Hollywood A-Listers and Their Pricey Yachts

When you think of celebrities who splurge, it’s hard not to think of Nicolas Cage. He bought his yacht, the Sarita, for a cool $20 million. However, because of his financial troubles, he’s had to sell the Sarita, although he reportedly may have made a profit on it. After he sold the yacht, it was listed for more than he paid for it. The Sarita is a beautiful boat packed with luxury features. 

Considering actor Johhny Depp owns his own personal island, it’s not that surprising that he owns a yacht, as well (how else would he get to the island?). The boat’s name is the Vajoliroja, and it’s a bit more old-school than some of the other yachts on this list. Depp reportedly paid around $12 million for it, and it was built in 2001 and made to harken back to the luxury yachts of the 1930s. 

Ellen DeGeneres tries to keep a lot of her private life private, so we aren’t entirely sure what the name of her yacht is. However, Majorca Daily Bulletin reported in 2023 that the boat was worth around $100 million. Considering that DeGeneres is one of the most successful people in showbusiness, that price tracks. Not much is known about the boat itself, but it does feature a grand piano, among other luxurious features. 

Bill Gates is known for both known for being one of the richest people in the world and for his philanthropy, so it made sense when it came out that he’d purchased a yacht that was supposed to run off hydropower. The $644 million Sinot was going to be the first of its kind, and it came with an eye-watering price tag. However, it turned out that all of it was just rumors. 

It might come as a surprise for some, but actor Jackie Chan actually has two mega yachts. His latest is named the Jinlong, and it was officially handed over in 2019. Chan reportedly paid around $10 million for it. Besides that, there isn’t a whole lot that we know about the yacht. The company who built it says that it’s powered by an MTU 16V 2000m 84 engine and can reach speeds of up to 21 knots. 

The best part about owning a boat is that you get to name it whatever you want, and Michael Jordan might just have one of the best boat names on this list. His yacht is named Mr. Terrble, and it cost him around $80 million when he bought it. Of course, that’s nothing considering his huge success, both on the court and in the world of business. The yacht reportedly has its own basketball court. 

The Galaxy might just be the perfect name for a yacht owned by celebrity DJ and business mogul Paris Hilton. It cost her around $30 million, but Hilton is always posting photos of her and her friends on the boat. Unlike some other celebrities on this list, Hilton is always spotted out partying on her yacht and actually getting some use out of it, instead of just letting it sit at the dock. 

Okay, so this isn’t technically Ben Affleck’s yacht, but it’s still a really pricey boat. The Asolare is a giant sailing boat/yacht that Affleck was recently spotted aboard while filming a new movie. The Asolare reportedly cost around $85,000 to rent for just one week. Some of that may have been due to the owners upcharging the film producers, but that’s still a lot of money to rent a boat for a week.

Megastar director Steven Spielberg often sets sail and hosts guests on his superyacht, the Seven Seas. The yacht cost him around $150 million, and it’s one of the premier boats on the ocean. Knowing Spielberg’s meticulous eye for detail, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that he helped design the ship himself, opting for an elegant wood interior using some of the finest types of wood available. 

This yacht didn’t belong to Eva Longoria when she was spotted on it in 2019, but she still paid around $36,000 a week to rent it. She chartered the VIP One to throw a party for her employees, which sounds like a pretty cool boss move. The VIP One was built back in 2000, but it’s since been refitted, and now just about anyone can rent it for personal parties. 

The Eclipse is the name of a superyacht owned by Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich. Kate Hudson and a couple of other stars have been spotted partying on the yacht in the past. However, it’s unclear just how much the Eclipse was purchased for. We do know that it’s one of the most expensive superyachts in the world and that it reportedly contains a ton of features you’d only find on a yacht this expensive. 

The Cyan is a superyacht with all of the musical features you’d expect someone like Bono to have on their ship. There’s reportedly a grand piano, not inside the yacht, but on the deck, along with a custom sound system he helped design that runs throughout the boat. Of course, you also have your usual superyacht amenities, like multiple hot tubs and jet skis that can be found throughout the ship.

Nothing says “stay away from my boat,” like naming it Privacy. The yacht cost golf legend Tiger Woods around $20 million, which was probably just chump change after all of those wins and sponsorships. The Privacy serves as Woods’s home away from home when he’s out on tour, and he even sails it to his competitions when he can. However, all of that sailing doesn’t come cheap when you own a superyacht. 

Considering how much David Beckham is worth, the $4 million he paid for the Seafair isn’t all that much. The yacht itself also isn’t super large, at least not by celebrity yacht standards. However, it does house a pretty impressive art gallery onboard, and Beckham and his wife have spent millions renovating and updating the yacht throughout the years. The Seafair also has a really distinctive look that sets it apart from other yachts. 

Trending is the perfect name for a superyacht owned by none other than Oprah herself. The yacht cost around $300 million when Oprah first purchased it, and it’s since been refitted. It has multiple bars, lounges, a 10-person hot tub, a sky lounge, and jet skis. It can also host around 12 guests while still accommodating 10 crew members. No expense was spared when the Trending was built, and it shows. 

Like Tiger Woods, Brad Pitt enjoys his privacy. He reportedly had a jamming device installed on the Ghost II, which is his $7 million yacht. The device could be switched off and on, and it prevented people from taking photos if they got within a certain distance of the vessel. The yacht itself is around 120 feet, which is larger than most boats out there but still relatively moderately sized when you’re talking about celebrity yachts.

You just knew that Elton John’s superyacht was going to come in bright white. The Wabi Sabi cost some $26 million, and John helped design the boat himself. The Wabi Sabi was built by a company called Westport, which builds custom yachts for a lot of superstars. It was designed to be able to travel up to 4,000 nautical miles, and to be able to go to some of the most remote places you can sail. 

When you think of Giorgio Armani, you think of luxury, and his yacht, the Main, is all about luxury. The yacht has a distinctive and sleek black hull. Armani reportedly helped design the Main, and the interior looks just as sleek and modern as the exterior. There’s a lounge area complete with a bar on one of the back decks. The Main can host 12 to 14 guests, not including crew members. 

The Capri is Mariah Carey’s $17.6 million home away from home. Carey reportedly went to great lengths to make the yacht feel like home, and it houses a library filled with some of her favorite books, along with a no-expense spared master bedroom. Like many yachts on this list, the Capri comes with its own chef, who caters to Carey’s notoriously picky tastes, and she and her friends can often be seen taking pleasure cruises on the boat. 

This yacht doesn’t technically belong to Beyonce, but she is often seen on it. It’s called the Kismet, and it belongs to someone named Shahid Khan, a billionaire who often hosts Beyonce and Jay-Z on the Kismet for lavish parties. The yacht is one of the most expensive in the world, and it has its own garden and outdoor fireplace, along with all the other stuff you’d expect aboard a superyacht of this size. 

The Ecstasea is a huge superyacht that Justin Bieber paid around $120 million for. The ship is so large that it has two helicopter decks, along with tons of other features. Among these, there is a personal masseuse and day spa, and there is enough room to accommodate 15 guests and 25 crew members. The interior is a bit more contemporary in design, but it does feature modern art. 

There are plenty of yachts with character on this list, but nothing like Neil Young’s W.N. Ragland. The ship was built over a century ago, and Young spent around three decades working to refit it. The W.N. Ragland was also the topic of many lyrics in his songs. The vessel was originally built in order to transport granite, and some of the few lucky enough to tour it have said the ship feels rugged, but charming at the same time. 

Eric Clapton is, without a doubt, one of the most successful musicians to ever do it. His yacht, Va Bene, is a testament to that, (as is the fact that he owns some of the most expensive guitars in the world). The $10 million Va Bene was originally built back in the 1990s, but it’s since been refitted, and Clapton has added his own touches to the ship, including a collection of jet skis. 

Fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger paid roughly $45 million for his superyacht, the Flag. The ship carries his brand’s signature logo across the top, along with its iconic red and blue lines running across the middle section. The interior is just as chic and stylish as you’d expect from a yacht owned by Hilfiger, with wood paneling throughout all of the rooms, and colors and patterns that remind you of the sea. 

The Amphitrite has had some pretty famous owners, and we can’t blame them. This $19.2 million yacht looks gorgeous and distinct from a lot of the other yachts on this list. However, J.K. Rowling only owned the ship for about a year before deciding to sell it to another buyer. As you may have guessed from the wood trim on the outsides, the yacht was inspired by luxury vessels from the early 20th century. 

Simon Cowell’s megayacht, the Slipstream, set him back around $75 million, which is only a small portion of his fortune. The celebrity is one of the best in the world when it comes to finding talent, and he’s brought multiple bands and dozens of acts to the U.S. He has good taste, and that extends to the Slipstream, which reportedly has its own foyer, complete with everything from a waiting area to a chandelier. 

Jerry Seinfeld’s yacht, Moka, is probably one of the greenest on this list, if not the most environmentally friendly ship listed here. She can stay anchored for much longer periods of time without having to use a generator. But that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t come equipped with plenty of flashy extras. There’s an infinity pool, plus an outdoor bar and lounge area. Moka also comes with a couple of jet skis. 

When it comes to sailing yachts, the Ganesh A might just be the most gorgeous on this list. Rapper Cardi B set sail on her a couple of years ago. The name comes from a Hindu deity, and it also inspired the interior, which features bright colors and patterns. The exterior of the yacht has minimal, clean lines that make it look as though it’s cutting through that water when sailing. 

The Galaxy is a yacht that cost around $29.66 million when it was purchased. And although it doesn’t belong to Naomi Campbell, she has been seen enjoying the sun aboard the vessel multiple times. It’s actually owned by someone named John Grandel. The Galaxy featured an array of outdoor and indoor amenities, including around five different lounges for getting some sun. It was also built by one of the most premier yacht builders in the world, called Bennetti. 

Sean “Diddy” Combs used to own the superyacht, the Maraya. The ship has ample room in many of its interior spaces, and it features a hot tub, its own tender, as well as multiple outdoor sunning, dining, and lounging areas. It even has its own dance floor and an elevator in case you get tired of walking up the stairs. The yacht has since been sold to another buyer. but it may have been for the best. 

The Neckler is Richard Branson’s $6.6 million dollar passion project. Well, it’s one of his passion projects. He bought the boat for a relatively low sum, but he’s spent a fortune renovating it, and he’s even worn an award for his work outfitting the yacht and bringing it on par with some of the other yachts on this list. Branson is known as a sort of daredevil among billionaires, so it wouldn’t be his boat without some alterations to make it glide through the water. 

Like Elizabeth Taylor, the Highlander has a pretty illustrious history. It was originally built in 1986 for the publisher of Forbes. When it was first built, it turned quite a few heads for its sleek and modern design. Even today, many think it’s one of the classiest-looking yachts sailing the seas. Since Taylor purchased the ship, she’s hosted all kinds of celebrities, from members of the royal family to Hollywood stars. 

The Venus was commissioned by Apple founder Steve Jobs before he passed away, and it’s an absolutely stunning-looking yacht. The $120 million ship is sleek and modern, yet it also looks like it takes some design cues from luxury yachts built half a century or more ago. The Venus was actually supposed to look like an Apple product, and the entire ship is fitted with Apple hardware throughout, which shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. 

Singer Billy Joel is no stranger to yachts. He’s had many over the years, and he usually adds his own touches to nearly all of them. The same is true of the Vendetta, which cost him around $1.3 million to build. The pleasure boat is built for cruising, although it does sport a pretty luxurious cabin compared to other boats of the same size. It also features a pretty stylish paint job and design. 

So, this isn’t actually a yacht owned by George Clooney, but it is the boat he and former President Obama sailed. The Air is a ship that was operating on Lake Como at the time the two met, and it reportedly cost them around $700 an hour for the ride. It’s also worth mentioning that Clooney has a house on the lake, which is probably why the two chose to go out yachting here. 

Model Chrissy Teigen doesn’t own this superyacht but has rented it for family vacations. The yacht is named the Element, and it’s a stunning ship that can go as fast as 28 knots. It’s spacious on the outside, as well as on the inside, and it comes equipped with a center console boat and its own jet skis. There’s also a pool and plenty of sunning areas outside on the decks. 

Model Gigi Hadid recently spent time aboard a yacht named Riva when she was in Italy. There, she set sail along the coast to explore and enjoy the sun. Hadid is often spotted in Italy touring the coastline and enjoying the company of friends while aboard different yachts. For this particular vacation, she was with her sister. However, in 2020, she spent her time with singer and performer Justin Bieber. 

Australian businessman James Packer isn’t as much of a household name as some on this list, but he does own one of the most expensive superyachts in the world. The Arctic P cost him $200 million, and if it looks more like a research vessel than a superyacht, that’s because it once was. It can host 25 crew and 2 guests, and it was originally built all the way back in 1969. 

Nicole Kidman no longer owns the Hokulani, but when she did, everyone knew the ship from its very unique coloring. The $4.5 million yacht was regularly docked in Sydney, but Kidman sold it, probably because she ended up relocating to the U.S. Today, the yacht can be chartered and features tons of outdoor space, jet skis, and an interior designed for communal gatherings. There’s also a lovely gathering area on one of its decks.