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Eclipse – the world’s most expensive private yacht.

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In the world of soccer, Roman Abramovich is a popular figure as he owns the leading English club, Chelsea. The Russian businessman helped the Blues become a big spender in the transfer market, bringing brilliant players like Arjen Robben, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres, etc. to offer the beautiful game to club supporters across the world.

In addition to the Chelsea football team, which is a beauty on soccer fields, Abramovich owns another marvel: a private yacht named Eclipse.

The 162.5m-long beauty Eclipse is the world’s second-largest and one of the most expensive superyachts. Its estimated cost is 590 million (€340 million), and its current owner has owned it since December 2010.

A synonym for luxury, this superyacht is best suited for all adventure and water sports activities and provides splendid trips to cultural and historical destinations.

Built by renowned German shipbuilder Blohm + Voss, the Eclipse was launched in June 2009 after five years of design, development, and testing. Before its final delivery, several sea trials were conducted starting in May 2009 at Kristiansand, Norway.

When delivered, Eclipse won the spot for the largest superyacht in the world, beating the 162m-long M/Y Dubai of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates. Eclipse retained the title until the arrival of the 180m-long Azzam, UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s private yacht in 2013. Currently managed by Blue Ocean Yacht Management, Eclipse was selected as the Motor Yacht of the Year in 2011 at the World Superyacht Awards.

Specifications of Eclipse Yacht

As mentioned earlier, this tremendous superyacht measures 162.5m (533’1″ft) in length, 22.00m (72’2″ft) in width and 5.90m (19’4″ft) in the draft, offering a vast area for luxurious leisure activities. The Bermuda-flagged Lloyds Register class yacht has a Gross Tonnage of 13000 tonnes.

Eclipse is powered by a diesel-electric, dual propulsion system with four MTU 20V 1163 TB93 marine diesel engines, offering the latest propulsion technology for maximum speed performance. These engines power the rotating Azipod drives, giving the yacht a maximum speed of 25 knots and a cruise speed of 22. Featuring 1,000,000 litres of fuel tanks, Eclipse can travel up to 6,000 nautical miles at 21 knots before refuelling. The boat also can store about 150,000 litres of freshwater abroad.

Interior and Exterior Design

While Blohm + Voss provided the naval architecture, Terence Disdale Design carried out the superstructure design of the Eclipse. The UK-based award-winning firm was also responsible for interior design, deck layouts, and construction supervision.

Incidentally, the vessel’s construction was performed with great secrecy, and due to this reason, the project was named Project Luxury Yacht M 147 throughout the construction period. However, the details of the technical design and construction of the yacht have not been revealed to the public; the design and layout are available for people to marvel at.

Divided into nine decks, the top deck of Eclipse is taken up by the helicopters and garage. The swimming pool and sundeck go on level eight, while level seven features a pool, atrium and an open deck. The salon, main dining hall and a 40ft X 60ft full-beam loggia are located on the sixth level, and the fourth floor features the main entrance of the yacht. While the next level of the yacht divides the cabins and suites of the owner, guests and crew, the second deck of the vessel acts as a docking port for the submarine. Level one accommodates the engine room, machinery, and a small disco club.

The superyacht with a displacement steel hull has an aluminium superstructure, while its decks become magnificent, featuring teak woods. To offer a smooth cruising experience, the yacht features an ultra-modern stabilization system that minimises the roll motion effect and is equipped with ‘at anchor stabilisers’ to increase comfort when the boat is stationary. Featuring the Art Deco interior design, with an innovative, technology-rich environment and the use of soft metallic fabrics, Eclipse offers a splendid living experience for its owner. With diverse facilities across the decks, the yacht meets the optimum standard of offering a leisure time platform.

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The entire yacht has been bejewelled with features to make it more luxurious. Spread across many decks, Eclipse facilities abroad include a gym, dance floor, underwater lights, beach club, wifi connection, beauty salon, tender, garage, deck jacuzzi, etc. Further, the Eclipse holds two helipads and a 16 m swimming pool that can be converted into a dance floor. This motor yacht can accommodate three helicopters, two on both helipads and the third one in a storage hangar below the foredeck. Moreover, Eclipse also flaunts internal lifts, six tenders and an exterior fireplace on-board. The boat also features a place for a three-person private submarine that can go up to a depth of 160ft.

Eclipse is also one of the most technologically advanced yachts around the world.  The boat boasts the latest technology safety features, including motion sensors, bulletproof glass and antiballistic missile defence.  In fact, each cabin in the yacht comes with a private 6ft home cinema screen, a Jacuzzi, a spa and specialized security systems. According to reports, Eclipse has an anti-paparazzi system that detects the use of digital cameras to click photographs of the boat. Using lasers, the system detects digital cameras and disrupts a potential picture of the yacht, as those infrared lights can make it unstable.

Accommodation

The yacht has 11 staterooms and suites, totalling 6000 square feet. With this facility, Eclipse can house 30 guests and a 92-member staff crew abroad. The master suite, located on level five of the yacht, is 5000 square feet alone. In addition, the boat also has a pilothouse on level seven.

With all these facilities incorporated, maintaining the Eclipse is not a less expensive matter. An annual expense of over $60 million is reportedly required to maintain this luxury boat. According to media reports, Abramovich charges its customers around £ 175,000 to rent the vessel for a day.

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Eclipse crowned the winner of the first World Cup of Superyachts

After a gruelling week of competition and over 47,000 votes cast, the 162 metre Blohm+Voss superyacht Eclipse has been crowned the winner of the inaugural World Cup of Superyachts.

The competition began with 16 of the greatest yachts drawn from a hat and the number was swiftly whittled down to a face-off in the grand final between Eclipse and Octopus - two of the most impressive yachts ever built.

  • Step on board the 162.5m Eclipse - the second largest superyacht in the world

At 162 metres in length, Eclipse had size on her side as one of the largest yachts in the world (second only to Azzam who she knocked out in the semi-finals). With nine decks and the design talents of the legendary Terence Disdale touching every curve and corner, she is a truly remarkable vessel. But what Octopus may lack in size at a comparably modest 126 metres, she more than makes up for in her pandora's box of toys, from the two helicopters sitting side by side in the hangar to the 10-person Pagoo submarine (not to mention her globetrotting 12,500 nautical mile range.)

The competition was tough and the battle well fought, but it was Eclipse that came out on top after a week of voting across social media and boatinternational.com.

You can listen to the draw as it happened on our BOAT Briefing podcast .

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162.5m  /  533'2 | blohm + voss | 2010 / 2015.

Owner & Guests

Cabin Configuration

  • Previous Yacht

Special Features:

  • 15m swimming pool
  • Three helipads
  • Helicopter hangar
  • Luxurious beach house-style interior for pure relaxation
  • Wellness, spa and gym area
  • Expansive master deck
  • Accommodation for personal staff

The multi-award winning 162.5m/533'2" motor yacht 'Eclipse' was built by Blohm + Voss in Germany at their Hamburg shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in October 2010. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale and she was last refitted in 2015.

Guest Accommodation

Eclipse has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 suites comprising seventeen VIP cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 70 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Her features include fireplace, beauty salon, spa, beauty salon, elevator, underwater lights, beach club, gym, deck jacuzzi, WiFi and air conditioning.

Range & Performance

Eclipse is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by twin diesel-electric Wartsila (VEM, synchron) 16-cylinder 8,717hp engines running at 180rpm, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots with a range of up to 6,000 nautical miles from her 1,300,000 litre fuel tanks at 21 knots. Eclipse features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels. Her water tanks store around 150,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to Lloyds Register ✠ 100A1 SSC Yacht (p) Mono G6, ✠ LMC UMS, PSMR -DP (AM), Ice Class 1D, EP classification society rules.

Length 162.5m / 533'2
Beam 22.4m / 73'6
Draft 5.9m / 19'4
Gross Tonnage 13,564 GT
Cruising Speed 20 Knots
Built | (Refitted)
Builder Blohm + Voss
Model Custom
Exterior Designer Terence Disdale
Interior Design Terence Disdale

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Eclipse Awards & Nominations

  • The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Best Displacement Motor Yacht of 3,000GT and above (approximately 85m+) Winner
  • The World Superyacht Awards 2011 Motor Yacht of the Year Joint Winner

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Specification

M/Y Eclipse

Length 162.5m / 533'2
Builder
Exterior Designer Terence Disdale
Interior Design Terence Disdale
Built | Refit 2010 | 2015
Model
Beam 22.4m / 73'6
Gross Tonnage 13,564 GT
Draft 5.9m / 19'4
Cruising Speed 20 Knots
Top Speed 21 Knots

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Take a closer look at Russian oligarch's $700 million superyacht that is one of the largest in the world

  • Roman Abramovich had seemingly scrambled to avoid sanctions from the UK by moving his superyachts.
  • One of those is The Eclipse, which cost $700 million to build and was once the biggest in the world.
  • That yacht was once in New York City and we took some photos.

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Like other Russian oligarchs, Roman Abramovich had seemingly scrambled to avoid sanctions and that included quickly moving his superyachts to more friendly waters.

Many of the 55-year-old billionaire's assets — such as the Chelsea Football Club and several homes — have been sold or frozen since Russia launched an unprovoked war on Ukraine, Bloomberg reported . 

While Abramovich couldn't move the Premier League football club Chelsea FC and sold the $3 billion club , his yachts are another matter. 

Abramovich's 553-foot-long flagship is The Eclipse, estimated to have cost $700 million when built. After sanctions were initially dropped by the UK against Abramovich, his second "smaller" $600 million superyacht, Solaris, left Barcelona, Spain, and moved to friendlier waters in Turkey.

Solaris was joined in Turkey by The Eclipse, which arrived from the Caribbean .

While the superyacht Eclipse was photographed in Turkish waters in early August , it was once docked at Manhattan's Pier 90, and Robert Johnson was able to get some pictures. Take a tour of the superyacht below. 

Robert Johnson contributed to this post.

Just south of this public parking lot on the roof of the Pier 90 terminal in New York City sat Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's flagship yacht, the "Eclipse."

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536-feet long and styled after military vessels.

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The 2010 Eclipse cost $700 million and was the world's largest yacht when built.

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The vessel has amenities to rival any ship on the sea — like its own mini submersible, perhaps similar to this— able to dive down 150-feet.

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The Eclipse has two helipads.

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Bulletproof glass and armor plates wrap the length of Roman's master suite and the bridge.

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And a German-built missile defense system.

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The ship's also supposed to have a laser defense against paparazzi trying to photograph the yacht's guests, but saw no evidence of the device when we were there.

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The Eclipse has three launch boats.

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That looked to be stocked with medical supplies and a variety of handheld radios.

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From the cruise ship parking lot it felt like we were almost on the Eclipse itself.

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But with little chance we'd be invited aboard through the ship's door here ...

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... We hoped to find one of the 70 crew members required to sail the Eclipse and see if they'd tell us what ship life was like.

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But we found no one interested in talking.

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But we certainly didn't feel like paparazzi, or that we'd be lasered, when we were in the parking lot tourists use when they arrive to board their cruise.

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From up here, the ship was simply stunning and the amount of work required to keep her that way apparent.

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The Yacht Report says owning a superyacht costs about 20% of the ship's initial value every year.

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But experts believe that Roman probably pays $75 million a year to run the private cruise ship with 24-guest suites.

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Looking at the layout of the ship gets us talking about the two swimming pools inside, the disco, cinema, hair salon, and restaurant.

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The billionaire's guests would use this door to enter any fore part of the deck.

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Perhaps noting where the life rings were as they made their way about the ship.

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At 13,000 gross tons, the Eclipse was, at the time, the largest vessel to use a special stabilization system to keep it calm in rough waters while anchored or moving slowly through the sea.

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Roman faced a $150,000 tab for parking the Eclipse in New York City while possibly visiting his daughter and her new baby — about $2,000 a day.

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A large yacht like the Eclipse can hold over 100,000 gallons of fuel.

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Depending on the current price of fuel, a five-hour cruise each way could cost about $30,000.

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None of those numbers are likely to concern Roman Abramovich, however, who has an estimated net worth of nearly $8 billion.

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Source: Forbes

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Eclipse, the third biggest superyacht in the world

Designer Terry Disdale tells us about four and a half years of the world's third largest superyacht with a length of 162.5 meters and nine decks.

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Eclipse Specifications

  • Name Eclipse
  • Model Custom
  • Flag Bermuda
  • Class Lloyds Register
  • Hull NB 978
  • Hull Colour -
  • Naval Architect Blohm + Voss
  • Exterior Designer Terence Disdale
  • Interior Designer Terence Disdale
  • Length Overall 162.5m
  • Length at Waterline -
  • Draft (min) -
  • Draft (max) 5.9m
  • Gross Tonnage 13000
  • Cabins Total 18
  • Cabins 1 Master / 17 VIP
  • Hull Configuration Displacement
  • Hull Material Steel
  • Superstructure -
  • Deck Material -
  • Fuel Type Diesel
  • Manufacturer -
  • Model 20V 1163 TB93
  • Total Power -
  • Propulsion Triple Screw
  • Max Speed 25 Kn
  • Cruising Speed 22 Kn
  • Fuel Capacity -
  • Water Capacity -
  • Generator -
  • Stabilizers -
  • Thrusters -
  • Amenities -
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  • Naval Architect Blohm + Voss No profile available
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Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe

Sky princess departs southampton on august 8, 2026; 
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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla.,  (May 3, 2024) – Astrotourism is top of mind for travelers making special trips for phenomenal experiences in the sky—and with the recent “take-your-breath-away” total solar eclipse, thousands of cruisers onboard Emerald Princess and Discovery Princess off the coast of Mexico caught a glimpse of the astounding total darkness event.

The next, not-to-be-missed total solar eclipse takes place on August 12, 2026, and once again a Princess cruise ship will be perfectly positioned, this time in northern Spain, to witness this bucket list event - two minutes and 18 seconds of totality. The 3,660-guest Sky Princess departs Southampton August 8, 2026, on a 14-day Mediterranean cruise, highlighted with total eclipse viewing while the ship is in its path at sea off the coast of Spain.

“The best way to see a total solar eclipse is via cruise ship, and our guests who recently experienced this rare occurrence on Discovery Princess and Emerald Princess were simply blown away,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. It’s truly a special opportunity.”

The Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage goes on sale May 23, 2024. During the eclipse, Sky Princess guests will gather on the top decks with Princess safety glasses for viewing, as well as enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, stargazing at night, solar system trivia and more.

This incredible, 14-day Mediterranean cruise sailing takes place August 8-22, 2026, roundtrip from Southampton (London), and visits seven historical and vibrant ports, including:

  • Cherbourg, France - one of France’s greatest ports with art and history museums, its basilica, the Ravalet castle and the Cité de la Mer maritime museum.
  • Bilbao, Spain – located in northern Spain, Bilbao is surrounded by green mountains and is the de facto capital of Basque Country, with a skyscraper-filled downtown. It’s famed for the Frank Gehry–designed Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
  • Malaga, Spain - famous as Picasso's birthplace and the gateway to Spain's Costa del Sol, Malaga mixes warm vacation vibes with Andalusia's indomitable spirit.
  • Cartagena, Spain - founded by the Carthaginians around 220 B.C., the city boomed during the Roman period. Among its many Roman ruins are a 1st-century B.C. theater and Casa de la Fortuna, a villa with murals and mosaics.
  • Gibraltar – this British Overseas Territory and headland is located on Spain's south coast. It’s dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, a 1,398-foot limestone ridge.
  • Lisbon, Portugal – the capital and largest city of Portugal, Lisbon is mainland Europe's westernmost capital city and the only one along the Atlantic coast.
  • La Coruña, Spain – in the Galicia region of northwest Spain, it’s known for its Roman lighthouse, the Tower of Hercules, which has sweeping coastal views.

“Our recent solar eclipse cruises were completely sold out so interested guests should book this Sky Princess cruise as soon as it opens on May 23. It truly will be an experience to remember,” Padgett added.

More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

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  1. Eclipse (yacht)

    Eclipse. (yacht) M/Y Eclipse is a superyacht built by Blohm+Voss of Hamburg, Germany, the third longest afloat. Her exterior and interior were designed by Terence Disdale. The yacht is owned by Roman Abramovich, and was delivered on 9 December 2010. At 162.5 metres (533 ft 2 in) long [5] Eclipse was the world's longest private yacht until Azzam ...

  2. Inside 162.5m Blohm+Voss megayacht Eclipse

    Learn how the designer of Eclipse, the 162.5 metre megayacht, created a timeless and elegant vessel with practical features such as helicopter pad, pool and lifeboats. See photos and details of the interior and exterior design, materials and amenities of this stunning yacht.

  3. ECLIPSE Yacht • Roman Abramovich $700M Superyacht

    The Eclipse yacht is one of the most iconic and luxurious superyachts in the world. Known as the "USD 1.5 billion yacht", it was rumored to have cost an exorbitant amount. However, according to sources, the original contract price was around EUR 550 million, or USD 700 million, which is far less than the speculated amount.. The Eclipse yacht was built by Blohm and Voss and was delivered in ...

  4. Roman Abramovich's superyacht Eclipse

    ECLIPSE, a 162.5 m Motor Yacht built in Germany and delivered in 2010, is the flagship of Blohm & Voss. Her top speed is 21.5 kn, her cruising speed is 20.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 21.0 kn, with power coming from four MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 36 guests in 18 staterooms, with 66 crew ...

  5. INSIDE the Luxurious Mega Yacht

    In this video, we take a look INSIDE the Luxurious Mega Yacht - The Eclipse. This Mega Yacht is huge! You won't believe how big it is until you see it for yo...

  6. Step Inside the World's Second Largest Superyacht: Eclipse

    Explore the ultimate luxury on board the Eclipse, the world's second largest superyacht owned by Roman Abramovich. With 24 guest cabins, two swimming pools, ...

  7. Where is Roman Abramovich's Eclipse superyacht now

    While the superyacht Eclipse is seemingly on the run from UK sanctions, it was once docked at Manhattan's Pier 90 and we were able to get some pictures. Take a tour of the superyacht below.

  8. 162.5m Eclipse Superyacht

    Motor yacht Eclipse, completed at the end of 2010 at the Blohm + Voss Hamburg shipyard, features interiors by Terence Disdale Design and is the world's second largest superyacht. At her launch in 2010 the 164m Eclipse's unprecedented size had ensured her construction had been shrouded in secrecy, and as such, subject to much rumour and ...

  9. Inside Eclipse: Roman Abramovich's Luxurious Yacht

    Step aboard the "Eclipse," Roman Abramovich's magnificent yacht! Discover the opulence and grandeur of one of the world's most expensive super yachts. From i...

  10. Voss Eclipse Superyacht: Features, Photos & Specifications

    Blohm + Voss Eclipse Overview. 36. guest. 18. cabin. 70. crew. For several years Roman Abramovich's Eclipse topped the list of the largest and most expensive private yachts in the world, until the 180-meter Azzam, built for the UAE president, toppled her from the top. Despite this, «Eclipse», as the boat's name is translated, is not finally ...

  11. Eclipse

    The 162.5m-long beauty Eclipse is the world's second-largest and one of the most expensive superyachts. Its estimated cost is 590 million (€340 million), and its current owner has owned it since December 2010. A synonym for luxury, this superyacht is best suited for all adventure and water sports activities and provides splendid trips to ...

  12. Eclipse wins first World Cup of Superyachts

    Eclipse crowned the winner of the first World Cup of Superyachts. 9 July 2021. After a gruelling week of competition and over 47,000 votes cast, the 162 metre Blohm+Voss superyacht Eclipse has been crowned the winner of the inaugural World Cup of Superyachts. The competition began with 16 of the greatest yachts drawn from a hat and the number ...

  13. ECLIPSE Yacht

    The multi-award winning 162.5m/533'2" motor yacht 'Eclipse' was built by Blohm + Voss in Germany at their Hamburg shipyard. Her interior is styled by English designer design house Terence Disdale and she was delivered to her owner in October 2010. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Terence Disdale and she was last refitted in 2015.

  14. Roman Abramovich: Russian Oligarch's $700M Yacht the Eclipse, Photos

    While the superyacht Eclipse was photographed in Turkish waters in early August, it was once docked at Manhattan's Pier 90, and Robert Johnson was able to get some pictures. Take a tour of the ...

  15. Yacht Eclipse, the third biggest superyacht in the world

    About M/Y Eclipse. M/Y Eclipse is the third longest floating superyacht today, built by Blohm+Voss in Hamburg, Germany. Exterior and interior design by Terence Disdale. The yacht was handed over to Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich on December 9, 2010. The 162.5 meters (533 ft 2 in) long Eclipse was the longest private yacht in the world until ...

  16. Inside Eclipse Yacht: Unveiling the Luxurious Superyacht

    #eclipse #superyacht #yachttours Picture this: A behemoth of luxury, the Eclipse Yacht, a floating marvel that redefines opulence on the high seas. As we emb...

  17. Roman Abramovich's Celebrity Yacht Eclipse: Fit For An Oligarch

    Eclipse is the fifth largest yacht afloat and estimated to be worth $600 million. Built in Hamburg, Germany by Blohm & Voss shipyards, Eclipse was delivered in 2010 to Russian billionaire oligarch and politician, Roman Abramovich, who also owns superyacht, Solaris. Eclipse was once the world's longest yacht, until 2013 when it was superseded ...

  18. Eclipse Superyacht

    Eclipse Type. Motor Model. Custom Sub Type - Year. 2010 Flag. Bermuda MCA - Class. Lloyds Register Hull NB. 978 Hull Colour - Builders ... Yacht Builder Blohm + Voss No profile available. Naval Architect Blohm + Voss No profile available. Exterior Designer Terence Disdale ...

  19. Roman Abramovich's Eclipse Holds Its Own as World's ...

    Even a decade after it was delivered, the Eclipse remains the priciest superyacht ever built, with a worth estimated at anything between $600 million and $1.5 billion. It is no longer the world ...

  20. Inside $1.5 Billion Eclipse Superyacht

    Inside $1.5 Billion Eclipse Superyacht The Eclipse yacht was once the largest yacht in the world at an impressive length of 162.5 metres but currently ranks...

  21. Princess Cruises Sails to Prime Viewing Spot for 2026 Total Solar

    The Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage goes on sale May 23, 2024. During the eclipse, Sky Princess guests will gather on the top decks with Princess safety glasses for viewing, as well as enjoy lectures from astronomy experts, themed treats and drinks, stargazing at night, solar system trivia and more. ... yacht-class ships. Well-appointed ...