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| Mark Zuckerberg's Launchpad, which set sail in 2024, cost nine figures and is one of the largest superyachts owned by a tech billionaire. Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images; Ruben Griffeon/SuperYacht Times |
As the fortunes of the ultra-wealthy in the tech world continue to expand, so too do their maritime indulgences. In a world where net worth is often measured not just in billions but in extravagant symbols of status, megayachts have emerged as the ultimate trophy. More than just luxurious transportation, these floating palaces are private sanctuaries, equipped with every imaginable comfort, often more opulent than the finest real estate. Figures like Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg have each spent hundreds of millions of dollars on these massive vessels, which serve as both status symbols and deeply private venues for leisure, business, and entertaining. For many of these tech elites, a yacht is not just a boat it's a reflection of their success, their identity, and their vision of personal freedom. Giovanna Vitelli, chair of the renowned Azimut Benetti Group, even describes these vessels as celebratory expressions of accomplishment. In the rarefied world of yachting, size signals significance; a 50-meter yacht typically suggests a billionaire owner, while a 100-meter ship implies far greater fortune.
For these billionaires, nothing short of a superyacht will suffice. Custom-built, often stretching well beyond 70 meters, and frequently costing nine figures, these yachts are more than marine marvels they are floating showcases of power and privacy. Outfitted with gyms, spas, pools, theaters, helipads, and sometimes even dancefloors, they also represent a level of exclusivity that few can access. Renting a yacht of this scale for even one week can exceed a million dollars. Yet despite the extravagance, many of these vessels are hidden behind shell companies and discreet registration, making ownership confirmation a game of connecting dots. While some billionaires like Evan Spiegel are rumored to own grand yachts like the 94-meter Bliss, these suspicions often remain unconfirmed. What follows is a detailed look at the largest confirmed yachts owned by tech moguls a peek into a world where money truly floats.
Sergey Brin: Dragonfly
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| Butterfly, owned by Sergey Brin, is the smaller of his two yachts. Insider |
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has gradually amassed a personal navy known as the "Fly Fleet" an ensemble of yachts, support boats, and watercraft designed for exploration and entertainment. The crown jewel of this fleet is the newly delivered 142-meter Dragonfly, which arrived in December 2024 after being constructed by the iconic German shipbuilder Lürssen. This immense yacht has already earned acclaim, winning a 2025 Yacht Style award for its sleek, innovative design and state-of-the-art amenities. Onboard, guests will find a cinema, a spa, a gym, a glass-bottom pool, a home office deck, and even a helicopter hangar. It replaces Brin’s former 73-meter Dragonfly (now renamed Capricorn and previously listed for $30 million), representing a dramatic upgrade in both size and stature. His supporting fleet includes the 38-meter Butterfly, often anchored in the San Francisco Bay Area, where its crew engages in community outreach, offering swimming lessons to kids. The remainder of his “Fly Fleet” includes Firefly (a smaller boat), along with Jet Skis, foil boards, kiteboards, and dinghies, all requiring a dedicated staff of 50 to maintain and operate.
Jeff Bezos: Koru and Abeona
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| Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sánchez spent last summer on Koru, seen at left, with its support vessel, Abeona, seen at right. Robino Salvatore/GC Images |
Jeff Bezos’ entry into the superyacht arena made headlines when the 127-meter Koru was delivered in 2023. Valued at around $500 million, the sailing yacht instantly drew attention for both its size and its aesthetic a massive yet classically designed vessel that also travels with a 75-meter support ship named Abeona. Koru has hosted celebrity-studded gatherings, including engagement celebrations attended by Bill Gates and Leonardo DiCaprio, as well as family events such as pre-wedding foam parties. Yet the yacht has also drawn controversy: In 2022, news emerged that Rotterdam might need to dismantle part of a historic bridge to allow the Oceanco-built ship to pass a plan that provoked backlash and egg-throwing threats, though alternative arrangements spared the bridge. Koru later faced criticism for its use of teak wood, tied to environmentally questionable practices in Myanmar. In 2024, builder Oceanco was fined for violating timber-tracing regulations, an incident that prompted a formal apology and changes in its sourcing process.
Mark Zuckerberg: Launchpad
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| Aerial shots of the yacht seem to show a pool on its main deck and a helipad. Ruben Griffioen/SuperYachtTimes |
Mark Zuckerberg’s 2024 debut of the 118-meter superyacht Launchpad followed months of speculation. Originally built for a Russian businessman sanctioned by international authorities, the yacht was repurposed for Zuckerberg and made its first voyage from Gibraltar to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with stops in St. Maarten and Panama for his 40th birthday. The vessel’s interiors remain largely a mystery, but available imagery reveals a sizable pool and helipad. Dutch shipbuilder Feadship has also described a pod-like, fully enclosed observation lounge and a dual-helipad configuration. Though its purchase price is undisclosed, vessels of this scale routinely cost over $100 million.
Eric Schmidt: Whisper
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| Eric Schmidt bought Kismet from the Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan — hence the figurehead — last year and renamed it Whisper. Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images |
In 2023, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt acquired the 95-meter Lürssen-built Kismet, renaming it Whisper. Previously owned by Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, the yacht includes amenities such as a lap pool, private jacuzzi, movie theater, spa, and outdoor fireplace. Before finalizing the purchase, Schmidt had attempted to buy the Alfa Nero, a vessel linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, but backed out due to legal disputes over ownership. Whisper, which can host 12 guests and a 28-member crew, reportedly sold for around $158 million. Schmidt now charters it for roughly $1.4 million a week a luxury that fellow billionaire Magic Johnson took advantage of during a Mediterranean holiday in 2025 that featured gym sessions and toga parties aboard.
Barry Diller: Eos
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| Barry Diller and Diane von Furstenberg's Eos yacht has become a popular destination for celebrities. Horacio Villalobos / Getty Images |
Media mogul Barry Diller, chairman of IAC, co-owns the three-masted, 93-meter schooner Eos with his wife, designer Diane von Furstenberg. Delivered in 2009 after three years of construction by Lürssen, Eos is among the world’s largest sailing yachts. The figurehead of von Furstenberg, sculpted by artist Anh Duong, adds a deeply personal touch. Despite being one of the most private yachts, its summer presence in the Mediterranean and holiday appearances in St. Barts are well-documented. High-profile guests over the years have included Oprah Winfrey, Anderson Cooper, and even Jeff Bezos, prompting speculation that Eos helped inspire his own yacht, Koru.
Jim Clark: Athena
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| Netscape founder Jim Clark has listed Athena for sale, but has yet to find a buyer. Burgess |
Netscape founder Jim Clark commissioned the 90-meter Athena in 2004, not for its power but for its beauty. A passionate sailor, Clark had no interest in motor yachts, stating that Athena is perhaps the most beautiful large sailing vessel in the world. It accommodates 10 guests and 21 crew members. Clark considered minor changes over the years, such as converting the office into a children’s room, but has remained committed to the yacht’s overall aesthetic. Despite several attempts to sell it with listings ranging from $95 million in 2012 to $59 million in 2017 the yacht has yet to change hands.
Larry Ellison: Musashi
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| The Mushashi superyacht, seen here in Venice, is owned by Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. Marco Secchi/Corbis via Getty Images |
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison, long known for his lavish tastes, owns the 88-meter Musashi, built by Feadship in 2011 for a reported $160 million. Named after the legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, the yacht blends Japanese minimalism with Art Deco opulence. It includes a pool, salon, gym, elevator, and basketball court. Musashi follows a line of previous yachts Ellison has owned, including the Ronin, Katana, and the Rising Sun (now owned by David Geffen). A noted racing enthusiast, Ellison famously backed the America’s Cup-winning BMW Oracle team, underscoring his deep love for nautical sports.
Laurene Powell Jobs: Venus
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| Venus was originally designed for Steve Jobs, though he never set foot on it. Valery Hache/AFP via Getty Images |
After Steve Jobs passed away in 2011, his widow Laurene Powell Jobs took possession of Venus, a 78-meter yacht built by Feadship and designed in collaboration with Philippe Starck. Starck described the yacht’s style as an “elegance of the minimum,” emphasizing silence and symmetry. The ship, reportedly valued at $130 million, includes six identical cabins, cutting-edge tech, and minimalist interiors. Jobs and Starck worked together on the design from 2007 to 2011. Starck later called it a philosophical project, the outcome of two visionaries with a shared obsession for perfection.
Charles Simonyi: Norn
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| Early Microsoft employee Charles Simonyi traded in his first yacht Skat, pictured here, for the bigger Norn. Christopher Hunt/Getty Images |
Former Microsoft executive Charles Simonyi owns the 90-meter Norn, delivered in 2023 by Lürssen. Known for its bold, militaristic aesthetic, Norn is packed with luxury features, including an outdoor cinema and a unique pool that transforms into a dancefloor. Simonyi previously owned the 71-meter Skat, also built by Lürssen, which he sold in 2021 after listing it for €56.5 million. He once described Skat as an extension of his Seattle home both in design and in function emphasizing practicality as much as prestige.
