The yacht is a status symbol that has persisted and captured popular imagination. Some superyachts cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Bill Gates of Microsoft can afford such open-sea opulence due to his generational riches. In addition to hiring a small full-time crew to maintain the ships and serve visitors, gasoline costs more than most parents can afford for their children’s college. Owners and renters often supercharge their yachts with extra features. Let’s look at the most technologically advanced (and pricey) yachts owned by global business titans.
Nicole Kidman
Name: Hokulani
Value: $4.5 million*
Nicole Kidman owns the magnificent 150-foot yacht Hokulani, named after her Hawaiian name. After moving to the US with Keith Urban, the celebrity sold the yacht from her Sydney home. Hokulani’s elegant, sporty interior, private movie theater, and exclusive sunbathing deck make it stand out. But its champagne-colored exterior makes it one of the most distinctive ships on the wide seas. Kidman moved to Hollywood in the 1990s following moderate success in Australian cinema and TV. After superstar roles like Batman Forever, she became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors.