Summer’s superyachts and their super-rich owners are a match made in billionaire heaven. From Jeff Bezos and Kylie Jenner to DJ Martin Garrix, nearly every well-heeled celebrity is hopping aboard a superyacht. How could the world’s third-richest man, Mark Zuckerberg, whose yachts outshine those of most billionaires, possibly be left behind? After having a great time aboard his $300 million Launchpad and $30 million Wingman in tow last month in Greece, the ships are primed for another adventure reports the local daily SiracusaOggi.
The Meta boss’s fleet, not including his newest purchase, the $100 million U-81, but Launchpad yacht and Wingman, has anchored in Syracuse’s Porto Grande marina, on the southeastern coast of the island of Sicily, in Italy. The duo is perhaps refueling and getting restocked to meet the tech tycoon for his next destination in a couple of days. While Zuckerberg isn’t onboard currently, the yachts will sail to their owner along with 48 crew. The two ships will remain in the city of Archimedes for the next five days, and then head to a destination kept under wraps.
Zuckerberg draws attention from both yacht enthusiasts and climate advocates, which is why his movements are rarely disclosed. His recent voyages aboard Launchpad to Norway and Greece attracted more spotlight than he’d prefer. While Launchpad’s next destination remains unknown, like most billionaire-owned vessels, it’s likely to stay within the Mediterranean during this time of year.
Meanwhile, Porto Grande in Syracuse is one of Sicily’s largest and most secure marinas, favored by the elite for its privacy, access to fresh provisions, and helicopter facilities. The Feadship-built Launchpad, a mammoth spanning 387 feet, could easily dwarf nearby vessels and even the ancient landmarks surrounding the harbor. It features a helipad, a swimming pool, and state-of-the-art security systems. Trailing close behind is its $30 million support vessel, Wingman, a shadow yacht loaded with tenders, water toys, and additional crew.