When talking about yachts we should not miss one of the wonders of 20th century – motor yacht Prince Abdul Aziz. The yacht was built in 1984 in the ship-yard of Helsingor Vaerft in Denmark. The large yacht has long history and when was built this was definitely the largest and most expensive yacht. Nowardays we can meet much yachts, but this one kept the atmosphere of the old generation. The length of Prince Abdul Aziz is 147.00 meters, which is about 482 feet. The beam of the yacht is 18.30 meters, or 60 feet and the draft is 4.90 meters, or 16 feet. These measurements are forming one really fantastic and amazing steel yacht, which actually is small cruise ship. The yacht is one of the Royal Yachts of Saudi Royal Family. Her owner is King Abdullah, the king of Saudi Arabia. The yacht is really interesting is design point of view with large bow and place helicopter cap situated there. The yacht has small fast speed boat for sailing around the yacht. Also interesting for this large steel yacht is high speed, which is designed this yacht to reach. The maximum speed of the yacht is about 22.6 knots, while the cruising one is 21.8 knots.
This is pretty much for older yacht build from steel, but when Denmark’s builders had created this yacht, they forgot about the thriftiness.The yacht Prince Abdul Aziz is really beautiful and luxury. The large lobby on the main deck is designed from copy of Titanik, with large spaces and classical furniture. The yacht is equipped for 22 guests, and the crew on board is 18 members. This is sure prove for luxury and good service. The staterooms on board are 12. The one is VIP owner’s room with large balcony and luxury style of furniture. The other 9 are double rooms with balconies and nice ocean view. In every room you will be served like in 5 stars hotel, which is the main feature of this yacht. The yacht Prince Abdul Aziz has outside pool and nice places for sunbathing. Inside there is large Jacuzzi, for 10 people. The private restaurant is equipped to be comfortable and the cooks will satisfy each taste. The living room is make for conferences, meetings, or just talking with guests. The large LCD TV set is decorating the wall, with together with it is coming professional surrounding studio, which is connected with the one outside. Easily with one click of the music-desk, the party is coming to the whole yacht and this is important for so rich people. The yacht Prince Abdul Aziz is made to be comfortable and very dissipating and if we can only count it to the largest yacht, this definitely is yacht, which can turn you to the older times, when money got their price.
Yacht's Facts
Name: Prince Abdul Aziz
Lenght: 147.00 m
Beam: 18.30 m
Draft: 4.90 m
Year: 1984
Shipyard: Helsingor Vaerft
Passengers: 22
Speed: 22.6 kn
