By Alyssa Ochs
Publication Date: 2026-01-28 05:00:00
The polarizing topic of celebrity yachts might make you feel envious, disgusted, or somewhere in between about the ultrarich’s exorbitant spending.
However, the technology behind modern yachts, as well as their price tags and environmental impacts, is nothing short of fascinating.
In a recent YouTube video, Waldman Media (@WaldmanMedia) shared footage of Dragonfly. It’s the world’s fastest megayacht and can reach top speeds of 27 knots.
The OP said this is “insanely fast for a yacht of this size.”
They reported that the Dragonfly is a 240-foot megayacht, and it is allegedly owned by Google co-founder Sergey Brin.
Waldman Media examined the technical specifications of this massive cruising vessel in the video. The yacht has an 18-person crew and can host 12 guests on board.
Like many megayachts, Dragonfly is equipped with a helipad, gym, and massage room. Interestingly, Dragonfly has sailed in remote cruising destinations in the Indian Ocean and the South Pacific.
This yacht has been…
