In the spirit of discovery and exploration SuperYacht Times has compiled a list of some of the largest explorer yachts currently in build or part of the fleet today.

10 top yacht of the world. Rumored to be owned by a member of the royal family of the UAE Azzam according to its makers is the most complex and challenging yacht to have ever been made. This classic Palm Beach mansion is in the exclusive Phipps Estates enclave minutes from the historic Palm Beach Yacht Club. The Azzam is yet another luxury yacht owned by a member of the royal family in Dubai.

Built-in 2011 by Fincantieri for Russian billionaire Yuri Scheffler Serene is has been one of the favourite rental yachts for the mega-rich reportedly costing celebrities like Bill Gates around million a week. Launched in 2010 Katara has an exterior by. Lawrence Hislop The in-build VARD yacht REV Ocean is scheduled for delivery in 2021 and upon completion will be the largest explorer yacht in the world measuring over 60 metres.

Until the launch of Azzam in 2013 the 533-foot Eclipse held the distinction of being the largest private yacht in the world. She is owned by the same Al. She is owned by Sheikh Hamdan.

The yacht an achieve speeds of up to 30 knots. And most importantly its one of the few companies that focuses solely upon sailing boats. With the inspiring slogan of Lighter stiffer faster Baltic Yachts is the one of the luxury sailing yacht brands specializing in carbon fiber custom yachts.

Also owned by the Al Nahyan Family. Double Century 770 million. At 600 million the Azzam is 590 feet long one of the fastest luxury yachts globally and adorned in French design and decoration thanks to Christophe Leonie who designed the interiors.

Sailing Yacht A 469 FT. Baltic Canova 142 43 m. Seven Seas 200 million.