Luxury on the High Seas

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• Billionaire media mogul David Geffen tops the list of celebrity yacht owners
• Jeff Bezos is second with his $500 million Y721 superyacht, Koru
• Diane von Furstenberg and her husband, Barry Diller, place third
• Many big bucks yachts are out there. The vessels here represent high-profile yachtswomen and yachtsmen from business and media

The research by Yacht Charter experts Ritzy Charters examined celebrity-owned yachts and their price tags to determine a ranking of the most expensive celebrity yachts.

Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; they provide incredibly gorgeous views and a level of privacy to those onboard who want a sense of relaxation that you can’t get anywhere other than chartering across oceans. - Ritzy Charters spokesperson

The study revealed that billionaire media mogul David Geffen owns the most expensive celebrity yacht, reportedly costing $590 million.

Geffen takes first place with his $590 million superyacht, The Rising Sun. The yacht was initially owned by Larry Ellison before Geffen purchased it in 2010. The vessel cost around $200 million to build in 2004. Its length reaches 138 meters with a maximum speed of 30 knots. Along with an unusually high number of rooms, 82, the yacht can accommodate around 18 guests and 55 crew members. It holds a basketball court, a wine cellar, and an impressive luxurious cinema.

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The second most expensive celebrity yacht is owned by Jeff Bezos. Koru takes up 417 feet and is known as the largest sailing yacht on the planet. The yacht has a great pool on its deck and can accommodate 18 guests and 40 crew members. The design was inspired by Māori art. The name Koru symbolizes strength, new life, and peace. Bezos reportedly put $500 million into the build.

Ranking third is the Eos superyacht, owned by Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and her husband, Barry Diller. The power couple repurchased the yacht in 2009 for $200 million. Eos can perform top speeds of 18mph, is 305 feet long, and can welcome fourteen guests. The vessel has a glass staircase, a 14-foot world map, a jacuzzi, and a figurehead of owner Diane von Furstenberg.

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Laurene Powell, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, owns the fourth most expensive celebrity yacht. Phillippe Stark designed the $120 million VENUS yachtThe $120 million VENUS yacht was designed by Phillippe Stark. The superyacht can accommodate twelve guests in six cabins and twenty crew members in 14 cabins. The yacht features floor-to-ceiling windows across its 78-metre span and can reach 18 knots. The vessel’s annual running cost is around $10-$15 million.

The fifth most expensive celebrity-owned yacht is owned by Sean’ Diddy’ Combs. The Maraya was purchased for $65 million in 2012. When Diddy is not using the vessel for his own cruises, it can be chartered for approximately $300 thousand per week. On board, the yacht can hold up to 12 guests at a time in six cabins, as well as luxurious features like a sundeck jacuzzi, gym, and wellness area, not to mention its very own chef. This superyacht is 54.2 meters long.

It is exciting to see just how luxurious and spectacular the yachts owned by some of the most famous people in the world are. From how they were designed, crafted, and produced, it is widely appreciated how beautiful and unique some of the most expensive yachts in our world’s oceans are and how much they cost.

Photo byDouglas Pilarski

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Douglas Pilarski is an award-winning writer & journalist based on the West Coast. He writes about luxury goods, exotic cars, horology, tech, food, lifestyle, equestrian and rodeo, magazine features, and millionaire travel. 

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