Jeff Bezos’ $500 billion superyacht was making headling all summer and became a special place for Bezos and his fiance, Lauren Sanchez,. The colossal 417-foot Y721 sailing yacht, named the Koru, is known as the largest sailing yacht worldwide. The vessel features a spacious pool on its deck, accommodations for up to 18 guests and 40 crew members, and draws inspiration from Māori art, symbolizing strength, new life, and peace, per Ritzy Charters.
While Bezos hold the title for the biggest yacht, a recent analysis, conducted by Yacht Charter experts Ritzy Charters, found that billionaire media magnate David Geffen is the owner of the most extravagant celebrity yacht, reportedly valued at $590 million. Named The Rising Sun, previously owned by Larry Ellison before Geffen acquired it in 2010, it boasts a length of 138 meters houses an impressive 82 rooms, and can comfortably accommodate 18 guests and 55 crew members, complete with a basketball court, wine cellar, and a lavish cinema.
But the billionaires are the only stars with big expensive boats, check out the next 5 celebrities that follow Bezos and Charters according to Ritzy Charters’ experts.
© GettyImagesDiane von Furstenberg
Ranking third is the Eos superyacht, owned by Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg and her husband, Barry Diller. They acquired the yacht in 2009 for $200 million.
© GettyImagesLaurene Powell
The fourth spot belongs to Laurene Powell, widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who owns the $120 million VENUS yacht, designed by Phillippe Stark. The vessel’s annual operating cost ranges from $10 to $15 million.
© GettyImagesSean ‘Diddy’ Combs
The fifth most expensive celebrity-owned yacht is The Maraya, a property of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, which had an approximate cost of $65 million in 2012.
© GettyImagesGiorgio Armani
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani sits in 6th place with the “Main.” It cost $64 Million and took 30 months to build. The vessel accommodates up to 12 people in its 7 cabins, in addition to hosting 14 crew members.
© GettyImagesJackie Chan
Legendary actor Jackie Chan takes the 7th spot with his yacht, Jinlong 4601. Under construction since October 2017, he purchased the superyacht for $46 Million in 2019.
