Most billionaires escape work on a superyacht. Google's Sergey Brin built a $450 million one with a giant office, a business deck and helicopter hangar

Google co-founder Sergey Brin is so workaholic that he doesn't leave even when he heads to the sea. And his 466-foot (142-meter) megayacht Dragonfly, delivered by German shipbuilder Lürssen in 2024, is proof to it.

The $450 million superyacht has a dedicated business deck with a private office, helicopter hangar, gym and games room, making it one of the most unusual workspaces ever built aboard a luxury yacht.

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The megayacht that works hard like its owner

Dragonfly is the shipyard's seventh-largest yacht ever constructed. But what truly sets Dragonfly apart is its dedicated business deck.


According to Lürssen, the level includes:

• A spacious private office
• A fully equipped gym
• A games room
• A concealed helicopter hangar

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Unlike most superyachts, where entire decks are reserved for spas, pools or entertainment, Dragonfly places productivity at the center of its design.

Lürssen has never revealed the exact size of Brin's office. However, based on the yacht's dimensions, industry estimates suggest it spans roughly 70 to 110 square meters (750 to 1,180 square feet)—making it significantly larger than many executive corner offices in Fortune 500 companies, according to Luxurylaunches.

When the office, helicopter facilities, circulation areas, gym, games room and technical spaces are combined, the entire business deck is estimated to cover more than 1,000 square meters.

A hidden helicopter hangar adds another level of convenience

Dragonfly's concealed helicopter hangar isn't just about luxury but also serves a practical purpose. Hidden inside the yacht's superstructure to preserve its sleek profile, the hangar allows passengers to arrive or depart without depending on ports, tenders or long road journeys.

The yacht's engineering also reflects its work-focused philosophy.

Dragonfly uses Lürssen's diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system, combining:

• Two diesel engines
• Controllable-pitch propellers
• PTI/PTO units
• An electric azimuth pod drive

The setup was designed to improve fuel efficiency and provide greater flexibility during long-distance cruising.

While Lürssen has not specifically marketed the technology as an office feature, electric operating modes are expected to reduce engine noise and vibration, creating a quieter environment for meetings, video calls and focused work.

Why Dragonfly perfectly reflects Sergey Brin's work ethic

Although Brin stepped away from Google's day-to-day management in 2019, he became actively involved again after the rapid rise of artificial intelligence following the launch of ChatGPT. His views on productivity have also attracted attention.

In a widely reported 2025 internal memo, Brin described "60 hours a week as the 'sweet spot of productivity'" and encouraged employees to spend every weekday in the office, arguing that the race toward artificial general intelligence required exceptional commitment.

Later that year, he also acknowledged that retirement had not suited him, saying it left him feeling less sharp and admitting that remaining retired would have been a mistake.

A billionaire who never truly clocks out

Today, Forbes estimates Sergey Brin's net worth at $266 billion, making him one of the richest people in the world.

His immense fortune gives him access to virtually every luxury imaginable. Yet Dragonfly suggests that even aboard one of the world's largest private yachts, work remains central to his daily life.

Rather than functioning solely as a luxury retreat, Dragonfly serves as a floating corporate headquarters—built for a billionaire whose office simply happens to sail across the world's oceans.