After completing her initial sea testing, the 417-foot sailing yacht Koru has reportedly been presented to Jeff Bezos, the wealthy founder of Amazon.
The exquisite superyacht was built by Oceanco and presented to Mr. Bezos; according to reports, she has just returned from her maiden voyage.
The massive three-masted schooner completed sea testing in the North Sea back in February before setting sail on April 6th, 2023, from the Netherlands to Gibraltar. On the Balearic island of Mallorca, in the city of Palma, the ship is currently visible anchored in a harbor.
Koru was transported from the shipbuilding site in Alblasserdam to Rotterdam last year using the Dutch canal system. The citizens of Rotterdam threatened to hurl eggs at one another in significant numbers when word got out that Oceanco intended to temporarily demolish a historic bridge. The maneuver was carried out to make room for her to pass because the boat was taller than the 131-foot maximum of the bridge. However, a different route was found to avoid detection, and the boat sailed in the middle of the night.
The sailing vessel Koru, formerly called Y721, is unique in many ways. She surpasses Sea Cloud, a 357-foot Cox & Stevens sailing ship built in Germany in 1931 that is still in use as a luxury charter yacht and cruise ship today, and she has three towering masts that measure over 230 feet (the same height as the Great Pyramid of Giza), making her the tallest sailing yacht in the world.
The launch of this vessel also moved Black Pearl from third to fourth place on our list of the largest sailing yachts in the world by outdistancing her by 69 feet in total length. With Sailing Yacht A still holding the top spot on the list of biggest sailing ships in the world (although genuine sailors distinguish Sailing Yacht A as a sail-assisted vessel), Koru is just barely surpassed by the heavyweight champion.
The absurdly enormous vessel is one of the biggest private yachts ever built in The Netherlands and among the biggest in the entire world. She is one of the most costly private yachts ever constructed and bought. It’s crucial to note that the $485 million price tag on the yacht is shocking and is a huge expense even for the incredibly wealthy Mr. Bezos.
As the sun set over the sprawling Mansion of David De Gea, a sense of tranquility washed over the luxurious estate. In the distance, the glittering superyacht of Jeff Bezos glided gracefully across the azure waters, a symbol of ultimate success. The two icons, united by their unwavering determination, stood as a testament to the limitless possibilities that lie within the realm of dreams.