| # | Name | Net Worth ($ billion) | Yacht | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Page | $258 | Senses | 59 m |
| 2 | Larry Ellison | $249 | Musashi | 88m |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | $244 | KORU | 127m |
| 4 | Sergey Brin | $238 | Dragonfly | 142m |
| 5 | Mark Zuckerberg | $227 | LAUNCHPAD | 119m |
| 6 | Bernard Arnault | $192 | Symphony | 101 m |
| 7 | Amancio Ortega | $148 | Drizzle | 67m |
| 8 | Bill Gates | $104 | Breakthrough (SOLD!) | 118m |
| 9 | Carlos Slim Helu | $103 | Ostar | 52m |
| 10 | Len Blavatnik | $30 | Odessa II | 74m |
| # | Name | Net Worth ($ billion) | Yacht | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | James Simons (1938-2024) | $30 | Archimedes | 68m |
| 12 | Vladimir Lisin | $25 | Socrat | 40m |
| 13 | Vagit Alekperov | $21 | Galactica Super Nova | 70m |
| 14 | Prince Al Waleed bin Talal | $19 | Kingdom 5KR | 86m |
| 15 | Alexei Mordashov | $18 | Nord | 142m |
| 16 | Laurene Powell Jobs | $15 | Venus | 78m |
| 17 | Suleiman Kerimov | $12 | Ice | 90m |
| 18 | Reinhold Wurth | $13 | Vibrant Curiosity | 85m |
| # | Name | Net Worth ($ billion) | Yacht | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Jim Ratcliffe | $18 | Hampshire II | 79m |
| 24 | Ray Dalio | $17 | OceanXplorer | 85m |
| 25 | Eric & Wendy Schmidt | $17 | Legend | 77m |
| 26 | Goh Cheng Liang | $17 | White Rabbit | 84m |
| 27 | Alisher Usmanov | $16 | Dilbar | 157m |
| 28 | Jorge Paulo Lemann | $16 | Anawa | 62m |
| 29 | Carl Icahn | $15 | Starfire | 54m |
| 30 | Andrey Melnichenko | $15 | Sailing Yacht A | 140m |
| 31 | Prakash Hinduja | $14 | Param Jamuna | 49m |
| 32 | Hasso Plattner | $14 | Visione | 45m |
| # | Name | Net Worth ($ billion) | Yacht | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | Roman Abramovich | $13 | Eclipse | 162m |
| 34 | Graeme Hart | $13 | Ulysses | 116m |
| 35 | Lakshmi Mittal | $12 | Amevi | 80m |
| 36 | Viktor Vekselberg | $12 | Tango | 78m |
| 37 | Charles Butt | $11 | Rebecca | 42m |
| 38 | Mikhail Prokhorov | $11 | Palladium | 95m |
| 39 | Jan Koum | $10 | Mogambo | 73m |
| 40 | Viktor Rashnikov | $9 | Ocean Victory | 140m |
| 41 | Ronald Perelman | $9 | C2 | 78m |
| 42 | Gianluigi Aponte | Gianluigi Aponte | Amo | 47m |
All yacht owners are ‘rich’, but their wealth varies significantly, especially when it comes to owning superyachts.
For instance, a wealthy individual capable of purchasing a yacht worth US$ 10 million likely has a net worth between US$ 50 million and US$ 100 million. Similarly, owning a yacht valued at US$ 50 million typically indicates a net worth of several hundred million dollars.
Only the world’s billionaires can afford yachts exceeding 80 meters in length, which often cost over US$ 100 million. Some billionaires, like the late Paul Allen, have even owned multiple superyachts, further showcasing their immense wealth.
We exclude Heads of States, Kings, Emirs, and other royalty in this context, although they are among the wealthiest yacht owners. The Al Nahyan Family, rulers of Abu Dhabi, stand out as the richest yacht owners globally. They possess an impressive fleet, including the yachts Abu Al Abyad, Azzam, BLUE, OPERA, Dhafir, Maryah, Moonlight II, Rabdan, Topaz, Yas, and possibly others yet to be uncovered.
Jeff Bezos, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, owns the (127-meter) sailing yacht KORU, which is complemented by a 75-meter support vessel. As the founder of Amazon and one of the richest people on the planet, Bezos has cemented his position among the elite yacht owners.
Bill Gates is currently constructing a large yacht in the Netherlands. The support vessel for the yacht, named Wayfinder, has already been launched. However, due to his divorce, the yacht, named BREAKTHROUGH, has been listed for sale, and Wayfinder has already been sold.
Larry Page, was owner of the yacht Senses. Larry Page is the co-
Net worth: $258 billion
Larry Ellison, owner of the yacht Musashi. Larry Ellison is the founder of US software maker Oracle. Larry Ellison is the 3rd richest person in the world. Ellison has owned several yachts.
Net worth: $ 249 billion
Owner of the sailing yacht KORU and her support vessel ABEONA
Net worth: $244 billion. He is the 4th richest man in the world, behind Elon Musk wo has a staggering net worth of $744 billion
Owner of the yacht Symphony. Mr Bernard Arnault is chairman and CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton S.A.. Mr. Arnault is #5 on the Forbes rich list.
Net worth: $161 billion
Sergey Brin is the owner of the yacht Dragonfly. Brin is cofounder of Google and the 20th richest person in the world. Sergey Brin is acting as Director of Special Projects at Google. (Update: we were told he actually sold his yacht). In 2024 he bought the 142 m (466 ft) Lurssen that was originally commissioned by Russian billionaire Leonid Mikhelson
Net worth: $151 billion
Amancio Ortega is the owner of the yacht Drizzle. Ortega is the founder of Inditex. Inditex is the world’s largest fashion retailing. The company is known for the ZARA brand
Net worth: $116 billion
Bill Gates is currently constructing a large yacht in the Netherlands. The support vessel for the yacht, named Wayfinder, has already been launched. However, due to his divorce, the yacht, named BREAKTHROUGH, has been listed for sale, and Wayfinder has already been sold.
Net worth: $106 billion
SuperYachtFan Yacht Owners Database Q2-2026
