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Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Breakthrough Listed for Sale Ahead of Monaco Debut

Edmiston has listed the 390-foot, $645 million vessel to showcase its groundbreaking hydrogen propulsion at the Monaco Yacht Show

Bill Gates’ Secret $645 Million Superyacht Up For Sale
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Overview

  • Breakthrough is officially for sale through broker Edmiston and will make its world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2025
  • Designed by RWD and built by Feadship over five years, the yacht is the first net-zero vessel powered solely by liquid hydrogen stored at –253 °C
  • Onboard features include a basketball court, private hospital, cinema, multiple libraries and a completely private four-story townhouse
  • The 390-foot vessel accommodates 30 guests across 15 cabins with up to 43 crew, and a biofuel backup cuts emissions by 90 percent on longer voyages
  • Rumored to be commissioned by Bill Gates—who has never boarded—the project has paved the way for new maritime regulations on hydrogen storage and fuel cells