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Howard Schultz’s $200 Million Superyacht Passes Through Narrow Dutch Canal

The billionaire’s 77-meter Feadship yacht required the movable bridge to remain raised for 40 minutes to fit its 11-meter beam.

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Overview

  • On May 28, the superyacht Pi successfully navigated the Woubrugsebrug canal, prompting authorities to open the movable bridge for about 40 minutes.
  • Built by Dutch shipbuilder Feadship and delivered in 2019, Pi measures 77 meters long, spans 11 meters wide and is valued at roughly $200 million.
  • The yacht features a glass-bottom pool, a helicopter landing pad and onboard spa facilities; it can accommodate up to 12 guests with a crew of 18.
  • Its passage highlighted the precise coordination required to guide large luxury vessels through waterways with limited clearance and width.
  • Schultz helmed Starbucks in multiple terms between 1986 and 2023, expanding it from a regional chain to more than 35,000 stores worldwide.