This list of motor yachts by length is a table of the worlds longest currently active superyachts with an overall length of at least 75 metres 246 ft and up.
Longest yachts in the world. At a whopping 180 meters in length AZZAM is the longest private yacht in the world. Widely known as the late Paul Allens sleek and versatile explorer yacht Octopus is by far the largest yacht for sale in 2020 at 1262 metres in length. For instance the yachting community was abuzz with the launch of yacht ECLIPSE late last year.
Designed by Maierform the yacht was the longest and tallest in the world at the time of its launch. The REV Ocean dethroned the 590-foot Azzam which held the record of largest yacht in the world for six years. Built in 2013 this Larsson yacht made yachting history for not only its size but its ability to reach top speeds of more than 30 knots.
Its draft the distance between the waterline and the bottom of the hull measures 14 feet and 1 inch when empty. At 4823-feet Prince Abdulaziz held the title for 22 years until Dubai launched in 2006. Its tallest beam stands at 69 feet and 4 inches.
The 590-foot Azzam is considered the longest yacht in the world and is reportedly owned by the royal family of Abu Dhabi. The Azzam is currently the longest motor luxury yacht in the world at 591 feet in length. Read about some of the top expedition yachts and long range cruiser yachts in the world.
This superyacht was launched in 2013 by Lürssen Yachts and currently owned by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. The very large luxury yacht builders such as Lurssen or OceAnco launch another big boat now and again the biggest are mostly German or Dutch. Outer Reef Yachts says its core values are customization customer service and building yachts tough enough to cruise anywhere.
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