Jeff Bezos' superyacht Koru arrives in Auckland
Tuesday 29 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story Amazon, Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos' sailing yacht, Koru, has docked at Wynyard Quarter in Auckland. The vessel, which is one of the world's largest sailing yachts, was seen cruising through the Hauraki Gulf before entering the Waitematā Harbour.
Key facts
5 facts
- Koru is a 127m-long, 17m-wide sailing yacht owned by Jeff Bezos
- The vessel was built by Oceanco in the Netherlands and delivered in 2023
- The yacht's name, Koru, is a Māori word for an unfurling fern frond
- The vessel travels with a support vessel named Abeona
- The yacht can accommodate up to 18 guests
The full story
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' superyacht, Koru, arrived in Auckland's Waitematā Harbour on Tuesday morning. The 127m-long, 17m-wide vessel passed Rangitoto before docking at Wynyard Quarter. The three-masted sailing yacht was spotted off Tiritiri Matangi island around 8am before arriving at Silo Superyacht Marina.
The vessel, built by Oceanco in the Netherlands, was handed over to Bezos in 2023. It is reportedly worth between US$500 million and US$500 million (NZ$800 million to $852 million). Koru travels with a 75m or 76m support vessel named Abeona, which features a helipad and hangar.
The yacht's name is the Māori word for an unfurling fern frond, symbolising new life and growth. While some speculate a sculpture on the bow depicts Bezos' wife Lauren Sanchez, Sanchez stated in 2023 that the figure is Freyja, the Norse goddess of love and beauty. The vessel can accommodate up to 18 guests and requires a crew of between 36 and 40.
The yacht's size has previously caused issues, such as in Rotterdam where residents threatened to protest if the vessel attempted to pass under the Koningshaven Bridge. Koru's design reportedly includes a hybrid power system and an energy recovery system that converts wave motion into electricity.
Where reports differ
- Reports vary on the yacht's value, ranging from NZ$800 million to $852 million.
- Crew requirements are cited as either 36 or approximately 40.
- The support vessel Abeona is described as being either 75m or 76m long.
Compiled from reports by Stuff, 1News and NZ Herald.