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$500m price tag and bronze statue similar to his girlfriend: What we know about Jeff Bezos’s wild superyacht

‘koru’ superyacht comes complete with figurehead that looks similar to amazon founder’s girlfriend. meredith clark writes.

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Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez have been spotted relaxing on the Amazon founder’s new superyacht, which is reportedly worth almost $500m.

The 59-year-old billionaire was photographed aboard the 417-foot-long vessel as it set sail along the coast of Spain on Monday, 15 May.

The couple’s maiden voyage comes nearly five years after the vessel was first commissioned in 2018 for half a billion dollars. The yacht – named the Koru after the Maori word for “new beginnings” – comes complete with three decks and a pool.

In photos obtained by the Daily Mail , Bezos was seen shirtless on the megayacht’s sundeck, while Sanchez was dressed in a pink bikini and white cover-up as the pair enjoyed the sunshine.

Bezos reportedly arrived to his yacht via helicopter, making use of the vessel’s helipad, after being flown to Mallorca on a private jet.

The 250-foot tall boat even came equipped with a figurehead that bore a striking resemblance to Bezo’s 53-year-old girlfriend. The polished wooden sculpture, which sits at the prow of the yacht, depicts a woman carved in the style of a Roman goddess, complete with long hair and a flowing gown.

Koru, previously known as Y721, is the tallest sailing yacht in the world with three masts measuring more than 230 feet, according to Boat International . It reportedly cost Bezos $485m.

The boat’s exterior has a classic design of a black hull with a white superstructure. Although the brand-new vessel doesn’t come with a helipad, the Amazon founder reportedly purchased a support yacht, worth $75m specifically to land his helicopter.

The Koru was constructed by Dutch yacht maker Oceano near Rotterdam in the Netherlands. It caused quite a scandal in February 2022 when the vessel nearly required the historic Koningshaven Bridge to be dismantled because its masts were too tall to pass under the bridge.

Indeed, the vessel is officially the tallest yacht in the world, standing at more than 230ft (70m), and is the length of four blue whales at 416ft (127m) - one of just four yachst in the world to boast a length of greater than 100m.

When Oceanco requested the city of Rotterdam dismantle the 100-year-old bridge – known to locals as “De Hef” – outraged citizens planned to throw rotten eggs at the superyacht. The yacht maker rescinded its request and ultimately hauled the 417-foot vessel to a separate shipyard to install the masts.

The clever design of the three masts, which see the yacht powered by kinetic energy, mean Bezos does not need an entire crew to staff the vessel - instead the Koru can be manned by one person (although no doubt the billionaire will have staff on hand for more of his voyages).

Guests visiting Bezos aboard his new superyacht are able to arrive via helicopter thanks to the vessel’s helipad, while other transport on board includes a fleet of cars, jetskis and smaller speedboats.

The yacht reportedly costs $25m a year to maintain, according to Page Six , but Bezos has more than enough money to cover the maintenance – his net worth is an estimated $141bn.

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Does Jeff Bezos's New Yacht Feature a Sculpture of Lauren Sánchez?

The world's largest sailing yacht appears to have a figurehead that resembles Sánchez.

The yacht, which is named "Koru" and reportedly cost around $500 million, features a wooden figurehead of a woman that seems to be based on Sánchez. In addition, the sculpture is wearing the symbol for Koru, which is Māori for "loop or coil" and represents creation.

Per the Encyclopedia of New Zealand , "The koru, which is often used in Māori art as a symbol of creation, is based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond. Its circular shape conveys the idea of perpetual movement, and its inward coil suggests a return to the point of origin. The koru therefore symbolises the way in which life both changes and stays the same."

Bezos has previously posted about the symbol of koru, including a photo in his New Year's Day post in 2022, where he wrote, "the new year is also a great time to take stock and focus on personal growth, renewal, rebirth, and paying careful attention to each moment of your life. The good and the bad. All of it. Celebrate and grow." You can scroll to the last slide in here:

Bezos and Sánchez have been spotted this week on the three-mast yacht off the coast of Spain. At 417 feet, it is the largest sailing yacht in the world, and it is trailed by a 246-foot support vessel called the Abeona.

Bezos and his first wife, MacKenzie Bezos , divorced in April 2019 , and he has been publicly dating Sánchez since that same year.

Emily Burack (she/her) is the Senior News Editor for Town & Country, where she covers entertainment, culture, the royals, and a range of other subjects. Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at Hey Alma , a Jewish culture site. Follow her @emburack on Twitter and Instagram .

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It may come as no surprise that Jeff Bezos spared no expense on his gigantic mega yacht worth an eye-watering $500 million.

The Amazon founder, 59, has been island hopping with his girlfriend Lauren Sánchez ever since he handed over a cool half a billion dollars in exchange for the yacht, named Koru.

And the massive, 417-foot vessel appears to even have a wooden figurehead that bears a striking resemblance to Sánchez.

The sculpture is featured on the nose of Koru, which Bezos affectionately named himself.

Koru is Māori for loop often found on silver necklaces, symbolizing new beginnings.

It seems as though the symbol means a lot to the couple, who have been dating since 2019, as Bezos had previously shared photos of Koru on his Instagram.

On New Year’s Day, the multi-billionaire posted a carousel of snaps from his yacht party.

“The new year is also a great time to take stock and focus on personal growth, renewal, rebirth, and paying careful attention to each moment of your life,” he captioned the post. “The good and the bad. All of it. Celebrate and grow.”

The yacht boasts three towering masts as well as three decks, one of which features a sprawling swimming pool, according to  Boat International .

“Koru” costs about $25 million a year to run and can accommodate 18 guests — and requires a crew of 40 sailors.

The yacht also requires a 250-foot support vessel that houses a helicopter landing pad for the Blue Origin founder or his celebrity guests.

This smaller yacht is also expected to be loaded with an array of toys including luxury cars, jet skis, and speedboats.

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Koru will join  a fleet of super-yachts , helicopters and planes already owned by Bezos and Sánchez.

Bezos’ mega boat sparked controversy last year after it was reported that Dutch officials would  have to dismantle  the historic Koningshaven Bridge because the yacht wouldn’t be able to pass through.

But after an uproar from residents and local leaders, officials decided that the plan was too farfetched and towed the vessel from its construction location to another shipyard in a nearby town without its masts.

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The wooden figurehead mounted on the front of Jeff Bezos ’ $500 million megayacht looks an awful lot like the Amazon mogul’s girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez . The statue on the prow of the 417-foot vessel named Koru —from the Māori word for “loop”—also bears a koru necklace symbolizing new beginnings. The symbol is important for the couple, according to Page Six, since they started dating back in 2019. As well as a carved statue of Sanchez, the yacht features three masts and a large pool on one of its three decks, according to Boat International . It reportedly costs $25 million a year to run and needs a crew of 40 to keep it in shipshape.

Did Jeff Bezos put a sculpture of his girlfriend on the bow of his new $500 million megayacht? You be the judge.

• A sculpture on Jeff Bezos' new $500 million megayacht has tongues wagging: Is it his girlfriend?
• Bezos and his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez, were recently spotted on the yacht for the first time.
• The watercraft is named Koru, which is Māori for loop or coil and signifies new beginnings.

A sculpture on Jeff Bezos' new megayacht has people wondering whether it's his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez .

The figurehead on the prow of the 417-foot watercraft shows a woman with long hair in a flowing dress, as seen in photos first published by the Daily Mail . She appears to be wearing a necklace that may feature the symbol for koru, which is the name of the ship. Koru means "loop" or "coil" in the Māori language and often signifies new beginnings.

Bezos and Sanchez, who went public with their relationship in 2019, were first spotted on the new $500 million superyacht earlier this week off the coast of Spain.

The vessel, believed to be the largest sailing yacht in the world, had a rocky road to completion. It caused an uproar when its Dutch shipmaker, Oceanco, requested that a historic bridge in Rotterdam in the Netherlands be dismantled for the yacht to pass because its masts were too tall to pass through underneath.

The 100-year-old Koningshaven Bridge, nicknamed "De Hef" by locals, had been renovated in 2017; after that, the city had vowed not to take it apart again, according to Dutch broadcaster Rijnmond .

Residents grew outraged and even threatened to egg the yacht if the bridge was dismantled, prompting Oceanco to withdraw its request and quietly tow away the yacht to another shipyard without its masts, which were installed later to avoid the clearance issue.

Koru was seen  doing sea trials , which are comprised of several tests and usually mark one of the last phases of construction, in February. The yacht made its maiden voyage in April when it left Oceanco's facilities to travel to Gibraltar on the way to Bezos.

Check out the photos of the yacht's figurehead on the Daily Mail .

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Jeff Bezos' $500M yacht showcases Lauren Sánchez sculpture

Jeff Bezos seemingly added a sculpture of Lauren Sánchez to the front of his $500 million yacht. He must really love her.

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has added a unique touch to his extravagant $500 million yacht, named Koru. The 59-year-old billionaire has commissioned a wooden sculpture in the likeness of his girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, to adorn the prow of the vessel. The sculpture, spotted during their recent sail around the Spanish island Mallorca, features Sánchez wearing the symbol for Koru—a Māori term meaning loop or coil—as a necklace. The symbol represents new beginnings, positive change , and personal growth, People shares.

While Bezos has not provided any official comment on the sculpture, its resemblance to Sánchez is evident. The expressive display of affection showcases Bezos' devotion in a rather unconventional way. The wooden artwork reflects the couple's connection to the symbol of Koru, which holds special significance to them.

In addition to the Sánchez-inspired sculpture, Bezos' yacht boasts luxurious amenities such as an on-deck pool. The vessel also includes a smaller dinghy, known as a “pet yacht,” which serves as a helipad and storage for various recreational items. This smaller yacht follows Koru and provides added convenience for the couple's excursions.

The construction of Koru has been underway for several years, and its recent appearance off the coast of Mallorca marks its inaugural sail. Bezos and Sánchez were photographed enjoying their time onboard, embracing the joys of their patient wait for completion.

The addition of the Lauren Sánchez sculpture further enhances the yacht's grandeur, symbolizing a new phase of life and the hope for a bright future. While Bezos remains tight-lipped about the artistic portrayal, the sculpture is a testament to the couple's shared journey and their appreciation for Māori traditions.

Burtland Dixon is an entertainment, celebrity, and music journalist for ClutchPoints. He has a degree from Cal State San Marcos, and he's demonstrated his pop culture expertise for years with bylines at Idolator, Trend Chaser, and Buzznet.

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What’s That Grotesque Sculpture on Jeff Bezos’s Megayacht?

Jeff Bezos has once again proven that money simply cannot buy taste through his addition of a new figurative sculpture attached to “Koru,” his $500M “superyacht” spotted off the Spanish coast this month. I must admit that the boat itself is quite sexy considering the price tag, but the fantasy figure installed on its prow, which could be a grotesque commemoration of his girlfriend-turned-fiancée, journalist and helicopter pilot Lauren Sánchez, leaves a lot to be desired.

The figure’s face undoubtedly resembles that of Sánchez, but that’s where the artistry ends and the horror show begins. Appearing to be carved from wood and polished to a sheen, the figure’s body has both arms, feathered wings, and clothed quads that transition bizarrely into … betta fish fins? Your guess is as good as mine, honestly, and I’m taking suggestions. At least the sculptor was conscious enough of female anatomy to include slightly protruding nipples poking through the tight dress that’s pretty much vacuum-sealed over the figure’s torso. I’m sure those are powerful headlights for this 417-foot-long luxury boat.

While it’s unconfirmed that the sculpture is modeled after Sánchez, its appearance coincides with the news of her engagement to Bezos that became public this week.

Jeff Bezos' extravagant 416ft yacht Koru has a figurehead on the prow that bears a striking resemblance to his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 53 pic.twitter.com/PebRTwsHnD — News News News (@NewsNew97351204) May 18, 2023

The sculptural figure appears to be wearing a spiral emblem pendant on a necklace that references the yacht’s name, “Koru,” referencing the Māori symbol that resembles an unfurling fern frond and signifies creation and perpetual movement. The Koru is also said to represent new life, a meaning that Bezos seems to be taking to heart since his 2019 divorce from his first wife, philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott, and his 2021 step-down as CEO of Amazon followed by his first venture into outer space in a penis-shaped rocket mocked by everyone in the world.

While it’s not unusual to witness an upper-middle to upper-class man buying a boat to appease some sort of wealth-induced midlife crisis, I think we could all do without the polished boob-y wooden sculpture, and that $500M could have easily been used to ameliorate the working conditions at Amazon warehouses without making so much as a pin-prick in Bezos’s net worth. I guess it’s kind of sweet, in its own grotesque way, that Sánchez is leading Bezos into the next phase of his life through this really poorly executed artistic gesture. I may be giving out too much credit, though.

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No mention that there is a long history of figureheads of ships and this one is in some way part of that tradition? https://www.dailyartmagazine.com/art-of-ships-figureheads/ The artistry and paternalistic nature of these figureheads could be debated throughout time, but the Bezos boat is not unique in having a figurehead per se.

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Jeff Bezos Really, Really Likes His Girlfriend, According to the Figurehead Apparently Made in Her Image on His Estimated $500 Million Yacht

It is yacht season, a time of year that occurs whenever or wherever there is nice weather for yachting on one’s yacht. What are the activities of yacht season? Well, if one is a billionaire or friends with one, dining, swimming, lounging, tanning, and feeling the ocean breeze through your hair. But for those landlubbers destined to only ever look at yachts through a screen, the activity of yacht season is mainly looking at photos of the yachters on their yachts while comparing the billionaires’ big boats. 

Roman Abramovich ’s yacht Eclipse has a mini submarine on board and two helipads. Bernard Arnault ’s yacht has a grand piano and a cinema. Jeff Bezos ’s new yacht also has a name—Koru—and has three large masts, making it a sailing schooner that harkens back to the golden age of seafaring (though, at 417 feet, way bigger than those boats generally were). It’s the Renaissance fair of the seas. 

And no Dutch-built yacht would be complete without a Valkyrie at its prow. The one on Koru looks a helluva lot like Lauren Sanchez, his girlfriend. Bezos has not commented on his ship to the press, so whether the figurehead is explicitly based on Sanchez’s visage and body is simply conjecture. Here, for example, is the Daily Mail conjecturing: “ curvaceous winged GODDESS…bears striking resemblance to none other than…Ms. Sanchez! ” 

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Some people’s love language is words of affirmation. Some prefer giving gifts. Still more people’s love language is building hyperrealistic shrines to your love on your big, huge, reportedly half-a-billion-dollar yacht . All are valid ways of expressing devotion. 

Besides a lifelike statue of his girlfriend, Bezos’s yacht has an on-deck pool as well as a pet yacht—that is, a smaller dinghy (only 246 feet) that provides a helipad and storage for “toys,” and follows the big yacht around, according to The New York Times .  Koru has been under construction for years, but Bezos’s yacht was first spotted sailing in the seas of Spain’s Mallorca on Monday. The couple were photographed on board in their swim trunks , enjoying the fruits of their patience.

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Jeff bezos superyacht figurehead compared to gf lauren sanchez, jeff bezos superyacht's figurehead ... wooden replica of lauren.

Jeff Bezos isn't dropping half a billion on a superyacht without including a sexy homage to his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez ... or, at least, that's what the internet thinks he did with a beautiful sculpture on the front of the ship.

Check out the wooden carving on the prow of Bezos' new nautical toy -- it shows a busty woman with long hair in a flowing gown and angel wings.

Some observers see a whole lotta Lauren in the figure's face, while others think it's a stretch to say it's a shrine to his boo.

Whether it's her or not ... Lauren was rocking a pink bikini -- not featured on the sculpture -- aboard the swanky ship, dubbed the Koru, this week with Jeff.

This is their maiden voyage aboard the Koru ... which has plenty of room for them to stretch out and soak up some rays.

As they vacay, the debate continues about Jeff's lady of the sea, so the question must be asked ...

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The third-richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos , accumulated a massive fortune, but has been accused of having lost his most important body part ... his "heart."

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Yet Jeff Bezos ' love and romantic gestures are too grand for any barrier.

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When Ms. Scott and Mr. Bezos divorced [in 2019], Ms. Scott received 4 percent of the outstanding stock in Amazon, or 19.7 million shares. They were valued at the time at about $38.3 billion.

Those shares [as of December 15th 2020], after a pandemic-fueled surge in Amazon stock, would be worth about $62 billion; it is not clear how many shares [Scott] has sold.

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It all went smoothly. Mackenzie received many assets to which she was entitled, and they appeared to sincerely wish each other well after their divorce.

Investopedia said of the former couple's split:

As billionaire breakups go, this one was pretty amicable—the couple exchanged mutually appreciative messages on Twitter (now X)—and was swiftly resolved out of court.

The reason for the divorce was a common one – Jeff Bezos had already fallen in love with Lauren Sanchez.

Bezos didn’t want to waste any time, so he filed for divorce, and Lauren Sanchez divorced her husband, Patrick Whitesell.

After 26 years of marriage, Jeff Bezos couldn’t wait another 48 hours and confirmed his relationship with Lauren.

Lauren and Jeff met in 2000; Lauren's ex-husband Patrick, who is a Hollywood agent, introduced the pair at a party.

They have kept in touch since their first meeting; Jeff Bezos even hired her company to film his 2021 project Blue Origin aerially.

After paying $38.3 billion to end a marriage, many people would not think about getting married again, but Jeff sank deeply into the sands of love:

Jeff Bezos Proposes to Lauren Sanchez With 20-Carat Diamond Ring

In January, he started to publicly appear alongside Lauren Sanchez.

By the time May rolled around, they were officially engaged to marry.

In November, Sanchez discussed her plans to marry Bezos in a profile published by Vogue:

“We’re still thinking about the wedding,” says Sánchez, “what it’s going to be. Is it going to be big? Is it going to be overseas? We don’t know yet. We’ve only been engaged five months!”

He proposed at the start of their summer at sea, hiding the ring under her pillow after a starlit dinner à deux. She found it at bedtime, her makeup off. “When he opened the box, I think I blacked out a bit,” she tells me.

New Beginnings: Jeff Bezos' Koru, A Symbol Of His Love For Lauren Sanchez

Of course, this is the love story of a billionaire, among the richest in the world, and Jeff Bezos didn't disappoint in terms of extravagant gestures of love:

The former Amazon CEO hired Oceanco, a famous private yacht manufacturing firm, to build a super-luxurious yacht so he and his lover could traverse the globe in comfort and style:

Inside KORU: Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos' $500 Million Superyacht

Oceanco obliged Bezos' request (and charged him half a billion dollars) to build Koru, the largest sailing yacht in the world.

Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos christened his yacht as Koru, after a symbol in Māori art which symbolizes life, strength, peace, and growth.

Koru Enshrouded In Controversy: Blood, Timber, And Backlash

Everything appeared to be going smoothly for the couple, but almost every billionaire eventually draws the ire of climate change activists, who continuously raise their voices against their individual plane usage, environmental pollution, and broadly harmful deeds to humanity:

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Unsurprisingly, they raised questions about Bezos' symbol of love, Koru.

According to some reports, the notorious Myanmar teak possibly used to construct the Koru is called "Blood Timber" because it is illegally smuggled , and reportedly, up to 70 percent of Myanmar timber has been exported illegally .

This is controversial not only because smugglers empty forests, but also because profits from the harvesting are funneled to the military, who initiated a coup and seized control of Myanma Timber Enterprise.

The military of Myanmar is responsible for the Rohingya genocide , resulting in the deaths of thousands of people.

Those who oppose the military are imprisoned and sentenced to death , and as such, Myanmar teak is known as "blood timber."

Concerns were raised because the Omani owner of Oceanco (Mohammed Al Barwani) was known to have a history of using Myanmar teak in making ships.

Further objections were raised against Bezos ' Koru when it was alleged the Koru was likely to emit 7,154 tons of carbon emissions in a year.

Jeff Bezos and Oceanco did exactly what the public has come to expect of any billionaires; they ignored those voices and concerns.

Koru: Jeff's Romantic Gesture Was Too Big For Bridges And Docks

In 2021, Koru (the largest sailing yacht in the world), faced the first big challenge in her path — the historic Koningshaven Bridge in Rotterdam.

Koru could have been diverted from elsewhere, but Rotterdam city authorities initially planned to dismantle the bridge and set Koru free to roam the seas.

The people of Rotterdam were deeply displeased at the proposed disassembling of a piece of their heritage and pledged to throw rotten eggs at the boat, so the maiden voyage of the Koru was changed .

The mega-yacht finally met her owner in April 2023, and Bezos was pleased to take possession of his luxurious boat, with its polished wooden spearhead of Lauren Sanchez.

Later, Lauren Sanchez revealed that despite uncanny similarities to her, the statue was, in fact, modeled on Freyja, the Norwegian goddess of love.

The magnificent Koru contains a double-decked wooden coach house, in which 18 people can easily be accommodated in nine staterooms.

There are 36 crew members on the yacht, and Jeff Bezos spends $25 million per year to manage the crew and super-yacht.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's Koru finally reached the shores of the United States in November, and encountered another challenge –there was no space for her to dock alongside other yachts .

Her anchor was dropped at Fort Lauderdale's Port Everglades (alongside commercial shipping vessels), and it costs Bezos $16,500 weekly to keep her there.

Consequently, Koru , a delicate and refined vessel, is docked alongside big sea goons like water oil tankers and massive container ships.

Jeff Bezos hasn't publicly voiced concerns about Koru's unusual location, but confirmed in November that he plans to relocate from Seattle to Miami.

Mushy centibillionaire Jeff Bezos has immortalized his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez as a massive figurehead on his $500 million megayacht Koru – Nothing says ‘I love you’ as a wooden sculpture carved as a Roman goddess on a 417 feet long vessel.

Jeff Bezos is a man of wealth and grand gestures! Call it an ode to the gorgeous girlfriend, the besotted billionaire’s 416ft yacht Koru sports a voluptuous figurehead on the prow bearing an uncanny resemblance to 53-year-old Lauren Sanchez . What else could one expect from the man who didn’t bat an eyelid before splurging half a billion dollars on his enormous mega yacht? The polished wooden sculpture sits on the prow of the Amazon boss’ 416ft love boat. Striking beauty Sanchez is accurately depicted as a Roman Goddess.

Jeff Bezos' extravagant 416ft yacht Koru has a figurehead on the prow that bears a striking resemblance to his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 53 pic.twitter.com/PebRTwsHnD — News News News (@NewsNew97351204) May 18, 2023

The much-in-love couple started dating in 2019, and their incredible journey onboard Koru began earlier this month when the couple was spotted on the Oceanco mammoth for the first time.

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An inside look at jeff bezos’ $500 million superyacht and what it costs to keep it afloat.

Cliché but true, the second-richest man on the planet, according to Forbes , owns the tallest sailing yacht in the world . In fact, the 417-foot Koru is so big, it has its own 250-foot support vessel .

Priced at $500 million, the Koru hit the sea for the first time in 2023 and has since ferried Jeff Bezos and company around the globe. Complete with three massive 229-foot masts, it can reach a top speed under sail of 20 knots, according to the New York Post — which is approximately 23 miles per hour.

Made for a group, up to 18 guests can set sail on the yacht, allowing Bezos to bring family and friends on vacation with him. Here’s a look at the Koru’s extravagant features and how much it costs to operate his floating mansion.

Also take a look at Bezos’ mansion collection.

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Key Features

As expected Bezos’ yacht is dripping with luxury. With a net worth of $203.8 billion — as of May 4, 2024, according to Forbes — he can afford to outfit the Koru with nothing but the best and he did just that.

The superyacht has three outdoor decks, with two containing swimming pools, according to the New York Post. It also features a cinema, several lounges and multiple business areas, according to Luxuo .

Highly personalized, the yacht is complete with a figurehead modeled after Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez. Even its masts are luxurious, as the Amazon founder chose in-boom furlers, which keep the canvases at the bottom of the mast above the deck, creating a pristine and spacious rope-free deck.

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Support Vessel

One of the most shocking features of the Koru is the fact that it requires its own support vessel. The $75 million Abeona features a helipad that Sanchez has been spotted using to park her personal helicopter, according to the New York Post.

Designed to carry extra gear, four jet skis, two fast launches and a dinghy were spotted on the Abeona during a 2023 trip to Mallorca, Spain, according to the New York Post. It’s also capable of lifting a small submarine, but Bezos isn’t believed to own one — at least not yet.

Additionally, the support ship has two extra staterooms, which can accommodate four guests. This could come in handy if Bezos wants to entertain a larger group than can fit on the Koru.

On-Board Crew

It probably isn’t a surprise that operating both the Koru and the Abeona is no small task. From staff to drive the boats and maintain them to caring for guests onboard, Bezos needs a small army at sea.

The Koru has a crew of up to 36 people, according to The New York Post. If you think that’s a lot, the Abeona requires up to 45 crew and support staff.

Annual Operating Costs

Purchasing the Koru and Abeona cost Bezos more than half a billion dollars, but his expenses didn’t end there. As you might imagine, the annual cost to maintain a superyacht and its own enormous supporting yacht is more than most people earn in a lifetime.

The Koru costs approximately $25 million in operating expenses per year, according to the Daily Mail . Much less, but still sky-high, Bezos spends around $5 to $10 million on annual maintenance costs for the Abeona, according to Super Yacht Fan ).

When their owners are on dry land, yachts have to find a parking space. However, even this doesn’t always come cheap for Bezos and the Koru.

In November 2023, the billionaire’s yacht arrived in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, but was too big to fit in the port with all the outer superyachts, according to the Daily Mail. Therefore, it had to be docked with cruise ships at Port Everglades, at a rate of $16,500 per week.

While one week of storage might be more than the average person can afford, picking up the tab for any number of weeks would clearly be no issue for Bezos. While his superyacht and the many expenses surrounding it are clearly astronomical, he’s still living well within his budget.

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Lauren takes the prow! The curvaceous winged GODDESS on Jeff Bezos' 416-footer - bears striking resemblance to none other than... Ms. Sanchez!

• Jeff Bezos' extravagant 416ft yacht Koru has a figurehead on the prow that bears a striking resemblance to his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 53
• Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show the polished wooden sculpture of a curvaceous woman carved in the style of a Roman goddess, dressed in a flowing gown with long tresses 
• EXCLUSIVE: Bezos and Sanchez are engaged - and the diamond is GINORMOUS  

By Ruth Styles For Dailymail.com

Published: 12:45 EDT, 18 May 2023 | Updated: 14:42 EDT, 22 May 2023

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It cost half a billion dollars and has an extravagant 250ft support boat complete with a helipad – but that doesn't mean Jeff Bezos ' vast new yacht is lacking a personal touch.

For the Amazon boss, the world's third richest man, that translates to a figurehead that bears a striking resemblance to his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez , 53.

Exclusive DailyMail.com photos offer a first look at the polished wooden sculpture, which sits on the prow of the Amazon boss' 416ft love boat.

It depicts a curvaceous woman carved in the style of a Roman goddess, dressed in a flowing gown and with long hair - and a face that bears more than a few similarities to that of the millionaire former TV personality.

The new pictures were obtained by DailyMail.com shortly after Bezos, 59, and the real Sanchez were photographed enjoying their inaugural vacation on the enormous vessel this week which is currently moored off the coast of Spanish island Mallorca.

Jeff Bezos' extravagant 416ft yacht has a figurehead on the prow that bears a striking resemblance to his glamorous girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, 53. The couple, who had spent the weekend at the Miami Grand Prix before jetting to Europe, have been an item since their affair was exposed in January 2019 – ending both their marriages

The Koru, which underwent sea trials in February before being handed over to Bezos last month, is the second largest sailing ship in the world 

Exclusive DailyMail.com photos show the polished wooden sculpture of a curvaceous woman carved in the style of a Roman goddess, dressed in a flowing gown and with long hair

Bezos and Sanchez arrived in Mallorca on a private jet on Monday and were flown out to his superyacht by helicopter

The couple, who had spent the weekend at the Miami Grand Prix before jetting to Europe, have been an item since their affair was exposed in January 2019 – ending both their marriages.

Photos of Bezos with Sanchez were splashed across the National Enquirer, accompanied by a series of toe-curling text messages including one written by the Blue Origin founder that read: 'I love you, alive girl. I will show you with my body, and my lips and my eyes, very soon.'

Shortly before publication, the Albuquerque-born billionaire and then-wife Mackenzie released a statement that said they planned to divorce after 25 years while describing the split as 'amicable'.

Novelist Mackenzie, 53, walked away with a $35.6billion settlement and swiftly married again, to Seattle science teacher Dan Jewett; only to dump him just as swiftly in September 2022.

Despite that inauspicious beginning – which led to Bezos publicly accusing the Enquirer of extortion and claiming it threatened to publish racy photos of him and Sanchez – the couple appear more in love than ever.

Photos taken of the pair on the deck of the $500m superyacht this week show the duo soaking up the Spanish sunshine, with Bezos baring his trim figure in a pair of pale blue swimshorts while mom-of-two Sanchez was pretty in a hot pink bikini.

Photos taken of the pair on the deck of the $500m superyacht this week show Bezos baring his trim figure in a pair of pale blue swimshorts while mom-of-two Sanchez was pretty in a hot pink bikini 

DailyMail.com photos offer a first look at the polished wooden sculpture, which sits on the prow of the Amazon boss' 416ft love boat

Their trip on the yacht, which is named the Koru after the Maori word for 'new beginnings', comes more than five years after it was commissioned

Bezos ' new yacht was constructed over a period of five-years - and is the tallest in the world, measuring over 230ft tall

Bezos has been very open about his love for Sanchez. They were pictured enjoying their inaugural vacation on the yacht this week moored off the coast of Spanish island Mallorca

Their trip on the yacht, which is named the Koru after the Maori word for 'new beginnings', comes more than five years after it was commissioned.

Known then as 'Project 721', the ship was built in the historic port of Zwijndrecht, close to Rotterham in the Netherlands, by sailboat specialists Oceanco.

Previous designs include the 350ft Black Pearl – an all-black aluminum sailing yacht designed for Russian billionaire Oleg Burlakov who died of Covid in 2021 and whose family still own the ship.

The Koru, which underwent sea trials in February before being handed over to Bezos last month, is the second largest sailing ship in the world – surpassed only by the Philippe Starcke designed Sailing Yacht A, which is owned by Russian fertilizer billionaire Andrey Melnichenko.

Last year, before Koru had even been launched, the vast size of her masts sparked an international controversy when Rotterdam announced that the middle section of the 100-year-old Koningshaven Bridge would be removed so the superyacht could make its way into the North Sea.

According to reports, Bezos had said he would pay to have the bridge dismantled and rebuilt again - but his request was refused.

Koru sails with a smaller 250ft support vessel that has been kitted out with a helipad and is stocked with a collection of speedboats and supercars for Bezos and Sanchez to enjoy. Bezos' superyacht (back) pictured near the support vessel (foreground) and a smaller vessel 

Furious locals also created a petition to pelt the boat with rotten eggs on its maiden voyage - which garnered thousands of signatures.

In response to the backlash, Rotterdam's mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb said no permit had been applied for, and the masts were eventually attached downstream in Rotterdam harbor.

The three-masted schooner yacht was finally delivered at the end of April and was sailed from the Netherlands to Mallorca via Gibraltar.

Along with a private submarine, Koru sails with a smaller 250ft support vessel that has been kitted out with a helipad and is stocked with a collection of speedboats and supercars for Bezos and Sanchez to enjoy.

The main ship, which is painted midnight blue and has gold accents, boasts three decks, a pool and a huge sun terrace – the same one Bezos and Sanchez were seen using earlier this week.

The interior is reportedly inspired by Eos, a 305ft yacht owned by former Fox CEO Barry Diller, and the megaboat costs $25m-a-year to maintain.

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From a Bugatti to a mansion with beach: 15 expensive wedding gifts received by Anant and Radhika

As per a viral Instagram video, former president and CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, gifted Anant and Radhika a Bugatti priced at Rs. 11.50 crore.

From lavish arrangements to the star-studded guest list, everything about Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding last week made headlines. The couple got married in an extravagant celebration on July 12, 2024. Hundreds of people from all walks of life attended the wedding ceremony, which means the couple must have received lavish gifts too. According to media reports, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have received many expensive gifts from family and friends. Here is the list of alleged luxurious wedding gifts received by Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

Here's the list of expensive gifts that Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant got:

1. A mansion with a private beach in Palm Jumeirah

As per a report by the Deccan Herald, the couple has been gifted an expensive mansion with a 3,000-square-foot area in Palm Jumeirah by Anant's parents, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani.

There are ten bedrooms and a private beach in the house, gifted by the parents. The house is valued at Rs. 640 crore.

2. Bentley Continental GTC Speed Car

According to the same report, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchnat have received a Bentley Continental GTC Speed car worth Rs 5.42 crore from his parents.

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3. Cartier brooch and diamond choker

The Deccan Herald report also claimed that Radhika Merchant has received a Cartier brooch valued at approximately Rs 21.7 crore and a pearl and diamond choker priced at Rs. 108 crore from Mukesh and Nita.

4. Bugatti by Jeff Bezos

5. lamborghini.

As per the same Instagram video going viral on social media, American actor and WWE star John Cena gifted the newlyweds a Lamborghini worth Rs. 3 crore.

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6. Private jet

If we go by the viral video, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg sent the couple a private jet costing Rs. 300 crore.

7. A diamond ring and a yacht

The same video revealed that Bill Gates gave the couple a diamond ring worth Rs. 9 crore. However, another clip shared on X claimed that Bill Gates reportedly gifted Anant and Radhika a luxury yacht that cost Rs. 180 crore.

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8. Gold chain

According to a report by BolywoodLife, Bollywood's power couple, Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal, gave a gold chain worth Rs. 19 lakh to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant as their wedding gift.

9. Handmade shawl

According to the same report, Bollywood actor Siddharth Malhotra and his wife Kiara Advani gave a handmade shawl worth Rs. 25 lakh to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

10. Gold pen

Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has gifted a gold pen worth Rs. 60 lakh to the new Ambani couple.

11. Apartment in France

Badshah of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, gave a luxurious apartment in France worth Rs. 40 crore to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

12. Emarld Neckpiece

The Bachchan family has given an emerald neckpiece worth Rs. 30 crore to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant.

13. Mercedes

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor reportedly gave the couple a Mercedes worth Rs. 9 crore.

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14. Sports Bike

According to media reports, actor Salman Khan gifted a sports bike worth Rs. 15 crore to the couple.

15. Rolls Royce

Some media reports even claimed that one of the power couples in Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, gave a customised Rolls Royce worth Rs. 20 crore to Anant and Radhika.

According to media reports, many guests at the wedding also gifted the couple expensive statues and paintings.

Disclaimer: Prices and the information given in the article above may vary as taken from different sources.

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Suksham Sharma is a news junkie with a demonstrated history of working with TV and digital platforms. As a copy editor with IndiaTimes, she works towards providing new ideas and creative content while maintaining consistently high standards for readability. Besides work, Suksham loves to travel, especially to her native place, Himachal Pradesh, where she can relax and recharge.

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