New Year’s Eve 2026 billionaire parties: From Jeff Bezos’ Koru $500 million superyacht to exclusive and reserved-for-the-rich parties in St Barts, it is going to be a billionaire showdown as New Year’s Eve parties hit the coastline. Arriving in style, these billionaires are set to light up their year-end parties with private jets, helicopters, and superyachts.
According to a Forbes report, the Caribbean, a hotspot for billionaire gatherings, has already begun its annual display of exuberant wealth. Starting Christmas 2025, several billionaires began their holidays with island-hopping, finally stopping over in St. Barts for its iconic Fort Oscar New Year’s Eve firework display.
On land, the arena is reserved with exclusive access for private celebrations. While the floating palaces on water host invite-only parties. The coastline is lined with high-end villas and restaurants that are impossible to reserve.
Inside a billionaire’s New Year’s party
Performances and appearances from the A-listers are not a surprise when it comes to St Barts New Year’s Eve celebration. Forbes revealed that the parties at Gyp Sea and Nikki Beach will be headlined by DJ Calvin Harris and DJ Diplo, respectively. Ferragamo and The Surfe Lodge will host a New Year’s Eve celebration at Hotel Le Toiny with a performance by Blond:ish.
Referring to industry sources, Superyachtfan and Marine Traffic, these billionaire super yachts have been spotted in the St Barts waters.
Dmitri Bukhman’s Ahpo
Online gaming mogul, Bukhman’s superyacht Ahpo is 378 feet and can accommodate 16 guests. With 9 suites, it houses two VIPP cabins and a crew of nearly 40 people. There is an exclusive piano, a beauty salon, a beach club, and a gym. Bukhman who is worth $9.8 billion, started the online gaming platform Playrix. Best known for games such as Homescapes and Fishdom, his startup has over a $2.5 billion annual revenue.
Sergey Brin’ Dragonfly
Co-founder of Google, Sergey Brin’s Dragonfly superyacht has been reportedly spotted in St Barts ahead of the New Year 2026. Its massive 466-foot front opens to a superyacht beyond compare. Made to house 18 guests and a 40-person crew, the Dragonfly features two helipads, a glass-bottom pool, a spa, and a private cinema.
Jeff Bezos’ Koru
Amazon’s headliner, Jeff Bezos, is reportedly floating the waters of St Barts on Koru. The iconic water-palace that he bought for his now-wife, Lauren Sanchez features a one-of-a-kind swimming pool on the aft deck and can accommodate up to 18 guests. Reportedly worth $500 million, this was one of Bezos’ biggest purchases of 2025.
Jan Koum’s Moonrise
Founder of the billion-dollar social networking firm WhatsApp, billionaire Jan Koum has also been rumoured to be spending the holiday season in the celebrity showland. The 328-foot Moonrise superyacht is 328 feet wide and is loaded with a helipad on the foredeck. The beach club features a gym and a wellness centre.
Eric Schmidt’s Whisper
Another Google founder on the list, Eric Schmidt’s superyacht Whisper, has an exquisite mosaic tiled swimming pool, a sprawling spa and a stunning two-deck video wall. In fact, the billionaire’s superyacht also had a basketball court, which was once one of the two helipads on the yacht.
Apart from these superyachts, other yachts from tech billionaires across the world were also spotted in St Barts. Smaller than 300 feet, Jeff Bezos’ supplementary vessels also float along with Koru. Software billionaire Darwin Deason’s 203-foot Apogee and Blackberry founder Mike Lazaridis’ Artefact were also seen on the shore.
