Imagine a yacht where eternal love of traditional sailing is combined with the highest level of modern luxury and technologies- this is Koru, the gorgeous superyacht of Jeff Bezos which takes the luxurious lifestyle on a new level. The name koru is derived from the Māori language, where it signifies a “loop” or “coil.” The name is also based on the form of a silver fern frond as it opens- it is a symbol of new start, development, and peace.
Measuring an astounding 127 meters (417-feet), and featuring three majestic masts, the Koru is a breathtaking masterpiece of design, innovation, and artistry built by Dutch shipyard Oceanco and delivered in 2023. It is said to cost more than 500 million dollars and it needs an average of $25-30 million for maintenance every year. The yacht with its smooth lines and opulent decoration on every inch of the vessel is quite exclusive and comfortable and has established a new standard in the field of luxury sailing.
The Pinnacle of Luxury: Key Features of Koru
The exterior design of Koru emphasizes power and elegance-the three masts rise to approximately 70 meters to uses this height to harness wind energy effectively via computer-controlled sails. Koru has a 75-meter sister support vessel, Abeona, custom-built from Damen Yachting. Its primary function is to carry additional equipment, crew, and provisions that cannot be accommodated on the main yacht. Abeona is also equipped with a certified helipad.
The yacht’s teak deck has lounging spaces, equipped with three Jacuzzis and a swimming pool. Koru’s timelessly contemporary interiors were designed by Henry & Zervudachi. The interior design also features natural wood colour and furniture, as well as neutral toned fabrics. The yacht can carry 18 and 36-40 crew members and 18 guests.
Modern Design and Sustainable Technology
Koru is designed not just for grandeur, but also incorporates several environmental innovations. The sails generate kinetic energy through a computerized system of adjustments, which minimizes the usage of fossil fuels in comparison to conventional motor yachts.
A Lifestyle of Absolute Opulence and Leisure
Guests on Koru enjoy ultimate luxury lifestyle with multiple decs, owner’s suite, fully equipped gym and spa, state-of-the-art cinema, and expansive outdoor areas.
The yacht’s interiors resemble to a blend of posh beach house with an art museum, expressing Bezos’s personal taste. Everything in the yacht merges flawlessly to create an environment of elegant comfort and luxury.
Koru Compared: Where Does the New Queen of the Seas Stand Among Other Iconic Vessels?
Koru, the second largest sailing yacht in the world, is similar to others like Andrey Melnichenko’s Sailing Yacht A and Barry Diller’s Eos. While Sailing Yacht A encompasses futuristic design and boldness, Koru evokes the classic elegance, reflecting yachts of the early 20th century making it timeless. Koru embraces the additional use of sails along with modern engines. The Abeona is a multifunctional support vessel assisting the yacht on long-distance voyages and enhancing entertainment versatility, thus significantly boosting the Koru’s value among ultra-high-net-worth owners.
Koru is more than just a yacht; it is an embodiment of Bezos’ ambition and lifestyle. It combines the elegance of traditional sailing yachts with a contemporary luxury superyacht and sets a course for the future of super yachting