Mark Zuckerberg’s $300 Million Mega Yacht Arrives in the US as a ‘Birthday Present’

FACEBOOK Co-founder Mark Zuckerberg welcomed his multimillion-dollar nautical birthday present to the United States just days after his big day.

After rumors that the billionaire was looking to invest in a yacht began circulating, Zuckerberg was quick to snag a $300 million mega yacht that comes with its own $30 million partner boat.

 

 

The multimillion-dollar vessel also came with a $30 companion ship, as is standard with mega-yachts of this capacityCredit: The Mega Agency

 

He was seen in the Netherlands touring Project 1010, a Russian-commissioned megayacht, in early March as said rumors began.

Due to sanctions involved in importing the vessel to the United States, delivery of Zuckerberg’s multimillion-dollar boat was delayed, first being spotted in home waters on March 20.

The 387-foot long vessel docked at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with its chrome finish reflecting a harsh sun.

Project 1010 made its maiden voyage from the Netherlands after receiving special permission to be imported, and awaited the centi-billionare just six days after his birthday.

Zuckerberg was relatively late to the yacht party, being one of the last individuals of his wealth to splurge on such a watercraft.

Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos’ $500 million 417-foot tall mega yacht, Koru, was spotted in the same state in November of 2023.

The Abeona, his megayacht’s support vessel, contained a 264-foot garage holding Bezos’ luxury cars, private helicopter, and jet skis, was docked at a slip four miles away.

To put into perspective the additional costs Zuckerberg is looking at, Bezos reportedly bankrolled a $16,500 per week for the Koru to stay at the port, a part of the $25 million in annual costs ship will rack up.

But cost is no object to the now 40-year-old, as was the youngest billionaire to make the top 10 wealthiest people in the world list.

Zuckerberg is hardly known for conserving his money when faced with large purchases.

In December 2021, it was reported that Zuckerberg was breaking ground on an estimated $270 million 57,000-square-foot Doomsday bunker.

The plans for the structure included filling the football field-sized space with 30 bedrooms, elevators, a swimming pool, a sauna, a tennis court, and a full-sized gym.