TransportPublished:

Jeff Bezos’ $500 million Koru superyacht is so big that it took up two docking spaces and dwarfed every other yacht berthed at the Grande Marina in the US Virgin Islands

by
Via Twitter / @EducatedGuest93


While Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez enjoy their time in Miami, their $500 million schooner, named Koru, is undertaking its own journey. This world-renowned sailing superyacht was recently seen in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, moored at the Yacht Haven Grande Marina. The 416-foot Oceanco marvel notably overshadows other vessels in the marina.

The Koru docked in St Thomas. Via Twitter / @suddenlyissoon

A comparison of the shared image with the marina’s map reveals that the Koru megayacht is docked near a fueling station, occupying berths A1 and A2 — spaces typically reserved for two motor yachts or possibly three. Accommodating the world’s tallest and most luxurious ship, with a volume of 3,300 GT, is a complex task. Previously, it was anchored alongside oil tankers at the Port of Everglades. The docking fees at Yacht Haven Grande Marina are $6.50 per foot per night, and as Koru seems to be taking up two docking spots it means centibillionaire Bezos is likely paying $5,000 or more a night as docking charges for Koru. After all the magnanimous sailing yacht is twice the length of an Airbus A380.

Also read -  Made from carbon fibre this 328 feet long superyacht concept comes with glass bottomed lounge, a launchpad for eVTOL's and its own harbor

From the photo above the Koru seems to be docked at the A1 and A2 spots.

The docking charges are just the base, additional charges, such as power and water, add to the cost at rates of $0.50 per kW and $0.20 per gallon, respectively, further adding to the bill. The vessel, according to its latest position on Marine Traffic, is on the move again. It is currently sailing in the Caribbean Sea, in all probability, hunting for a spot to host Jeff and Lauren’s wedding.

Tags from the story
,
Neha Tandon Sharma
Written By
With over 15 years of experience in luxury journalism, Neha Tandon Sharma is a notable senior writer at Luxurylaunches. Her expertise spans luxury yachts, high-end fashion, and celebrity culture. Beyond writing, her passion for fantasy series is evident. Beginning with articles on women-centric gadgets, she's now a leading voice in luxury, with a fondness for opulent superyachts. To date, her portfolio boasts more than 2 million words, often penned alongside a cappuccino.

You may also like

Venus superyacht designed for Steve Jobs is spotted in the U.S.
Snapchat’s CEO Evan Spiegel is the youngest person in history to commission a $200 million superyacht. While in his early twenties, the billionaire ordered the 347-foot-long vessel that has three swimming pools and a spa, making it just perfect to cruise with his supermodel wife.
Inspired by how Orcas swim, Art-loving billionaire Eyal Ofer’s $200 million Olivia O superyacht with military styling is designed to cut through the water. One of the most uniquely designed vessels in the world, it comes with a swimming pool, cinema and helipad.
Did Mark Zuckerberg fly to Miami in his private jet to inspect his superyacht and support ship? The Meta CEO’s $300 million vessel is so big that it cannot fit next to other yachts, and it has been docked next to massive cargo ships in Fort Lauderdale for over two weeks now.
From Jack Ma to Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos to Warren Buffet – Here is how much money the worlds richest lost when the Coronavirus rattled the world markets last week
Saudi prince MBS bought this $400 million megayacht from a Russian Oligarch and immediately kicked him out. The 439 feet long vessel has two helipads, a submarine, and a nightclub. The royal has also hung a $450M painting in it.
Russia’s richest man Alexei Mordashov cleverly saved his $500 million megayacht ‘Nord’ from being seized by spending $465,000 in fuel and racing it at full speed to Russia. The sanctioned billionaire also made the 464 feet vessel disappear by turning off its location responders.
Longer than a football field, the Stardom superyacht concept will have the largest two-story Beach Club on a yacht
Impounded in San Diego, sanctioned Russian billionaire’s $325 million Amadea yacht has accumulated $120,000 in docking charges alone. That is just the tip of the iceberg, as a megayacht requires a lot of care, and the upkeep cost alone will run north of $10m a year.