Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
Small cruise ship rescued skiff in south-east Alaska even though Meta billionaire’s $300m megayacht was closer Mark Zuckerberg has faced questions over why a small cruise ship in south-east Alaska rescued a stranded skiff and its crew when his 387ft superyacht had been closer. The Silicon Valley billionaire’s yacht, worth a reported $300m, is said to have “repeatedly” declined to assist when a…
Last week, small cruise ship in southeast Alaska rescued a skiff and its crew while Meta billionaire Mark Zuckerberg's $300 million superyacht was closer. The yacht, owned by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan, reportedly refused to assist the stranded boat despite being nearer. Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook and Instagram's parent company Meta Platforms, was reportedly not aboard the yacht at the time, according to a spokesperson for Zuckerberg and Chan.
The rescue occurred as the yacht was operating on a different radio channel, according to Zuckerberg's spokesperson Brian Baker. The incident has raised questions about Zuckerberg's priorities and prompted criticism from some on social media who have expressed discomfort with his wealth and lifestyle.
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