Dilbar at anchor in a clear blue bay, full profile with the bow helipad and the upper-deck helipad visible
Dilbar at anchor.

Dilbar

The largest yacht in the world by gross tonnage, with a 180-cubic-metre pool.

156 m
Length
15,917
Gross tonnage
2016
Delivered
22.5 kn
Top speed

In short

Dilbar is a 156-metre motor yacht that Lürssen delivered in 2016; at 15,917 gross tonnes she is the largest yacht in the world by interior volume, though Azzam and several others are longer (Boat International, YachtBuyer, Boat International). Her indoor pool holds 180 cubic metres of water and is 25 metres long, believed to be the largest on any yacht (Boat International, YachtBuyer). A 30,000 kW diesel-electric plant gives her a top speed of 22.5 knots, and she carries two helipads (Boat International, YachtBuyer). She was named Motor Yacht of the Year at the 2017 World Superyacht Awards and is not offered for charter (Boat International, YachtCharterFleet). Boat International reports that she was built for Alisher Usmanov (Boat International, February 2025). German authorities impounded her in Hamburg in April 2022, and the US Treasury put her estimated value at $600–750 million (Fortune).

Videos

Three tours from YouTube, most viewed first.

LE PLUS GROS YACHT DU MONDE - M/Y DILBAR -(FR+english subtitles)Le Monde du Yachting · 16 Feb 2021 · 464,328 viewsWatch on YouTube
156m Lürssen superyacht Dilbar delivered to MediterraneanBoat International · 26 Jul 2016 · 87,038 viewsWatch on YouTube
Exclusive aerial footage of the new 156m superyacht DilbarSuperYacht Times · 16 May 2016 · 49,650 viewsWatch on YouTube

Photos

Aerial three-quarter view of Dilbar underway from astern, with the name on the superstructure and a helicopter on the aft helipad
Underway, seen from astern
Dilbar underway past a rocky headland and a small lighthouse, with sailing yachts behind
Underway along a rocky coast
Dilbar head-on at speed, bow wave on both sides and the radar domes on the mast
Head-on at speed

Building Dilbar was a great challenge and we are proud of this achievement, especially considering the contract time of only 52 months.

Peter Lürssen, managing partner of Lürssen, on the delivery in 2016: SuperyachtNews, Lürssen confirms the delivery of 156m Dilbar
Overhead view of Dilbar underway, showing the bow helipad and the helicopter on the upper-deck helipad
The two helipads from above
Dilbar underway on open water, three-quarter view from the starboard bow with the ivory hull and superstructure
Underway, starboard bow
Dilbar's stern at sunset with the lit beach-club platform open at the waterline
Stern and beach club at sunset
Dilbar at anchor at dusk with her deck lights on, reflected in calm water
At anchor at dusk
Dilbar's bow lit in blue and purple at night in a harbour beside a lighthouse
Moored in harbour at night

Further reading

Independent coverage we found. We link to it rather than rewrite it.

Specifications

Length overall
156 m (511 ft 10 in)
Beam
23.5 m
Draught
6 m 6.1 m in some listings
Gross tonnage
15,917
Shipyard
Lürssen, Germany
Build name
Project Omar
Launched
November 2015
Delivered
May 2016 June 2016 in some reports
Refit
Due in 2020 at her home yard, Hamburg (Germany) Boat International reported her on the way to the refit in June 2020; completion not confirmed
Naval architecture
Lürssen
Exterior design
Espen Øino International
Interior design
Winch Design (Andrew Winch)
Construction
Steel hull, aluminium superstructure, teak decks
Guests
24 in 12 staterooms
Crew
Up to 96 80 in daily operation
Propulsion
Diesel-electric: four Wärtsilä 12V32 diesel engines driving two Wärtsilä electric motors, twin screws
Power plant
30,000 kW
Speed
22.5 kn max, 18 kn cruising
Range
6,000 nm at 16 kn
Fuel capacity
1,049,700 litres
Swimming pool
Indoor, 25 m long, 180 m³
Helipads
2
Owner
Reported to have been built for Alisher Usmanov (Boat International, February 2025)
Status
Impounded by German authorities in Hamburg, April 2022
Estimated value
$600–750 million (US Treasury estimate, April 2022; CNBC cites about $735 million)
Charter
Not available

Where is she now

Live AIS position on:

MarineTrafficVesselFinder

IMO 9661792 · MMSI 319094900

Questions

How big is the Dilbar yacht?
Dilbar is 156 metres (511 ft 10 in) long with a beam of 23.5 metres and a gross tonnage of 15,917 (Boat International, YachtBuyer). YachtBuyer gives about 3,800 square metres of living space over seven decks (YachtBuyer).
Is Dilbar the largest yacht in the world?
By gross tonnage, yes: her 15,917 GT is the highest of any yacht, and YachtBuyer ranks her first by volume (Boat International, YachtBuyer). At delivery she took that title from the 155-metre Al Said (YachtCharterFleet). By length she is not first: Azzam, at 180.61 metres, is the longest yacht in service (Boat International).
How big is the pool on Dilbar?
The indoor pool is 25 metres long and holds 180 cubic metres of water, believed to be the largest built on any yacht (YachtBuyer, Boat International).
Who built and designed Dilbar?
Lürssen built her in Germany under the name Project Omar and did the naval architecture; Espen Øino designed the exterior and Winch Design the interior (Boat International, Boat International). She was launched in November 2015 and delivered in 2016 (Boat International, SuperyachtNews). A different, 110-metre Lürssen built in 2008 also carried the name Dilbar and is now called Al Raya (Boat International).
How many guests and crew does Dilbar carry?
Up to 24 guests in 12 staterooms and up to 96 crew (Boat International, YachtBuyer). YachtBuyer lists 80 crew for day-to-day operation (YachtBuyer).
What else is on board Dilbar?
Besides the pool, she has two helipads and a garden planted with a grass that tolerates salt air (Boat International). YachtBuyer also lists a gym, a spa with a massage room and a deck Jacuzzi (YachtBuyer).
Who owns Dilbar?
Boat International reports that she was built for the billionaire Alisher Usmanov and delivered in 2016 (Boat International, February 2025). German authorities impounded her in Hamburg in April 2022 (Fortune, reporting Bloomberg).
How much is Dilbar worth?
The US Treasury estimated her value at $600 million to $750 million in April 2022 (Fortune); CNBC cites the same estimate as approximately $735 million (CNBC).
Can you charter Dilbar?
No. YachtCharterFleet lists Dilbar as not available for charter (YachtCharterFleet).
Where is Dilbar now?
German authorities impounded her in Hamburg in April 2022 (Fortune). Her live position is shown on public AIS trackers: MarineTraffic and VesselFinder. Search by IMO 9661792 or MMSI 319094900 (MaritimeOptima).

Compare with

Yachts close to Dilbar in length.

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Azzam

180.61 m Lürssen motor yacht, delivered 2013

Blue yacht

Blue

160.6 m · Lürssen · 2022

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