From Bezos to Geffen: Superyacht Owners and Their Celebrity Friends
After Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti were spotted aboard Jeff Bezos’ superyacht Koru, interest quickly grew around the private world of celebrity yachting. Here are some of the most notable superyacht owners and the famous friends they host at sea. Photographer: Vincent Krohn from Wessel Finder
According to Page Six, Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, were spotted aboard Jeff Bezos’ $250 million sailing superyacht Koru just ahead of the New Year. The couple was seen off the coast of St. Barts, joining Bezos and Lauren Sánchez for a relaxed day on the water.
The high-profile sighting quickly drew attention online and reignited curiosity about the exclusive world of superyacht owners and the celebrity friends who regularly join them at sea.
Superyacht Owners and Their Celebrity Friends
David Geffen (Entertainment mogul, record executive, and film producer)
Yacht: Rising Sun
Length: 138 meters (454 feet)
Celebrity Friends: Leonardo DiCaprio, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Oprah Winfrey, and Julia Roberts
Tommy Hilfiger (Fashion designer and founder of the Tommy Hilfiger brand)
(Note: sold the yacht in August 2024)
Yacht: Flag (formerly Faith)
Length: 62.3 meters (204 feet)
Celebrity Friends: Members of the Kardashian–Jenner family, including Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, and Corey Gamble
Barry Diller (Media executive and chairman of IAC)
Diane von Furstenberg (Fashion designer and founder of the DVF brand)
Yacht: Eos
Length: 305 feet (92.92 meters)
Celebrity Friends: Jeff Bezos, Harry Styles, and Andy Cohen
Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana (Fashion designers and co-founders of Dolce & Gabbana)
Yacht: Regina d’Italia (original, built 2006)
Length: 50 meters
Celebrity Event: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker used the yacht during their wedding celebrations in May 2022
Magic Johnson (Former NBA star, entrepreneur, and sports executive)
(Charters superyachts annually)
Recent Yachts Chartered:
Phoenix 2 – 90 meters
Whisper – 95.2 meters
Amadeus – 70 meters
Aquila – 85 meters
Celebrity Friends Who Join: Michael Jordan, Samuel L. Jackson, Judge Greg Mathis, Cedric the Entertainer, and his wife Lorna
