Jeff Bezos was spotted aboard his enormous $500,000,000 superyacht off the coast of Spain yesterday as he enjoys a break with girlfriend Lauren Sanchez.
The Amazon founder, 59, was joined by former news anchor Sanchez, 53, who was seen enjoying the sun loungers on the world’s tallest superyacht.
Bezos commissioned the Koru – which means ‘new beginnings’ in Maori – in 2018, the year before his relationship with Sanchez was exposed.
After five years in the making, the 230-ft tall vessel was unveiled in March 2023, costing half a billion dollars – or 0.4% of his estimated net worth of $115.4bn.
Sails on three masts, reaching 230-ft tall, help power the boat by harnessing kinetic energy
The vessel was commissioned in 2018 and finally unveiled after five years of work in March
Image shows the magnificent $500mn Koru superyacht on the waters near Mallorca in May
The vessel is seen currently sailing under the flag of the Cayman Islands (civil ensign right)
Bezos and Sanchez are pictured together on the Koru off the coast of Spain on 16 May
The pair were pictured going for lunch at Chiringuito Casa Jondal in Ibiza on 17 May
Lauren Sanchez donned a floating white dress and sunglasses as she headed for lunch with Bezos
The pair were spotted sitting alongside other passengers on a small boat after disembarking from their yacht
Bezos was pictured waiting behind while Sanchez was assisted as she stepped off a small boat
Jeff Bezos’ $500mn vessel was designed as the tallest yacht in the world, standing at over 230ft (70m).
For reference, the historic Titanic was 175ft tall from the keel to the top of its funnels.
At 416ft (127m) long, it is also about the length of four blue whales.
The yacht is also expected to have a huge upkeep, setting Bezos back around $25mn annually.
This is despite its three enormous masts, designed so the yacht can be powered mostly by kinetic energy from the sails.
This allows it to be managed by a single person – rather than having an entire crew on board.
Built from aluminium and steel, it supports three decks including one with a swimming pool.
Many of the amenities are seen in tow as the yacht is accompanied by a smaller 250-ft support vessel, complete with luxury cars, jet skis, speedboats and – possibly – even a personal submarine.
The smaller yacht has its own helipad on board to allow celebrity guests to drop in.
Builders Oceanco were quiet about the project through its construction, but both were reportedly put together in the Netherlands, a nation historically known for its shipbuilding.
The Koru joins ten other superyachts built in the Netherlands measuring over 100m – including five by Oceanco.
She is one of only four sailing yachts longer than 100m worldwide.
In 2021, it caused controversy when it could not pass under the Koninshaven Bridge in Rotterdam to reach the open sea.
Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos attend the Robin Hood Benefit 2022 in New York City
Bezos said he would pay the Dutch city to dismantle and then rebuild part of the historic 95-year-old bridge so the vessel could pass through.
In the end, the ship’s sails were fitted in a way to allow the ship to sail through without tearing down the historic bridge, which turns 100 in 2027.
The Koru’s design is inspired by another one of Bezos’ ships, the Black Pearl.
The inside is reportedly inspired by Eos, a 305-ft yacht owned by former Fox CEO Barry Diller.
Bezos and Sanchez were seen travelling near the Balearic islands on Tuesday a week after they were seen together heading to Carbone Beach on the side of the world.
The couple were in Miami for the Grand Prix weekend in Florida.
The Amazon founder arrived in Mallorca on a private jet on Monday 15 May and was flown out to his superyacht by helicopter.
The couple were in top form with the Amazon head showing off his very fit body in shorts and a loose short sleeve
Bezos and Sanchez were pictured near the sun loungers on the magnificent Koru superyacht
Lauren meanwhile showed off her equally fit body in a pink bikini
Bezos arrived in Mallorca on a private jet on Monday 15 May and was flown out to his superyacht by helicopter
The huge vessel has three decks, three towering masts and even a swimming pool
The 127 metre vessel was seen in Spanish waters a week after the couple were seen in Miami
Bezos’ superyacht (foreground) pictured near the support vessel (back) and a smaller vessel
The vessel has three decks made of aluminium and steel, including one with a pool
The 250-ft support vessel is pictured with a helicopter on board, in Palma, Spain
Even the support vessel looks huge next to a smaller vessel seen to the right of the image
The Koru’s 250-ft support vessel was seen in tow off the coast of Mallorca.
Bezos reportedly flew out by helicopter shortly after landing in Spain this week.
A black helicopter was seen on the support vessel, shown not far from the Koru.
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