For the Discerning Fall 2016 | Page 6

Luxury Yacht The mega yacht “Eclipse” was built for the Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich, at the cost of $1.2 billion (€ 870 million) and was delivered on 9 December 2010. The massive displacement of steel super yacht Eclipse measuring about 170 meters, making it (or longer) largest private yacht in the world. Eclipse spends about $ 50 million (approx. € 36 million) each year to keep running, each fueling costs about $ 650,000 (€ 470.700) and has approximately 70 crew members who operate the mega yacht.