Jeff Bezos’ vacay just hit a snag. His megayacht got a visit from authorities: report
Vacation, interrupted.
Customs officials conducted a surprise “raid” on Jeff Bezos’ megayacht Koru off the coast of St. Barts on New Year’s Eve, Page Six reports. A source says the alleged inspection took around three hours and it was “routine.”
The media outlet obtained pictures of the uniformed officers on board the $500 million behemoth in the Caribbean. The Amazon founder was not seen, but his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, was snapped on deck, as were some pals, including her ex, former NFL-er Tony Gonzalez.
It’s unclear what the officials were seeking or why the supposed probe occurred. What we do know is that all seafaring visitors to St. Barts need to fill out two clearance forms before arriving at the port of Gustavia, about 1,200 miles southeast of Miami. Valid passports are required for everyone in the party. Sailors must also hoist a yellow “Q” flag indicating they are requesting clearance from local authorities.
Sanchez, for one, seemed unbothered by the unexpected visitors. Hours later on Instagram, the “Extra” alum made no mention of the incident, just showing off a new set of streaked extensions.
“New hair who dis?” said the bride-to-be’s caption. “Excited for tonight. Happy New Year everyone. So excited for 2025.”
This story was originally published January 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM.
