Earlier this week, a small skiff ran out of fuel near Farragut Bay and was rescued by the Alaskan cruise ship Wilderness Legacy. Tracking data suggests that Mark Zuckerberg’s super yacht, Launchpad, was actually closer to the stranded boat but refused to help, according to passenger Michael Love who posted about it on Bluesky.

The captain of the Wilderness Legacy announced that the Launchpad had been repeatedly unresponsive, prompting boos from the passengers. The AIS tracking data supports this claim, showing the Launchpad stopped near the entrance of the bay while the Wilderness Legacy passed by and eventually rescued the stranded boat.

Mark Zuckerberg’s spokesperson Brian Baker stated that his family were not on board at the time of the incident and that the crew had already received help from the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard issued a marine assistance request broadcast for the skiff, which was successfully answered by the Wilderness Legacy.

This incident has sparked debate about the responsibilities of high-profile individuals during emergencies and raises questions about whether billionaires are more concerned with their yachts’ proximity to luxury events than helping those in need.