The multi-day event, reportedly centered around the island of San Giorgio Maggiore and the Venetian Arsenal, has drawn a mix of royalty, celebrities, and billionaires - many arriving aboard standout yachts tracked by YachtBuyer Intelligence, the largest yacht database in the world.
While the wedding itself remains largely private, the lineup of yachts now moored in the Venetian waters offers a glimpse into the scale and exclusivity of the occasion. Among the standout arrivals are Kismet, Arience, Limerence, and Were Dreams, with Jeff Bezos’s own yacht, Koru, potentially en route.
The largest yacht in attendance, Kismet is a new-build Lürssen delivered in 2024 with exterior styling by Nuvolari Lenard and interiors by Reymond Langton. Coincidentally, she is currently berthed in the former homeport of Carinthia VII, the yacht previously owned by the late Heidi Horten and sold in September 2022.
Ranked 51st in the YachtBuyer YB100 - a list of the world’s biggest yachts using the true measurement of gross tonnage - Kismet spans 4,918 GT and five decks. She features an angular bow crowned by a jaguar figurehead, expansive firepit lounges, and a 40-tonne mosaic pool with a transparent aft wall. Guests can dance beneath crystal chandeliers in the nightclub, take in views from the underwater lounge, or unwind in the full-service spa. Her hybrid propulsion system enables silent cruising at 7 knots, while the interior includes a two-deck master suite and couture-inspired guest cabins.
Previously known as Excellence V, Arience is a charter-focused yacht with a strong design pedigree and a track record of high-end entertaining. Her ten outdoor areas include three bars and seven lounging spaces, while inside, a dramatic asymmetrical saloon leads to a Macassar dining room and art-deco foyer with glass elevator. A cascading waterfall flows down the superstructure, complementing the spa pool on deck. The yacht accommodates 14 guests in seven cabins, including a well-appointed master suite with private access to the bridge.
Delivered in early 2025, Limerence is a bold new design from Alia Yachts, characterized by a metallic-green hull, a forward helideck, and an unusually large lower-deck tender garage. A 14-meter bulwark door opens to reveal a side-launch area capable of storing a submarine and multiple tenders, while a sundeck and beach club maintain the luxury standard expected at this level. The three suites on board the motor yacht accommodate up to 8 guests, with a 12-person crew guaranteeing excellent service during the festivities.
With her flowing Tim Heywood lines and classic white hull, Were Dreams brings a more traditional elegance to the fleet. The sun deck on board the Amels yacht features a circular Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads, with space for open-air dining beneath the radar arch. Interiors by Laura Sessa use high-gloss wood, cream upholstery, and subtle accent colors to create a calm, light-filled atmosphere. The Amels 171 yacht hosts up to 11 guests across six cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite with office and walk-in wardrobe.
Were Dreams is on the market with Camper & Nicholsons International and is currently asking €24,000,000.
Currently anchored off Novigrad, Croatia, Koru - the 125.8-meter sailing yacht built for Jeff Bezos himself - will likely make her way to Venice accompanied by her 75-meter Damen Yachting support vessel Abeona.
Delivered in 2023 by Oceanco, Koru features a classic three-masted schooner profile, a deep blue hull with gold accents, and a prominent Māori-inspired figurehead symbolizing growth and new beginnings. Her aft deck pool, elegant tiered decks, and open sundeck make her as luxurious as she is imposing. Powered by twin MTU engines, she reaches 17 knots and offers accommodation for 18 guests in nine suites, with a dedicated crew of 40. Abeona carries the helicopter, submarine, car, and additional tenders, ensuring no compromise on adventure or logistics during the wedding weekend.
Interestingly, while Koru is marginally longer than Kismet at 125.8 meters, she sits lower in the YachtBuyer YB100 (72nd versus 51st) - a reminder that gross tonnage, not just length, gives the clearest picture of a yacht’s true scale. You can explore and compare all yachts and models using YachtBuyer’s dedicated comparison tool.
A Lavish Celebration at Sea
The Bezos–Sánchez wedding has drawn both admiration and criticism. While city officials emphasize the expected €20–30 million economic boost, local campaigners have raised concerns about the impact of large-scale events on the city. Still, with a fleet of standout yachts forming a floating front row for the celebrations, the scale - and spectacle - of this weekend’s gathering is unmistakable.
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