Jeff Bezos partied on billionaire David Geffen's $590 million superyacht in the Balearics - here's a look at the yacht, which has hosted everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Barack Obama

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Jeff Bezos partied on billionaire David Geffen's $590 million superyacht in the Balearics - here's a look at the yacht, which has hosted everyone from Oprah Winfrey to Barack Obama

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Billionaire David Geffen's superyacht, Rising Sun, has hosted everyone from Jeff Bezos to Oprah Winfrey.

Spotted: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos in the Balearics this week, aboard entertainment mogul David Geffen's superyacht, Rising Sun.

In a photo posted to Geffen's Instagram, Bezos was seen with his girlfriend, Lauren Sanchez; supermodel Karlie Kloss; and former Goldman Sachs CEO, Lloyd Blankfein. Bezos already made waves this month when reports surfaced that he owned a $400 million superyacht anchored near Datça, Turkey. However, Amazon denied these reports in a statement to Business Insider.

Read more: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez partied with Lloyd Blankfein and model Karlie Kloss aboard billionaire David Geffen's superyacht

But Bezos and crew aren't the first to cruise the high seas with Geffen, who appears to loves to hosting celebrities, musicians, and actors alike. Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack and Michelle Obama have also enjoyed Geffen's 400-foot-plus superyacht in the past. 

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Here's a look at Rising Sun - and the big names that have been on board.

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Entertainment mogul David Geffen, founder of DreamWorks, SKG, Asylum Records, Geffen Records, and DGS Records, owns Rising Sun. According to Forbes, he's worth $8.2 billion.

Source: Forbes

The 454-foot megayacht was originally built for Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Geffen bought a half-share in 2007 and the other half in 2010, totaling $590 million.

The 454-foot megayacht was originally built for Oracle founder Larry Ellison. Geffen bought a half-share in 2007 and the other half in 2010, totaling $590 million.

Source: Forbes

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The exact value of the superyacht is unclear. However, one recent estimate put its value at $300 million.

The exact value of the superyacht is unclear. However, one recent estimate put its value at $300 million.

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Rising Sun was constructed by German shipbuilder Lürssen. Once Geffen became owner, he had the yacht refitted over a six-month period.

Rising Sun was constructed by German shipbuilder Lürssen. Once Geffen became owner, he had the yacht refitted over a six-month period.

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The yacht can accommodate 18 guests and a staff of 55 people. It even has a basketball court.

The yacht can accommodate 18 guests and a staff of 55 people. It even has a basketball court.

Source: Forbes

The top deck is dedicated entirely to the owner and includes a double-height cinema.

Source: Boat International

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Geffen has cruised everywhere from St. Barth's and the Tobago Cays to Portofino and Ibiza, according to his Instagram — but not without a few friends.

Rising Sun is a great place for entertaining. Scroll through Geffen's Instagram feed, and you'll find that he's hosted many a celebrity guest on board.

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Most recently, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, investment banker Lloyd Blankfein, and model Karlie Kloss were spotted aboard in the Balearics.

Source: Business Insider

And Orlando Bloom was on board just last month.

Source: Business Insider

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Oprah, Bradley Cooper, and Tom Hanks have also joined Geffen to cruise the high seas.

Geffen has also hosted Chris Rock ...

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... and Bruce Springsteen.

That's not to mention Mariah Carey ...

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... and Leonardo DiCaprio.

But Geffen doesn't just invite actors, musicians, and models. In 2017, Barack and Michelle Obama were spotted on board while the yacht was in French Polynesia.

Source: Business Insider

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Geffen knows how to party with the rich and famous — and in style.

While the combined $590 million that Geffen spent to buy Rising Sun is an astronomical figure, it pales in comparison to the world's most expensive yacht. That title goes to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's yacht Eclipse, which is estimated to be worth anywhere from $600 million to $1.5 billion.

While the combined $590 million that Geffen spent to buy Rising Sun is an astronomical figure, it pales in comparison to the world's most expensive yacht. That title goes to Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich's yacht Eclipse, which is estimated to be worth anywhere from $600 million to $1.5 billion.

Source: Business Insider

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