But while the new $500 million vessel, Koru, has been making headlines as the world’s largest sailing yacht — and forBezos’ support yacht, Abeona, is also in the Riviera town’s port.
The 246-foot vessel carries crew as well as what the New York Times described as “toys,” including “ATVs, supercars, seaplanes, motorcycles, smaller boats, scuba gear, personal submarines and even helicopters that pleasure boaters might bring on a trip.”Bezos’ ship isn’t the only yacht in town.Also in the area is the $70 million yacht, Artisan, owned by venture capitalist Todd Chafree, who invested in Netflix, Kayak and Twitter.
Billionaire British entrepreneur Brett Alexander Palos’ $45 million boat, Illusion, has also been spotted in the port.The $70 million yacht, Siren, has also been seen off Cannes. The new $500 Million superyacht, Koru, is one of the biggest stars at the Cannes Film Festival, away from the films.The 241-footer is own by David Reuben, a member of the reportedly second wealthiest family in the UK. Forbes estimates his worth at $6.7 billion.Away from Bezos’ big boat, the Amazon billionaire and Sanchez were spotted in Cannes at a magazine party at the fancy Hotel Du Cap Eden Roc over the weekend, and at a private mansion party for Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.