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the vessel is 525 feet in length and is
supposed to have some luxurious fea-
tures like private helipad with observa-
tion rooms, along with fully loaded
luxury suites for passengers. Also
listed in the amenities are the squash
court, swimming pool and health spa.
The power needed to drive this ship is
derived from the four diesel engines,
which pack in close to 9000 HP of
engine muscle to help it cruise along.
Pelorus Yacht
Price: $300 million
Owner: Roman Abramovich, Russia
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18.4 knots for a fulfilling experience.
Created by Luerssen, the German ship-
yard in collaboration with Tim Hey-
wood designs and interior decoration
by Alberto Pinto, the ship is known
to be loaded with luxuries including a
private helipad and swimming pools
among others.
Rising Sun Yacht
Price: $200 million+
Owner: David Geffen, America
Currently owned by David Geffen, this
yacht was originally commissioned by
Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. This 453-
feet vessel still stands as one of the top
10 largest private yachts in the world.
The engine aboard the yacht is com-
prised of four MTU 20V 8000 M90
engines, which generate 50,000 HP
of output, and takes the boat up to 28
knots of speed. There are 82 luxurious
rooms on 5 stories which include the
8,000 sq meter of living space, along
with facilities like gymnasium and
spa with sauna, along with extensive
wine cellar, an ultra-luxurious master
bedroom, private cinema with giant
screens, and a basketball court on the
Like its Greek name which translates
into ‘vast’, this yacht stands as one of
Roman Abramovich’s favorite cruise
ships with a sprawling length of 377
feet. Built in 2003 by the German
shipyard Lurssen Yard, the interiors
included the expertise of designer Tim
Heywood. Initially owned by an Arab
sheikh and later sold to Mr. Abramov-
ich, the boat underwent some major
changes in its design and painting in
2007 according to what the Russian
oligarch wanted. The yacht is powered
by 2 Wartsila engines generating 5500
HP of power, making it cruise at 20
knots but is best suited for a cruise
speed of 16 knots over a distance of
6000 nautical miles. It is known to
be loaded with features including jet
skies, wave runners, helipads, swim-
ming pools, conference rooms and
suites, which can comfortably house
18 guests and 40 permanent members
of staff.
Dilbar Super Yacht
Price: $256 million
Owner: Alisher Usmanov, Russia
Owned by Russian business magnate
Alisher Usmanov, this boat is fre-
quently used by the man to visit his
private islands. The yacht is known to
be 361 feet long and has space for 12
guests and 48 crew members. The total
weight of displacement is 4100 tones.
Its engines are capable of speeding up
to 21 knots, though they run best at