01-08-2025
The world's first $645 million hydrogen superyacht — built for Bill Gates — is now up for grabs
TOI-Online 'Breakthrough,' the world's first hydrogen-powered $645 million superyacht, linked to Bill Gates, showcases unmatched eco-luxury with cutting-edge green technology and ultra-modern features.
A $645 million superyacht named "Breakthrough" is now for sale. It's 390 feet long and is being sold by yacht broker Edmiston. The yacht is widely linked to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, but reports say he never actually used it. Jamie Edmiston, CEO of Edmiston, called it 'the most extraordinary yacht ever built… the one that will change it all.' The yacht is the world's first hydrogen fuel-cell powered superyacht, which makes it super eco-friendly and high-tech.
It's also known as 'Project 821' and was built by Feadship, a famous Dutch shipyard, over five years. 'Breakthrough' can host 30 guests and 43 crew members, with 15 luxurious cabins. It has a long list of amazing features, including a hospital, library, elevator, movie theatre, pool, hot tubs, steam room, gym, and more, as per the report by Fortune.
ALSO READ: August 2025 events guide: Back-to-school, pumpkin spice latte return, football, tax-free shopping & more It even has a private owner's deck with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 offices, and 14 slide-out balconies. Brad Hall, CEO of online yacht site Yachtlify, called it a 'modern engineering marvel.' Heigo Paartalu, CEO of YachtWay, said it's the only privately owned hydrogen-powered vessel in the world.
Paartalu explained that building a hydrogen yacht is extremely complex because any hydrogen leak can be dangerous, and very few shipyards in the world can do it. Feadship managed it because they are considered one of the best shipyards globally, as per the report by Fortune. Unlike other yachts that focus on space and luxury, 'Breakthrough' was built with climate and sustainability as the main priority. That's why its engine room takes up more space than usual—because hydrogen systems need special safety and precision. Neither Bill Gates nor Edmiston commented on the sale when contacted by Fortune. ALSO READ: Ghislaine Maxwell quietly moved to Texas Prison from Florida, just as Trump considers pardon
Q1, Is the $645 million hydrogen superyacht really owned by Bill Gates?
No, the yacht is linked to Bill Gates, but reports say he never actually used or officially owned it.
Q2. What makes the Breakthrough superyacht so special?
It's the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht, built for eco-friendly sailing with luxury features like a hospital, theatre, and private owner's deck.
