Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht Under Scrutiny After Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Boat in Alaska
Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht Under Scrutiny After Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Boat in Alaska Mark Zuckerberg’s Yacht Under Scrutiny After Cruise Ship Rescues Stranded Boat in Alaska Mark Zuckerberg’s superyacht has come under scrutiny after a cruise ship diverted from its route to assist a small boat that had run out of fuel in Southeast Alaska. The incident happened on August 3, 2026, when a 21-foot skiff reportedly ran out of fuel while travelling between Petersburg and Juneau. The crew contacted the U.S. Coast Guard for assistance, prompting authorities to seek help from vessels in the area. Zuckerberg’s 387-foot yacht, Launchpad, was reportedly nearby at the time. However, it was the smaller cruise ship Wilderness Legacy that ultimately responded, towing the stranded boat to Farragut Bay and providing fuel. The incident attracted attention after a passenger aboard the cruise ship said the captain informed passengers that Zuckerberg’s yacht was closer but had not responded to the ...