The largest superyacht in the United States has a name, and it is called Dragonfly. Owned by Google billionaire Sergey Brin, worth $136 billion, the Lürssen superyacht that was known as Project Alibaba since its launch in December 2023 was christened nearly a year later in preparation for its delivery. The 466-foot vessel replaces Brin’s smaller Dragonfly yacht (241 foot), which is now listed for sale through the broker Y.Co for $27 million, but the name continues in a much larger avatar. This swanky new four-decker came into Brin’s possession as if fate demanded it.
The $450 million megayacht was originally commissioned by Russian oligarch Leonid Michelson. It was owing to the sanctions imposed on him that this floating mansion sailed towards the 51-year-old Stanford graduate. Superyacht Dragonfly is the stuff of dreams, boasting plenty of space for the centibillionaire and his family to enjoy.
An impressive 2,000 square meters of interior space and 1,000 square meters of exterior space together make up a volume of 9,400 gross tons. The humongous vessel surpasses even David Geffen’s mammoth Rising Sun and is reported to sleep 24 guests in 12 staterooms, serviced by a crew of 45.
Despite its startling dimensions, the luxury vessel boasts a maximum speed of 20 knots and cruises at 12 knots. Not only is it fast, but the ship flaunts a highly efficient Diesel-Electric Hybrid Propulsion Concept that combines diesel-propulsion technology with efficient electric propulsion systems. The ship’s opulence is currently sheathed in secrecy, but by now, we all know what four decks, $450 million, and so much space can offer.
Holding the title of the largest superyacht in the United States, there is no doubt the Dragonfly will house impressive amenities, including spas, a gym, theaters, a grand master suite, cozy guest suites, multiple pools, and dining rooms with views. For now, it is enough to know this stellar yacht has a distinct identity. The vessel underwent final sea trials in September and has now returned to the Lurssen shipyard, where it will be made ready for delivery. It’s only a matter of time before Sergey Brin hops across the Atlantic on his Gulfstream for a maiden voyage aboard his half-a-billion-dollar toy.
