Kismet vs. Ulysses

German builder Lurssen proudly delivered the world's 30th longest yacht, Kismet, in April 2024. Less than a year earlier, Ulysses had set sail as the world's 64th longest yacht. The difference between the LOA is easily enough to park four Lamborghini Gallardos nose-to-boot.

Kismet accommodates 16 passengers with a crew of 37, while Ulysses carries 20 passengers with 30 crew members. So Kismet can sleep nearly five guests less than Ulysses, but she has almost 25% more crew to deal with operations. Additionally, Kismet can also accommodate just short of five of the guests' personal staff. Guests on both yachts can arrive in style, as they both have a helipad. Kismet's helipad, which is located forward on her upper deck, is a touch-and-go helipad, only certified for dropping off.

Despite its name gross tonnage (GT) is not about weight. It actually measures the overall internal volume of a yacht, including all enclosed spaces like cabins and storage areas. Kismet and Ulysses showcase notable differences in both overall length and GT. In fact, Kismet has over 60% more usable space than Ulysses. The difference is more than 95 shipping containers of volume. YachtBuyer has debuted the YB100, offering a superior ranking system for the world's largest yachts. Kismet's ranking in the YB100, according to GT, is 55th, reflecting a 23-place drop compared to her position in the Top 100 based on length. Looking at Ulysses, she ranks 90th in the YB100 and slips down by 26 places from her position in the Top 100.