As the richest person on the planet, it’s fair to say money is no object to
But even by the standards of the super-rich, his latest purchase is likely to make waves.
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The billionaire businessman has been revealed as the owner of a mammoth superyacht worth a reported
The vast vessel, known by its project name
Details of the project have been kept a close secret, but some information has now emerged through
Other reported features of the custom-built yacht include a swimming pool and a cinema. The boat is unable to house a helipad due to the masts, meaning Bezos and partner
The luxury yacht market has flourished during the pandemic as the ultra-rich have shrugged off the wider economic downturn.
The floating palaces have also proved an attractive option for billionaires to holiday and socialise at a time when lockdowns have crippled travel and shuttered hotels.
Bezos, whose personal fortune is estimated at
In addition to the eye-watering price tag, the
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His interest in superyachts is likely to have originated from his time on the high seas with friends such as businessman
He has also been snapped in the Balearics on a yacht owned by
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