Most Expensive Vacations You Can Book: From Space Hotels to Submarine Resorts

For the ultra-wealthy, a typical luxury vacation isn’t enough—they need once-in-a-lifetime experiences that push the boundaries of travel. From orbiting the Earth in a space hotel to dining at the bottom of the ocean in a private submarine resort, these are the most expensive vacations money can buy—trips so exclusive, they’re limited to billionaires, royalty, and A-list celebrities.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the world’s priciest getaways, where seven-figure price tags buy unmatched privacy, adventure, and bragging rights.

**1. A Week in Space – $55 Million

(The Ultimate Billionaire Getaway)

Companies like Space Perspective, Axiom Space, and Orbital Assembly are making space tourism a reality. For $55 million, you can:

• Spend 7-10 days aboard a luxury space station
• Orbit Earth with panoramic views of the cosmos
• Dine on gourmet freeze-dried meals (with real silverware in zero-G)
• **Sleep in a private pod with a window to the stars

“This isn’t a vacation—it’s a ticket to the final frontier.” – Space Tourism Insider

**2. The Muraka at Conrad Maldives – $200,000 Per Night

(The World’s First Underwater Hotel Suite)

This two-level villa features:

• An underwater bedroom with 180° views of marine life
• Private butler, chef, and submarine transfers
• Glass-bottomed pool and rooftop deck for stargazing
• Minimum stay: 4 nights ($800K+ total)

“Sleeping with sharks has never been this luxurious.” – Luxury Travel Magazine

**3. Lover’s Deep Submarine Resort – $2.1 Million (3 Nights)

(A Private Submarine Hotel in the Caribbean)

This military-grade submarine converted into a floating 5-star suite offers:

• Personal captain and gourmet chef
• Dining at 300 feet below sea level beside shipwrecks
• Custom itinerary (includes sunset dives and private beaches)

“It’s like The Little Mermaid—but with champagne and caviar.” – Elite Travel Advisor

**4. Necker Island Buyout – $500,000 Per Night

(Richard Branson’s Private Paradise)

For $500K/night (min. 5 nights), you get:

• The entire 74-acre island (sleeps 34+)
• Water sports, tennis, and flamingo feeding (yes, really)
• Staff of 60 (including private DJ and yoga instructor)

“Necker Island isn’t a resort—it’s a billionaire’s playground.” – Conde Nast Traveler

**5. The World’s Most Expensive Safari – $1.5 Million Per Week

(Private Jet + Ultra-Exclusive Lodges in Africa)

This bespoke African adventure includes:

• Private 747 converted into a flying palace with ensuite bedrooms
• Stays at Singita’s most exclusive lodges (where Prince William honeymooned)
• **Helicopter tours over Victoria Falls and private rhino-tracking

“This is how kings and tech titans see the wild.” – Safari Guide

Honorable Mentions (Other Ultra-Luxury Escapes)

• Burj Al Arab Royal Suite ($24K/night) – Gold-plated everything
• Four Seasons Private Jet ($170K per person, 24-day global tour)
• Greenland’s Arctic Bath ($50K/night, sleeps in a floating ice hotel)

Why Do These Vacations Cost Millions?

1. Exclusivity – Some are limited to 1 group per year.
2. Logistics – Private jets, submarines, and space flights aren’t cheap.
3. Privacy – No tourists, no paparazzi, just you and paradise.
4. Bespoke Everything – Menus, itineraries, even the staff uniforms are custom.

Final Thoughts: Would You Splurge?

For most, these trips are bucket-list fantasies—but for the ultra-rich, they’re just another line item in their travel budget.

Which experience would you choose if money were no object? Let us know in the comments!