Flying Fox, one of the most expensive yachts in the world, has been spotted in Capri, and it could be owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos
Flying Fox, one of the most expensive yachts in the world has been spotted again in Italy, on the Amalfi Coast to be precise. Experts have long been saying that this huge and expensive yacht belongs to the entrepreneur and founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, but on his part there have never been any confirmations or denials. This majestic and elegant yacht, however, has also been rented several times in recent summers spotted along our coasts.
The Flying Fox mega yacht is in Italy
136 metres long and with an unmistakable design, Flying Fox it is considered a true masterpiece of nautical engineering. The yacht, which was built in 2019 in the Lurssen shipyards in Bremen, was spotted at the end of June in Capri. It is not certain who is on board. It can accommodate at least 22 guests plus crew members in its 11 cabins. There design of Flying Fox was curated by Espen Øino, one of the most famous yacht designers in the world, while the interiors are the work of Mark Berryman, known for his elegant and contemporary approach to interior design.
All the cabin they are all equipped with bathroom and furnished with the highest quality materials and furnishings. Among the most surprising features of Flying Fox is undoubtedly the range of services and activities available on board. In particular, there is a 400 square meter SPA with health centre which is considered one of the largest ever seen on a yacht. For water sports enthusiasts, the yacht is equipped with a wide range of equipment, including jet skis and several support boats to explore the surrounding areas. On the main deck there is a huge pool of 12 meters while inside there is also a cinema and three kitchens managed by high-level chefs to satisfy all palates.
Flying Fox also features two helipads, one at the bow and one at the stern, which guarantee privacy and allow guests to arrive and depart by private helicopters. The value of this enormous yacht is approx half a billion dollars but anyone wishing to rent it would have to spend between 3 and 4 million euros per week. She is therefore considered the largest charter yacht in the world.
Other Flying Fox sightings in Italy
Flying Fox is a yacht that beats Caymanian flag although many have traced its ownership back to Jeff Bezos, one of the richest men in the world. However, he has never confirmed. From a technical point of view, in fact, a company, Imperial Yachts, owns it and he rents it for more or less short periods of time to those who can afford such an expense. It must be said that Flying Fox does not go unnoticed and its presence always arouses much curiosity.
Already in the summer seasons In the past the yacht had been spotted along European coasts but also several times in Italy, although the presence of Bezos on board was never confirmed. In recent summers, in fact, it has been spotted in the waters of Capri, right in front to the suggestive Faraglioni, one of the favorite destinations for celebrities from all over the world. Then he was also seen in Sicily, between the Aeolian and Balestrate islands and in that case the presence of Bezos seems to be confirmed by the fact that the entrepreneur was then seen on holiday on our peninsula.
Flying Fox, however, would not be the only one panfilo of Bezos who is also said to be the owner of Koru and Abeona, also sighted several times off our coasts. Koru, in particular, would have been built in the Dutch shipyard Oceanco and delivered in 2023. It is known for being one of the yacht a vela largest in the world as well as one of the most expensive. This one was spotted last summer along the Costa dei Dolphins, halfway between Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino.
