Jeff Bezos is selling his $500 million megayacht Koru
Jeff Bezos is reportedly selling his $500 million megayacht Koru due to its size and logistical challenges. The 417-foot vessel, which features a wooden sculpture of his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, has faced difficulties docking in popular destinations. Operating costs of $30 million annually and limited port access have made the yacht difficult to manage.
- ▪Jeff Bezos is selling his $500 million megayacht Koru because it is too large and difficult to manage.
- ▪The yacht features a wooden mermaid sculpture of Lauren Sanchez on its prow and includes a $75 million support ship named Abeona.
- ▪Koru is 417 feet long, making it one of the world’s largest sailing yachts, but too big to dock in places like Monaco and Venice.
- ▪The vessel reportedly costs $30 million per year to operate and has a crew of 36 to accommodate up to 18 guests.
- ▪Koru was modeled after Barry Diller’s yacht Eos but on a much larger scale, leading to logistical issues during construction and travel.
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Celebrity News exclusive Jeff Bezos is selling his $500 million megayacht Koru By Mara Siegler Published May 4, 2026, 5:53 a.m. ET Don’t you hate it when your yacht is just too big? A source tells Page Six that Jeff Bezos is quietly shopping his $500 million floating palace, Koru — because it’s just too huge to manage. The jaw-dropping vessel also has a $75 million support ship, Abeona, though it is unclear if this is part of the deal. According to reports, it cost $30 million per year to operate the two ships together. (Not that that’s a burden for the 250 Billion Dollar Man, but it may make buyers scarce). 6 Jeff Bezos is trying to sell his superyacht, Koru, a source tells Page Six.
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