· as a result, 1,024 new superyachts were built or on order around the world in 2022, a 25% jump from 2021, and a then all-time high, according to boat internationals figures. · billionaire superyachts have made their way to the mediterranean for the summer holiday. Moguls like jeff bezos and david geffen are among those cruising the high seas. These enormous vessels, often larger than commercial cruise ships, represent the zenith of luxury, privacy, and technological innovation. These are the hot spots. To own a 50-meter vessel, you likely have to be a billionaire. · the trend illustrates an unofficial yachting rule of thumb: The bigger the boat, the richer the owner. European luxury brands descended on the city last week as tens of thousands of yacht enthusiasts surveyed about 1,000 vessels at the annual fort lauderdale international boat show, which claims to be the world’s largest event of its kind and is seen as a barometer for the global luxury sector. · here is a selection of some of the largest yachts that were in and around st. · however, in recent years, a new trend has emerged as the defining status symbol among billionaires —the mega yacht. Barts for new years eve.
