Jeff Bezos Is Selling His Sailing Yacht

For $500 Million

Amazon founder and Met Gala’s leading patron Jeff Bezos is selling his sailing yacht Koru, valued at $500 million, according to Page Six. Rumor has it the reason for the sale is that the 127-meter “floating palace” — whose bow features a wooden sculpture of Bezos’s wife, Lauren Sánchez, depicted as a mermaid — is simply too large to manage.

The vessel is said to include three jacuzzis, a helipad, and a glass-bottom pool. Bezos also owns a $75 million support vessel, Abeona, though it remains unclear whether it is included in the deal. At the same time, reports suggest that maintaining both vessels costs around $30 million annually, a figure that could deter potential buyers.

It is worth noting that Bezos’s Koru is one of the largest sailing yachts in the world — a distinction that has created its share of complications. Last year, it was not permitted to dock during the Monaco Grand Prix, and during the billionaire’s wedding to Lauren Sánchez, the yacht was unable to approach the Venetian lagoon. Back in 2022, the Oceanco shipyard even considered dismantling the historic Koningshaven Bridge in Rotterdam to allow the yacht to pass; however, following public backlash — including threats to pelt the vessel with eggs — the yacht was ultimately towed without its masts, which were installed only after clearing the bridge.

Meanwhile, it has been announced that the Met Gala 2026 — headlined by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, whose fortune is estimated at $224 billion, and his wife Lauren Sánchez — raised a record-breaking $42 million. The couple’s involvement sparked protests among some high-profile figures: Meryl Streep declined the role of co-chair, while Zendaya and New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, along with his wife, also chose to skip the event.