AL SAID 154m Royal Yacht built by Lürssen 👑💎👑💎

Overview

• Name: Al Said ⚓️

• Length: 155 m (508 ft) 📏

• Guests: 70 🛏️ in 26 cabins

• Crew: 174 👥

• Builder: Lürssen Shipyard, Germany 🇩🇪

• Exterior Designer: Espen Oeino 🎨

• Interior Designer: RWD 🛋️

• Year Built: 2008 📅

• Top Speed: 16 knots ⚡

• Cruising Speed: 14 knots 🚤

• Engines: Twin MTU marine engines, 22,000 hp ⚙️🔥

• Gross Tonnage: 15,850 tons ⚖️

• IMO Number: 9463774 🆔

• Price: US$ 600 million 💰💸

• Annual Running Cost: US$ 50–80 million 💵💸

• Current Owner: Royal Family of Qatar 🇶🇦

• Former Owner: Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said 🇴🇲👑

• Home Port: Sultan Qaboos Port, Muscat 🏝️⚓️

• Security: Escorted by Oman Navy during voyages 🚤🛡️

Introduction

The stunning Al Said yacht, built by world-famous Lürssen in 2008, is one of the largest superyachts by volume 🌊🏆. Originally codenamed Project Sunflower 🌻 during construction, this royal yacht dazzles with luxury and power.

Designed by superstar yacht designer Espen Oeino 🎨 and styled inside by RWD 🛋️, it offers top performance and supreme elegance. Its twin MTU engines pump out a massive 22,000 hp 💥, cruising comfortably at 14 knots and reaching 16 knots at top speed.

Ownership History

• Initially commissioned by the Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said 👑🇴🇲

• Sold in June 2022 to the Royal Family of Qatar 🇶🇦, owners also of the luxury yacht Aquarius 💎

Guest & Crew Experience

• Accommodates 70 guests 🛏️ in 26 lavish cabins 🏰

• Supported by a dedicated crew of 174 professionals 👥 for impeccable service ✨

Docking & Security

• Usually docked at Sultan Qaboos Port, Muscat ⚓️🌴

• Travels escorted by the Oman Navy 🚤🛡️ for safety and protocol

Additional Royal Facts

• The Sultan of Oman owns 8 palaces 🏰🏰🏰 and 3 luxury yachts 🚢🚢🚢:

  • Al Said

  • Fulk al Salamah

  • Loaloat al Behar (previous Al Said, gifted to Ministry of Tourism 🎁 and refitted 🔧🎨)

About Lürssen Yachts

• Founded 1875 in Bremen, Germany 🇩🇪

• Builder of the world’s largest, most complex custom motor yachts 🛥️💎

• Known for outstanding craftsmanship and advanced tech ⚙️✨

• Famous projects: Azzam, Dilbar, NORD, Scheherazade 🛳️🏆

About Espen Oeino

• Norwegian yacht designer 🇳🇴🎨

• Founder of Espen Øino International, Monaco 🇲🇨

• Designed over 200 yachts including Flying Fox, Crescent, Octopus 🛥️🔥

• Known for innovative, luxurious large motor yachts 💡💎