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A Closer Look at the $300 Million Superyacht Al Said

Have you ever wished that you could own your very own superyacht? Well, how about one that’s the 7th longest yacht in the entire world and accommodates more guests and even many more professional crew members than almost all of the other yachts in the world ? In fact, you might not even have enough friends on earth to fill this massive yacht! And, all you have to be is a Sultan to be able to afford it! Then, you could travel the oceans of the world in comfort and luxury and never have to go back home and live the regular life! Hmm, we can certainly dream about the good life, can’t we?

Built by Lurssen

According to Superyacht Times , the motor yacht Al Said was ordered in 2006 and then it was built by Lurssen . Her code name at that time was Project Sunflower during her construction. Once completed, she was named after her very wealthy owner. She’s one of the largest superyachts in the world , especially when measured by volume. She accommodates an amazing 65 guests plus 140 crew members and was designed by world-renowned yacht designer, Espen Oeino. She’s powered by two MTU marine engines that create a total of 22,000 horsepower for a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Delivered in 2008

The superyacht Al Said was delivered in 2008 to the Sultan of Oman. She replaced a smaller mega- yacht that, at one time, had the exact same name. At an amazing 155m, she has six exceptionally large decks and both her exterior and interior are quite striking. They were designed by Espen Oeino International. That’s actually the same company responsible for the designing of the 127m mega-yacht called Octopus.

A Steel Hull & 25 Knots to Boot!

The Al Said sports a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. She has a beam of 24m (78.74ft) and a draft of 5.20m (17.06ft). This is a superyacht that’s capable of doing 25 knots flat-out and also has a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Lots of Guests & Crew

According to reports, this superyacht is capable of accommodating up to 70 guests and 154 professional crewmembers for ensuring the ultimate in relaxed luxury yacht experiences for all guests onboard. She also features a massive concert room that accommodates an entire 50-piece orchestra! Now, that’s something you probably won’t find on any other superyacht!

Based in Muscat

According to the Robb Report , the majority of the time, the Royal Yacht Al Said will be based in the Sultan Qaboos Port, which is near Muscat. When the royal yacht does travel anywhere, she does so with an escort and that escort is the Oman Navy. Now, how many yachts do you know of that have their own royal Navy escort?

About the Owner

The owner of the Royal Yacht Al Said is the Sultan of Oman (and all of its Dependencies) after rising to power by overthrowing his own father, Said bin Taimur during a 1970 palace coup. (What a nice guy, right?) He’s also the 14th-generation descendant of the Al Bu Sa’idi dynasty’s founder. Oman (aka the Sultanate of Oman) is, of course, an Arab country in the Middle East that lies on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula as well as on the Persian Gulf. As you may have already guessed, it’s an absolute monarchy, which was once known as the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It also once included portions of what is now the United Arab Emirates and certain parts of Pakistan. This also a country with very close ties to Saudi Arabia, often functioning as an impartial mediator between Saudi Arabia and countries like Qatar and Iran or Qatar. In addition, the country has a Royal Military Academy that is really highly-regarded.

The Sultan’s full title is Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and, he also owns eight palaces and three luxury yachts. Besides the Al Said, he also owns the Loalat al Behar and the Fulk al Salamah. The Loaloat Al Behar was the prior Al Said, which was a gift to the Ministry of Tourism of Oman and has been recently refitted and repainted. The Fulk Al Salamah Yacht functions as a support vessel for the Royal Yacht Al Said. She was built in Italy at the Mariotti shipyard and delivered in 2016. At 150 meter (492 ft) she’s actually almost as big overall as the yacht Al Said and one of the largest superyachts worldwide.

Other Royal Toys

Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said is also the owner of a Boeing 747 private jumbo jet, (registration A4O-OMN), which was built in 2001. In addition, he owns another 747 that was built in 2012 (registration A4O-HMS). However, since it wasn’t painted with the ‘royal colors’, he mainly uses his older jet.

Sultan of Oman- Net Worth

Sultan Qaboos al Said’s net worth is estimated to be in excess of US$ 1 billion. (Not bad.)

Superyacht Al Said Specs

• Type: Motor Yacht
• Model: Custom
• Builder: Lurssen Yachts
• Naval Architect: Lurssen Yachts
• Exterior Designers: Espen Oeino
• Interior Designer: RWD
• Year Built: 2008
• Hull #: 13644
• Hull Color: White
• Length Overall: 155.00m (508’6″ft)
• Beam: 24.00m (78’8″ft)
• Maximum Draft: 5.20m (17’0″ft)
• Gross Tonnage: 15,850
• Accommodations-
• # of Guests: 70
• Crew accommodations: 154
• # of Cabins: 30 cabins total
• Construction-
• Hull Material: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminum
• Decks #: Six
• Quantity: 2
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engines Manufacturer: MTU Marine Engines
• Power per engine: 10996hp / 8200kW
• Total Power: 21992hp / 16400kW
• Performance & Capabilities-
• Max Speed: 25.00 knots Cruising Speed: 22.00 knots

Not For Charter

This yacht is not for charter. However, if you would like to see this yacht’s current location in real-time, just go to this site. That way, you could live vicariously thru the Sultan, his guests, and crew members. Sure, it would be better to be there but tracking its location just might have to suffice for today.

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Al Said is a 155m motor yacht which was custom built in 2008 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen. This magnificent yacht features exterior styling by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon.

Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, a giant mega yacht formerly codenamed "Project Sunflower". She was delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht of the same name.

At a stunning 155m, Al Said consists of six large decks and features striking exterior and interior design by Espen Oeino International, the same company that designed the stunning 127m mega yacht Octopus. 

Al Said has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 24m (78.74ft) and a 5.20m (17.06ft) draft. The mega yacht is capable of 25 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 22 knots.

According to reports, Al Said is said to accommodate as many as 70 guests and 154 professional crew, as well as featuring a concert room capable of accommodating a 50 piece orchestra. She is also capable of carrying up to 154 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.  

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Muscat, oman: the legacy of sultan qaboos.

Editor’s note: outside of Israel, I’ve explored little of the Middle East. I’m so grateful to Sam Spector for filling in some of these gaps for all of you here at The Royal Tour! For more of his adventures, click here to visit his index page .

I have written about the glitz and glam of the Arabian Gulf cities of Doha , Qatar and both Abu Dhabi and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Those cities are competing with each other over which will be the most modern, have the best skyline, and have the classiest museums as they all strive to be the cities of the future. However, the sleeping beauty of the Gulf is the capital of Oman, the city of Muscat. Unlike the other cities, Muscat has phenomenal natural beauty as it has a backdrop of the Central Hajar Mountains while having the Muscat Harbor, approximately in the place where the Persian Gulf meets the Arabian Sea. There are many roads that wind along the coast or through the rugged terrain of the desert mountains. Being on the water and the Arabian Peninsula, summer is brutally hot and humid, averaging over 100 degrees daily; however, I went to Muscat at the end of November and the weather was perfect in the upper 70s and low 80s. While the other Gulf cities that I mentioned are crowded, sprawling, and try to display themselves as futuristic, Muscat has the opposite feel. While the metro area has 1.7 million people, Old Muscat only has 30,000 people, and the city is largely spread out; due to the mountains, it is only 20% as densely populated as Dubai. Muscat feels both old and new, and the modern part can be attributed to one man, the former sultan, Qaboos bin Said.

Sultan Qaboos was the most influential man in creating modern Oman and making it the oil rich country that it is today. In 1970, in a bloodless coup, he overthrew his own father and became the sultan of the nation. He began many reforms to modernize the country and today, when you drive through Oman, you will drive on paved, new highways that are wide and do not have much traffic. The new airport terminal is beautiful, the city’s buildings are new, and there are modern shopping malls to escape the brutal heat. In the Muscat harbor one could see Sultan Qaboos’s superyachts, the flagship being the Al Said , which was the second largest yacht in the world at the time of its creation in 2008 and worth an estimated $600 million. Sultan Qaboos died in January 2020, a month after I visited. It is widely believed that the sultan was gay as he never produced an heir; thus, his successor was his cousin.

One of Sultan Qaboos’s main architectural achievements was the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque; this Indian sandstone building and gardens are truly magnificent. It is the largest mosque in Oman and can hold 25,000 worshippers. While the white and gold dome’s exterior is beautiful, the elaborate design work on the inside of the dome is a tourist attraction in itself. At the time of the mosque’s construction, it had the world’s largest chandelier, weighing 8.5 tons, and containing 1,122 halogen bulbs and 600,000 Swarovski crystals. The prayer rug was also the biggest in the world, weighing 21 tons, with 1.7 billion individual handtied knots, and taking four years to produce. Since then, both the chandelier and carpet have been surpassed by the ones at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque of Abu Dhabi, thus making them the second largest in the world. Note that for non-Muslims, visiting hours are from 8am to 11am, except Friday, and women must have their heads covered and not have arms, chest, or ankles showing. Arrive early to avoid crowds.

The Omani Sultanate owns many palaces, and I actually got to stay in one. The sultanate sold the Al Bustan Palace to Ritz Carlton, and it is considered by many to be the best Ritz Carlton property in the world. The hotel is nestled in a cove with a private beach and surrounded by mountains. The hotel is luxurious and upon walking into the lobby, there was a multistory portrait of the sultan. The lobby is the receiving hall for an actual palace and the smell of incense permeates throughout it. We heard that the sultan still owns one floor of the hotel. I can easily say that it is the nicest hotel that I have ever stayed in and is a worthwhile experience for a night.

As mentioned, Oman is a place that combines old and new. Today, it has benefited from its oil-rich location, and in centuries past, Oman’s sultanate had a vast kingdom that spread all the way to Zanzibar, giving it its Arab influence today. The source of the Omani Kingdom’s wealth was sinister. While many of us are familiar with the West African slave trade that brought African slaves to the Americas, there was a large East African slave trade to areas around the Indian Ocean. The Omani Kingdom (1692-1856) was the center of the slave trade. The Omani Sultanate of that time built the beautiful Al Alam Palace in Muscat 200 years ago, and it was heavily remodeled by Qaboos in 1972. While you can only see the outside of the palace, it is quite impressive, looking as though it came from Aladdin or another cartoon with a blue and gold façade. Flanking the Al Alam Palace on both sides on cliffs above the water are the 16th century ruins of the Portuguese forts Al Jalali and Al Mirani. While you cannot go into the forts, they are beautiful to look at and photograph.

In Old Muscat, a must-do is walking alongside the Corniche, a pedestrian waterside promenade that goes from an old fish market to a park. Across from the Corniche there is the Mutrah Souk, a market and bazaar that can be explored with many shops selling souvenirs and various spices and goods. One of the best parts of the Middle East is definitely the markets and souks, so be sure to spend an afternoon or evening exploring. Along the Corniche are also many great restaurants. Like other Gulf nations, Oman and its capital have many international influences, both from today and from its history as an important trading stop for sea merchants going from India, Pakistan, Persia, the other Arab nations, and East Africa. A full 29% of Oman’s population is foreign-born, giving way to many top notch international restaurants. One that I highly recommend for a romantic and upscale experience is the Indian restaurant, Kurkum, which has won numerous awards.

If you want to experience the best of the Gulf while avoiding the chaos of the UAE, head to Muscat. It is stunning, romantic, exotic, adventurous, and will be a place that you will fall in love with, and all the more so if you explore the rest of this country, but I will save that for another article. This is the city that Sultan Qaboos brought into the modern age, and one that still holds reminders of his reforms.

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Great post! I’m planning a trip to Oman in December. By any chance did you have a tour guide or did you travel solo based on your own research?

Thank you! I traveled solo based on my own research. The roads are very easy to navigate. For my trip to Wadi Bani Khalid and the dune bashing, I arranged these through the Sama Al Wasil Desert Camp. In my index, I have another article on Oman you should check out!

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Oman Royal Yacht Squadron

The Al Said the Sultan's main yacht, moored at the docks at Mina Qaboos, Muttrah

Al Said from the stern, moored at Mina Qaboos

The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron moorings at Mina Qaboos at dusk

The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron is HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said's personal fleet of pleasure craft ranging from the grand Al Said [1] through to the traditional wooden-hulled sailing vessel Zinat al Bihaar [2]

The Squadron is totally independent of the Royal Navy of Oman [3] and the Royal Guard of Oman and is administered by the Diwan of Royal Court Affairs. [4] The Squadron's personnel strength is 150. [5]

• 2 Current inventory
• 4 References
• 5 External links

The Oman Royal Yacht Squadron has two permanent operating bases: [6]

• Muscat Harbor adjacent to Fort Mirani - offices, maintenance areas and a slipway [7]
• Muttrah Harbor - specifically dedicated moorings at Port Sultan Qaboos (Mina Sultan Qaboos)

The port of Raysut (near Salalah ) will also be a temporary berthing location for the Squadron's vessels when required.

Current inventory [ ]

The Squadron operates the following vessels:

See also [ ]

• HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said
• Royal Navy of Oman
• Royal Guard of Oman
• Sultan of Oman's Armed Forces

References [ ]

• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and his Crazy US$ 300 Million Yacht Al Said" (in en-us) . http://www.superyachtfan.com/yacht_al_said.html . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Zinat al Bihaar - Oman Royal Yacht Squadron Sail Yacht" . http://www.superyachts.com/sail-yacht-4109/zinat-al-bihaar.htm . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Turner, Barry (2009) (in en). The Statesman's Yearbook 2010: The Politics, Cultures and Economies of the World . Springer. p. 963. ISBN  9781349586325 . https://books.google.com/?id=YpLlDQAAQBAJ&pg=PA963&lpg=PA963&dq=royal+yacht+squadron+oman#v=onepage&q=royal%20yacht%20squadron%20oman&f=false . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Oman Government Offices Page 1" . http://www.directory-oman.com/assets/gpages/gpage1.htm . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Cordesman, Anthony H.; Al-Rodhan, Khalid R. (2007) (in en). Gulf Military Forces in an Era of Asymmetric Wars . Greenwood Publishing Group. pp. 134–135. ISBN  9780275993993 . https://books.google.com/?id=XWg1mvPuhkUC&pg=PA134&lpg=PA134&dq=Royal+yacht+squadron+Oman#v=onepage&q=Royal%20yacht%20squadron%20Oman&f=false . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "OMAN ROYAL YACHT SQUADRON, Oman | World Shipping Register" (in en) . https://world-ships.com/company/16301d444cb22cb2d43def91b2eb051c#.WY5Zd1WGOpo . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£ (24 November 2010). "Royal Yacht squadron base in Muscat, Oman (Google Maps)" . http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-yacht-squadron-base/view/google/ . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Al Said - Lurssen Yachts Motor Yacht" . http://www.superyachts.com/motor-yacht-2104/al-said.htm . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "First glimpse of 164m Mariotti Fulk Al Salamah" (in en) . https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/news/first-glimpse-of-164m-mariotti-fulk-al-salamah--31163 . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Fleet Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£, Yacht Charter. "Video: Is Lurssen Superyacht DILBAR The World's Largest Yacht? | Yacht Charter Fleet" (in en) . https://www.yachtcharterfleet.com/news/video-is-lurssen-superyacht-dilbar-the-worlds-largest-yacht-6152.htm . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Al Dhaferah yacht- Bremer Vulkan| SuperYacht Times" . http://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht/569609a105a3e368ec227652/al-dhaferah/ . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Al Noores - IMO 9234240 - Callsign A4JK - ShipSpotting.com - Ship Photos and Ship Tracker" . http://www.shipspotting.com/gallery/photo.php?lid=2380219&sort_comments=2 . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Vessel details for: ZINAT AL BIHAAR (Sailing Vessel) - IMO 1004572, MMSI 461003000, Call Sign A4JE Registered in Oman | AIS Marine Traffic" (in en) . http://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/details/ships/shipid:678134/mmsi:461003000/imo:1004572/vessel:ZINAT_AL_BIHAAR . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "ZINAT AL-BIHAAR a Sailing Yacht by Oman Royal Yacht Squadron - Charter World Luxury Yachts and Superyachts" . http://www.charterworld.com/index.html?sub=yacht-charter&charter=zinat-albihaar-2571 . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Omani Royal Yacht Squadron 20 & 21 Mar 2016 - shipsnmoreships" . https://shipsnmoreships.smugmug.com/Cruising-Ferry-Trips-2016/COSTA-FORTUNA-19-25-Mar-2016/Other-Vessels-Seen-19-25-Mar-2/Muscat-20-21-Mar-2016/Omani-Royal-Yacht-Squadron-20/i-3V2tcDM/A . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  
• ↑ Republic of Égyptien Q42 user:mgbtrust0 ®™✓©§∆∆∆€¢£. "Omani Royal Yacht Squadron 20 & 21 Mar 2016 - shipsnmoreships" . https://shipsnmoreships.smugmug.com/Cruising-Ferry-Trips-2016/COSTA-FORTUNA-19-25-Mar-2016/Other-Vessels-Seen-19-25-Mar-2/Muscat-20-21-Mar-2016/Omani-Royal-Yacht-Squadron-20/i-WqF2VpW/A . Retrieved 12 August 2017 .  

External links [ ]

• Royal Court Affairs
• Fleet Monitoring Live Tracking
• 1 List of aircraft of the Malaysian Armed Forces

royal yacht al said

A Closer Look at the $300 Million Superyacht Al Said

Have you ever wished that you could own your very own superyacht? Well, how about one that’s the 7th longest yacht in the entire world and accommodates more guests and even many more professional crew members than almost all of the other yachts in the world ? In fact, you might not even have enough friends on earth to fill this massive yacht! And, all you have to be is a Sultan to be able to afford it! Then, you could travel the oceans of the world in comfort and luxury and never have to go back home and live the regular life! Hmm, we can certainly dream about the good life, can’t we?

Built by Lurssen

According to Superyacht Times , the motor yacht Al Said was ordered in 2006 and then it was built by Lurssen . Her code name at that time was Project Sunflower during her construction. Once completed, she was named after her very wealthy owner. She’s one of the largest superyachts in the world , especially when measured by volume. She accommodates an amazing 65 guests plus 140 crew members and was designed by world-renowned yacht designer, Espen Oeino. She’s powered by two MTU marine engines that create a total of 22,000 horsepower for a cruising speed of 14 knots.

Delivered in 2008

The superyacht Al Said was delivered in 2008 to the Sultan of Oman. She replaced a smaller mega- yacht that, at one time, had the exact same name. At an amazing 155m, she has six exceptionally large decks and both her exterior and interior are quite striking. They were designed by Espen Oeino International. That’s actually the same company responsible for the designing of the 127m mega-yacht called Octopus.

A Steel Hull & 25 Knots to Boot!

The Al Said sports a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure. She has a beam of 24m (78.74ft) and a draft of 5.20m (17.06ft). This is a superyacht that’s capable of doing 25 knots flat-out and also has a cruising speed of 22 knots.

Lots of Guests & Crew

According to reports, this superyacht is capable of accommodating up to 70 guests and 154 professional crewmembers for ensuring the ultimate in relaxed luxury yacht experiences for all guests onboard. She also features a massive concert room that accommodates an entire 50-piece orchestra! Now, that’s something you probably won’t find on any other superyacht!

Based in Muscat

According to the Robb Report , the majority of the time, the Royal Yacht Al Said will be based in the Sultan Qaboos Port, which is near Muscat. When the royal yacht does travel anywhere, she does so with an escort and that escort is the Oman Navy. Now, how many yachts do you know of that have their own royal Navy escort?

About the Owner

The owner of the Royal Yacht Al Said is the Sultan of Oman (and all of its Dependencies) after rising to power by overthrowing his own father, Said bin Taimur during a 1970 palace coup. (What a nice guy, right?) He’s also the 14th-generation descendant of the Al Bu Sa’idi dynasty’s founder. Oman (aka the Sultanate of Oman) is, of course, an Arab country in the Middle East that lies on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula as well as on the Persian Gulf. As you may have already guessed, it’s an absolute monarchy, which was once known as the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman. It also once included portions of what is now the United Arab Emirates and certain parts of Pakistan. This also a country with very close ties to Saudi Arabia, often functioning as an impartial mediator between Saudi Arabia and countries like Qatar and Iran or Qatar. In addition, the country has a Royal Military Academy that is really highly-regarded.

The Sultan’s full title is Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said and, he also owns eight palaces and three luxury yachts. Besides the Al Said, he also owns the Loalat al Behar and the Fulk al Salamah. The Loaloat Al Behar was the prior Al Said, which was a gift to the Ministry of Tourism of Oman and has been recently refitted and repainted. The Fulk Al Salamah Yacht functions as a support vessel for the Royal Yacht Al Said. She was built in Italy at the Mariotti shipyard and delivered in 2016. At 150 meter (492 ft) she’s actually almost as big overall as the yacht Al Said and one of the largest superyachts worldwide.

Other Royal Toys

Sultan Qaboos bin Said al Said is also the owner of a Boeing 747 private jumbo jet, (registration A4O-OMN), which was built in 2001. In addition, he owns another 747 that was built in 2012 (registration A4O-HMS). However, since it wasn’t painted with the ‘royal colors’, he mainly uses his older jet.

Sultan of Oman- Net Worth

Sultan Qaboos al Said’s net worth is estimated to be in excess of US$ 1 billion. (Not bad.)

Superyacht Al Said Specs

• Type: Motor Yacht
• Model: Custom
• Builder: Lurssen Yachts
• Naval Architect: Lurssen Yachts
• Exterior Designers: Espen Oeino
• Interior Designer: RWD
• Year Built: 2008
• Hull #: 13644
• Hull Color: White
• Length Overall: 155.00m (508’6″ft)
• Beam: 24.00m (78’8″ft)
• Maximum Draft: 5.20m (17’0″ft)
• Gross Tonnage: 15,850
• Accommodations-
• # of Guests: 70
• Crew accommodations: 154
• # of Cabins: 30 cabins total
• Construction-
• Hull Material: Steel
• Superstructure: Aluminum
• Decks #: Six
• Quantity: 2
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Engines Manufacturer: MTU Marine Engines
• Power per engine: 10996hp / 8200kW
• Total Power: 21992hp / 16400kW
• Performance & Capabilities-
• Max Speed: 25.00 knots Cruising Speed: 22.00 knots

Not For Charter

This yacht is not for charter. However, if you would like to see this yacht’s current location in real-time, just go to this site. That way, you could live vicariously thru the Sultan, his guests, and crew members. Sure, it would be better to be there but tracking its location just might have to suffice for today.

Garrett by trade is a personal finance freelance writer and journalist. With over 10 years experience he's covered businesses, CEOs, and investments. However he does like to take on other topics involving some of his personal interests like automobiles, future technologies, and anything else that could change the world.

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Al Said is a 155m motor yacht which was custom built in 2008 by Lurssen Yachts in Bremen. This magnificent yacht features exterior styling by Espen Oeino, with interior design by Redman Whitely Dixon.

Like most royal superyachts, little is known about Al Said, a giant mega yacht formerly codenamed "Project Sunflower". She was delivered to the Sultan of Oman in 2008 as a replacement for a smaller mega yacht of the same name.

At a stunning 155m, Al Said consists of six large decks and features striking exterior and interior design by Espen Oeino International, the same company that designed the stunning 127m mega yacht Octopus. 

Al Said has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure with a beam of 24m (78.74ft) and a 5.20m (17.06ft) draft. The mega yacht is capable of 25 knots flat out, with a cruising speed of 22 knots.

According to reports, Al Said is said to accommodate as many as 70 guests and 154 professional crew, as well as featuring a concert room capable of accommodating a 50 piece orchestra. She is also capable of carrying up to 154 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.  

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Al Said is owned by Qaboos bin Said Al Said. He is the Sultan of Oman and its Dependencies. He rose to power after overthrowing his father, Said bin Taimur, in a palace coup in 1970. He is the 14th-generation descendant of the founder of the Al Bu Sa’idi dynasty. Motor yacht Al Said, built by Lurssen, was ordered in 2006. The yacht was code named Project Sunflower during its construction. It’s one of the world’s largest superyachts, especially measured by volume. The yacht can accommodate 65 guests and 140 crew members. Most of the time the Royal Yacht Al Said is based in the Sultan Qaboos Port, near Muscat. When she travels, she is escorted by the Oman Navy. Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said owns 8 palaces and three luxury yachts: Al Said, Fulk al Salamah and Loalat al Behar. Loaloat Al Behar was actually the previous Al Said, and was given as a gift to Oman’s Ministry of Tourism. She has been refitted and repainted

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Al said patrol vessel (1971/1984).

Project history: Royal yacht Al Said was ordered in 1969 and commissioned as the navy's first ship in 1971. In 1983-1984 she was rebuilt, receiving new accommodation arrangements, communication and EW suit and armament. Helicopter deck was enlarged. After conversion Al Mabrukah was rerated as fleet training ship. In 1997 she was reclassified as corvette.

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Naval service: No significant events.

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Personal yacht of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, AL SAID, berthed at Muscat, Oman, 26 Nov 2008. Launched 20 Sep 2007 under the name 'Sunflower'. Built: 2007 15,850grt 155m x 24m x 5.2m 22 knots cruise 25 knots max Crew: 16 officers, 158 enlisted Owner: Sultanate of Oman (Royal Yacht Squadron, Oman).

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Take a look at the luxurious lifestyle of the Oman royal family – They live in 6 humungous palaces spread across the country, their $600 million megayacht is so large that it could be mistaken for a cruise ship, and they travel the world not in Gulfstreams but three private Boeing 747 Jumbo jets.

Sultan Qaboos bin Said Qaboos ushered in such profound winds of change that Oman underwent a remarkable transformation into a burgeoning, modern, stable, and inclusive state. He literally elevated the nation from a state of dire poverty, nearly devoid of contemporary infrastructure and amenities, to a Middle Eastern country that proudly balances tradition and modernity. Oman now boasts high-speed internet, world-class sports and cultural centers, and an extensive network of education and healthcare facilities. His successor, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, demonstrates a strong commitment to fostering economic growth and seeks to expand the wealth generated by the discovery of oil in the early 1960s. Let’s now delve into the lives of the individuals shaping the Sultanate of Oman and their opulent lifestyles-

A modest yet thriving Oman wealth fund- Launched as recently as 2020 to boost the nation’s economy, the Oman Investment Authority’s total assets reached 17.9 billion Omani riyals ($46.6 billion) in 2022. Sixty percent of assets are under the National Development Portfolio, consisting of 160 companies, while the Future Generations Fund focuses on international investments, with 40 percent of OIA’s assets under its umbrella.

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