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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.

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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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Bill Gates jumps aboard the US$330-billion yacht Serene

Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates was spotted holidaying off of the coast of Sardinia aboard the US$330-million yacht Serene .

Gate’s reportedly splashed out in the region of US$5 million a week to holiday in style with his family. Serene , owned by Stolichnaya vodka magnet Yuri Scheffler was delivered in 2011 and has been loosely on the charter market ever since.

The 133-metre yacht is one of the largest in the world and has an impressive array of amenities. The real head-turning points are her two helipads, indoor climbing wall, fully equipped spa, three swimming pools and below deck, an underwater viewing room plus space for its large submarine. Her lavish selling points don't end there though with, for those who like to party a dance floor complete with bandstand; for the foodies, Serene offers a wood fire pizza oven and a Teppenyaki grill. If you fancy a movie night, the guest cinema is the place to head.

She can accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms divided up in to a master suite, one VIP, seven double and three twin cabins. And with over 40 staff available on board, Gates and his family’s every whim will be taken care of.

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Remember Superyacht Serene? Gates Family Is Vacationing Aboard

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European news media are reporting that Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has chartered a luxury yacht owned by Stolichnaya vodka magnate Yuri Scheffler.

The yacht, named Serene, is the third-largest superyacht in the world. The cost of chartering the boat runs around $2.1 million a week, according to Yacht Charter Fleet. That's roughly $212 a minute.

Gates and his family are vacationing in Sardinia. They are reportedly using the yacht's helicopter to go ashore for tennis.

But they could well stay aboard. Serene's many pleasures include pools , spas, a snow room for children to play in – the three Gates children are teens now – a glass-floored room and a submarine.

Visitors to Seattle's Pier 90 saw plenty of Serene last fall, where she was docked for repairs. As KUOW reported , Serene stayed in Seattle for nearly two months. The yacht left before incurring the wrath of Washington tax authorities, which tax any yacht here longer than 60 days a tenth of its value. For Serene, that would have been around $30 million - or 14 weeks’ worth of charters.

Although Gates has not acquired a yacht of his own, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen owns several, including Octopus, believed to be the fifteenth-largest yacht on the planet. He has been known to lend it for rescues and research.

Octopus is a stranger to Washington's shores. Its last known position was in the Mediterranean Sea.

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Bill Gates Cruises In Style on “The Serene” Superyacht

Published August 12, 2014 · Updated August 10, 2014

When Bill Gates takes a family vacation, he goes in VIP luxury style. The Serene is a $330 million superyacht that features 12 staterooms.

Gates is renting The Serene for $5 million per week. The luxury yacht was anchored off the coast of Sardinia. Getting around isn’t a problem as the superyacht has a private helicopter and landing pad, so land excursions a breeze.

The Serene is 450 feet long and has seven decks. The megayacht offers its own saltwater pool, a library, health spa, climbing wall, plus an outdoor theater. For nighttime entertaining, enjoy the combined 48,000 square feet nightclub.

The Serene superyacht is currently owned by Yuri Scheffler, who’s a Russian and made his fortune as the distributor of Stolichnaya vodka.

Although Bill Gates doesn’t own a superyacht himself, he does enjoy renting them. Gates got married on the private yacht owned by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. The luxury yacht owned by Allen is named the Octopus.

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I’m on a boat: Bill Gates vacations on $330M yacht

These days, Microsoft founder Bill Gates is more concerned with helping to save the world than creating the next big gadget. But when the world’s richest man goes on vacation, he does it like no one else.

The New York Daily News captured some photos of Gates aboard “The Serene,” a $330 million dollar yacht that Gates and his family are renting for $5 million per week.

In addition to its 12 staterooms, the 450-foot, seven deck vessel also comes equipped with its own saltwater pool, climbing wall, library, health spa, outdoor theater and even a nightclub spread out over the boat’s combined 48,000 square feet.

Though for all his wealth and influence, Gates doesn’t actually own “The Serene.” He’s renting it from Stolichnaya vodka distributor Yuri Scheffler. The Russia-born Scheffler is an interesting figure himself, famous for battling with Russian President Vladimir Putin , who tried to nationalize and “redistribute” Stolichnaya’s wealth.

According to Business Insider , Serene is the third most expensive yacht in the world. You can check out a video of the yacht during a recent visit to California in 2012 that was taken by a fellow, overwhelmed boater.

Though he does not own a yacht himself, Gates seems to be a fan of them. In 1994, he was married about a yacht belonging to his fellow Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Allen famously bought his own mega yacht a few years ago for $200 million, the Octopus .

Still, even if Gates doesn’t own his own yacht, his choice of vacation rentals certainly trumps that of Bill and Hillary Clinton, who were in the spotlight on Friday after it was revealed they were renting an $18 million Hamptons estate for about $30,000 per week.

According to the Daily News, Gates and his family regularly make use of the Serene’s on board helicopter to travel for tennis matches at the “billionaire’s playground” of nearby Porto Cervo , while the boat is stationed off the coast of Sardinia. And like Allen’s yacht, the Serene also comes with its own submarine.

All in all, not a bad way to spend a few weeks before getting back to reinventing the toilet .

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Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates is currently celebrating the engagement of his daughter, Jennifer, to Egyptian showjumper Nayel Nassar, but he's also got another reason to be happy - a brand new superyacht.

The 112-metre luxury vessel is the world's first hydrogen-powered super yacht, and will feature all the usual billionaire mod-cons, including an infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym. There are five decks, with accommodation for 14 guests and 31 crew members - more than two per person.

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As well as being powered by liquid hydrogen, another eco-feature are the fire pits, which are actually gel-fuelled fire bowls, designed to keep guests warm outdoors without burning wood or coal.

Costing in the region of $500 million, the Aqua ship was first publicised at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2019 by Dutch design firm Sinot. Speaking then, the company's eponymous designer said, 'For the development of Aqua we took inspiration from the lifestyle of a discerning, forward-looking owner, the fluid versatility of water and cutting-edge technology, to combine this in a superyacht with truly innovative features.'

He went on to explain how the hydrogen fuel works, saying: 'AQUA is fuelled by hydrogen, a unique concept which represents a significant progression towards achieving a new balance between nature and technology. The system is based on the use of liquified hydrogen, stored at -253°C in two 28-ton vacuum isolated tanks. The liquified hydrogen is converted into electrical energy by proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, with water being the only by-product.'

The Daily Telegraph reports that the ship will be in service from 2024, and will reach speeds of 17 knots. It will be able to travel for 3,750 miles before refuelling but will also have a diesel back-up due to the lack of hydrogen refuelling stations available.

This will be the world's second richest man's first yacht. He has previously rented them for holidays, most recently including the $330m yacht Serene, which he borrowed from Stolichnaya vodka magnate, Yuri Scheffler, to sail around the coast of Sardinia.

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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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Wer hat, der kann.

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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