Leonardo DiCaprio under fire for luxury yacht visit with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti

Leonardo DiCaprio has come under fire after being spotted enjoying a luxury yacht trip with girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti in Saint Barthélemy, the Caribbean island known for attracting billionaire visitors with their yachts. The actor, long known for his environmental activism and climate advocacy, faced backlash online as critics questioned the environmental impact of his lavish holiday.

Photos from the trip show DiCaprio and Ceretti aboard a sizeable yacht surrounded by the clear blue waters of Saint Barthélemy. While the island is a hotspot for the ultra-wealthy, the sight of DiCaprio, whose public persona is tied to sustainability and conservation, sparked a wave of social media commentary. Many users highlighted the contradiction between his climate-focused campaigns and the carbon footprint associated with private yachts, a mode of travel known to emit substantial greenhouse gases.

The criticism comes amid growing scrutiny of celebrities who promote eco-friendly messages while maintaining lifestyles perceived as environmentally harmful. DiCaprio has historically championed climate awareness, funding initiatives to protect oceans, combat deforestation, and address global warming. However, environmental experts note that private yacht travel can release as much carbon per hour as the average car emits in months, prompting questions about the consistency of personal actions versus public messaging.

Fans and commentators expressed disappointment, with some calling the trip “tone-deaf” while others defended the actor, suggesting that his overall contributions to environmental causes remain significant. The juxtaposition of luxury and activism has been a recurring theme in celebrity culture, particularly as social media amplifies public reactions to high-profile behaviour.

DiCaprio has yet to comment publicly on the backlash, though similar situations in the past have prompted him to emphasise the broader impact of his environmental work rather than the carbon footprint of individual activities. Meanwhile, Saint Barthélemy continues to draw wealthy tourists with yachts and private jets, reinforcing the tension between environmental responsibility and ultra-luxury tourism.