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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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Geffen has cruised everywhere from St. Barth

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.

Rising Sun is a great place for entertaining. Scroll through Geffen

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

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

And Orlando Bloom was on board just last month.

And Orlando Bloom was on board just last month.

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

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

Geffen has also hosted Chris Rock ...

Geffen has also hosted Chris Rock ...

... and Bruce Springsteen.

... and Bruce Springsteen.

That's not to mention Mariah Carey ...

That

... and Leonardo DiCaprio.

... 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.

But Geffen doesn

Source: Business Insider

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— Madeline Hill (@mad_hill) April 16, 2017

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

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

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