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Bill Gates Yacht: Everything You Want To Know

In 2020 the yachting world was abuzz with news that Bill Gates had bought as stunning and advanced yacht known as Project Aqua. The massive, 370-foot concept yacht was revealed in 2019 at the Monaco Yacht Show and news soon followed that billionaire Bill Gates, once the richest man in the world and the founder of Microsoft, had commissioned the construction of his own hydrogen-powered Aqua. But that never actually happened and, in fact, as near as anyone can tell for real, Bill Gates doesn’t own a yacht at all. 

So where did the story come from? What’s the deal with the Aqua? And hasn’t Bill Gates been pictured on a yacht before? Let’s get some answers.

How Much Did the Aqua Yacht Cost at the Monaco Yacht Show?

According to the stories online, Bill Gates paid $600 million for the hydrogen powered yacht. But that’s not true at all. According to the yacht makers, the Dutch company Sinot, the price tag is $645 million but no one bought it after it was revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show, and that includes Bill Gates. It’s expensive but definitely not the most expensive in the world.

How Fast is the Aqua Yacht?

Aqua is a unique yacht in the yachting world which is why it garnered so much attention in the first place. It’s the first mega yacht that runs on a fully operational liquid hydrogen and fuel cell system that features two hydrogen engines that can produce 1,341 horsepower. The top speed is 17 knots and  the Aqua has a cruising speed of 12 knots. The total range is 3,750 nautical miles. The liquid hydrogen is stored in two 28-ton vacuum sealed tanks where it can be held at -253 degrees C. The only exhaust is water.

What Does the Interior of  the Aqua Yacht Look Like?

The Aqua has 7 suites meant to house up to 14 guests at any given time. Two of those suites are larger VIP cabins. The ceilings throughout are 9 feet and stretch as high as 12.5 feet elsewhere thanks to the luxury Sinot yacht architecture. The vessel has room for a crew of 31 as well. The beach deck lounge aboard the boat alone looks like a luxury hotel space.

The Aqua features a bow observation room which is surrounded by windows to give a panoramic view of the ocean which has been described as the “ultimate superyacht owners lounge.” In addition, there’s a movie theater on the upper deck. It also includes a wellness center with a hydro massage room. You can also do some yoga in a workout space. There’s a fully equipped gym, a beauty salon, and even a hairdresser.

Up on the main deck there’s a luxury swimming pool that even includes a waterfall. One of the yacht’s defining features is the spiral staircase that covers all five decks and is covered by a skylight. On the way up it also offers a view of the interior of the hydrogen fuel tanks so you can see just what 56 tons of ultra cold liquid hydrogen looks like as you move between decks. 

The tender garage has an array of toys such as jet skis while the main deck features a beach club with a dining area designed for all 14 guests and a lounge that converts into the cinema space.

What Yacht Has Bill Gates Actually Been On?

Bill Gates does seem to like yachts, just not enough to spend his money owning one, and that’s fair. Yachts cost millions to maintain every year. No one got rich spending millions to maintain a boat.

That said, Bill Gates has not only vacationed on yachts – he spent his 66th birthday on one – he also got married on a yacht.

In 2021, Gates made the news when he celebrated his 66th on board a luxury yacht called the Lana alongside Jeff Bezos. He spent $2 million to charter the yacht for a week and flew 50 guests out to celebrate with him. 

The Lana is a 351 foot yacht with room for 12 guests and a cruising speed of 12 knots with a max speed of 18 knots. The master suite is 1,184 square feet. The room features his and hers walk-in dressing rooms and a private terrace.

Elsewhere on board you’ll find a piano in the lounge area as well as a full gym for working out. There’s both a sauna and a well-appointed spa as well. On deck you can head to the beach club or take a dip in the pool. 

There are three tenders in the garage alongside a bunch of toys including various jetskis, a seabob, wakeboards, WindSurfers, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and more. 

Back in 2014, Gates rented an even more expensive yacht, the $5 million per week Serene, to go on a vacation with his family. The Serene, once owned by  Russian vodka magnate Yuri Shelfer before being purchased by the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, clocked in at a massive 450 feet making it one of the world’s biggest and even had its own on board submarine

The Serene features 7 decks, a saltwater pool, a climbing wall, a surprisingly large library, health spa, outdoor cinema and a nightclub. This is all spread across 48,000 square feet.

It’s also been confirmed that Gates met his wife Melinda on a yacht owned by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft, all the way back in 1994. 

Why Do People Think Bill Gates Owns the Aqua?

It’s easy to see why people may have thought Gates owned the Aqua when you consider a handful of factors. First, as mentioned, we have lots of evidence that Bill Gates really does enjoy luxury yachts. The extremely high price tag was something that only a few people in the world are going to be able to afford and Gates, who doesn’t own a yacht, seems like a likely candidate for those reasons. 

In addition, Gates has spent several years now as a climate activist and has supported a number of green technologies. A yacht that runs on hydrogen seems like something he would support as well. So, with no real evidence, the circumstantial evidence was enough to easily convince people. Once it’s presented as fact on the internet, and it was in many articles and videos, few people had reason to question it. 

The Bottom Line

The mega yacht known as the Aqua has a price tag of $645 million and it runs on clan burning hydrogen fuel. The only byproduct of its operation is water, making it a very environmentally friendly yacht. It made waves, so to speak, when it debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2019. Rumors soon began to spread that billionaire and known climate activist Bill Gates had ordered one for $600 million. However, despite many videos and articles that refer to him as the owner, the truth is no one bought the Aqua at the yacht show and, as of 2023, Bill Gates does not own a yacht at all. He is know to charter extremely luxurious yachts for vacations and parties, such as the Lana and the Serene, but he does not own any just now.

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It’s pretty easy to imagine Bill Gates being pretty excited by something like that, right? 

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Although the founder of Microsoft is one of the richest people in the world, Bill Gates has never owned a yacht. This is reported to change soon, as the 64-year-old is now apparently investing in a mega-yacht. It is to be the first yacht to be powered by hydrogen.

As  The Guardian  reported this weekend, Microsoft founder Bill Gates is said to have bought the first luxury yacht with hydrogen propulsion. The 112-meter yacht has five decks with a wellness and fitness area, a beauty salon and a helicopter landing pad. The luxury equipment of the yacht called "Aqua" is nothing unusual, however.

What is special, however, is the propulsion. The yacht of the manufacturer "Sinot" is supposed to be the first of its kind with hydrogen propulsion. The fuel is to be stored in two tanks and generates electricity in combination with fuel cells. The luxury yacht, which will probably not be completed before 2024, can reach about 17 knots, i.e. equivalent to about 30 km/h.

On the manufacturer's page , there are numerous glossy photos of the yacht, which is said to cost $500 million. A total of 31 crew members and 14 passengers therefore have space on the hydrogen steamer. Bill Gates makes no secret of his love for luxury yachts, but has never owned one.

However, since the 64-year-old is publicly committed to climate protection, this is not surprising. Hydrogen offers a potentially CO2-neutral mobility, which Gates is now willing to pay for in the form of its own yacht. Gates' assets are estimated at $120 billion. This makes him currently the second richest person in the world behind Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The BBC reports the story is fake news

Less than 24-hours after the original story was doing the rounds, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has now published a report that Bill Gates is actually not buying our hydrogen yacht. According to the public broadcaster, Sinot said it had "no business relationship" with Bill Gates. "Aqua is a concept under development and has not been sold to Mr. Gates," a spokeswoman told the BBC.

We'll have to wait and see if Bill makes a comment on the story himself to know for sure if this is going to happen or not. Ether way, we can still enjoy those beautiful concept images.

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Bill Gates just purchased a $650 million environmental-friendly super yacht Aqua

Bill Gates , the second wealthiest man of the world after Jeff Bezos , has apparently bought the most fashionable super yacht which is totally driven by liquid hydrogen. Gates frequently shares his fortune accompanying ecosystem responsive enterprise in addition to establishments occupied for better world health.

Jeff Bezos, the 4th richest person in the world, has also a new boat under cosntruction. You can find news about it here:  Jeff Bezos is constructing a 127-meter sailing yacht at Oceanco

Bill Gates, who is the founder of Microsoft , is a routine superyacht traveler but has not formerly purchased his own yacht and has chosen to charter during summer voyages around the Mediterranean.

He is now participating seriously in a totally environmental friendly superyacht in the faiths that many other entrepreneurs track his indication.

This fresh yacht was firstly seen at the Monaco Yacht Show. The yacht was built by a Dutch firm Sinot Yacht Design .

Dutch design company Sinot is occupied in a boat which completely run by hydrogen, in the sense that its single emission will be water. It is expected to work at a maximum speed of 17 knots, with maximum range of 3,750 nautical miles. 

The construction period of the yacht Aqua will be under supervision of Lateral Naval Architects. The length of the yacht Aqua is 112 meters and be motorized by liquid hydrogen delivering electrical energy to the fuel cells.

"For improvement of Aqua we grabbed creativeness from the life of a selective, open-minded owner, the liquid adaptability of water and front-line expertise, to joint this in a 112-meter superyacht with really pioneering characters," creator Sander Sinot reported.

"Our task was to apply entirely effective fluid hydrogen and power units in a real mega yacht that is not only revolutionary in expertise but also in project and overlooking," the prime designer, Sander Sinot, told in a media announcement.

The huge yacht Aqua combined with five decks and is able to accommodate up to 14 guests and 31 crew. The project has been stimulated by the ocean and Aqua’s curved outside shapes flow from the stern thru a 360-degree watching shell.

Aqua has 4 guest cabins, 2 VIP cabins and 1 owner suite. In order carry 31 crew, the yacht moreover has 14 double personnel rooms, 2 officer cabins and 1 captain's quarter. 

Moreover, round stairway is one of the yacht’s major characters, curving down from the highest deck to the lower deck. The key architectural attraction of the staircase is at its lowest flat where two enormous watery hydrogen containers can be perceived in their hexagonal rough exterior. 

Aqua also has an interior health and wellness facility including a gym, a jacuzzi room, and a yoga studio. 

On top of being innovative, the boat is also very comfortable, with an infinity pool, heliport, spa, and indoor pool. The design of the yacht took over 6 months to realize and display a high-tech project. However, notwithstanding that the gossips of a Gates’ property, the Aqua is still just a model. The yacht is unlikely to be on the sea before 2024.

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Yacht maker denies Bill Gates has purchased world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht

The billionaire had reportedly comissioned the 112-metre eco-friendly vessel with a beach deck, yoga room, cinema, observatory and infinity pool.

Billionaire Bill Gates has not purchased the world's first liquid hydrogen-powered luxury superyacht, according to the Dutch company that created it.

The Microsoft co-founder was reported to have commissioned the first Aqua vessel from Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.

The company has issued a statement rebuking these reports.

"The hydrogen concept Aqua is not linked to Mr Gates (or his representatives) in any form," said Sinot in an official statement released Monday, February 10, 2020.

It also clarified that Sinot has no business relationship with Gates and that Aqua is "a concept under development and has not been sold to Mr Gates."

The Dutch company first revealed the concept at the Monaco boat show last year.

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The 112-metre super yacht is an environmentally friendly concept thanks to its hydrogen-electric system which is capable of meeting all its on-board energy needs.

The yacht will be able to reach speeds of up to 17 knots with a range of 3,750 nautical miles — about the same distance as travelling from Dubai to London and back again.

On board there's planned space for up to 14 guests and 31 crew members.

The yacht's design was inspired by the shape of the ocean's swells and it will be created to ensure that whoever is on board can feel as close to the water as possible.

It's below the deck that the Aqua will really shine. There, two vacuum-sealed tanks filled with liquid hydrogen are capable of powering the vessel via on-board fuel cells that combine hydrogen with oxygen to produce electricity. With water as a byproduct, the vessel would be environmentally-friendly.

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A watery theme flows through Aqua's design with a statement circular staircase connecting the top deck to the lower deck. It has an open skylight and backlit stairs that create a sense of water flowing down the steps and into an ocean-themed piece of artwork at the bottom of the stairs.

The owner's pavilion is a residential area created from a series of intricately linked spaces interspersed with handcrafted wooden privacy panels.

There's also an elegant living and dining area, a huge master bedroom and a bathroom with his-and-hers vanity and a sunken bathtub.

Room with a view

On the bridge deck, a bubble hood-shaped roof and 360 degree views are planned for the cockpit-style space. An on-board observatory at the yacht's bow offers a place where guests can sit atop a stainless-steel floating airbed surrounded by endless ocean views.

Waterfalls and hydro-massages

Elsewhere, there's a circular shaped spa that leads to a state of the art gym which is designed with a huge viewing hatch that can be opened up to reveal unfiltered ocean vistas.

A hydro massage room delivers pressurised water-jet wellness treatments and there's also a beauty salon for looking good at sea.

The Aqua's eventual owner and his or her guests will bed-down in VIP cabins and rooms designed in a minimalist Japanese style. Located around the yacht's beach deck area, they will have access to a huge dining area and a circular seating space with gel-fueled fire bowls that can also be transformed into a private cinema.

Up on the top deck, water from the yacht's infinity pool cascades down the vessel towards sea level, creating a waterfall effect.

Sinot explained that the vessel is "meant to build a better future and inspire clients and the industry."

"We invite any visionary client to show their interest," concluded Sinot in the statement.

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Sinot Aqua: Die Wasserstoff-Superjacht

112 Meter lang, rund 600 Millionen Euro teuer Bill Gates setzt mit erster Wasserstoff-Superjacht ein Zeichen

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Anmerkung der Redaktion: Das Designunternehmen Sinot, das die Wasserstoffjacht "Aqua" entwickelt, hat mittlerweile auf seiner Internetseite  erklärt, man stehe in keinerlei Geschäftsbeziehung zu Bill Gates. Man habe die Jacht, die derzeit entwickelt werde, nicht an ihn verkauft. Alle diesbezügliche erschienen Artikel seien deshalb nicht korrekt.

Microsoft-Mitgründer Bill Gates hat die weltweit erste Superjacht mit Wasserstoffantrieb bestellt, berichten der "Guardian"  und der "Sunday Telegraph"  . Das 112 Meter lange Schiff kostet Schätzungen zufolge umgerechnet rund 600 Millionen Euro.

Das Boot hat fünf Decks, bietet Platz für 14 Gäste und 31 Besatzungsmitglieder. Laut den Berichten verfügt es über einen Wellnessbereich mit Fitnessstudio sowie einen Infinity-Pool. Der Hubschrauberlandeplatz versteht sich dabei schon von selbst. Eine weitere Besonderheit sind die mit Gel betriebenen Feuerschalen, die es den Gästen ermöglichen, auch draußen mollig warm zu sitzen, ohne Holz oder Kohle zu verbrennen.

Die Sonderanfertigung beruht auf Entwürfen der niederländischen Designfirma Sinot, die das Konzept für die "Aqua" im vergangenen Jahr auf der Jachtmesse in Monaco vorstellte. Gates ist einer der reichsten Männer der Welt und gilt als passionierter Segeljacht-Urlauber. Laut Telegraph habe er bisher aber kein eigenes Schiff besessen und stattdessen die Luxusjachten für seine Mittelmeer-Trips gemietet.

Unter Superreichen ist der Besitz von Superjachten keine Seltenheit. Zwar reicht die "Aqua" nicht annähernd an die 163 Meter lange Motorjacht "Eclipse" des russischen Oligarchen Roman Abramovich heran. Doch dürfte Gates im Gegensatz zum Eigner des britischen Fußballerstligisten Chelsea sein Schiff auch weniger als Statussymbol verstehen, sondern damit vielmehr die unausgesprochene Botschaft aussenden wollen: Seht her, Luxus und Technologie können auch umweltschonend sein.

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Denn anders als andere Luxusjachten soll das von Gates georderte Schiff keine Abgase freisetzen: Flüssiger Wasserstoff liefert die für den Betrieb des Schiffes notwendige Energie. Gelagert wird er in zwei unter den Decks befindlichen 28-Tonnen-Tanks. Die müssen auf minus 253 Grad Celsius heruntergekühlt werden, da der Treibstoff nur bei diesen Temperaturen Temperaturen in flüssiger Form existiert.

Über Brennstoffzellen liefert der eingelagerte Wasserstoff den Strom für zwei je ein Megawatt starke Elektromotoren. Die beschleunigen das Schiff auf bis zu 17 Knoten, heißt es. Der Wasserstoffvorrat soll für 3750 Seemeilen reichen, was knapp 6945 Kilometern entspricht. Eine Atlantiküberquerung wäre damit also durchaus drin.

Es sei unwahrscheinlich, dass das Schiff vor 2024 in See stechen wird, schreibt, der " Telegraph  ". Komplett emissionsfrei wird die neue Superjacht dann wohl auch nicht sein. Denn aufgrund der überschaubaren Anzahl an Wasserstoff-Tankstellen soll das Schiff auch einen Dieselgenerator erhalten, der im Notfall einspringen kann.

Gates schon länger an alternativen Treibstoffen und Energien interessiert

Gleichwohl unterstreiche nach Einschätzung des Telegraph die Anschaffung der Wasserstoff-Superjacht Gates' langjähriges Interesse an alternativen Treibstoffen. So investiere der Milliardär unter andrem in ein kalifornisches Start-up namens Heliogen, dessen Software große Spiegel steuert und ausrichtet, die Sonnenstrahlen zur Erzeugung extremer Hitze bündeln. Dabei geht es im Kern darum, eine saubere Quelle für Wasserstoffgas zu schaffen, indem Wassermoleküle ohne den Einsatz fossiler Brennstoffe aufgespalten werden.

Wasserstoff wird derzeit noch überwiegend durch Prozesse erzeugt, die fossile Brennstoffe wie Erdgas benötigen und deshalb klimaschädliches Kohlendioxid erzeugen. Es ist zwar auch möglich, Elektrizität aus erneuerbaren Quellen zu verwenden, um über Elektrolyse Wasser in Wasserstoff und Sauerstoff zu spalten. Allerdings ist dieses Verfahren ungleich teurer.

Um den CO2-Gehalt in der Atmosphäre zu reduzieren, hält es Gates für besseren Weg, in neue Energiesysteme zu investieren, statt fossile Energie und Investoren in diesem Segment in Bausch und Bogen zu verdammen. Nur durch diese Investitionen ließe sich der Übergang von fossilen Brennstoffen zu einer Zukunft mit zuverlässiger, bezahlbarer und kohlenstofffreier Elektrizität beschleunigen.

"Wir brauchen enorme Fortschritte bei Technologien, die es uns ermöglichen, das Stromnetz auch an windstillen Tagen, bei bewölktem Wetter und in der Nacht mit sauberer Energie zu versorgen", zitiert der Telegraph den Multimilliardär mit einem Statement.

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112 Meter misst die "Sinot Aqua", eine Superjacht mit Wasserstoffantrieb, die Microsoft-Mitgründer Bill Gates einem Bericht des "Guardian" zufolge bestellt hat - für einen Preis von rund 590 Millionen Euro.

Unter den Decks der Yacht stecken zwei vakuumisolierte 28-Tonnen-Tanks, in denen flüssiger Wasserstoff bei einer Temperatur von -253 Grad Celsius gespeichert wird. Dieser liefert die nötige Energie für die Stromversorgung und den Antrieb.

Für den nötigen Vortrieb sorgen zwei jeweils ein Megawatt starke Elektromotoren, außerdem verfügt das Schiff über zwei 300 Kilowatt starke Bugstrahlruder sowie zwei Voith-Schneider-Propeller mit einer Leistung von 550 Kilowatt.

Auf fünf Decks bietet das Schiff Platz für 14 Passagiere sowie 31 Besatzungsmitglieder, die sich nicht auf allzu häufige Tankstopps einstellen müssen. Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit soll bei 17 Knoten (rund 31 km/h) liegen, die Reichweite bei 3750 Seemeilen beziehungsweise 6945 Kilometern. Einen Dieselgenerator soll die Jacht offenbar trotzdem erhalten - um nicht wegen fehlender Wasserstofftankstellen liegen zu bleiben.

Auf Luxus müssen die Passagier an Bord der Wasserstoffjacht nicht verzichten. So verfügt das Schiff über einen eigenen Hubschrauberlandeplatz, einen Infinity-Pool sowie einen Wellnessbereich samt Fitnessstudio.

Alle zwei Jahre ermittelt die Zeitschrift "boote exclusiv" die größten Motoryachten der Welt. Hier ist das aktuelle Ranking: Platz 1: Azzam Das Lürssen-Flaggschiff ist auch fünf Jahre nach seinem Stapellauf immer noch die längste Motoryacht der Welt - sie bringt es auf 180 Meter. Angetrieben wird sie von zwei Dieselaggregaten und zwei Gasturbinen, die eine Gesamtleistung von 70.000 kW (rund 94.500 PS) entwickeln. Die "Azzam" gehört dem Präsidenten der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate und Emir von Abu Dhabi, Scheich Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Platz 2: Fulk al Salamah 2016 lief das 164 Meter lange Schiff auf der Mariotti-Werft in Genua vom Stapel. Es gehört dem Sultan von Oman, der eine ganze Flotte von Yachten besitzt, darunter die Al Said und das Begleitschiff Al Salamah. Mit an Bord: Die Autosammlung des Sultans.

Platz 3: Eclipse Das 163 Meter lange Schiff gehört dem russischen Milliardär Roman Abramovic. Gebaut wurde das Schiff bei der Hamburger Werft Blohm + Voss. Zu den Annehmlichkeiten des Siebendeckers gehören ein Riesen-Spa, ein Indoor-Pool auf dem Hauptdeck und ein Helikopterlandeplatz samt Hangar.

Platz 4: Dubai Das 162 Meter lange Schiff gehört Scheich Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Herrscher des Emirats Dubai. Er kaufte es 2001 als Rohbau bei Blohm + Voss und ließ es von Platinum Yachts in Dubai zur Staatsyacht ausbauen. Kino, Disco, Sqash-Court und Hummertank zählen zur Ausstattung. Der Speisesaal bietet Platz für 90 Gäste.

Platz 5: Dilbar Das 156 Meter lange Espen-Oino-Design ist mit 15.917 Bruttoregistertonnen die voluminöseste Yacht der Welt. In Auftrag gegeben hat das 2016 bei der Bremer Lürssen-Werft gefertigte Schiff der russische Metall-Magnat Alisher Usmanov. Der dieselelektrische Antrieb leistet 30.000 kW, umgerechnet etwa 40.500 PS.

Platz 14: Project Shu An der Spitze des Superyachten-Rankings hat sich seit der jüngsten Erhebung von 2016 nichts verändert. Auf Platz 14 ist der erste Newcomer: Die 136 Meter lange "Project Shu". Sie wird...

... derzeit bei Lürssen in Bremen gebaut und in den nächsten Wochen voraussichtlich abgeliefert. Der Auftraggeber ist geheim, das Innendesign entwarf der britische Designer Mark Berryman.

Platz 200: Olivia Das Schiff wurde 1972 von der finnischen Werft Laivateollisuus gebaut und 1999 rundum erneuert und modernisiert. Der Eigner des Schiffes ist unbekannt. Vor zehn Jahren reichten die 70 Meter Länge noch für Rang 90 des Superyachten-Rankings, heute nur noch für den letzten Platz im 200er-Ranking.

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Für 600 Millionen Euro: Bill Gates kauft erste Yacht mit Wasserstoff-Antrieb

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Obwohl der Microsoft-Gründer zu den reichsten Menschen der Welt gehört, besaß Bill Gates bislang keine eigene Yacht. Das soll sich bald ändern, denn der 64-Jährige investiert nun angeblich in eine Mega-Yacht. Sie soll die erste Yacht sein, die mit Wasserstoff angetrieben wird. Update: Der Yacht Hersteller dementiert Verkauf an Bill Gates *

Wie “ The Guardian ” am Wochenende berichtet, soll Microsoft-Gründer Bill Gates die erste Luxus-Yacht mit Wasserstoff-Antrieb gekauft haben. Die 112-Meter-Yacht verfügt über fünf Decks mit unter anderem einem Wellness- und Fitnessbereich, einem Beautysalon sowie über einen Hubschrauber-Landeplatz. Die Luxus-Ausstattung der Yacht namens “Aqua” ist allerdings nichts Außergewöhnliches. 

Besonders ist hingegen der Antrieb: Der Luxus-Liner des Herstellers "Sinot" soll die erste ihrer Art mit Wasserstoff-Antrieb sein. Der Treibstoff soll in zwei Tanks gelagert werden und in Kombination mit Brennstoffzellen Strom erzeugen. Auf rund 17 Knoten, also einer Geschwindigkeit von etwa 30 km/h schafft es die Luxus-Yacht, die wohl nicht vor 2024 fertiggestellt sein wird. 

Auf der Hersteller-Seite finden sich zahlreiche Hochglanz-Fotos des Luxus-Liners, die umgerechnet rund 600 Millionen Euro kosten soll. Insgesamt 31 Besatzungsmitglieder und 14 Passagiere haben demnach Platz auf dem Wasserstoff-Dampfer. Bill Gates macht kein Geheimnis aus seiner Liebe für Luxus-Yachten, hat bislang aber keine eigene besessen. 

Da der 64-Jährige sich öffentlich für Klimaschutz engagiert, überrascht das aber auch nicht. Wasserstoff bietet eine potenziell CO2-neutrale Mobilität, die Gates sich nun in Form einer eigenen Yacht einiges kosten lässt. Gates Vermögen wird auf 120 Milliarden US-Dollar geschätzt. Damit gilt er aktuell hinter Amazon-Gründer Jeff Bezos als der zweitreichste Mensch der Welt. 

* Nachdem der "Guardian" als erstes über den Verkauf der Yacht "Aqua" an Bill Gates berichtet hatte, dementiert Hersteller Sinot die Medienberichte auf seiner Webseite . Demnach sei die "Aqua ein Konzept in der Entwicklung und wurde nicht an Mr. Gates verkauft". Indes hat "The Guardian" eine Überarbeitung des ursprünglichen Artikels angekündigt. Woher die Nachrichtenseite die Informationen zum Kauf durch Bill Gates hatte, ist noch nicht klar.  

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Und selbst wenn es wahr gewesen wäre... Was würde uns das als normalen Menschen angehen? Würde es irgendwas an unserer Situation bzw. unserem Leben ändern? Ich denke nicht! Wenn er die Yacht gekauft hätte, wär es immer noch ein Kauf zwischen dem Händler/Hersteller und Bill Gates allein - nicht mehr und nicht weniger! Ich versteh einfach nicht, warum man da immer so einen Hype aus allem Möglichen Schrott machen muss, sobald irgendein Politiker oder sonst irgendein Promi dahinter steht... Das sind verdammt noch mal auch nur Menschen, die auch noch eine Privatsphäre haben - und diese verdammt noch mal eigentlich auch verdient haben!

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Paul ist hald nicht mehr da. ich mags ihm gönnen. früher hatte er Zugriff auf alle Yachten von Paul Allen, da dieser Tod ist verstehe ich ihn das er jetzt eine eigene baut

Na also, kein Grund mehr für den weiteren Hate!!! Bill finanziert auch die Forschung für Thorium-Reaktoren die den alten Atommüll verwenden und dabei Energie liefern für unsere E-Mobilität/Wasserstoffherstellung🔋 Schaut euch bei Interesse mal "Innovating to Zero: Bill Gates" an 🌐🌱

"Da der 64-Jährige sich öffentlich für Klimaschutz engagiert, überrascht das aber auch nicht. Wasserstoff bietet eine potenziell CO2-neutrale Mobilität....." Ähh, nicht ganz richtig! Wasserstoff kommt nicht mit dem Wind und wächst auch nicht auf Bäumen. Er muß Energieaufwendig hergestellt werden. Der Wirkungsgrad der Elektrolyse liegt derzeit nur bei 0,65. (Wirkungsgrad: Einheitslos, der Wert liegt zwischen 0 und 1) siehe auch hier: mehr-freiheit.blogspot.com/2010/08/wasserstoff-ist-kein-ersatz-fur-erdol.html?m=1

"......nicht an Mr. Gates verkauft". Erst mal soll er Windows Mobile ordentlich hinkriegen. Sonst gibt's keine Yacht!☝️

Schöner Traum, die Bilder machen was her, sind natürlich (noch) nicht real. Zeitungsente oder real? Wayne!

Nimm doch lieber die 600 Mio und hilf in Afrika Brunnen zu bauen und die Böden dort fruchtbar zu machen...wenn ich sowas lese ist das zwar legitim sich solchen Luxus zu gönnen, aber Klima und Menschheit käme das weitaus besser. Finde ich. Zum Thema Schifffahrt: Die Welt Reedereien sollten mal langsam aber sicher weg von Schweröl/Diesel kommen und stattdessen LPG/Wasserstoff Antriebe pushen.

"Nimm doch lieber die 600 Mio und hilf in Afrika...." Du meinst, so wie du in den nächsten drei Jahren auf Urlaubsreisen verzichtest und das Geld für Hilfsprojekte spendest?

Hi Tenten. Jeder kann das zu tun, was in seinen Möglichkeiten liegt. Benutze zum Einkaufen Baumwolltaschen, fahre mit dem Rad zur Arbeit und spende regelmäßig für notleidende Kinder in Afrika über die UNICEF

Fehlt da ein ich in deinem Satz oder hast du noch mehr Anweisungen?

@Conjo Man Ähm, ja und? Jeder tut irgendwas Gutes oder Sinnvolles. Ich bin sicher, Baumwolltaschen zum Einkaufen zu verwenden ist noch lange nicht das Ende deiner Möglichkeiten. Zumal wenn du von anderen wesentlich mehr verlangst.

Gates hat, zusammen mit Warren Buffet, 50 % seines Vermögens für karitative Zwecke gespendet bzw. gestiftet. Er finanziert genau die Projekte, die du meinst, bereits seit vielen Jahren. Das mit der Yacht ist übrigens eine Falschmeldung.

Ich denke, er spendet genug. Außerdem ist das angeblich ein Hoax.

Warum nur die 600 Mio? Er hat doch laut Artikel noch ein Restguthaben von 119,4 Mia. Rechne das mal in Baumwolltaschen!!

Fake News ! Und alle fallen sie drauf rein, APIT vorne weg ! www.spiegel.de/auto/sinot-dementiert-bill-gates-kauft-doch-keine-wasserstoffjacht-a-e5b6d8c2-5fdf-4547-acd7-554d1c3819fb

Heise hat das auch gemeldet ;)

Und eben der Spiegel.

perfekt, viel besser unsinnige Geldmengen auf der Bank zu bunkern. Der Bau und Betrieb von solchen Jachten schafft zudem vielen einen Arbeitsplatz. Wo er die benötigten Mengen Wasserstoff herbekommt wird er wohl geklärt haben. Im Gegensatz zu einigen Neureichen wird er wohl auf die Frage des Tankswarts: Volltanken ? Nicht mit: nein heute nur 100.000€ , Antworten müssen...

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Hersteller dementiert berichte über bill gates' wasserstoff-yacht.

Der Microsoft-Gründer will sich angeblich eine Yacht kaufen – es wäre die weltweit erste mit Wasserstoff-Antrieb. Der Entwickler des Yacht-Konzepts dementiert.

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Microsoft-Mitgründer und Ruheständler Bill Gates hat laut Medienberichten eine Superyacht bestellt, die mit Wasserstoff angetrieben wird. Das Schiff kostet umgerechnet knapp 600 Millionen Euro, berichtet der britische Guardian . Der Stapellauf der ersten mit Wasserstoff betriebenen Yacht der Welt soll in vier Jahren sein.

Update 10.2.20, 14.20: Der Designer der Yacht, das niederländische Unternehmen Sinot, dementiert die vom Guardian und von der britischen Zeitung Sunday Telegraph gemeldete Nachricht auf seiner Website . Das Wasserstoff-Konzept Aqua stehe in keinerlei Verbindung zu Bill Gates oder einem seiner Vertreter. Der Guardian und der Sunday Telegraph haben auf das Dementi offenbar noch nicht reagiert.

Die "Aqua" genannte, 112 Meter lange Luxusyacht wird mit flüssigem Wasserstoff betankt und soll eine Reichweite von 6000 km haben, heißt es in dem Bericht . Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit beträgt 17 Knoten (30 km/h). In ihrem Bauch beherbergt sie fünf Decks, unter anderem ein Fitness-Studio mit Wellness-Bereich inklusive Wassermassage und einen Beauty-Salon. An Deck findet sich ein Swimming-Pool und ein Hubschrauber-Landeplatz. Auf dem Schiff finden 31 Besatzungsmitglieder und 14 Passagiere Platz.

Brennstoffzellen erzeugen Strom

Die Yacht wurde vergangenes Jahr von der niederländischen Firma Sinot auf der Monaco Yacht Show vorgestellt. Der Wasserstoff wird in zwei Tanks mit einer Temperatur von -253 °C gelagert. Mit Hilfe von Brennstoffzellen wird daraus Strom erzeugt, mit dem wiederum die beiden 1MW-Motoren betrieben werden.

Brennstoffzellen-Yacht "Aqua" (46 Bilder)

Der 64-jährige Gates – mit knapp 120 Milliarden US-Dollar geschätztem Vermögen zweitreichster Mann der Erde – verbringt seine Urlaube laut Guardian gerne an Bord einer Yacht, hat bisher aber keine eigene besessen. Beispielsweise schipperte Gates an Bord der 330 Millionen Dollar teuren Yacht Serene als Gast des russischen Wodka-Magnaten Juri Shefler. ( anw )

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The 400 million euro super yacht heading for Mallorca

Bill gates is one of the new owners of hotel formentor, another hurdle overcome for the new hotel formentor, dozens apply for jobs at four seasons resort mallorca.

A super luxury cruising experience. | Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, Joint Owner/Operator Four Seasons Yachts.

The new owners of the Hotel Formentor , the Four Seasons Group with Microsoft boss Bill Gates being one of their chief shareholders, will be launching a luxury yacht which will cruise the Mediterranean with Palma expected to be one of its port-of-calls.

Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd. and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to build momentum towards the inaugural journey of Four Seasons Yachts.

The venture brings together an unparalleled group of partners: Nadim Ashi and Philip Levine, entrepreneurs and bold visionaries of this distinctive yacht experience, paired with Four Seasons luxury hospitality leadership. “Four Seasons Yachts represents a key pillar of our future growth and strategic vision, as we look to capitalize on new opportunities and build brand differentiation through immersive luxury experiences,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and CEO, Four Seasons.

“The inaugural Yacht is a manifestation of this vision, offering a world-class Four Seasons experience , at sea and on land, marked by the genuine, personalized service that our guests know and love.” Setting sail in late 2025, the vessel will be the first in the Four Seasons Yachts fleet. With a signed contract for the construction of the second Four Seasons vessel with Fincantieri to be delivered in late November 2026, this second vessel’s order is worth more than EUR 400 million.

Larry Pimentel, President and CEO, Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner and Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and responsible for leading the enterprise, says, “When we launched Four Seasons Yachts in Monaco this time last year, we were humbled by the tremendous response and excitement about the offering, which sparked unprecedented interest in this stunning project .”

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The first Four Seasons Yacht features 95 suites with remarkable custom design , focused on removing barriers between guests, the sea, and their surroundings. To enjoy outdoor yachting moments, each suite features extensive terrace decks ranging from 100 square feet (9.3 square metres) for the deluxe suite, to nearly 5,000 square feet (457 square metres) for the Funnel Suite, which will be the Yacht’s most expansive accommodation. With an all-suite, residential style product, the Yacht will set a new standard for privacy and guest-centric layout. From the vessel’s waterline to the top deck, the unequalled sea-to-sky design features will offer standout and unparalleled Four Seasons experiences.

The Funnel Suite will be an astonishing four levels, offering more than 9,500 square feet (898 square metres) of combined indoor/outdoor living space, including a private wading pool and dedicated private spa area, creating a sea-view home away from home . This immense suite can be further expanded with vertical and horizontal connectivity, allowing guests to have one of the largest continuously connected living spaces at sea.

The Funnel Suite’s iconic floor-to-ceiling wraparound curved glass window modules, made up of the largest contiguous piece of glass at sea, will offer stunning 280-degree panoramic views. With the glass of the Funnel Suite costing a total of USD 4.5 million, this one-of-a-kind engineering innovation is nothing short of remarkable, from its steel web frame support structure to its double glass thermal performance.

Another design first is the Yacht’s bespoke onboard transverse marina, allowing guests easy access to a world of water sports adventure filled with state-of-the-art water toys in ports that are traditionally exclusive to privately-owned yachts. Pushing the boundaries of creativity and craftsmanship, the cutting-edge marina design features expansive openings across the vessel from port to starboard, offering large platforms and tiered lounging decks on both sides to maximize light and sea views while fostering visual and physical links - creating yacht moments with the magnificence of the sea.

Outdoors, water sports enthusiasts will enjoy private and exclusive sailing, snorkelling and wind surfing. Inside, an elegant lounge area outfitted with a stylish bar and dedicated al fresco seating areas reveals panoramic ocean views. Rentable custom crafted sea limousines designed for transfers and coastal grand touring along with a pair of beach landers are also part of the ship’s signature marina experience, accessible in most anchor ports. What’s more, a dedicated marina team ensures that guests receive the impeccable service they have come to expect from Four Seasons.

For those wanting to enjoy the sun from the pool deck, the canoe-aft deck will boast a 20-metre (66 foot) pool, one of the largest at sea. It will serve as the bustling centre of the vessel and a gathering place for guests who share an affinity for the refined, leisurely pace of yachting. The salt-water pool is designed so that it can be quickly emptied, the floor raised and converted into a multi-function area for performances, fashion shows, and weddings to name a few programming options. This hydraulic lift design borrows inspiration from the classic Christina O yacht, which also had many famous-first features.

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Bill Gates is not perfect and for sure has quite small Angel wing´s however owning 75% of 4 season´s he owns 3/4 of the hotel in Formentor and im sure it will be beautiful and for sure an improvement this together with his Yacht will make for some stunning photo´s also both provide many jobs to the island and the general community also this yacht is equipped with the latest environmental equipment not standard material .

Just another cruise ship!! ….don’t call it a yacht, it is no more than a relatively small cruise ship and should be subject to the same restrictions on coming to Palma as all the other big ugly cruise ships crammed full of overweight American dentists, doctors and lawyers belching black smoke while it’s engines run 24/7.

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A Closer Look at Serene: The $330 Million Yacht Bill Gates Chartered

While many people must scrimp and save to afford a family holiday, that is not the case for the rich and famous, who have the financial means to go wherever they want whenever they want. You will not find them in budget motels or trying out a destination’s free attractions. Instead, wealthy people can choose the most luxurious accommodation and unique experiences possible for their vacation. One such person who can afford these luxuries is Bill Gates who, with a personal net worth of $95.4 billion, is the second richest person in the world. He has even chartered a yacht worth $330 million to enjoy a vacation with his family.

According to Boat International , Gates chartered a yacht called ‘Serene’ for an estimated $5 million per week. He did this to enjoy a break away with his wife and three children. The family enjoyed a week together on the yacht just off the coast of Porto Cervo, Sardinia, in August 2014.

The 133-foot yacht is one of the largest in the world, and it is owned by Yuri Scheffler, the Stolichnaya vodka magnet. This yacht was delivered to him in 2011, and he has had it on the charter market ever since. Built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, it has a rather impressive crew of 53 to take care of the needs of those who charter the yacht. So, what is on the inside of this ship to make it such an amazing experience that is worthy of the high price tag?

The Yacht Charter Fleet has ways for its travelers to enjoy activities both off and onboard. The helipad is available so that guests can take trips to the mainland to enjoy a little sightseeing, a meal in a restaurant, or a local activity. There are also jet-skis available for some fun one the waves around the boat or to travel back to the mainland to enjoy some time away from the yacht. Furthermore, the yacht has its very own submarine. However, you might wonder why anyone would want to get away from the yacht when there is so much to enjoy onboard, including activities for children. Just some of the activities and amenities on board for entertainment include a climbing wall, a trans-deck waterslide, a snow room, a playroom, multiple pools, and a cinema. This means that there are plenty of things onboard to keep the children entertained.

This yacht is not all about the kids having fun, as there are plenty of things for the adults, too. In fact, Serene has a myriad of amenities spread over its six decks that make this a unique way to vacation. From the outside, one of the ship’s most impressive features is its supersized bathtub on the sun deck. The award-winning Serene has a private beach club that has a secluded sunbathing area and a sauna. There are also two Jacuzzis and a sundeck dance floor. Opposite the relaxing hot tun tucked underneath the ship’s observational deck is a fully stocked wet bar with extra sun loungers.

Two of the indoor living and entertaining spaces include a cocktail lounge and a piano bar, while outdoor there are various al fresco dining areas, such as a wet bar, a barbeque, a Teppanyaki grill, and a pizza oven. An unusual space in this yacht is the underwater observation lounge, which many people would find a relaxing area as they watch marine life existing in tranquility around them. Serene also has rather impressive accommodation and it can accommodate up to 24 guests. There are 12 luxurious staterooms, include a master suite, a VIP suite, seven double suites, and three twin cabins. The interior design is the work of Espen Oeino with styling by Reymond Langton. The duo has created living spaces that are stylish and opulent while also being comfortable and versatile.

One of the most impressive areas in terms of styling is the sky lounge. This room is decorated in shades of cream that is accented by darker colors and finished with wooden fixtures. It is equipped with sofas, chairs, and coffee tables for relaxing, and boasts some of the most impressive views from the ship which you can view from almost any vantage point. Another fantastic space is the main lounge, which is a more formal area for entertaining. The main color used is white, which gives the room a bright and airy feel, and some warmth is added with darker tones. Central to the room is a piano, which is surrounded by cocktail tables. An unusual feature of this room is its chandelier. The lounge is located directly above the main dining area, and the chandelier drops between the two rooms.

A double staircase leads down to the chic dining area below. It is set to accommodate a maximum of 24 guests and features two 12-seater tables. However, there is the possibility of entertaining even more people as the tables are extendable and there is plenty of space. This means you can host a banquet in this room. Floor-to-ceiling windows on both sides of the rooms give spectacular panoramic ocean views.

Bill Gates’ time on the yacht with his family is part of his plan to take a more relaxed approach to life and to spend some time away from the office. He has said that he doesn’t have the energy he had when he was younger and plans to balance running his Microsoft Empire and enjoying time with his family better now that he is older. This includes taking vacations away with his loved one. Serene and other chartered yachts are the perfect way for this billionaire businessman to relax and have some fun in comfort and privacy.

Since Gates’ vacation on the yacht, Scheffler has sold the superyacht to Mohammed bin Salman, the deputy crown prince of Saudi Arabia says Yacht Harbor . The Saudi Arabian royal paid a whopping $458 million for the yacht in July 2015. The yacht was once the ninth largest in the world, but it has now dropped into the 15th place because even more impressive superyachts have been built since.

Written by  Liz Flynn

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