The 50 most expensive yachts for sale now

Builder: Lürssen
Length: 90m
Designers: Winch Design

Phoenix 2 takes a page (or two) from Art Deco styling with her cherry velvet flooring and gilded details. The owner commissioned Winch Design to create her intricate cityscape-inspired design concept, including a 5.7-metre phoenix figurehead modelled after the Chrysler building's mounted eagles. Roaring highlights include a sommelier room, multiple swimming pools, a plush cinema room and a custom Steinway for some musical accompaniment at mealtimes. Accommodation is for up to 14 guests in seven cabins, including a full-beam owner's cabin accessible via a glass spiral staircase.

Builder: Yachtley
Length: 80m
Designer: Alpha Marine, Cristiano Gatto

Delivered in 2019, Elements is Lloyd's classed and SOLAS compliant. Her gilded Gatto interiors can accommodate 24 guests in 12 cabins, all equipped with entertainment centres, Sony television screens and full en suite bathroom facilities. A favourite area for active guests will be the beach club aft on the lower deck, which features two swim platforms opening to sea level port and aft, a massage room, Turkish bath and a bar. Other leisure highlights include an elevator providing access to all decks and a helipad.

Builder: Admiral - The Italian Sea Group
Length: 73.2m
Designer: Tim Heywood, Admiral Engineering, Mlinaric, Henry & Zervudachi

Planet Nine’s meticulous owner ensured that she was built to cruise the waters of Greenland, Antarctica and everywhere in between with ease. This is realised in the specially-designed ice-classed hull, constructed with thick hull plates, strong frames and bulkheads, and careful protection for her seawater intakes, to protect from cold temperatures and deal with sea ice up to 15 centimetres thick. Guests can enjoy 180-degree-views from the forward observation lounge, take a dip in the sundeck Jacuzzi, or relax in the spacious cinema. The dedicated owners' deck also comes complete with its own private lounge, terrace and study. The superyacht made an appearance in Christopher Nolan's mind-bending blockbuster Tenet.

Builder: Oceanco
Length: 80m
Designer: Nuvolari Lenard, Azure Yacht Design and Naval Architecture, Alberto Pinto

Commissioned by a "very experienced, highly discerning owner", Y701's angular exterior belies a considerable internal volume of 2,310GT. Nine cabins can accommodate up to 18 guests, including an owner's suite that takes up almost half of the upper deck's interior. The space features a private lounge, an office and a his and hers bathroom with a large central bath. There is also direct access to the Portuguese bridge and private terrace with two Jacuzzis. Another highlight is the main deck wellness spa, which includes a gym with "spectacular views", a buffet, a bar, medical room, beauty salon and massage room.

Builder: Amels
Length: 60m
Designers: Tim Heywood, Reymond Langton Design

"There are many features of this design that bring a smile to my face," said Stella M's exterior designer Tim Heywood. The superyacht's highlights are aplenty, including a cavernous 1,015GT interior, an eco-friendly hybrid propulsion package and an elevator whisking guests between four decks. An air-conditioned gym with massage room sits on the sundeck alongside a large Jacuzzi, double sunpad, buffet bar and a wet bar with glass handrails to protect the view. Down below, Stella M's beach club is arranged with a sit-up wet bar, sauna, steam shower and changing room. Accommodation is for up to 14 guests in six suites.

Builder: Delta Marine
Length: 73.2
Designers: Donald Starkey

Laurel was delivered in 2006 as the flagship of the Seattle-based yard and the largest yacht built in the US in 75 years. Accommodation is across seven cabins, including a master cabin with two private terraces and a convertible cabin that can be used as a sauna room. On deck, she features a fully-equipped gym, with a library that converts into a private cinema. An elevator provides wheelchair access to all guest decks, while an ultra-modern stabilisation system eases roll motion effect, ensuring onboard comfort. She most recently attended the Miami International Boat Show 2024.

Builder: Amels
Length: 60m
Designer: Giorgio M. Cassetta, Bannenberg & Rowell

The first unit in the Amels 60 series (and the only Amels 60 on the market), Come Together was commissioned by a serial superyacht owner who, unsurprisingly, happens to be a fan of The Beatles. Accommodation is for up to 12 guests and includes a vast owner's suite with folding balcony, office and lounge area. The guest cabins found on the lower deck benefit from direct access to the beach club where a large 38-square-metre swim platform, ice bath and sauna awaits. Her crowning glory, however, is a 27-metre sun deck complete with a raised sun lounging space, a Jacuzzi and a bar and an extendable dining table protected from the elements that seats up to 18 guests. As the sun sets, the space can be transformed into an open-air cinema or a party area with DJ decks.

Builder: Feadship
Length: 57.6m
Designers: Feadship De Voogt, Bannenberg & Rowell

Delivered as Larisa in 2013, W cruised under the same owner until she was sold in 2019. A 10-month refit soon followed, which saw W emerge from Feadship's Holland facilities with a gleaming silver hull, a larger Jacuzzi and an all-new television lounge. "The best thing about W is that she is a steel-hulled Feadship – and nothing even comes close," said W's current owner. "She gives you the freedom to explore anywhere in the world, unlike coastal yachts built by other companies." She's our latest entry to the list, having joined the market in April 2024. 

Builder: Heesen
Length: 50m
Designers: Omega Architects, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Cristiano Gatto Design

Book Ends follows Aquamarine as the second unit in the Dutch shipyard's 5000 Aluminium series. She was built by an experienced yachtsman and is in as-new condition with low hours and light owners use. Accommodation is for 12 guests in five cabins, including a full-beam (nine metre) owner's cabin forward on the main deck with marble bathroom, separate study and walk-in wardrobe. Book Ends' flex-use beach club is also worth noting – the broker envisions the space converted to a sea-level gym for morning workouts, a lounge area during the day and an entertainment space by night.

Builder: Amels
Length: 55m
Designer: Tim Heywood, Laura Sessa

Papa is one of the youngest pre-owned Amels on the market. Delivered in 2019, she’s most recently been used as a charter yacht. Accommodation is across five cabins including a full-beam owner’s suite with a fold-out balcony. A stand-out feature is her split-level sun deck, featuring a large raised hot tub, open-air Teppanyaki grill, al fresco cinema and helipad. The sea-level beach club is another. There’s also a light-filled saloon, formal dining room and bright sky lounge to enjoy at all times of day and night.