By Katie Dupere
Publication Date: 2026-02-12 02:30:00
While millions of Americans worry about rising home energy costs, one $450 million megayacht consumes enough electricity each day to supply about 800 homes.
The colossal 466-foot-long vessel was on stark display in early December, docked during the Art Basel 2025 show in Miami Beach. Called Dragonfly, the megayacht is owned by Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who sailed it into Florida for the elite art showcase.
With a status as one of the largest private yachts in the world, Luxurylaunches described Dragonfly as “something closer to a floating skyscraper than a yacht.” The vessel has enough space to house up to 18 guests — and a 40-member crew.
While Brin visited Art Basel, his docked megayacht continued to run its extensive energy-hungry systems — including air conditioning, lights, IT infrastructure, security systems, and more. The result is a concerning environmental impact that shows the gap between the ultra-wealthy and the average American.
Together, all of Dragonfly’s luxe…
