Royal Caribbean named this affront to god the "Oasis of the Seas," which, yeah, is a super cheesy name, but it's not like there's anything subtle about a god damn 1200-foot-long boat. It'll operate out of Miami and begin offering cruises in December. The Oasis of the Seas has a maximum capacity of around 6,000 people, which for the record is larger than the population of MY ENTIRE HOMETOWN. It's about 50% bigger than the current frontrunner in the "Titanic 2/Icarus" competition, the Queen Mary II, so now you can all feel free to hop on board that ship, since the Oasis of the Seas (really, you guys had to brag about the several seas in which this ship will be an oasis? It's really annoying, grammatically) is sure to be the one to sink in a blaze of indoor amphitheatres and miles of buffet lines. [Oasis of the Sea via BBC via The Awl]

The entire driving force of the Ankida concept, aside from beautiful looks, is to have ideal placement for every part and get the most out of your escapes. Whether you prefer to move under only one sail, or test the performance of them all, you can easily do it with a hell of a lot of style. And while it's a still just a concept design, I'm already lost in daydreams of adventure and pirates. [Super Yacht Times via BornRich]

Designed by luxury fashion company Hermes and ship-builder Wally, the $142 million WHY 58x38 is more floating mansion than yacht. Those figures stand for its peculiar 58 by 38 meter dimensions, which is unlike any other vessel in the world. It features solar panels that will save 200 tons of diesel fuel per year, as well as 3,229 square feet of windows designed to bathe its interior with natural light.

According to Luca Bassini, founder of Wally, "I think the best part of this boat is the stern. It's not like the usual stern of a boat, it's more like the real beach of an island; a beach which is protected from the wind and the waves, where you can really relax." You are so damn right, Luca. If you are reading this, please move it somewhere near New York so I can lease one of its six suites for a year or two (and be a pal and make that the 2,152-square-foot master suite, please). [Daily Mail]

The lasers detect CCDs, or charge-coupled devices, which are used in most (but not all; CMOS chips are also around) photoelectric sensors. Guards can activate the lasers when they spot any suspicious glint of a camera's lens, which will then shoot a bright, focused light directly at the camera, ruining any photography.

Predictably, paparazzi (the only Italian plural I know, embarrassingly Looks like I don't know any Italian, and will never pretend to know even a single word again) are angry about the laser shield, whining that:

Intermeddling with goods belonging to someone else, or altering their condition, is a trespass to goods and will entitle the photographer to claim compensation without having to prove loss.

It might be kind of a lost cause, since it's awfully hard to hide a 557-foot boat at all times without, like, sinking it, but anything that involves lasers shooting at paparazzi sounds pretty good to me. [Wired]

But don't get too jealous just yet; or, if you're filthy rich like I am, put away the plastic. This fit for a Russian oil magnate superyacht is concept only for now as the designers seek out an investor. Start saving. [DriveDesign via Born Rich]

We've mentioned Schopfer's previous (and first) luxury yacht, the Oculus, but the new Infintas is far, far sexier with its "closed loop infinity symbol" design and includes a much needed upgrade in the form of an extra 50 feet of length. [Schopfer via The Cool Gadgets]

It's not abundantly clear when you'd use the as-yet-unannounced electric engines, or exactly how efficiently the onboard solar panels will collect sunlight and charge the as-yet-unannounced batteries.

Let's be honest: You probably won't use them all that often. The point is to have them, and to tell your rich-ass friends that you are, in Code-X's words, "a pioneer and frontrunner on the path to a cleaner and more environmentally friendly future." The point is to be saying this while gunning your twin F1 Limor 710HP smogmasters to drown out the riffraff circling you in those environmentally unfriendly Jet Skis.

The most sinister thing about the whole operation is the length that Code-X went to render a completely non-existent boat into so many real-life scenes, almost as if James Cameron was the company's marketing consultant. [Code-X via Josh Spear via DVice]

The launch bests the lavish $350 million Dubai that set sail from, yes, Dubai. At 551-ft. in length, the Dubai had been the longest yacht in the world. The Eclipse also cost a cool $350 mil to complete, but it comes with a host of modern extras and a decidedly un-tacky interior so we're giving it the edge not only on length, but in the taste department as well.

Take for example the missile defense system that allows the crew to jam incoming pirate missiles. Or, perhaps you'll consider the secret underwater submarine entrance, perfect for James Bond style escapes—just watch out for those underwater knife fights!

Then there's the two heli-pads, pool with surrounding Havana bars, cinema, library, restaurant, private garden and a 5,000-sq.-ft. master bedroom, the latter of which had me feeling pretty stupid about all the bragging I did last night regarding what I pay for my new "spacious one bedroom apartment." [Morgan Post via Born Rich]

In a tragic turn of events, the superyacht (called, boringly, the Dubai) was originally commissioned by Prince Jefri of Brunei—oh how the wheel of conspicuous consumption is always turning!

It features eight decks spread across 551 feet of length, accommodations for 115 people, and all of the expected restaurants, bars, private whole-deck owners' suites, helipad, pool, Jacuzzi, woefully tacky interior...need I continue?

The folks at Luxist point out though that the Dubai's title as the world's largest is in danger—Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, the owner of the Chelsea football club, is planning a 555-ft yacht. [Luxist, Superyacht Times]

Called the C-Stream, this concept out of Studio de Voogt is designed for families. Super rich families, sure, but even kids with $2,500 tricycles need something to keep them occupied on the high seas, right? There's even that waterslide, because public waterslides on land are just so dirty and common.

As mentioned above, the aft "WaveDeck" takes on a life of its own, with no less than four variations.

There's the dinner deck for visiting heads of state; there's the float deck for when you need an evening to unwind after buying multimillion dollar paintings; there's the reception deck for simple $20 cocktails; and then there's the party deck for when you need to bump rails off Mediterranean call girls.

I'm sorry, did I say this boat was for kids? Not with those disco lights it isn't.

[Synfo]

With room for 12 people to comfortably cruise at 25 knots, the rear of the Oculus remains open like a gigantic jaw that's eating the passengers alive in luxury. And what appears to be a cleverly-placed window fills in an apt spot for an eye.

Inside, the ceilings reach an impressive 12-feet (hey, those are higher than where I live every day!) while the entire boat is still described as a "low rider," featuring retractable panels that protect the decks from swells. Wait, why are we even bothering to explain all of this to you? You can't afford it. [Tangram 3DS LLC via Schopfer Yachts via DVICE]

The sleekness of design even accounts for the anchor, which is stored flush with the hull at the front ("fore" in sailor-speak), and two jet-skis, which have their own storage compartment at the rear (what sea captains call the "aft"). All of this hydrodynamic design is intended to let the sucker run at a brisk 40 knots for up to 360 miles, nudged ahead by two honking 1250-horsepower engines.

Lest you think this is just a pipedream that will remain inside the head of German vehicle designer Daniel Hahn while billionaires queue up in the first-class welfare line, bear in mind that last we checked, superyacht sales were up. [Diseno-Art via Born Rich]

The Eclipse, so named because Abramovich desires that it overshadow all other boats at sea, also includes an escape submarine, just in case pirates or other rapscallions make it on board. The submarine seats two, so Abramovich and his gorgeous girlfriend Daria Zhukova, 26, can make a hasty flight to safer waters (or go down to 160 ft. deep) while his hired guns secure the decks.

Abramovich's Eclipse will also have room for 24 guests, a cinema, aquarium, disco and a hospital. But no weapons—under maritime law, private vessels are banned from carrying them. Hence, the yellow submarine action and missile defenses that border on paranoia. [The Daily Mail]

What's cool is a boat like this would eliminate the need for the dozens of athletically-inclined sailors normally required. Instead, one (or a few) just needs to monitor weather systems and adjust accordingly via the touchscreen. The two sails can be raised to their 55m height in 30-40 seconds, and can also rotate 160 degrees.

Other ships, such as the Maltese Falcon, might be bigger and already do partially automated sailing to an extent, but Project GreenJet is trying to push the boundaries of automation. While still a concept, Sifrer says it's a matter of time and money to get this made. Basic production calculations have already been made, and Sifrer just needs backing for this project, which will cost $70 million and take 3-6 years to build. In theory.

My feeling is that you still need the human to make the calls. Sailing is extremely complicated, and it's very difficult to read into waves, wind and current simultaneously and autonomously. It just hasn't been done yet over any great distances or challenging conditions and 3 to 6 years is far enough away that we might as well say 60 years. But who knows?

[Gizmag]

If the calm sailing speed is just not getting you to your destination fast enough, hit the launch button (we like to think there is a button labeled "launch" in the cabin), and you shall be flying above the water's surface. Flying—in a yacht! The aviation antics will persist for a maximum of 100km, but hey, the party trick remains evergreen. If you had one of these, you probably would have no need for that sexbot (NSFW), as the Superyacht increases your chances of getting laid by a factor of one million. A fact Focus 21 France failed to advertise.

The Superyacht body is designed as an aerofoil, which means the whole body is one giant wing. Additionally, the air/sea cruiser will be able to hold up to fifteen passengers carrying baggage...it's probably best you tell your girlfriend there is no baggage space, or you'll end up with no space for friends. Tough call—you're going to get an earful when she does realize there was room for at least a few suitcases. Life was easier with the sexbot, eh? Like some distinguished rapper said; "Mo money, mo problems." Why the "-re" endings were left off the word "more," shall always remain a mystery to us. [Synfo]

That kite might get in the way under some conditions, but even if it weren't the sole source of locomotion, on windy days it would still be highly efficient to augment engine power with such a high-flying sail. We think a kite sail like this should be packed on board all vessels, just in case a hapless captain runs out of gas. The Kite Sailing Yacht Kitano doesn't exist yet, but aren't these some spectacular renderings? [Yanko Design]

The boat can go at speeds of up to 40 knots, thanks to its Bugatti Marine engines, and has an Air Cavity Hull courtesy of Bentley Yachts, which reduces hydrodynamic drag, giving you 30 percent better fuel efficiency. The makers also claim this will make seasickness a thing of the past.

The Poseidon 180 is still, sadly, a glint in its designers' eyes but, given the spending power of the New Rich, it won't be long before one of these is bobbing up and down in the Caribbean. So come on Larry Ellison, pick up your iPhone and give these guys a call - it's a wazz in the ocean at $50 million.

Poseidon 180 Yacht [Luxist]

The boat maker already has several models in the works, with the longest reaching 150 feet. While details are slim, we've included the next two boats in the gallery.

–Brian Lam

Fearless and Porsche Designed Yachts [via Yanko]

Inside is a master suite that's three decks high complete with a private elevator. Topping off the luxo-sport atmosphere is a helicopter pad, an internal harbor for that submarine you've always wanted, and enough split-level luxury staterooms for 28 of your closest friends. Even though the designers say its three slim hulls give this trimaran a smooth, level ride with minimized pitching, we get seasick too easily, so perhaps we'll stay ashore. – Charlie White

Most Extreme Superyacht [Yachting Magazine, via Spuch]