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THE MALTESE
FALCON $ 150 + MILLION
Commissioned by venture capitalist Tom Perkins in 2006 , this classic 289-foot sailing yacht was sold to Cypriot hedge fund manager Elena Ambrosiadou in
2009 . Capable of sailing to record-breaking speeds , the timeless Maltese Falcon can accommodate up to 12 guests in its luxurious berths .
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AL SALAMAH $ 200 MILLION
Commissioned by the late Sultan bin Abdulaziz , this Saudi royal megayacht was built by German shipbuilding firm HDW back in 1998 . A mammoth 457 feet long , the Al Salamah is packed with all mod cons , which include a spa , movie theater , business center and library , not to mention a fully-equipped onboard hospital and gym .
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PROJECT MARS $ 161.8 MILLION
Fully engineered and ready to be built – if you can cough up $ 138 million (£ 111.3m ) – Project Mars is a futuristic 295-foot superyacht created by Fincantieri Yachts . The lucky owner will get to enjoy the vessel ’ s many impressive features , which include several VIP guest cabins , an enclosed living garden , helipad and statement fireplace .
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OCTOPUS $ 200 MILLION
This Lurssen-made megayacht , which was commissioned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and launched in 2003 , is frequently loaned free of charge to charities , scientific organisations and the military for marine research projects . Facilities include a glass-bottom swimming pool , music recording studio , two helipads and a whirlpool on deck .
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SOLANDGE $ 200 MILLION
Yours for £ 138 million , this Lurssen-built superyacht , which is on sale via Superyachts . com , is also available to hire for $ 835,000 (£ 668,000 ) a week – like that ’ s any consolation . One for the more sophisticated yacht owner , the 280-foot vessel wows with eight VIP suites , a grand piano and a breathtaking Murano glass art installation .
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