Jeff Bezos has a $75m ‘support yacht’ that accompanies his $500m ‘mega yacht’ as a floating garage
- The yacht is called Abeona
- Despite being a shadow boat, it is still larger than most yachts
- It’s large enough to accommodate 65 people, including medical personnel
Published on Dec 17, 2023 at 9:11 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Jan 05, 2024 at 9:12 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Adam Gray
Jeff Bezos owns Koru, a massive 417-foot yacht that’s worth around $500 million
It’s an amazing yacht but like any other yacht of this size, it can’t really navigate near small ports and quays.
And that’s exactly why Bezos splashed out an additional $75 million on a shadow boat for his yacht.
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She is called Abeona and was built by Damen Yachting in the Netherlands.
Abeona, in nautical jargon, is a shadow boat or support yacht.
In other words, this yacht is designed specifically to provide support for larger yachts.
In this case – for Koru.
It can house provisions and supplies, and it can accommodate up to 65 people, 45 passengers and 20 crew, including medical personnel.
In car terms, this is sort of like buying a Ferrari so you can drive to the garage where your Pagani is parked.
Then again, with a net worth of $144 billion, Bezos can certainly afford it.
Even though it’s ‘only’ a shadow yacht, Abeona is still larger than most ‘normal’ yachts, measuring 75 meters – or 246 feet.
More importantly, the yacht is still big enough to include a helipad and additional garages for all tenders, smaller boats and jet skis.
About Koru
Known as Project 721 or Koru (Maori for ‘new beginnings’), she is the world’s second-largest sailing yacht behind Sailing Yacht A, designed by Philippe Starck and built in the Netherlands.
As well as its $500 million price tag, Koru costs around $40 million between maintenance and docking fees.
In addition, Abeona has a yearly running cost of $10 million.
Yep, this means the CEO of Amazon spends $50 million a year just to maintain his yachts.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
