THIS is the moment a helicopter lands on Mark Zuckerberg’s ship off Majorca as the Meta boss takes luxury travel to the next level.
Incredible footage shows the red chopper descending into Zuck’s support vessel, only to be outshadowed by his monstrous superyacht that sails into view.
YouTube/Majorca Daily BulletinA red chopper was seen descending into Mark Zuckerberg’s private ship[/caption]
YouTube/Majorca Daily BulletinMoments later his monstrous superyacht snatched the spotlight as it sailed into view[/caption]
Sail Trip MallorcaMark Zuckerberg’s super yacht was pictured while it was docked at Majorca[/caption]
Sail Trip MallorcaThe $300million mega vessel’s luxury interiors lit up in the evening[/caption]
It is understood that the Facebook tycoon will be flocking down to the Spanish hols hotspot to enjoy his new big boy toys.
It is Mark’s first visit to Majorca as he tried to sneak his new boats into the island in secrecy, Majorca Daily Bulletin reports.
The mega vessel, dubbed the Launchpad, reportedly docked last week at the Club de Mar in Palma, one of the island’s most prestigious private marinas.
Also moored alongside the marina is the yacht‘s support vessel, Wingman, estimated at $30million.
Both vessels are understood to now have left Palma and are off Santa Posa.
A fellow boat owner shared exclusive footage with The Sun showing the 387-foot-long yacht’s navy blue steel hull glistening under the Majorcan sun.
Another clip then shows the stunning boat with its luxury interiors lit up in the evening.
Boat owner Yannick, from Sail Trip Mallorca, is docked just a few boats down from the Launchpad and can’t get over the “unreal” yacht.
He told The Sun: “It arrived on Thursday in silence, and over the last days we saw a lot of crew cleaning the outer hull and general maintenance.
“We see lots of big superyachts but this one is of the level unreal.
“When you walk or drive past Mark’s yacht you have a view at the cruise boats and you wonder which one is bigger.”
Yannick believes that the Facebook boss spends around $80,000 a day on his boat as its expected running cost can be around 10 per cent a year on the purchase price.
Zuck had been eyeing up the ultra-lux vessel for a while, as he was seen touring the boat then known as Project 1010 during its construction in March.
Project 1010 made its maiden voyage from the Netherlands after receiving special permission to be imported just weeks ahead of Zuckerberg’s birthday on May 14, raising questions about whether it could be a gift to mark the occasion.
But £300million plus yacht maintenance costs are no problem to 39-year-old Zuckerberg, as he was the youngest billionaire to make the top 10 wealthiest people in the world list.
In 2021, Zuckerberg was reportedly worth $108 billion, an amount that rose to $138.4 billion by January 2024.
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.
Plans for the structure include filling the football field-sized space with 30 bedrooms, elevators, a swimming pool, a sauna, a tennis court, and a full-sized gym.
Launchpad: Mark Zuckerberg’s £300m superyacht
By Juliana Cruz Lima, Foreign News Reporter
THE Launchpad is longer than 118 metres and has a registered tonnage of more than five thousand tonnes.
This magnificent ship, valued at $300 million, was built by the prestigious Feadship shipyard in the Netherlands and delivered this year.
It can accommodate 26 guests and a crew of 50 people.
The yacht’s exquisite design, featuring a navy blue steel hull and a white aluminium superstructure, is the creation of Espen Oeino, a renowned firm in the maritime sector.
Luxurious and extensive onboard facilities include a cinema theatre, beach club area, beauty centre, solarium on teak decks, and a helicopter.
The supership can reach 24 knots and has innovative features like underwater lights and GPS anchoring.
It also boasts autonomy in maritime navigation.
The Launchpad’s four diesel engines are a major contributor to its amazing speed and are necessary for lengthy trips like transatlantic journeys.
It differs from many modern yachts with this feature, which frequently prioritises different features.
Sail Trip MallorcaZuck also docked his support vessel, the Wingman[/caption]
Sail Trip MallorcaThe smaller boat is estimated to cost around $30 million[/caption]
Sail Trip MallorcaThe yacht can accommodate 26 guests and a crew of 50 people[/caption]
The eye-watering $300 million price tag would hardly make a dent in the billionaire’s net worth