Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, were all smiles on Friday as they met up with friends in Sardinia, Italy, their latest stop aboard his $500 million superyacht Koru.
The newly-engaged couple was spotted walking hand in hand on the sand after having lunch at Nikki Beach, a trendy beachfront property on the bay of Cala Petra Ruja that is only accessible by private yacht.
Sanchez, 53, was dressed to impress in a $388 cream halter mini dress from Cult Gaia, which featured a ring detail, for the afternoon outing with their pals.
The former news anchor topped off her sexy beach look with a pair of massive diamond stud earrings, aviator sunglasses, and her massive engagement ring.
Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, were spotted in Sardinia, Italy, on Friday
The newly engaged couple was seen walking hand in hand in the sand in Costa Smeralda
Bezos and Sanchez had lunch at Nikki Beach, a trendy beachfront property on the bay of Cala Petra Ruja
Sardinia is their latest stop aboard the billionaire’s new $500 million superyacht Koru
She carried a large $4,500 white leather Bottega Veneta tote bag, which likely stored her shoes, as she walked barefoot in the sand.
Bezos, 59, matched his bride-to-be in cream pants and a black short-sleeve button-up that he left partially open, revealing a portion of his pecs.
The Amazon founder also had on aviators and black slides. He carried his iPhone in one hand and held onto Sanchez with the other.
Sanchez wore her massive engagement ring
They were also seen palling around with half a dozen or so of their friends on one of the Koru’s speedboats, which has been shuttling them back and forth from the yacht.
Sanchez was smiling brightly as she gave one of her pals a high-five as they chatted and enjoyed the views of the emerald green water in Costa Smeralda.
The couple has spent roughly a month vacationing in the Mediterranean on the billionaire’s new superyacht, making stops in a number of resort towns in Spain, France, and Italy.
They were first seen on the deck of the floating mansion on May 18 after flying into Europe on a private jet.
Bezos and Sanchez were previously joined by Sanchez’s two teenage children, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Patrick Whitesell.
The mom also has a 22-year-old son, Nikko Gonzales, with her former NFL star ex Tony Gonzales.
Sanchez, 53, was dressed to impress in a cream halter mini dress with a ring detail for the afternoon outing with their pals
The former news anchor topped off her sexy beach look with a pair of massive diamond stud earrings and aviator sunglasses
Sanchez carried a large white leather tote bag, which likely stored her shoes, as she walked barefoot in the sand
Bezos and Sanchez looked more in love than ever as they strolled on the beach together
Bezos, 59, matched his bride-to-be in cream pants and a black short-sleeve button-up that he left partially open
The Amazon founder also had on aviators and black slides. He carried his iPhone in one hand and held onto Sanchez with the other
Nikki Beach is only accessible by private yacht, which is no problem for the world’s third richest man and his bride-to-be
There was also a third teen with them who appeared to be one of his younger sons.
Bezos has four children with his ex-wife, MacKenzie Scott. Their oldest son, Preston Bezos, was born in 2000, and they also have two younger sons and a daughter they adopted from China.
Little is known about their three younger children, including their names and ages. It’s unclear if the kids have been with them throughout the entire trip.
As the third richest man in the world, Bezos is no stranger to taking his ladylove on lavish vacations, but this will likely be a summer for the books.
The Amazon boss popped the question to the Emmy Award-winning journalist on board his new superyacht last month, sources told DailyMail.com.
Early on in the inaugural voyage, they were seen kissing and canoodling on board the Koru while Sanchez was wearing a massive gemstone on her ring finger — sparkling proof that she said, ‘Yes.’
When exactly Bezos and Sanchez first got together remains unknown, but their affair was exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019.
Soon after, the entrepreneur and investor split from Scott, his wife of over 25 years. Following their divorce, Scott became one of the richest women in the world, with a four percent stake in Amazon.
Sanchez was married to Whitesell when her relationship with Bezos was outed. Her then-husband was reportedly the one who introduced her to Bezos in the first place.
The couple was also seen aboard one of the Koru’s speedboats, which has been shuttling them back and forth from the yacht
Bezos flashed a portion of his pecs as his open shirt blew in the sea breeze
Bezos and Sanchez were joined by half a dozen or so of the friends during the outing
They appeared to be having a great time palling around with their guests
Sanchez was smiling brightly as she gave one of her pals a high-five
Sanchez sat with her legs crossed while enjoying the view Costa Smeralda’s famous emerald green water
The couple appeared to be in great spirits a month into their Mediterranean voyage
Sanchez couldn’t resist wrapping her arms around her fiancé’s waist during the boat ride
Bezos is no stranger to taking his ladylove on lavish vacations, but this will likely be a summer for the books
The Amazon boss popped the question to the Emmy Award-winning journalist on board his new superyacht last month, sources told DailyMail.com
Whitesell, a powerful man in his own right, is the executive chairman of Endeavor, the parent company of talent agency William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME).
Bezos and Scott finalized their divorce in April 2019 — the same month that Sanchez and Whitesell ended their marriage.
The couple made their first public appearance together in May 2019, before jetting off to St. Barts for the holidays.
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 Rotterdam in the Netherlands, by sailboat specialists Oceanco.
Previous designs include the 350-foot Black Pearl, an all-black aluminum sailing yacht designed for Russian billionaire Oleg Burlakov, who died of Covid in 2021 and whose family still owns the ship.
The Koru 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.
Bezos may have been paying homage to Sanchez when he designed the superyacht, which features a wooden sculpture of a Roman goddess carved into the ship’s bow that looks strikingly similar to his bride-to-be.
It is unclear when the gold-burnished sculpture became part of the vessel’s design, but it was commissioned in 2018, a year before their affair was exposed.
When exactly Bezos and Sanchez first got together remains unknown, but their affair was exposed by the National Enquirer in January 2019
Bezos split with Mackenzie Scott, his wife of 25 years and the mother of his four children, soon after the news of his affair with Sanchez
Bezos and Scott finalized their divorce in April 2019, the same month that Sanchez and her husband, Patrick Whitesell, ended their marriage
The couple made their first public appearance together in May 2019, before jetting off to St. Barts for the holidays. They have been traveling together ever since
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
The Koru is the second largest sailing ship in the world, surpassed only by the Philippe Starcke-designed Sailing Yacht A
The superyacht, which is painted midnight blue and has gold accents, boasts three decks, a pool, and a huge sun terrace
Along with a private submarine, Koru sails with a smaller 250-foot support vessel, Abeona
The $75 million Abeona has been kitted out with a helipad and is stocked with a collection of speedboats and supercars for Bezos and Sanchez to enjoy
Bezos and Sanchez were first seen on the deck of the floating mansion on May 18 after flying into Europe on a private jet
The couple has spent roughly a month vacationing in the Mediterranean on the billionaire’s new superyacht, making stops in a number of resort towns in Spain, France, and Italy
The yacht was finally handed over to Bezos in April after undergoing sea trials in February.
Last year, before the 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.
Locals 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 sailed from the Netherlands to Mallorca via Gibraltar.
Along with a private submarine, Koru sails with a smaller 250-foot support vessel, Abeona.
The $75 million floating garage 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 interior is reportedly inspired by Eos, a 305-foot yacht owned by former Fox CEO Barry Diller that costs $25 million a year to maintain.
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