This article is about the most expensive yachts in the world. These not only are elegant crafts that are built with the latest technology, but are also incredibly lavish. They are owned by the most affluent people around the globe which may include members of the royal family, billionaire businessmen and, world-class politicians. The interesting part is that the most costly yachts are built per the owner's preferences. An example of this might be having a helipad or a large pool or even having selective materials for the interior design of the yacht.

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Owning a luxury yacht is equivalent to having peerless wealth and is a status symbol that only the world's wealthiest can afford. This trend initially emerged in the early 20th century when the construction of large private yachts was commissioned by affluent people for their entertainment and personal fulfillment. Christina O and the Savarona are some of the earliest examples with huge growth in the fame of luxury yachts between 1997 and 2008. What started as a simple vessel with essential accommodation evolved into a symbol of wealth and luxury over the years. It provides extravagance in the source of a customized vessel.

Below are the 5 most expensive luxury yachts of all times:

HISTORY SUPREME - $4.5 BILLION

History Supreme is the world's most expensive yacht that was bought by an anonymous Malaysian businessman for 4.5 billion dollars! It is a 100-foot vessel that was designed by world-renowned UK luxury designer Stuart Hughes in 3 years. The pricey vessel features no less than 100,000 kg of precious metals such as gold and platinum. One of the most notable features of the sumptuous superyacht is its master bedroom that owns a wall feature made from meteorite rock and a statue made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones!

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ECLIPSE – $1.5 BILLION

Private white luxury Superyacht Eclipse anchored off the beach. Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain. Summer, 05.07.2011; Shutterstock ID 1059530906; Notes: top 20 largest yachts in the world

Owned by the Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, The Eclipse is the second most expensive yacht in the world. It was built by Blohm and Voss of Hamburg and is rumored to be worth $800,000 to $1.5 billion. Along with being the second most expensive, it is also the second-largest yacht in the world measuring 536 feet long. The enormous size of the ship enables it to possess extravagant features such as 24 guest cabins, various hot tubs, two swimming pools and, a disco hall along with two helicopter pads, a mini-submarine and, three launch boats.

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AZZAM – $650 MILLION

Azzam the world's fourth most expensive yacht is owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nayan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Emir of Abu Dhabi for no less than $650 million. Along with being one of the most expensive yachts, it is also the most complex and challenging yacht that has ever been built. This extravagant yacht is 590 feet long which even crosses the Eclipse.

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TOPAZ – $527 MILLION

Topaz a $527 million vessel is owned by Shaikh Mansour, the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. It was built by  Lurssen Yachts in May 2012 in Germany and was designed by Tim Heywood and Terrance Disdale Design. The pricey vessel is 482 feet long with a beam length of 70.5 feet and a gross tonnage of 11,589.

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DUBAI – $350 MILLION

Although Dubai was commissioned by Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei more than 10 years before the ship’s launch in 2006, it was acquired by Platinum Yachts for His Highness Sheik Mohammed Rashid al-Maktoum who designed the decadent interior. The vessel contains a plethora of extravagant features such as a helipad and a crew area large enough to carry up to 115 people.

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