 2012 from Lürssen, Topaz boasts a steel displacement hull with an aluminum superstructure.

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Prince Abdulaziz (147 meters/482 feet) - One of the oldest in this list, built in 1984 by Helsingør Værft in Denmark, it serves the Saudi royal family.

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El Mahrousa (145.72 meters/478 feet) - Originally built in 1865, it is the oldest active yacht in the world and serves the Egyptian navy.

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