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Lavish and looming, gigayacht bobbing in Portland harbor attracts curiosity and contempt

Rising Sun, the 453-foot yacht owned by entertainment mogul David Geffen, sports a gym, a wine cellar, a spa, a movie theater and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 45 crew members.

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People walk at Bug Light Park in South Portland Tuesday with the Rising Sun, a five-story, 82-room gigayacht owned by billionaire David Geffen, docked in the background in Portland. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

Some people view it as a symbol of wealth-hoarding. Others see it as a tourist attraction. Some believe it’s merely a sign of a changing Old Port. To entertainment mogul David Geffen, the 82-room, $400 million gigayacht floating in the Portland harbor is merely a part-time home.

A boat that is worth $381 million more than the most expensive home for sale on Maine Listings docked in Portland on Monday night. Though it’s not a boat, it’s not a yacht, it’s not a superyacht and it’s not even a megayacht. It’s a gigayacht and it’s the 20th largest in the world, according to the Robb Report, a chronicler of all things luxurious.

The yacht, named Rising Sun, is one of Geffen’s vacation homes. Geffen is the music and film producer behind The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and DreamWorks – the animation studio that produced, among many hits, “Shrek,” Shrek 2,” “Shrek the Third” and “Shrek Forever After.” Fifty-nine years after he launched his entertainment career, Geffen has landed himself at No. 229 on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index with a net worth of $9.14 billion.

Geffen is also pals with many celebrities, and he’s brought many of them aboard Rising Sun, including Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey and Julia Roberts.

Geffen’s accomplishment’s and social circle notwithstanding, all anyone could talk about in the Old Port on Tuesday afternoon was the gigayacht, itself.

“It’s friggin’ big,” said Owen Dionne, a deckhand at Portland Discovery Land Sea and Tours. Advertisement

At five stories high and 453 feet long, it’s certainly an eye-catcher. In the maritime vernacular, a yacht is generally at least 30 feet long, a superyacht is 80-100 feet long, a megayacht is 200 feet and a gigayacht stretches beyond 300 feet.

Rising Sun has a gym, a wine cellar, a spa, a movie theater and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 45 crew members, according to superyachtfan.com. It was built in 2004 by Lürssen Yachts, a German shipyard, for Oracle Corp. CEO Larry Ellison. Geffen bought it from Ellison in 2010.

This is the kind of information that Portland Discovery deckhands research to share with passengers.

The Rising Sun, a five-story, 82-room super yacht owned by billionaire David Geffen docked in Portland on Tuesday. The yacht has a gym, a wine cellar, a spa, a movie theater and can accommodate up to 16 guests and 45 crew members. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

“They all want to know who owns them,” Dionne said. “We research how many crew they have, how much they cost to run and to own. But mostly they’re just interested in the owners, though usually they’re not really famous people, they’re just rich people.”

Yachts are a dime a dozen to Dionne and Jack Coggeshall, manager at Portland Discovery. Coggeshall has seen Rising Sun many times over the course of his 11 years at Portland Discovery. But they still agree that it’s the biggest yacht they’ve seen in Portland’s waters and it’s quite a view to take in.

“It’s just unbelievable to see a private yacht that big,” Coggeshall said. Advertisement

One tidbit Dionne and Coggeshall might not have come across is the Rising Sun’s environmental impact. The diesel engines powering the gigayacht belch an estimated 16,320 tons of carbon-dioxide-equivalent gases into the atmosphere annually, almost 800 times what the average American generates in a year, according to a New York Times report citing the journal Sustainability.

IMPRESSIVE OR NOT

The gigayacht also caught tourists’ eyes at the Eastern Promenade – though not necessarily for the same reasons.

Dave and Dianne Rhodes were sitting on a bench on Tuesday afternoon taking in the distant Rising Sun. Dave Rhodes wasn’t looking at it in admiration, though.

“The obscene amount of pure spending gobs of money on nothing … the money could be used in such a better way,” he said.

The Rhodes sailed up from Rochester, New York, on their sailboat, the Lagerhead. They spent $39,000 on their boat – not necessarily cheap, but dwarfed by the value of the Rising Sun. But even if they had all the money in the world, they’d keep the Lagerhead. Advertisement

“We’re more interested in our sailboat,” Dianne Rhodes said.

Lobsterman Rob Rutter pauses on Portland’s Widgery Wharf after working on his boat Devocean. Rutter is ambivalent about the gigayacht bobbing in the harbor, saying it won’t affect his lobster prices one way or another.  Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

Doug Sargent, a New Jersey resident, is similarly unimpressed by Rising Sun.

“It’s not interesting, it’s too blah,” Sargent said. “Buy that boat? It’s so far beyond comprehension that that’s not even one of my thoughts.”

However, Sargent said there are some upsides to a visitor like Geffen. Perhaps Geffen and his guests are spreading the wealth in the Old Port.

“I hope he’s helping the local economy,” he said.

Sargent, 79, lived in Portland until he was 13 years old and has watched the Old Port transform over the course of his life. It’s people like Geffen who have given the Old Port the money to change for the better, he said. Advertisement

Whether the arrival of the Rising Sun has positive or negative impacts on the city, lobsterman Rob Rutter is ambivalent. He’s making the same amount of money for his catch even when people like Geffen visit Portland.

“I didn’t even think that yacht being in town was going to make a story other than ‘it was here,’ ” Rutter said.

It’s not entirely clear where Rising Sun is floating while it awaits its next journey. According to Portland city spokesperson Jessica Grondin, it’s not at any of the city’s docks or moorings. Dionne, the Portland Discovery Land Sea and Tours deckhand, said it’s likely at Fore Points Marina, “a safe, deep harbor, specifically designed to host megayachts” that opened in 2019. Office Manager Lauren Whitney would neither confirm nor deny whether Rising Sun was on its docks. Its current coordinates, according to Marine Traffic, are in an area where there are no other marinas but Fore Points.

If so, Geffen would pay at least $3,624 a day for the dockage rate, according to the company’s website.

What say Geffen? Does he like coming to Portland? How long will he be here? How much is he spending on the ship? Is he spending any money in the Old Port? Where does he stand on the ongoing Hollywood writers and actors strike?

Who knows – a reporter tried but could not get in touch with him.

“This is not possible, he doesn’t take any calls,” said an unnamed receptionist at the David Geffen Foundation. “Thank you for trying.”

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Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King Take an A-List Vacation on David Geffen's $590 Million Dollar Yacht

Music titan David Geffen had a star-studded party on his yacht last week, which saw A-List names like Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King and Diane Sawyer

Music titan David Geffen had a star-studded party in Italy on his $590 million yacht last week, with A-list celebrities like Oprah Winfrey , Gayle King and Diane Sawyer .

The party was anchored in Sicily near the exclusive Google retreat at the chic Verdura Resort known as “The Camp,” which Geffen attended, The Observer reported.

“Bob, Willow, Gayle, Oprah, Diane, Dasha, DVF. A great week in Sicily,” wrote Geffen for an Instagram snap of the stars.

Oprah —who just launched O, That’s Good! , a line of health-conscious, heat-and-eat foods in collaboration with Kraft Heinz — has joined Geffen on his 454-foot yacht more than once. Back in April, Geffen hosted the media superstar, former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama , rock giant Bruce Springsteen and Tom Hanks , the Business Insider reported .

The Geffen and Asylum Records founder— who is now r eportedly worth $7.7 billion according to Forbes — bought a half share of the luxury boat, known as the Rising Sun, in 2007. He bought the second half in 2010 for a total of $590 million, Forbes also reported .

During the Italian getaway, Oprah, King, Sawyer and Geffen also went out for a lunch on the Italian shore. They were joined by Diane von Furstenbergand husband Barry Diller, Julianna Margulies and husband Keith Lieberthal.

“Diller & DVF, Julianna & Keith, Diane Sawyer, Gayle King, Oprah, and great food at Lo scoglio. Great meal,” the 74-year-old wrote for another Instagram post .

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Oil heir Michael Hess, Russian business woman Dasha Zhukova, Disney-CEO, Bob Iger, wife Willow Bay and NBA giant, Kevin Durant also met up with Geffen on the Rising Star boat.

“Michael Hess, Dasha Zhukova and me taken by Bob Iger on Rising Sun. Happiness,” the record producer legend captioned an Instagram photo of he and the group.

“Yes. I am standing. Kevin Durant. Google Camp, Sicily,” he added in another post .

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The Obamas just took a luxurious cruise with Oprah and Bruce Springsteen on this billionaire producer's yacht

The billionaire entertainment mogul David Geffen has set sail on his $590 million luxury yacht , Rising Sun, and as usual, he has a ton of boldface names with him, including the Obamas.

The 74-year-old mogul is known for cruising the high seas with celebrity guests. This time, he was joined by Barack and Michelle Obama, who were vacationing with Oprah Winfrey, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Hanks.

Last year, Karlie Kloss, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Mariah Carey were all pictured aboard the 454-foot megayacht.

Aly Weisman contributed reporting to an earlier version of this post.

This is David Geffen. He's a founder of DreamWorks SKG, Asylum Records, Geffen Records, and DGC Records. He's worth $7.4 billion.

July '15 A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on May 1, 2016 at 5:47am PDT May 1, 2016 at 5:47am PDT

Source: Forbes

Geffen owns Rising Sun, a 454-foot megayacht that was originally built for Oracle founder Larry Ellison.

Rising Sun last night in Capri A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Jul 9, 2016 at 11:34pm PDT Jul 9, 2016 at 11:34pm PDT

Geffen bought a half-share in Ellison's yacht in 2007, then another half in 2010, for a total of $590 million.

In the Sea of Cortez A post shared by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Nov 4, 2016 at 5:20pm PDT Nov 4, 2016 at 5:20pm PDT

The yacht can accommodate 18 guests and a staff of 55 people. It even has a basketball court.

Rising Sun A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on May 9, 2016 at 5:10pm PDT May 9, 2016 at 5:10pm PDT

It's perfect for entertaining on the high seas.

A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) Apr 1, 2016 at 11:05am PDT

Geffen has been touring the islands of French Polynesia over the past few weeks.

Rising Dun in Tahiti A post shared by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Mar 12, 2017 at 10:06pm PDT Mar 12, 2017 at 10:06pm PDT

During this time, the Obamas were vacationing at a nearby exclusive resort, The Brando, on the private island of Tetiaroa.

But on Friday, the Obamas were spotted aboard Geffen's yacht, just off the island of Moorea in the South Pacific. The couple spent the morning on the yacht before leaving French Polynesia, according to the photographer.

—Madeline Hill (@mad_hill) April 16, 2017

The Obamas joined Oprah Winfrey, Tom Hanks, and Bruce Springsteen as guests on the boat.

Source: Travel + Leisure

Last summer, Geffen documented all of his celebrity friends who stayed on the yacht. Leonardo DiCaprio was aboard.

Leo on RS A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on May 15, 2016 at 3:21pm PDT May 15, 2016 at 3:21pm PDT

So was Karlie Kloss, who captioned her Instagram photo "The most magnificent weekend with the most extraordinary man."

The most magnificent weekend with the most extraordinary man. A photo posted by @karliekloss on Jun 26, 2016 at 5:27am PDT Jun 26, 2016 at 5:27am PDT

The model partied on the boat with Derek Blasberg and Dasha Zhukova, the wife of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich.

A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) Apr 1, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

Mariah Carey and her then-fiancé, billionaire James Packer, spent the Fourth of July in 2016 on the Rising Sun in Capri.

With Janes Packer, Mariah Carey in Capri July 4 on RS A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Jul 4, 2016 at 10:58pm PDT Jul 4, 2016 at 10:58pm PDT

Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records and Beats Electronics had a leisurely breakfast while docked in Capri.

Jimmy Iovine at breakfast in Capri A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Jul 9, 2016 at 11:39pm PDT Jul 9, 2016 at 11:39pm PDT

Rita Wilson, Gayle King, Paul McCartney, and Oprah also spent time on the yacht ...

A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) Apr 9, 2016 at 8:23am PDT

... as well as Julia Roberts and Maria Shriver.

A photo posted by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) Apr 8, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

And even when he's not on his yacht, Geffen is surrounded by a celebrity crowd. Here, he's pictured with Kloss, Princess Beatrice of York, Ivanka Trump, and her husband, Jared Kushner.

A post shared by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) Sep 11, 2016 at 5:12pm PDT

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Karlie Kloss, Josh Kushner, and Jeff Bezos Are All on Vacation Together, and You Can See It on Instagram

The trio joined fashion designer Misha Nonoo, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, and others aboard billionaire David Geffen's yacht.

Billionaire Dreamworks founder David Geffen—who has a habit of sharing his high-profile hangouts on social media—just uploaded two particularly interesting Instagram posts, taken on his yacht. Per Page Six , he'd taken his boat first to the mega-elite conference Google Camp , before departing for Mallorca. And it seems that his star-studded socializing didn't end when he arrived in the Balearics.

In one of Geffen's posts, none other than world's richest man Jeff Bezos , joined by his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, can be seen reclining in a bean bag chair. Karlie Kloss and husband Joshua Kushner came along, as did Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, big-time Hollywood agent Michael Kives, and fashion designer (and close friend of Meghan Markle) Misha Nonoo , who is engaged to millionaire entrepreneur Michael Hess .

"Having a great time in the Balearics," Geffen wrote in the caption. He described the second post, in which several of his guests are posing in front of the sunset, as "Fun in Mallorca."

There may have been a touch of tension at this picturesque party, if only because it brought together a few strange bedfellows. For one, Jeff Bezos has been continually targeted by President Donald Trump , whose senior advisor Jared Kushner is Joshua's brother. Also, it was only this year that Bezos publicly announced his divorce , and admitted to having an affair with Lauren Sanchez —and at the same time, alleged the National Enquirer had blackmailed him , possibly to further Trump's aims.

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How david geffen’s yacht photos became a “status thing” in hollywood.

David Geffen's superyacht the Rising Sun has become a photo op for A-list stars such as Oprah Winfrey, Chris Rock, Steven Spielberg, Leonardo DiCaprio and even Jeff Bezos.

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David Geffen famously shuns interviews, so his Instagram account — which the mogul-philanthropist launched in 2016 — offers the only window into his private world. And what a view.

That’s thanks in large part — 138 meters, to be exact — to Rising Sun, the superyacht he purchased in 2010 from fellow billionaire Larry Ellison, on which Geffen hosts some of the world’s most famous names from film, music, business and politics. With many of those guests smiling in photos against the backdrop of Ibiza, Mallorca or Capri for his 72,000 followers, poring over Geffen’s Insta has become a Hollywood pastime. C-suites were abuzz with this summer’s guest log: Oprah Winfrey, Gayle King, Katy Perry with fiance Orlando Bloom, Chris Rock with girlfriend Megalyn Echikunwoke, Karlie Kloss and husband Josh Kushner (brother of Jared), Goldman Sachs’ Lloyd Blankfein and wife Laura, K5 Global founder Michael Kives and wife Lydia (a nonprofit attorney), oil heir Mikey Hess and designer fiancee Misha Nonoo.

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But the yachty who inspired the most chatter was the world’s richest man, Jeff Bezos, posted Aug. 6 in a group shot with girlfriend Lauren Sanchez-Whitesell . Bezos, seen barefoot and in board shorts clutching a wine glass, has his own Instagram but never gives his 987,000 followers a glimpse at his private world. So appearing on Geffen’s, especially in the same photo as Sanchez-Whitesell, could seem like the ultimate flex for his host. But sources familiar with Rising Sun activities say Geffen, 76, is not strategic about the shots he posts.

        View this post on Instagram                   Having a great time in the Balearics A post shared by David Geffen (@davidgeffen) on Aug 6, 2019 at 3:52am PDT

“He’s just at the place in his life where he doesn’t care,” offers one. Says another well-placed industry source: “There’s a reason the most powerful people in the world show up. It is the most coveted, most exclusive and most unbelievable vacation experience ever.”

Since Geffen has been documenting his guests, he’s snapped Disney’s Bob Iger, Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, NBCUniversal’s Ron Meyer, Netflix’s Ted Sarandos, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Barry Diller and wife Diane von Furstenberg, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Jerry Seinfeld, Diane Sawyer, Scooter Braun, Bradley Cooper, Mariah Carey, film executive Stacey Snider, and producers Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald. One couple he hosted but never posted: Barack and Michelle Obama.

By all accounts, his guests are smitten. “You are the most gracious host,” wrote Bloom to Geffen in the comments section underneath a photo of the pair. Kloss, who, like Kives and the Blankfeins, is a Rising Sun regular, once wrote “the most magnificent weekend with the most extraordinary man,” after an excursion. 

There’s a reason that many of the images Geffen posts look similar, posted from the deck or common dining areas. According to yacht expert Nick Jeffery of Nick Jeffery Yacht Publicity in Monaco, common etiquette is to photograph and post exterior shots only. If the inside quarters are ever photographed, it’s typically done by professionals in carefully curated photo shoots to protect expensive artwork and furniture. 

Jeffery suggests that Bezos, who is known to travel with his own personal security team, must have granted his permission for Geffen to post the photo, one that Jeffery says contains one glaring problem. “The photographer should have removed or topped up his glass!”

Perry and others also have posted (or reposted Geffen’s shots) on their Instas. An individual with knowledge of both Hollywood and yachting etiquette says guests should pause before pulling out a smartphone. “You can do a dry run test by taking your phone out to pretend to check a message. If you see the boat owner get antsy or look your way, put it right back. … After all, the yacht is their sanctuary.”

Rising Sun may be his sanctuary, but Geffen remains rooted to his upbringing, says author Kevin Sessums, who knows him. “For someone who is very rich and very famous he also has always been the boy from Brooklyn with his nose pressed against the window. Instagram is just a newfangled window,” says Sessums. “That’s why I’ve always loved him. For all the trappings of an elite life, he’s still pretty egalitarian regarding his outlook on life itself. He’s a mensch.”

One publicist whose client has been photographed on Rising Sun says that while A-listers value discretion, there’s not much of a downside to appearing in Geffen’s feed. “It’s a glamorous, mega-millions yacht and his groups are always the best, so you’d be hard-pressed to find somebody who is like, ‘Nah, I’m good, I don’t need my picture taken,’ ” says the rep. “It’s a status thing. When Paul Allen used to have big parties in Cannes on his yacht, people would try to pay money to get on the boat because if you’re seen there, it would be worth something. Same for David Geffen.”

But good luck scoring an invite. “There’s no way to catapult into that world without already being in that world,” explains the rep. “If you have fame, great. If you have money, great. But otherwise there’s no chance.”

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The Allure of the Celebrity Yacht Hang

This special end-of-summer edition of Fashion News is dedicated to summer 2019’s ultimate seduction: the celebrity yacht hang .

Was every celebrity in the world on a boat this summer? It certainly seemed that way. David Geffen’s Instagram provided us with regular dispatches of Karlie Kloss, Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and Jeff Bezos aboard his boat Rising Sun . Fellow zillionaire Barry Diller, meanwhile, was photographed going ashore with Harry Styles for “Google summer camp,” where they reportedly linked up with Leonardo di Caprio and Prince Harry. Over the past two months, movie stars, musicians, and moguls have come and gone between Diller and Geffen’s yachts like children whose parents divorced amicably (Diller and Geffen, as the latter wrote on Instagram earlier this year , are “pals”).

Celebrity yacht season happens every July and August, but it seemed to hit a strange new fever pitch this year. Two paparazzi on the Ibiza-Positano-Capri circuit told me that they haven’t noticed more photographers among their rank than usual this summer, but perhaps the tabloids are upping their coverage—or maybe Geffen and Diller are getting more experimental (and social media-baiting) with their guest lists. The images of Bradley Cooper, his nose zebra-striped with zinc like a nerdy ’80s lifeguard, hoisting Katy Perry into a dinghy as Diller, Oprah, and Gayle King looked on , were so irresistibly strange in their combination of personalities and implied intimacy that they instantly entered into the paparazzi photo hall of fame. This summer, what happened on the yacht did not even remotely stay on the yacht.

That’s what makes David Geffen’s Instagram so compelling. The music industry mogul is the signature face of the celebrity yacht hang, spending the summer shuttling between Mallorca and Ibiza in Spain and Capri on Rising Sun , his 454-foot yacht that has a crew of 45 people as well as a gym, movie theatre, swimming pool, and basketball court. (Geffen bought the boat from Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, who reportedly sold it after deciding it was too large.) Rising Sun accommodates 18 guests, with Geffen the only constant; like Diller, he has the rare sort of social reach that can bring tabloid-selling figures like Perry and her fiance Orlando Bloom together with model Karlie Kloss and her businessman husband Josh Kushner (of those Kushners)—along with Jeff Bezos and his new girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, or Goldman Sachs Senior Chairman Lloyd Blankfein (the Goldman Sachs honcho who’s not the DJ does a yacht hang—nice!).

Geffen’s yacht and Instagram tell us things a magazine profile or mere paparazzi images could never reveal, uncovering unexpected friendships and summoning a dishy conspiratorial aura. What did Blankfein and Karlie Kloss talk about? Do Geffen and Perry exchange business advice or just talk about, like, the news ? (And wow, she has terrific skin!) Geffen was spotted with Bezos, in his Prada sandals, squiring new girlfriend Lauren Sanchez around Portofino. Was it on the Rising Sun that Bezos struck up the friendship with Katy Perry that led them to attend a Lil Nas X concert in the United States together earlier this week ?

You hear rumors and lore of celebrity’s finstas—Instagram accounts where they’ll post private, more personal photos and thoughts—but Geffen’s public Instagram works like a finsta unlocked, exposing us to celebrity life ungroomed and unphotoshopped. What’s remarkable is that the celebrity yacht guests retain all the glamour: there’s a real European nonchalance to all of it, everyone with a sloppy tan, a little sweaty in the Mediterranean air, wearing as much or as little clothing as they care to put on. Here are celebrities at their most primordial, suggesting there really is something that makes them not “just like us.” They look like a posse of winged Victories or Venuses emerging from the sea. The appeal is undeniable.

This summer, yacht hangs weren’t only for the establishment-billionaire-adjacent. Kylie Jenner, newly a billionaire herself, got in on the action, too. Earlier this month, the Kardashian-Jenners, who prove that anything can be democratized if you have enough money, gathered on Tranquility , a 300-foot yacht Kylie Jenner rented for her 22nd birthday for a reported $1.2 million per week. Her friends and family formed a carbon copy of the Geffen-Diller constellation, except with graffitti rainbow hair. Again, the irresistible combinations emerged immediately: Kris Jenner bonded with Sofia Richie (girlfriend of Scott Disick, former boyfriend to Jenner’s daughter Kourtney, who was on the other side of the planet in Los Angeles having matchas with Not-Disick designer Simon Porte Jacquemus ) over their mutual love of Chanel. Kylie clad herself in a fake French milkmaid outfit; Travis Scott stole Kanye West’s blouse. And as her yacht-bound predecessors seem to understand, she knew that a good boat hang is nothing without the Instagram receipts .

The point of a yacht is, or maybe was, its promise of discretion—a private universe that ferries you from place to place while giving you the chance to mingle with the hoi polloi for a few moments. Or is the point, now, to let the hoi polloi mingle with you for the whole trip via Instagram? Either way, we’re all aboard.

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A Billionaire Yacht Party With Models, Beatles & Kushners

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Age really is just a number when your bank account boasts 10 figures. Just ask David Geffen and his billionaire friends, who barely have to buy the company of world-renowned supermodels and a Beatle.

Over the weekend, the 75-year-old studio exec (who is worth around $8.5 bil), partied alongside Karlie Kloss, her beau Joshua Kushner, adorable oil heir Mike Hess , It Girl designer Misha Nonoo, and Paul McCartney aboard his $200 million yacht, Rising Sun. The well-to-do group also included fellow business bros, Henry Kravis and Barry Diller (sans his wife, Diane von Furstenberg).

The luxe excursion across the waters of Italy featured pit stops in Capri, Portofino, and The Amalfi Coast, where the moneyed posse enjoyed lunch at the famed Hotel Lo Scoglio da Tommaso. (Definitely beats out whatever bottomless brunch you got wasted at on Sunday.)

How many times do you think Geffen uttered the phrase "Ah, you kids keep me young!"?

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Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are living it up with their super elite circle of friends ... floating off the coast of Spain on David Geffen 's megayacht!!!

David's looking out for his fellow billionaire ... hosting Jeff and his girlfriend and tons of other big wigs as they live the yacht life in the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain.

Also onboard David's $400 MILLION floating paradise ... Joshua Kushner and his supermodel wife, Karlie Kloss , oil heir Mikey Hess , former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein , agent Michael Kives and lawyer Lydia Gray Kives .

David's megayacht, dubbed the Rising Sun, is 454 feet of pure luxury ...the massive ship fits 16 guests and has a crew of 45, and it's got all the amenities you can think of, plus a basketball court!!!

David LOVES hosting super famous people on the Rising Sun -- Bruce Springsteen, Tom Hanks, Oprah, Julia Roberts, Mariah Carey, Leonardo DiCaprio, the list goes on and on -- but it's pretty crazy to see the world's richest man on someone else's boat.

C'mon, Jeff ... STEP UP YO GAME!!!

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Rising Sun yacht: The luxurious world of Larry Ellison and David Geffen’s nautical retreat

Rising Sun is a notable super yacht known for its size and high-profile owners. Here are some key details about the Rising Sun yacht.

Brief Overview

Rising Sun was originally built for American business magnate Larry Ellison , the co-founder of Oracle Corporation. However, Ellison later sold a significant portion of the yacht to music and film producer David Geffen. Today it is co-owned by Larry Ellison and David Geffen.

Rising Sun is approximately 454 feet (138 meters) in length, making it one of the largest yachts in the world at the time. Its impressive size allows for a wide range of amenities and luxuries.

Design and Features

The yacht boasts a stunning exterior design and a luxurious interior. It’s equipped with multiple decks, a swimming pool, a basketball court that can be converted into a helipad, and a variety of dining and entertainment spaces. The interior features opulent staterooms and lounges.

Cruising Range

Rising Sun is powered by powerful engines, which give it a a top speed of around 28 knots (about 32 mph or 52 km/h). This allows the yacht to cover vast distances on the open sea.

Part 1: Ownership of Rising Sun

Who are the notable owners of the rising sun yacht.

The Rising Sun yacht is co-owned by two prominent figures in the world of business and entertainment: Larry Ellison and David Geffen.

Who is Larry Ellison?

Larry Ellison is a renowned American entrepreneur and the co-founder of Oracle Corporation, one of the world’s leading software and cloud computing companies. With his immense success in the tech industry, Ellison has amassed substantial wealth and has used some of it to indulge in a life of luxury, including the ownership of Rising Sun.

Who is David Geffen?

David Geffen is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. He is a music and film producer, co-founder of Asylum Records, and a co-founder of DreamWorks SKG. Geffen is known for his influence in the world of entertainment and, like Ellison, enjoys the opulent lifestyle provided by the Rising Sun yacht.

Part 2: Size, Design, and Features

How large is the rising sun yacht.

Rising Sun is a colossal super yacht, measuring approximately 454 feet (138 meters) in length. Its vast dimensions are a testament to its opulence and the array of amenities it offers.

What are the design and features of Rising Sun?

Rising Sun is an architectural marvel, featuring a stunning exterior design and an interior that exudes luxury. Onboard, guests can enjoy multiple decks, a lavish swimming pool, a basketball court that converts into a helipad, and a variety of dining and entertainment spaces. The interior is adorned with opulent staterooms and lounges, making it a floating palace on the seas.

Part 3: Cruising Range of Rising Sun

What is the cruising range of the rising sun yacht.

Thanks to its powerful engines, Rising Sun has an impressive cruising speed of approximately 28 knots, which translates to about 32 miles per hour (52 kilometers per hour). This remarkable speed allows the yacht to cover vast distances during its journeys across the ocean, providing its passengers with access to a wide range of destinations.

Part 4: Notable Guests of Rising Sun

Who are some of the notable guests who have been aboard rising sun.

Rising Sun has been a favored choice for hosting celebrities and high-profile events. Some of the notable guests who have had the privilege of experiencing the yacht’s luxury include:

• Oprah Winfrey : The iconic talk show host and media mogul has been spotted aboard Rising Sun, enjoying the yacht’s lavish amenities.
• Steven Spielberg : The renowned filmmaker and director has also graced the decks of Rising Sun, adding a touch of Hollywood glamour to its guest list.
• Tom Hanks : The beloved actor Tom Hanks has enjoyed the yacht’s hospitality during his time on the open seas.
• Bruce Springsteen : The rock legend Bruce Springsteen is another famous personality who has been a guest aboard Rising Sun, making his voyages truly unforgettable.

What makes Rising Sun a preferred choice for such guests?

Rising Sun’s opulent interior, world-class amenities, and exceptional service make it a sought-after destination for celebrities and high-profile individuals. Its spacious decks and luxurious accommodations provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation and entertainment, ensuring that every voyage is a memorable experience for its guests.

In conclusion, the Rising Sun yacht, co-owned by Larry Ellison and David Geffen, represents the epitome of luxury on the high seas. With its impressive size, breathtaking design, remarkable cruising range, and a list of notable guests that includes some of the biggest names in entertainment and business, it continues to be a symbol of opulence and indulgence in the world of super yachts. Whether you’re interested in its ownership, design, or the celebrities who have graced its decks, the Rising Sun yacht is a true icon of maritime luxury.

Technical specifications and additional details about the Rising Sun yacht

Length: Approximately 454 feet (138 meters)

Rising Sun has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure with a beam of 18.5m (60.70ft) and a 5m (16.40ft) draft.

Estimated to be around 7,500 tons

Cruising Speed: Approximately 28 knots (32 mph or 52 km/h)

Maximum Speed: Around 30 knots (34.5 mph or 55.5 km/h)

Crew Members

The Rising Sun yacht typically employs a large crew to ensure top-notch service and maintenance. The exact number can vary but may range from around 45 to 55 crew members, including officers, chefs, stewards, and technical staff.

Positions of Crew Members

The crew members on Rising Sun are organized into various departments, including deck, engineering, interior, and more. Specific positions can include captain, first officer, stewardesses, engineers, deckhands, and chefs, among others.

Number of Rooms

Rising Sun boasts an impressive number of rooms and accommodations, including numerous staterooms and suites for guests. While the exact count can vary, it typically offers accommodations for around 16 to 18 guests.

Other Amenities

Rising Sun offers a wide range of luxurious amenities, including:

• Multiple dining areas for formal and casual dining experiences.
• A stunning swimming pool with jacuzzi features on the deck.
• A basketball court that can be converted into a helipad.
• A dedicated cinema room for entertainment.
• An on-deck bar for social gatherings.
• A gymnasium and spa facilities for guests to relax and stay active during their voyage.
• A high-quality audio-visual entertainment system throughout the yacht.
• A library and study area for quiet moments.

Support Vehicles

Super yachts like Rising Sun often come equipped with support vessels, such as smaller boats and jet skis, for various recreational activities and transportation to and from shore.

Additional Information

• Rising Sun is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communication systems to ensure safety and efficient travel.
• The yacht’s interior is designed with opulent materials, including marble and rare woods, adding to its luxurious atmosphere.
• It has a range of environmental and sustainability features, including advanced waste management and energy-efficient systems.

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Jeff bezos and lauren sanchez live it up on david geffen’s yacht.

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Jeff Bezos ditched last week’s pretentious Google Camp in Italy to meet girlfriend Lauren Sanchez’s parents , but the couple has apparently now jetted off to Europe to party with the elite.

Billionaire Dreamworks founder David Geffen — who  gave Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom a ride  on his $400 million yacht to Google Camp before he hosted Oprah and Gayle King on board — posted a group photo to Instagram Tuesday morning that included both Bezos and Sanchez aboard the massive boat.

“Having a great time in the Balearics,” Geffen captioned the picture, taken off the coast of eastern Spain.

Also in the photo were Joshua Kushner and supermodel wife Karlie Kloss, ex-Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, Hollywood power broker Michael Kives and lawyer Lydia Gray Kives, and entrepreneur and oil heir Mikey Hess, who is reportedly engaged to Meghan Markle’s designer pal Misha Nonoo.

Megayachts — plus scores of private jets and gas-guzzling SUVs and sports cars — caused quite a stir at the three-day Google Camp, which was focused on climate change.

Last week, instead of heading to the extravagant summit with the likes of Prince Harry, the Amazon honcho, 55, met Sanchez’s parents, Eleanor and Ray Sanchez. A few days later, he joined Sanchez , 58, as her ex Tony Gonzalez, who is the father of her 18-year-old son Nikko Gonzalez, got inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in Ohio.

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David Geffen’s Yacht: Everything You Want To Know

David Geffen is a businessman most famous for his work running record labels and a film studio. His net worth is estimated at around $7.7 billion and he’s also been the owner of one of the world’s largest yachts for some years now. He owns a second yacht as well, one called Pelorus that clocks in at 115 meters in length. That means Geffen is the owner of at least two megayachts

What is David Geffen’s Yacht Called?

Geffen named his yacht the Rising Sun and it was built back in 2004 and then refitted in 2007. The yacht was originally built by German yacht maker Lurssen and originally it belonged to Oracle founder Larry Ellison, but Geffen purchased it in 2010. Word is that Ellison thought it was just too big and ended up buying a smaller yacht that he felt was more manageable. That said, Geffen apparently owned a percentage share of the yacht since 2006.

How Big is the Rising Sun?

With a gross tonnage of 7,841 GT, the yacht is not as heavy as you might think for one of its size. The Rising Sun length clocks in at just under 453 feet with a beam of 60.7 feet. The yacht features a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. It ranks as one of the largest yachts in the world .

How Much Did David Geffen Pay for the Rising Sun Yacht?

It’s been reported that Geffen paid Ellison a staggering $590 million for the Rising Sun however other reports suggest the vessel was $200 million. Given the size of the yacht and the time it was built plus various amenities it seems more likely the true price is closer to $200 million. That’s speculation and also some educated guessing as a $590 million motor yacht sale in 2010 would likely have raised more flags in the media. It would make the Rising Sun one of the most expensive yachts ever, and that’s simply never been claimed by many sources.

The value of the luxury yacht has been speculated to currently be between $300 million and $400 million after various refits and upgrades that have been added over the years. Despite the cost there is no yacht charter available to offset that for Geffen.

How Fast is the Rising Sun Yacht?

The Rising sun has a maximum speed of 28 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. This is achieved by 4 MTU 20V 8000 M90 diesel engines producing 48,000 hp.

What’s the Interior of the Rising Sun Like?

A crew of 45 is needed to keep the Rising Sun operating and that includes taking care of the up to 18 guests in 9 staterooms. That includes one master suite and then 8 double suites. 

Geffen has numerous amenities on board to ensure a luxurious stay for guests who, in the past, have included people like Tom Hanks, Barack and Michelle Obama, Mariah Carey and even Jeff Bezos and Oprah Winfrey. For a short time there were stories that this was, in fact, Oprah’s yacht because she had been spotted on board in 2013 when she was on holiday. However, she was just borrowing the yacht and does not own a yacht of her own.

There is both a sauna and a beauty salon on board as well as a large swimming pool and an elevator to travel between the five decks. There are 8,000 square meters of living space available between those decks which include teak decks and bathrooms finished in onyx.

The top deck of the yacht serves as a master suit and features a double sized cinema screen. The layout has been described as being like the pit of an avocado, meaning the movie screen is embedded in the wall in a way that creates an archway that can be traveled around it. A normal sized theater exists elsewhere on the yacht for the rest of the passengers to enjoy.

In addition to movies, there’s also a full size basketball court on board if anyone is looking to get into a game. The court also doubles as a helicopter landing pad. Of course there’s a well-equipped gym for working out as well. When it’s time to relax, the yacht features its own fully stocked wine cellar. 

Unfortunately, Geffen has not welcomed media onto the yacht so images of the interior are few and far between. As you can imagine, he’s a man who enjoys his privacy and doesn’t want to share his space very openly. In fact, mentioning it has backfired on him in the past.

Back in 2020, sometimes after he was spotted refueling at Sea Fuels Marine in New Bedford, Geffen made an Instagram post about how he was self-isolating on his yacht in the Grenadines during Covid. The post went over poorly with people pointing out it was a little tone deaf to the average person who doesn’t have a multi-million dollar yacht to escape on. He deactivated his Instagram shortly thereafter. 

The Bottom Line

David Geffen is a billionaire businessman known for is work in the music industry such as running Geffen Records and Asylum Records. His superyacht Rising Sun was built for $200 million though it’s been reported he paid as much as $590 million for it. The yacht is one of the largest luxury yachts in the world at 453 feet and features many amenities including a massive, double sized cinema screen, a basketball court, and a large pool.  The motor yacht is a notorious hot spot for celebrity visitors that range from Paul McCartney to Bruce Springsteen to Chris Rock, Leonardo DiCaprio and Katy Perry among many others.

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Which Media Mogul’s Yacht Has Had More Famous People On It?

Every summer for the A-list is yacht season. Naomi Campbell recently shut down pregnancy rumors by posing strategically on a yacht, and even the Real Housewives can’t resist a nautical moment. But this summer, it looks like we’ve officially got a case of dueling yachts to unpack, and it’s all thanks to the 70 million dollar vessel owned by media mogul Barry Diller and the 590 million dollar boat owned by studio executive David Geffen . If you look closely, each yacht has been the site of some of the most A-list celebrity meet-ups you could imagine. It would be so difficult to decide on which yacht one might prefer to spend a lazy summer day— Karlie Kloss is a frequent guest of David Geffen’s, but she most recently took a photo on Barry Diller’s yacht with Harry Styles and Diane von Furstenberg. Diane Sawyer, Paul McCartney, and Bruce Springsteen are just a few of the talent to grace the 454-foot deck of Geffen’s “Rising Sun” (which also reportedly has a basketball court, by the way), while von Furstenberg and Diller’s “Eos” has played host to Bradley Cooper , Gayle King, and Oprah Winfrey. With rosters as dazzling as those, whose yacht would you rather party on?

David Geffen poses with Gayle King, Julia Roberts, Maria Shriver, and Oprah Winfrey on his multimillion dollar yacht.

Steven Spielberg celebrated his 70th birthday at sea with David Geffen, JJ Abrams, and Martin Short.

Leonardo DiCaprio poses solo on David Geffen’s yacht.

Gayle King, Diane Sawyer, and Oprah Winfrey pose on David Geffen’s yacht. Even Diane von Furstenberg jumped ship from one yacht to the next to make it on this trip.

Karlie Kloss (a major member of the David Geffen yacht crew) poses on the ship.

Jen Meyer and David Geffen hug it out onboard the Rising Sun.

Karlie Kloss, Josh Kushner, and Sir Paul McCartney were just a few of the big names all on board the Rising Sun at one time.

Andy Cohen joined Diane von Furstenberg on her yacht (which she co-owns with Barry Diller).

Irina Shayk, Bradley Cooper, Anderson Cooper, and Allison Williams pose for a group photo on von Furstenberg’s boat.

Karlie Kloss and Harry Styles took a lunch break ini front of some sunflowers on Eos.

Diane von Furstenberg and Gayle King live it up on a yacht once again.

Jeff Bezos and girlfriend Lauren Sanchez sighted partying on David Geffen's $200 mn yacht with Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner

Jeff Bezos and his new girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are gradually bringing their romance into the public eye, with the couple recently seen together on billionaire David Geffen's yacht partying on the high seas of Spain with other high-net-worth individuals.

Geffen posted a photo of the group just off the coast of Mallorca as they cruised the Mediterranean on his $200 million yacht called 'Rising Sun'. The business magnate has been cruising on the boat for close to two months now, Daily Mail reports.

In the photo, Geffen and Bezos are seen sitting next to billionaire Lloyd Blankfein and his wife Laura. Behind them are supermodel Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner, Sanchez, Mikey Hess, Hollywood adviser Michael Kives and his wife Lydia.

That said, there was some distance between Bezos and Sanchez -- far from their first public appearance together at the Wimbledon last month.

The notorious couple made their public debut sitting in the royal box at the All England Club for the men's final, and were seen necking and nuzzling throughout the match while sitting just three rows behind Prince William and Kate Middleton.

A photo from the previous day, posted by Geffen on Instagram, showed Hess' fiancee and Meghan Markle's best friend Misha Nonoo also aboard the yacht. However, they were missing from the latest photo.

According to the report, this was probably Bezos and Sanchez's first time on the Rising Sun, and it seemed the pair met with Geffen just for the day.

The picture shared by Geffen on Monday showed the same group posing at sunset on the deck of the lavish boat, albeit without the newly-divorced Amazon founder.

Geffen captioned the memory writing, "Fun in Mallorca."

Nowadays, Geffen spends most of his time at sea and is known to throw quite the party.

Back in 2016, Rita Wilson held her birthday bash aboard the yacht, and television personality Oprah Winfrey celebrated her birthday on the high profile boat in January this year.

Other distinguished guests that have been on the vessel include Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Bruce Springsteen, Chris Rock, Dasha Zhukova, her boyfriend Stavros Niarchos, Wendi Deng, and Princess Beatrice, to name a few.