10 Things You Didn’t Know About Superyachts

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Superyachts are the pinnacle of luxury. They are modern day Titanic-like vessels that span anywhere from 70 to 230 feet long and weigh up to 10,000 tons. These behemoths are truly reserved for the rich and powerful. But boy do they seem awesome. With some of the world’s most notable billionaires owning luxury yachts and throwing huge parties aboard them with A-list celebrities, one can’t help but feel a little jealous as an onlooker.
 

Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen’s Superyacht Has 2 Submarines
 

Asian Superyachts Often Opt For A Conference Room
 

You Can Charter One Pretty Easily… At A Cost
 
There Are Tons Of Water Crafts On Board
Most Superyachts Are Owned By Middle Easterners
 
Most Superyachts Require A Full Time Paid Crew Living On Board
 
Yachts Are The Biggest Luxury Holding By Billionaires
 
A Superyacht Discovered WWII Wreckage
 

If yachts aren’t luxurious enough for you, how about an island? A prototype island yacht built by UK company Yacht Island Designs, comes complete with its own little oasis and TiKi huts.
 

Owners Pay Around 10% Of The Original Purchase Price Per Year To Operate It
 
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