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Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg reportedly flew to Panama to celebrate his 40th birthday. A brand new $300 million superyacht is said to have docked there.
Tracking data shows Zuckerberg has been linked to the 387-foot-long vessel, dubbed the “Launchpad,” for months, although he has not publicly acknowledged whether he is the owner. , said he traveled to the Central American country on a private jet on Monday. Viewed by Business Insider.
Launchpad and a smaller companion ship, Wingman, also entered Panama on the same day, the newspaper reported, citing ship tracking data.
Adding fuel to the rumors, Zuckerberg posted a video on Instagram of himself aboard what appears to be a private plane. The video, captioned “Travel Mode: On,” showed Zuckerberg wearing the MetaQuest 3 virtual reality headset while en route to his destination.
While it’s difficult to confirm the exact whereabouts of Mr. Zuckerberg and his expensive travel options, the coincidence raises the possibility that Mr. Zuckerberg celebrated his milestone birthday on the ship on Tuesday.
Zuckerberg currently ranks as the fourth richest person in the world with an estimated net worth of $167 billion. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
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In March, Launchpad was discovered at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, after making its maiden voyage from the Netherlands. The Sun reported.
Zuckerberg reportedly spent $300 million on his “birthday present”.
The superyacht was originally commissioned by Russia, and its arrival in the United States was delayed due to economic sanctions, the paper said.
According to The Sun, Zuckerberg was spotted touring a ship in the Netherlands in early March.
Said to be the 46th largest ship of its kind in the world, it has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.
The party boat was built by Dutch company Feadship, with exterior design by Espen Øino International and interior design by France-based Zuretti Interior Design. According to Superyacht Times.
Launchpad requires up to $30 million in annual maintenance costs; According to superyacht fan blog.
It is said to be able to accommodate up to 24 guests and 48 crew members.
