Mega Yachts for sale

Privately-owned yachts over 100 feet in length are often interchangeably referred to as either superyachts or mega yachts. Although exact definitions vary, many consider superyachts to be vessels over 100 feet in length, with mega yachts considered to be over 200 feet in length. As of 2020, there are over 5,000 superyachts longer than 100 feet in the world, with two-thirds of those over 130 feet having been built in the past 15 years. There are few marinas in the world that are able to accommodate such large vessels, which means these extravagant boats spend much of their time at anchor.

How are Superyachts and Mega Yachts built?

The average superyacht takes 3-4 years to design, engineer and build. Superyacht designers and mega yacht builders are creating new benchmarks in the creation of these types of huge vessels with innovation and advanced technologies. These vessels are feats of design and engineering, which is why there are only a handful of shipyards, naval architects and designers around the world that are up to the challenge.

Types of engines

Superyachts and mega yachts can be powered by various custom-built propulsion systems, ranging from diesel/electric engines to gas turbine engines, although they are most commonly powered by marine diesel engines. The world's largest marine diesel engine is the Wartsila Sulzer propulsion engine which outputs over 113,000 horsepower!

Optional equipment

Superyachts and mega yachts vary greatly in size, amenities, equipment and performance. Most have extensive entertainment features, and luxurious accommodations. Some examples of these features are helipads, submarine garages, support vessels, movie theaters, pools, hot tubs, spas and more. These impressive vessels require highly-trained, experienced crews, including a ship captain, engineers and deck staff (who take care of the exterior) to the chefs, purser and stewardess (who oversee the interior). Each vessel employs a small army to keep them running safe and efficiently.

Reasons to buy mega yacht boats

Mega Yacht boats are larger size vessels generally used for time-honored yachting and boating activities such as overnight cruising and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their extremely deep draft and average beam, characteristics that make these vessels exceptionally appropriate for overnight cruising and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard mega yacht boats listed is 13 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 150 guests and crew. Models with more power can accommodate motors up to an impressive 7,906 horsepower, while smaller models may have as low as 259 horsepower engines on them (although the average engine size is 2,720 HP).

Of the 1,078 mega yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 270 new vessels and 808 used and custom yachts listed by professional brokerages mainly in the following countries: United States, Italy, France, Spain and Turkey. Over the past 30 days, there have been 86 mega yacht boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length of these types of vessels is 95 feet, while they vary in size from 32 feet long for the shortest, to 282 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are built by a wide variety of yacht builders and their hull types include modified vee, deep vee, displacement, planing and semi-displacement designs.

The best mega yacht boats

Some of the most widely-known, masterful builders of mega yacht boats as of today include: Azimut, Sunseeker, Custom, Galeon and Pershing. These builders construct mega yacht boats with inboard, electric, outboard, inboard/outboard and other propulsion systems, available in diesel, gas, electric and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for mega yacht boats on YachtWorld were Alarnia, Azimut, Custom, Rodriquez and Sunseeker.

Mega Yacht boats pricing

Mega Yacht boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed for a variety of prices from $80,185 on the relatively moderate end all the way up to $109,100,463 for the rarest of yachts. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.