The most sensational super- and gigayachts heading out onto the water right now are marvels of engineering decked out with every luxury imaginable. Incredibly, the market for extravagant ships has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic. The ultimate billionaire playthings, these coveted ocean-going vessels are guaranteed to bowl over even the most spoilt ultra-high-net-worthers. From Jeff Bezos' gigayacht, which will need a separate support yacht, to the floating luxury hotel, click or scroll through our round-up of the most impressive ships from the last few years.

We've added prices where there have been advertised, but in the secretive world of billionaire wealth discretion is highly prized...