The world’s 10 most luxurious yachts — and their o…


Yacht-a, yacht-a, yacht-a.

Experts at Ritzy Charters have revealed a list of the 10 most expensive yachts afloat — and the top three are worth a whopping $1.29 billion combined, exceeding the GDP of some smaller countries.

“Luxury yachts are more than just a symbol of wealth; they not only provide incredibly gorgeous views but a level of privacy to those onboard who want a sense of relaxation that you can’t get from anywhere other than chartering across oceans,” a spokesperson for the company said in a statement.

#1 David Geffen, “The Rising Sun”

Riding high at the top of the list is media magnate David Geffen’s The Rising Sun, worth a jaw-dropping $590 million.

Originally owned by tech mogul Larry Ellison, the superyacht cost an estimated $200 million to build back in 2004. The classy craft measures more than 452 feet long and features a basketball court, a helicopter landing pad and a wine cellar — even a movie theater.

Originally owned by tech mogul Larry Ellison, Geffen purchased The Rising Sun in 2010.
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Boldfacers who’ve accepted invitations to sail on the elite vessel include Oprah, Stephen Spielberg, Barack Obama and Julia Roberts.

Geffen purchased the vessel — which holds 18 guests and 55 crew members in its 82 rooms — in 2010.

#2 Jeff Bezos, “Koru”

Koru, owned by Jeff Bezos, is worth $500 million. It features a figurehead carved in the likeness of fiancee Lauren Sanchez.
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Sanchez and Bezos sighted in port in the South of France, a popular destination for the yacht crowd.
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Second on the list is the Koru, owned by none other than Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The behemoth, triple-masted yacht — reportedly worth an impressive $500 million — is the largest billionaire yacht that can venture into the high seas by sail power only.

Hosting celebs like Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Koru features a pool, hot…