#25 Al Mirqab - Top Largest Yachts in the World

25. Al Mirqab | 133m

Built in 2008, Germany

Al Mirqab was built by Peterswerft - Kusch for Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani – the former prime minister of Qatar. Her exterior design is by Tim Heywood, and her interiors are styled by Winch Design. She is propelled by five generators that power two electric motors driving conventional shafts and a centrally positioned azimuthing electric pod drive. A grand staircase floats through four floors and surrounds suspended glass artwork by Dale Chihuly.

Al Mirqab won Motor Yacht of the Year at the World Superyacht Awards 2009 and Best Interior Design among motor yachts. She can accommodate 60 guests and is manned by an equal number of crew.

The Al Mirqab, a colossal yacht valued at an estimated $300 million, incurs annual running costs of approximately $3 million. The cost of owning a yacht can vary significantly, influenced by factors such as size, age, level of luxury, and the materials and technology employed in its construction.