Top 10 World's Largest Yachts For 2012 (Video)

Battle Of The Mega Yachts

The tycoon was forced to moor his white luxury yacht Eclipse, top, just a stone's throw away from the huge blue ship owned by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, bottom. And with the two yachts anchored side by side in front of the harbor Gustavia, the battle was on for which billionaire has the nicest boat with the most luxury, helicopters, and jet skis.

Battle Of The Mega Yachts: Roman Abramovich Takes On Qatari Royal Billionaire As They Moor Their Enormous Private Ships In Caribbean Island Of St Barts -- Daily Mail

* The Chelsea football club owner travelled to the island on his £1billion yacht Eclipse for his New Year's Eve party at his luxury 70-acre estate
* But fellow guests - such as Qatar's Prime Minister - had already got the best spot in their own super yachts

He's used to having the best of everything, so it's unlikely Chelsea football club owner Roman Abramovich enjoyed battling for space to anchor his super yacht off the coast of St Barts. The tycoon was forced to moor his white luxury yacht Eclipse just a stone's throw away from the huge blue ship owned by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani. And with the two yachts anchored side by side in front of the harbor Gustavia on the Caribbean island, the battle was on for which billionaire has the nicest boat with the most luxury, helicopters, and jet skis.

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My Comment: The above pic is something that is not seen very often. Still looking for a video .... when someone uploads it on YouTube or equivalent, I will be posting it here.

Helicopter Landing On The Megayacht 'The Eclipse'

My Comment: What surprised me about this landing was how quick it was done.

Leo DiCaprio And Jonah Hill Know How To Party On Board A Luxury Yacht

Sightseeing: The luxury yacht took Leo and Jonah passed some of Sydney's most famous landmarks like their world famous Opera House

Having Fun, Boys? Leo DiCaprio Treats A Shocked Jonah Hill To Wild Yacht Party Crammed With Topless And Bikini-Clad Beauties -- Daily Mail

We all know that Leonardo DiCaprio is this generation's Jack Nicholson when it comes to playing the field with young, attractive women. But on Saturday, the 38-year-old lothario decided to treat his Django Unchained co-star (and new BFF) Jonah Hill to a wild yacht party in Sydney, and the antics left Hill, 29, blushing. The older man negotiated the many scantily-clad women with ease and didn't bat an eyelid as some of the girls got a bit wild and started stripping their tops off.

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My Comment: If you want to party .... on board a luxury yacht is the place to be.

Cross The Ocean On The Modern $21 Million 'Streamline'

YACHT OF THE WEEK: Cross The Ocean On The Modern $21 Million 'Streamline' -- Business Insider

When you spend millions of dollars on a luxury yacht, you do not want to be confined to a single region. With the "Streamline," you won't be: Its 85,000-liter fuel tanks provide a range of more than 4,000 miles. That's more than enough to cross the Atlantic, or spend an entire vacation on the open water. The yacht, built in 2009, has a lap pool, an elevator, and enough room for 10 guests. There's a large master stateroom and guest accommodations that can be arranged to feature three, four, or five cabins.

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My Comment: I would rather swim in the ocean than have my own swimmong pool .... but aside this very small detail, she is a beaut.

A Tour Of The Superyacht Leander

From YouTube: LEANDER is arguably the most impressive and luxurious yacht available today for charter. She offers sumptuous accommodation for a maximum of twelve guests in a choice of ten cabins. She is run by a professional and experienced crew of 26, headed by a British Captain. In addition to a choice of spacious saloons and huge, well-appointed deck areas, a range of amenities are on offer including a fully-equipped gym, swimming pool with counter current and Jacuzzi jets, satellite television and a huge array of water sports equipment, including new tenders. The yacht is constantly maintained to the highest standards and her equipment is regularly updated. Communications on board are, of course, among the most sophisticated.

Editor: For more info on the 246' superyacht Leander, go here.

The Super Yachts Invade St. Barts For New Years

Luxury Yachts Make Waves In St. Barts As High Rollers Ring In The New Year With Lavish Parties -- Culture Map Houston

ST. BARTS, French West Indies — The countdown to 2013 began here several days ago when the gilded swans of the sea began gliding in, anchoring in the azure waters of Gustavia Bay. On the eve of New Year's Eve, the local yacht registry recorded 130 vessels, 17 of those in the super-yacht category (measuring 200 feet or more in length). And a handful of Texans were floating along with the best of them. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones anchored in aboard the 290-foot Nirvana (for sale for $300 million and change). His arrival later than most due to the Cowboys/Washington Redskins game Sunday night. The tariff for a week on that floating behemoth will set you back a cool 1 million euro.

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My Comment: 17 yachts larger than 200ft. .... now that's impressive.