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Breakthrough, originally known as Project 821, completed sea trials near Amsterdam in November 2024 before launching in May 2025.
Feadship built the yacht over five years to incorporate green hydrogen technology as requested by the original owner.
The vessel measures 118.8 meters long with a 7,249 gross tonnage volume.
Exterior and interior design came from British studio RWD, featuring 14 balconies and seven unfolding platforms.
Breakthrough holds up to 30 guests across 12 cabins plus crew accommodations.
Amenities include a semi-submerged Neptune lounge, 8.2-meter contraflow pool, cinema, library, onboard hospital and bow basketball court.
Power setup includes 16 fuel cells totaling 3.2 MW running on liquid hydrogen stored at -253°C in a 92 cubic meter cryogenic tank.
Hybrid system allows switching to diesel-electric generators using biofuels or methanol for longer ranges.
The yacht achieves a 6,500 nautical mile range at 14 knots cruising speed.
Breakthrough became the first superyacht to receive liquid hydrogen bunkering in the Netherlands in June 2025, prompting new safety regulations.
Hydrogen system covers 70-78% of annual energy use for hotel loads and amenities with zero emissions.
Widely rumored as commissioned by Bill Gates, though never confirmed, with reports he never boarded it before listing for sale.

Gates' representatives have denied his ownership of superyachts in past statements amid 2020 rumors of a similar hydrogen project.

The yacht listed for sale in July 2025 at around $645 million, handled by brokerage Edmiston.
Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi emerged as the reported new owner after Gates allegedly sold it without use.

Breakthrough debuts at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2025 as a headliner for advancing marine hydrogen tech.

The project aligns with broader industry shifts toward net-zero emissions, influenced by tools like the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index.

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