10 Most Expensive Cruise Ships in the World

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A cruise ship is a type of ship designed to provide a special holiday experience for its passengers. There will be facilities such as restaurants, gyms, spas, cinemas and casinos that passengers can enjoy.

Along with the development of the tourism industry, cruise ships have become increasingly popular as a tourist choice for the elite. Passengers can gaze at the beautiful sea while carrying out various service activities on board.

The Most Expensive Cruise Ships in the World

The extraordinary prices of cruise ships and the luxurious facilities offered certainly make the cost of renting these ships quite expensive. The price of the most expensive cruise ship in the world reaches billions of dollars. The following is a list of the most expensive cruise ships in the world according to wealthygorilla.

10. Serene – US$ 300 Million (Rp4.5 Trillion)

Serene is 135 meters high. This cruise ship was built in 2011 by Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilding company. According to Russian billionaire, Yuri Scheffler, Serene is one of the favorite cruise ships for the very rich people. Bill Gates reportedly spent millions of dollars a week on the ship.

In 2015, Serene was purchased by Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia to accommodate around 24 guests and 52 crew members. There are a number of swimming pools, two helipads, a submarine and a stunning underwater viewing room inside.

9. Al Said – US$ 300 Million (Rp4.5 Trillion)

This super yacht is owned and named by the Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said. Built in 2007–2008, little is known about Al Said. The ship had a concert hall large enough to accommodate a 50-person orchestra. Al Said can accommodate up to 70 guests and 154 crew at a maximum speed of 40 kilometers per hour.

8. Radiant – US$ 320 Million (Rp4.9 Trillion)

Radiant was built by Lürssen in 2009 and is now owned by United Arab Emirates (UAE) billionaire Abdulla Al Futtaim. With a length of around 110 meters and a gross weight of around 5,027 tonnes, Radiant can accommodate up to 20 guests and 44 crew.

This cruise ship has several swimming facilities, helipad, massage room, cinema, gym and jacuzzi. Radiant is also equipped with a very powerful water cannon to defend itself from pirate attacks.

7. Dubai – US$ 400 Million (Rp6 Trillion)

The yacht “Dubai” is owned by UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al Maktoum. Facilities include a jacuzzi, a specially tiled swimming pool, a helipad, as well as a circular glass staircase that changes color when illuminated from above. Dubai also has a split deck deck, several VIP and social areas, guest suites and a crew capacity of up to 115 people.

6. Motor Yacht A – US$ 440 Million (Rp6.7 Trillion)

Motor Yacht A has an impressive appearance with a height of 120 meters. The yacht was built by Blohm+Voss and released in 2008. Currently, Motor Yacht A is predicted to be in the hands of Andrey Melnichenko, a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropic activist from Russia.

Having a length of around 120 meters, Motor Yacht A's capacity includes 14 guests and 42 crew. There is a master bedroom covering an area of 232 square meters, a discotheque, a helicopter hangar, a separate speedboat 9 meters long, and a glass-bottomed swimming pool.

5. Topaz – US$ 527 Million (Rp8 Trillion)

Another one made by Lürssen, Topaz is in the top five most expensive cruise ships in the world. Topaz was built in Germany and released in 2012 for an Abu Dhabi tycoon, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

The yacht's exterior was designed by Tim Heywood, while Terence Disdale Design worked on the interior. Topaz has a large jacuzzi on the main deck, swimming pool, double helipad, state-of-the-art gym, cinema and conference rooms.

4. Azzam – US$ 600 Million (Rp9.1 Trillion)

This 180 meter superyacht is the largest cruise ship in the world to date. Azzam is owned by Shekh Khalifah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, former President of the UAE and Emir of Abu Dhabi.

Once again, Lürssen Yachts is the manufacturer behind the construction of this super-large yacht. Azzam has a missile defense system, a bulletproof main room, and a speed of more than 65 kilometers per hour which makes it one of the fastest cruise ships in the world.

3. Streets of Monaco – US$ 1 Billion (Rp15.2 Trillion)

The Streets of Monaco are actually still in the form of a design concept. The 155-meter high cruise ship, as its name suggests, will be a floating replica of the city of Monaco, complete with typical Monte Carlo landmarks. Streets of Monaco is also planned to have a go-kart circuit, three swimming pools, a mini submarine, a helipad, seven guest suites, a mini waterfall and a restaurant with stunning underwater views.

2. Eclipse – US$ 1.5 Billion (Rp22.8 Trillion)

The second most expensive cruise ship in the world is the Eclipse which is owned by Roman Abramovich. It is known that the Russian billionaire did not spend any capital on Eclipse. Abramovich installed a personal defense system that includes missile detection sensors, intruder alarms, armor plating, as well as bulletproof windows in the master bedroom. Eclipse has two helipads, two swimming pools, 24 guest bedrooms, a disco room and a mini submarine.

1. History Supreme – US$ 4.8 Billion (Rp72.9 Trillion)

History Supreme is a cruise ship that is 30.5 meters long and made of 10,000 kilograms of solid gold and platinum. This yacht was designed by famous designer Stuart Hughes for Robert Kuok, businessman and richest person in Malaysia. History Supreme took about three years to complete, including all of its interior.

In the master bedroom, there is a statue of a real T-Rex bone and walls made entirely of meteorite rock. The master suite from History Supreme also has an Aquavista Panoramic Wall Aquarium made from 24 carat gold.

NIA HEPPY | SYAHDI MUHARRAM | WEALTHYGORILLA

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