CELEBRITIES are used to traveling in luxury, but when it comes to yachts, they take their lavish lifestyle to another level.
From fashion designer to children’s author, these celebrities own the world’s most expensive superyachts.
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio is just one of the celebrities who loves luxury vacations on a yacht.
Earlier this year he was seen crisscrossing the Mediterranean and Atlantic with models and TV stars by his side, including Love Island beauty Arabella Chi and British catwalk queen Neelam Gill.
Now a study by yacht charter experts Ritzy Charters has revealed the most expensive celebrity yachts owned by big names.
The Rising Sun owned by David Geffen
American producer, movie David Geffen, studio director and all-around businessman, purchased his superyacht in 2010.
He reportedly paid $200 million (£162 million) for the boat, which is now worth $590 million (£476 million).
The yacht is 139m long and reaches a maximum speed of 34mph.
It has 82 rooms on board accommodating 18 guests and 55 crew members.
But with a basketball court, wine cellar, cinema, helicopter landing pad, spa and swimming pool, the rooms are the least impressive element.
The yacht has hosted several famous faces over the years, including DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, Steven Spielberg and Barack Obama.
Koru owned by Jeff Bezos
American businessman Jeff Bezos owns the second most expensive celebrity yacht in the world, worth around $500 million (£403 million).
The superyacht Koru, also known as Y721, is considered the largest sailing ship in the world and was built especially for the businessman.
It can accommodate up to 18 people who can enjoy on-board facilities such as its swimming pool, helicopter landing pad, jacuzzi and speedboat.
Koru is also rumored to have a submarine on board – although this has not been confirmed.
Celebrity guests who vacationed on the yacht include Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom.
Eos belonging to Diane von Furstenberg
Fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and her businessman husband Barry Diller are the proud owners of Eos.
The couple bought their boat, which is the third most expensive celebrity-owned yacht, for $200 million (£162 million) in 2009.
At 92m long, the Eos can reach speeds of up to 18mph and can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests.
Onboard facilities include a glass staircase, a 14-foot world map and a jacuzzi.
Venus belonging to Laurene Powell
Laurene Powell, widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobsis the owner of the fourth most expensive celebrity yacht.
Designed by Phillipe Stark, Venus is a $120 million (£97) yacht with several luxury features including floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious upper deck.
The yacht can accommodate 12 guests and 22 crew members, and can also reach a top speed of 18 knots.
The Maraya owned by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
American rapper Sean Combs bought the Maraya, another expensive yacht, for $65 million (£52 million) more than a decade ago.
The ship is 54m long and can accommodate up to 12 guests in its six cabins.
There are several luxurious features, including a jacuzzi on the terrace, a private chef and a gym.
When the rapper isn’t using his own yacht, it can be rented for $300,000 (£242,110) a week.
Main owned by Giorgio Armani
Fashion designer Giorgio Armani is the proud owner of Main, a 65 meter superyacht.
The interior was designed by Mr. Armani himself and can comfortably accommodate 14 guests and 14 crew members.
Main is reportedly worth $64 million (£51 million).
Wabi Sabi owned by Sir Elton John
Sir Elton John’s yacht, the Wabi Sabi, was built to the singer’s specifications.
The yacht is bright white in color and is often spotted by yachting enthusiasts and fans.
Wabi Sabi can accommodate up to 18 guests in its eight luxury cabins and is worth $29.1 million (£23.48).
Elton John has hosted several famous friends on his yacht, including David Walliams and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Confidentiality owned by Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods’ yacht Privacy is worth $29 million (£23.40 million).
It’s home to many luxuries, including an eight-person jacuzzi as well as a scuba tank filling station.
The luxury yacht can accommodate 10 guests and nine crew members, it can also reach a top speed of 20 mph.
Amphitrite owned by JK Rowling
Formerly owned by Johnny Depp, JK Rowling bought Amphitrite in 2016.
The yacht is now worth $22.9 million (£18.48) and includes items such as kayaks, windsurf boards and a dinghy.
A total of 10 people can be accommodated on board in five large rooms.
When the yacht is not in use by the author and his family, it can be rented for $90,000 per week.
A spokesperson for Ritzy Charters said: “Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; They not only offer incredibly magnificent views, but also a level of privacy to those on board who seek a sense of relaxation that you can’t get anywhere else other than chartering across oceans.
Although most people can’t afford a superyacht vacation, many cruise ships offer fun alternatives.
One of them is Icon of the Seas, which will be the last ship of the Royal Caribbean cruise line.
Icon Of The Seas will accommodate 7,600 passengers on its 20 decks and is expected to depart Miami in January.
