Mark Zuckerberg’s super yacht causes discontent

Theo GeekWirewhen docking at the Ballard area in Seattle on May 26, Zuckerberg’s 119-meter-long yacht called Launchpad was booed and jeered by passersby. However, CEO Meta is said to not be on board.

On social networks, many people also expressed dissatisfaction when the super yacht appeared while Meta conducted a large-scale layoff, causing more than 8,000 people to lose their jobs and 7,000 other employees to be transferred to AI-related positions. As noted by NYPostthe majority criticized the technology tycoon for his insensitive display of wealth.

“Another guy who loves technology and doesn’t know how to perceive the situation,” said the account Brian Hansford write on X.

“Zuckerberg’s yacht docked in Seattle on the day Meta cut 20% of its workforce in this area,” the account said Ben Kershner Write and post a series of photos. “Unbelievable.”

Lewis Kamb, contributing reporter for NBC News, Axios and Seattle Timesjokingly said: “Let me guess: The name of the boat is ‘Let Them Eat Cake’, right?”. He used the phrase “Let them eat cake” (If you don’t have bread, eat cake), which is often used to sarcasm the detachment from reality and insensitivity of the rich class or the ruling class to the difficulties of the people.

Zuckerberg and Meta have not yet commented.

Zuckerberg is said to buy Launchpad in 2024. According to Luxury Launchesboss Meta and his wife appeared on Launchpad during their June 2025 vacation in the beach town of Alepochori (Greece) and attracted the attention of local people at that time.

SuperYachtTimes Launchpad is manufactured by the Dutch company Feadship, designed by two famous names: Espen Øino International, exterior design and interior design by Zuretti Interior Design. The ship’s hull is made of steel, the superstructure is made of aluminum, and is equipped with four engines that can reach a maximum speed of 44.5 km/h. Talk to GeekWirea Ballard dock employee said Zuckerberg’s superyacht was “the largest one seen in the last 14 years.”