(TC) See Mark Zuckerberg’s glossy new $300M, 287-foot superyacht ‘Launchpad’
Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly gifted himself a $300 million megayacht, dubbed “Launchpad,” ahead of his 40th birthday.
The staggering 387-foot-long vessel was seen floating at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., after arriving at its berth earlier this week, The Sun reported Thursday.
Mark Zuckerberg reportedly snagged a $300 million megayacht ahead of his 40th birthday.Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Zuckerberg reportedly purchased the “Launchpad” yacht.Romain Maurice/MEGA
The vessel spans 387 feet long.Romain Maurice/MEGA
The multi-layered luxury ship’s sleek exterior was designed by Espen Øino International and boasts a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, according to SuperYacht Times.
Reportedly ranking as the 45th largest yacht in the world, the interiors are just as aesthetically pleasing and reportedly executed by Zuretti Interior Design company, a France-based company specializing in unique and custom yacht design.
The breathtakingly beautiful floater stands out with a navy-blue theme matching an American flag perched proudly on its wood-paneled stern.
The yacht is reportedly the 45th biggest yacht in the world.Romain Maurice/MEGA
The boat features blue exteriors designed by Espen Øino International.Romain Maurice/MEGA
There are several levels with lush outdoor seating areas.Romain Maurice/MEGA
There are several outdoor areas where the social media maven will be able to relax with his family and the indoor levels feature glass paneling allowing for tons of natural light.
There also appears to be a helipad perfect for whenever the Facebook co-founder wants to travel to his vessel by air.
The Feadship-built yacht, built in 2022, can comfortably fit 24 guests aboard, requires a crew of 48, and is said to cost $30 million a year for upkeep and usage, according to Superyachtfan.com.
The boat’s interior was designed by Zuretti Interior Design.Romain Maurice/MEGA
The boat can fit 24 guests aboard.Romain Maurice/MEGA
It requires a crew of 48 people.Romain Maurice/MEGA
The ship requires $30 million a year in upkeep.Romain Maurice/MEGA
Boatworld insiders have been buzzing with speculation that Zuckerberg is the owner of the newly minted mega-cruise ever since it made its main voyage from the Netherlands last week.
The tech titan was spotted touring the Russian-commissioned megayacht in early March, though the impressive boat didn’t arrive stateside until this week due to sanctions, according to The Sun.
The website reported that Zuckerberg purchased the pricey yacht – along with its own $30 million partner boat — most likely as an early 40th birthday present to himself.
Zuckerberg reportedly purchased the yacht with a $30 million partner boat.zuck/Instagram
The Facebook creator seemingly purchased the boat ahead of his 40th birthday.REUTERS
The boat was reportedly granted special permission to be imported amid sanctions setbacks.Mark Zuckerberg/Instagram
The boat reportedly traveled to Florida after being granted special permission to be imported just weeks ahead of Zuckerberg’s birthday on May 14.
Zuckerberg’s yacht is just 30 feet shorter than the length of fellow billionaire Jeff Bezos’ 417-foot megayacht Koru, which the Amazon boss snagged for a whopping $500 million.
