Dec 15, 2021
2021 has marked one of the best years for superyacht sales with more than 1000 vessels sold. Although we celebrate the increase of the yachting industry, we question the price tag these expensive yachts were sold for.
Discover the top 10 most expensive superyachts from 2021. In this article, we will be going from the least expensive to the most expensive superyacht.
The 72.15-metre superyacht was sold only three months after being on the market. Since launching in 2017, Game Changer has sailed over 50,000 nautical miles. Last year, it went through a refitting process at ICON Yachts, where she received a hull extension that provided more space for a beach club and swim platform.
The vessel hosts different toys including a submarine, a 12-metre tender, a dive centre and a helipad. It can accommodate up to 11 guests across its five staterooms.
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This superyacht from 2002 sold for half a million more than Game Changer can fit up to 12 guests in 6 staterooms. It’s military-inspired exterior has been designed by Espen Oino, and it has a gray superstructure that uses steel, aluminium and glass.
Amongst features, it has a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads on the skydeck and a wide alfresco lounge. The interior was styled by Marco Zanini, using gray colours following the exterior aesthetic.
Known as Anna 1, the 67.07-metre superyacht was renamed Firebird by its owner after her sale in September 2021. Although it was built in 2007, it has been well-maintained and underwent a refit in 2021.
This motor yacht now fits as many as 17 guests across six staterooms, and the owner’s master bedroom is split across two levels with double height ceilings and a private lounge.
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On top 7 superyachts sold in 2021 we find the Ventum Maris, the 65.7-metre superyacht first delivered in 2011. With an exterior design from Tim Heywood Design, and an interior envisioned by Winch Design, this yacht accommodates 14 guests across seven guest suits.
Ventum Maris offers guests panoramic views as well as ample space. They can enjoy the jacuzzi and swimming pool found on the sun deck, along with the bar. The vessel underwent an extensive refit in 2019 that made it one of the most beautiful yachts in the world. It is operated by a 20 person crew.
Tankoa’s Solo was sold earlier this year after spending several years on the market. The 72-metre superyacht was designed on the exterior by Francesco Paszkowski while Ruggiero srl took charge of its naval architecture.
Solo has three decks that prioritise guest spaces and multiple lounges. On deck, its spacious sundeck doubles as a water sports centre to enjoy plenty of toys. The master bedroom is an extensive apartment with its own private deck, jacuzzi and private media lounge.
Sold only two months after being listed for sale, Halo is one of the most expensive superyachts from 2021. The 1,001 GT yacht has three decks and plenty of alfresco dining spaces. Designed by Harrison Eidsgaard, it can host up to 12 guests across six staterooms.
The yacht features its custom Compass tender, full store of water toys, scuba diving equipment and helipad. Interiors were designed by Bernardi + Peschard, although the superyacht was first created by Feadship in 2015.
Famous for being one of the largest superyachts offered for sale in cryptocurrency, it has recently been sold after being refitted in 2021. Nuvolari Lenard worked on its exterior as well as on the original interior, and it can accommodate 16 guests across eight staterooms.
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Built by Blohm & Voss in 1990, the 6,359 GT superyacht has seven decks and 105-metres of space. It can host up to 27 guests across its 13 staterooms and includes multiple saloons, a cinema, spa, gym, bakery and two medical centres amongst other amenities.
Considered a pioneer for its beach club, it has easy access to the water with balconies to port and starboard. It also has a limousine tender, a water ski boat and a swimming pool.
Previously known as Seven Seas, Man of Steel was sold this year after being five months on the market. The exterior was designed by Nuvolari Lenard, who also aided with the interior from Molly Ikaksen.
Hosting up to 20 guests across nine staterooms, its glass elevator helps guests move around its four decks. It also features a gym, massage room and steam room.
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The largest superyacht in the world is also the most expensive superyacht on this list: Octopus, the 126-metre vessel sold for €235,000,000. The explorer superyacht built by Lürssen was sold in summer and will be available to charter on a two-year worldwide tour beginning January 2022.
Equipped with two helipads, an underwater drone with a 1.9 mile range, an eight person submarine and a range of 12,500 nautical miles, it completely lives up as an explorer. Octopus can accommodate up to 26 guests across 13 staterooms, and it is considered the largest explorer superyacht in the world.
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