The Breakthrough super yacht is the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered vessel, secretly owned by Bill Gates, but the tech billionaire has reportedly never used the luxury boat.
Bill Gates, one of the richest men in the world, is known for his simplistic lifestyle, has disposed off many of his luxurious properties over the years, and now a lavish super yacht, reportedly owned by the Microsoft founder will be up for sale at Monaco Yacht Show 2025 for a shocking price.
According to reports, the Breakthrough super yacht is the world’s first liquid hydrogen-powered vessel, secretly owned by Bill Gates, but the tech billionaire has reportedly never used the luxury boat.
Why Bill Gates’ Breakthrough yacht is special?
As per a New York Post report, Bill Gates’ Breakthrough is the world’s first hydrogen-powered net-zero super yacht, which runs on liquid hydrogen. The Gates’ ‘secret’ yacht was reportedly designed by RWD under Project 821 and was built by Feadschiff in the Netherlands over a span of five years.
The luxurious super yacht boasts seven decks, and all the luxury amenities money can buy, including a full-size basketball court, a movie theatre, a hot tub, a private hospital, a gym, a yoga studio, a beauty room, a massage parlor and a swimming pool. The vessel can accommodate 14 guests and 31 crew members, and has two 20 tonne vacuum-sealed tubes that are filled with hydrogen to provide power at a temperature of -253 degrees Celsius.
What does the yacht use for fuel and warmth?
The hydrogen fuel makes the Breakthrough yacht an eco-friendly vessel as it does not emit harmful gases unlike coal or diesel-powered boats, which is in line with Bill Gates’ image as a vocal environmentalist.
Interestingly, in the absence of coal and wood, the yacht uses gel-fueled fire balls to provide warmth to its guests on cold nights, thus remaining a carbon-neutral vessel throughout its journeys.
How much does the Breakthrough yacht cost?
According to the NY Post report, Bill Gates’ super yacht costs an estimated $645 million (over Rs 5652 crore), and even though the billionaire has never officially acknowledged ownership, the yacht is believed to have been built under his instructions.
