| Are the days of the super yacht coming to an end? | | | | 44 years. During its time, the yacht safely delivered |
| Not likely, as there are many luxury yachts traversing | | | | The Queen and the Royal Family to 968 official |
| the oceans and seas at any given time. Celebrities | | | | destinations. The super yacht is now moored in the |
| and other wealthy people love their time away from | | | | historic port of Leith in Scotland. |
| land in their personal yachts. | | | | Now, the gigayacht isn't the largest yacht ever |
| A new breed of luxury yacht is making an | | | | made, but it is created to be the greenest. The main |
| appearance on the horizon. This newly designed | | | | deck is designed with the comforts of your own |
| yacht is called the gigayacht. The gigayacht is an | | | | floating estate in mind. The deck consists of a |
| entirely new classification of yacht. WallyIsland is said | | | | swimming pool, a beautifully landscaped garden and |
| to be the first of the gigayachts. Plans for | | | | the foliage of your choice. The gardens will be kept |
| WallyIsland include a 59 ft wide deck to | | | | healthy and green by an onboard irrigation system. |
| accommodate the extensive garden area. | | | | The extra-wide deck space gives the gigayacht a |
| Luxury yachts, also known as super yachts, are | | | | much larger feel than yachts nearly twice its length. A |
| expensive, privately owned yachts that are operated | | | | roomy 1,000 square meter deck space allows room |
| by a professional crew. Yachts are recreational boats | | | | for gardens, fountains and even outdoor sports. A |
| used for leisure and relaxation. They generally start | | | | comfortably large swimming pool also adorns the |
| at 32-35 feet in length and increase from there. The | | | | main deck. |
| term "mega yacht" usually refers to a yacht that is | | | | The inside of the gigayacht will be just as impressive |
| more than 100 ft in length. In order for a yacht to | | | | as the outside. The five accommodation decks |
| achieve "luxury" or "super" status, it must be at least | | | | include a saloon, dining room, library, cinema, and spa |
| 200 ft in length. | | | | and fitness area. Sleeping quarters aboard WallyIsland |
| One of the most famous super yachts in the world is | | | | include the owner's suites and space for up to 40 |
| the super yacht owned by the Sheikh of Dubai. The | | | | crew members and 24 guests. As one would |
| Sheikh's 'Platinum' is an impressive 525 feet long and | | | | assume, the suites are rumoured to be spacious and |
| powered by four 9000 horsepower diesel engines. | | | | comfortable. |
| The actual price tag of 'Platinum' has not been | | | | The enormous fuel tanks hold 750,000 litres of fuel, |
| disclosed, but some estimate the price to be in | | | | giving the owner the opportunity to stay out of port |
| excess of $300 million. | | | | for an amazing 15,000 nautical miles. This yacht |
| Another famous super yacht still under construction is | | | | comes fully equipped with everything one would |
| that of Chelsea Football Club owner, Roman | | | | need to maintain life on your own private floating |
| Abramovich. Upon completion, Abramovich's yacht is | | | | island for five years. |
| rumoured to be 550 feet and an estimated 200 | | | | The price tag associated with the gigayacht is |
| million sterling. The super yacht will have space for | | | | expected to meet or exceed current luxury yacht |
| two helipads, a private cinema and a submarine. | | | | prices. Don't let the actual price disappoint or |
| Abramovich currently owns a small fleet of luxury | | | | intimidate you. Although an official price has not been |
| yachts widely known as 'Abramovich's Navy'. | | | | named to date, it is believed the gigayacht will remain |
| Possibly the most famous of all super yachts is The | | | | under $200 million. This is a very competitive figure |
| Royal Yacht Britannia. Eighty-third in a royal line of | | | | when compared to similar yachts. |
| yachts, Britannia proudly served the Royal family for | | | | |