Inside Jeff Bezos’ $400 Million Mega Yacht

[Music] the flying fox super yacht is so luxurious that it makes the titanic look like a tugboat this 400 million dollar vessel caused a frenzy in the boating world when it was spotted off the coast of turkey in 2019 the sheer size and scale of the posh super yacht led many to speculate that it was owned by amazon founder jeff bezos the flying fox is a floating city that's filled with a plethora of luxurious amenities the super yacht has a cinema 40-foot pool and two helipads that can be converted into dance floors here's a look at the flying fox and all of its amazing features [Music] sailing on the high seas in a mega yacht as opulent as the flying fox is a luxury few people can afford unless you have billions lying around there's no way you would be able to afford this costly behemoth the flying fox which was built by super yacht manufacturer lursen in 2019 is estimated to be worth about 400 million dollars and the yearly maintenance costs would add up to at least 15 million docking fees repairs and salaries for crew members increase at an alarming rate every year soon only the top one percent of the top one percent will be able to afford one of these amazing super yachts even renting the flying fox costs an arm and a leg it costs four million dollars to charter the vessel for just one week talk about an expensive vacation so just how big is the flying fox at 466 feet long and 74 feet wide it's the 18th largest super yacht in the world it boasts the 14th largest interior of any yacht and all that space provides ample room for 22 guests and 55 crew members the flying fox really stands out even when compared to other incredibly expensive super yachts the yacht's exterior was designed by world-renowned naval architect espen oino and the sleek curvy exterior makes the yacht look very futuristic of course a yacht of this caliber needs to have a top-notch crew the flying fox's crew consists of ex-members of the british military which is why they command such high salaries crew members make big bucks the captain of a yacht this size can earn as much as 450 000 per year while the ship's head engineer likely earns a salary of about 150 000 the flying fox is no slouch if you thought a yacht of this size would be slow then you'd be wrong the costly cruiser can reach a top speed of 20 knots despite its massive size cruising speed is a comfortable 15 knots the flying fox also has its own fleet of recreational vehicles including nine tenders four jet skis and even a mini submarine billionaire guests can take a tender out to a remote island and set up an intimate al fresco beach dining experience imagine eating bluefin tuna sashimi prepared by the yacht's team of world class chefs if you want to explore the coastline you can use one of the yachts kayaks if you're in the mood for some extreme excitement then you can use one of the dive center's hoverboards or try your hand at kitesurfing the flying fox is even equipped with a fleet of vespa gts super 300s that can be used to explore nearby islands in style vespas are perfect for traversing monaco's cobbled streets while the flying fox is docked in the monaco harbor chartering a super yacht like the flying fox allows guests access to the most beautiful and remote marine destinations on the planet the super yacht has a staff of world-class divers who can show billionaires some of the most stunning underwater scenery on the planet including coral reefs dramatic underwater cliffs and extraordinary marine life every inch of the flying fox exudes luxury the mega yacht has six decks and every inch of the ship is extremely opulent just about every super yacht in the world has a helipad but the flying fox has two even more incredible is the fact that both helipads can be converted into dance floors just imagine what a billionaire dance party would look like the massive pull on the flying fox is unlike any other it's a staggering 40 feet long and can be split in two via retractable wall one side could be used to play a game of water volleyball while the guests use the other side to swim laps the water in the pool can go from warm to icy cold in just 10 seconds and it takes only 3 minutes to empty it's fitted with dual warm and cold tanks so you can adjust the temperature to your liking the flying fox's 4 305 square foot spa is truly state of the art it spans two stories and guests can enjoy a wide array of relaxing treatments like electrical facials and body sculpting a rain shower massage will take all your stress away even the richest people in the world have to deal with stress how do you think they got rich in the first place how do you think they keep that money stress every room on the flying fox is like a luxury hotel room each cabin has a private balcony so guests can enjoy amazing views of stunning locales like greece and the french riviera the huge outdoor dining area is the perfect place to enjoy an upscale feast while we're stuck here eating instant ramen the billionaires are enjoying beluga caviar wagyu steak and embirico ham the most stunning room in the yacht might just be the 328 square foot master suite on the top deck it even has its own jacuzzi and gas fire pit every vip suite on the yacht has an ensuite bathroom and there are 11 staterooms total one of the most unique features of the flying fox is its cryptotherapy sauna it's the first jot to ever feature one of these next level saunas the cryptotherapy sauna has an anti-chamber set to minus 40 degrees fahrenheit and a main chamber set to minus 116 degrees fahrenheit it's ideal for elite athletes and it aids in muscle regeneration the cryo sauna is the ideal way to cool down after an intense workout in the flying fox's world class gym the 970 square foot gym is fully equipped with the latest workout machines and the trainers for all former olympic athletes if you want to watch a movie head on down to the flying fox's movie theater which features state-of-the-art av capabilities even in the middle of the ocean you can catch up with the latest shows on netflix or amazon prime video the cinema room is equipped with d-box seats and a state-of-the-art surround sound system and there's even an outdoor movie screen on the deck just in case you want to watch a movie by moonlight if you're in the mood for a cocktail head on over to the two-story mark berryman design bar area which includes a wooden fireplace and a huge dining table with enough room for every guest so who owns this incredible super yacht when it was first spotted off the coast of turkey numerous people on twitter jumped to the conclusion that it was owned by jeff bezos with a net worth of about 188 billion dollars jeff bezos could easily afford this amazing super yacht however amazon officials soon debunked the rumor jeff bezos does enjoy spending time on the open seas but he prefers to relax on the 590 million dollar rising sun which is owned by his good friend and entertainment mogul david geffen bezos was spotted on the rising sun in 2019 with his girlfriend lauren sanchez the couple were partying on the yacht off the coast of spain the rising sun is a status symbol among billionaires and hollywood superstars geffen has held parties on the yacht and invited distinguished guests like disney executive chairman bob iger oprah steven spielberg jj abrams netflix co-ceo ted sarandos and barack and michelle obama celebs such as julia roberts leonardo dicaprio tom hanks jerry seinfeld and chris rock have also been spotted on the yacht could we be bigger name droppers right now the rising sun which was also built by lurson can accommodate 18 guests and has a staff of 55 people it features a double height cinema a basketball court gym and a wine cellar it might even be more impressive than the flying fox the true owner of the flying fox is still a mystery but we do know that the yacht is available to charter via imperial yachts the flying fox is just one of many super yachts available to run from the monaco-based yacht broker if you have 4 million dollars lying around you too could live like jeff bezos even if it's only for a short time jeff bezos might not own the flying fox but he could easily rent the impressive super yacht the 4 million charter fee is a drop in the bucket for bezos he makes about 220 884 u.s dollars per minute so it would take him a mere 18 minutes to earn enough to rent the mega yacht for a week that's it folks thanks for watching

Channel: TheRichest

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Length: 8min 7sec (487 seconds)

Published: Sat Feb 06 2021