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Who would like to travel the seven seas in a superyacht (otherwise called megayachts)? Superyachts are large, luxurious pleasure vessels, although there is no exact definition of how big a yacht needs to be before being considered a "superyacht". Superyachts are typically absurdly expensive.
Superyachts are not always owned by the mega-wealthy. Many superyachts are also available for charter with a full staff - predictably they still cost a pretty penny. Many are available for charter at prices exceeding $100,000 or $1 million for a week. The yachts can be designed with an emphasis on comfort, speed, or expedition capability. There are also plenty of superyachts for sale if one can cough up a few 10s of millions of dollars and pay for the upkeep.
How Big Is A Superyacht?
Superyachts come in different sizes. The smaller ones (40 meters or 130 feet) typically have cabins for 10-12 guests and accommodation for a similar-sized crew. They normally have a lower deck (with guest cabins and an exterior swimming platform), the main deck (which has the saloon and dining room), the upper deck (which has outdoor dining and the bridge), and the sun deck (which often has a hot tub).
- Smallest Superyachts: Generally Considered From 40 Meters or 130 Feet
- Largest Superyacht: The Azzam At 180 Meters or 590 Feet
Yachts built over 60 meters or 200 feet in length are typically built to individual specifications and are very expensive. They often have a total of five or six decks (with one or two below the waterline). At this size, they also typically have a helicopter landing platform.
The superyachts often have luxury amenities like indoor hot tubs, a beauty salon, a massage room, a medical center, a disco, a plunge pool, bars, private sitting rooms, a sauna, and more.
Where To Find The World's Superyachts?
The two main locations most superyachts are found are in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. As a rule of thumb, the superyachts are in the Mediterranean Sea in the summer and the Caribbean in the winter (the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are the most popular boating destinations in the world). The larger ones have a swimming pool and the really big ones may even come with a helicopter.
Typical Locations Of Superyachts:
- Summer: Mediterranean Sea
- Winter: Caribbean Sea
Some of the most popular places for superyachts are Cannes, Antibes, St. Tropez, Monte Carlo, Portofino, Porto Cervo, Cascais, Puerto Banus, and other places.
The Global Range Of Superyachts
The range of superyachts can be very far and is only limited by the capacity of fuel on board. Superyachts can often travel thousands of miles - 5,000 miles or more. A superyacht should have no problem reaching Hawaii from the mainland (they are designed to travel from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean across the Atlantic after all).
- Can Superyachts Travel Around The World?: Yes
- How Far Can A Superyacht Travel: Thousands Of Miles (Over 5,000) Limited Only By Fuel Capacity
Buying Your Own Superyacht
There are plenty of superyachts for sale and many of them are listed on Burgess. The cheapest superyachts start at around $10 million and climb right up into the hundreds of millions of dollars.
IJE - 108 Meter (354 foot) Superyacht
One of the most expensive superyachts listed is the IJE Superyacht built in 2019 in Italy. She was built by Benetti and is the ultimately world-cruising family yacht and the longest yacht ever delivered by Benetti. She is the flagship of their custom-built fleet.
- Length: 108 Meters or 354 feet
- Features: Main Saloon, Vast Lower Deck Gym, Foredeck Stowage For Two Tenders
- Guest Capacity: 22 Guests
- Suites: 11 Suites
- Rooms: Cinema, Dedicated Nightclub, Elevator, Sun Lounge
- Range: 6,500 Nautical Miles
- Asking Price: $185 Million
Sea Walk - 62.3 Meter (205 foot) Superyacht
In case one doesn't just have $185 million sitting around in the bank, there's the Sea Walk with an asking price of $37 million. She was built by Dutch megayacht specialist Oceanco in 2005 and is 62.3 meters in length.
She has accommodation for up to 12 guests and has several luxurious relaxation and dining areas.
- Length: 62.3 Meters or 205 feet
- Guest Capacity: 12 Guests
- Suites: 4 Suites
- Asking Price: $37 Million
Browse Burgess's website to see many more listings of superyachts for sale.