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