Jeff Bezos owns a 417-foot superyacht called the Kourou, valued at $500 million. The annual maintenance cost for this yacht is $25 million, which Bezos can easily afford due to his immense wealth from Amazon. The yacht features a full crew, luxury maintenance, and comes with a smaller support vessel that carries a helicopter, showcasing the extravagant lifestyle of the billionaire.
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00:00Imagine spending $25 million a year just to keep your boat floating.
00:05Well, for Jeff Bezos, that's pocket change.
00:08Jeff Bezos' $500 million superyacht, the Kourou, is a 417-foot floating masterpiece.
00:15It's not just a yacht, it's a statement.
00:18With annual maintenance costs hitting $25 million, you might wonder, how does anyone afford that?
00:23Well, Bezos makes $25 million in less than three hours.
00:27That's right, his massive wealth, driven by Amazon's success, turns a $25 million bill into a minor expense.
00:33And what does $25 million a year cover?
00:36A full crew, luxury upkeep, and all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a billionaire's playground.
00:41But here's the kicker.
00:43The yacht also comes with a smaller support vessel carrying a helicopter.
00:46Because when you're Jeff Bezos, one boat just isn't enough.
00:49So next time you think about yacht expenses, just remember.
00:53For Bezos, it's like buying a cup of coffee.