Shipyard Intelligence

The World's Leading Superyacht Shipyards

From Lürssen's covered halls in Bremen to Feadship's canals in Holland — the yards that define what is possible in private yacht construction.

Lürssen
Germany · Est. 1875
170+
yachts built

The world's pre-eminent builder of superyachts above 80 metres. Home of Flying Fox, Dilbar, and the most ambitious private vessels ever launched.

Known forFlying Fox · Dilbar · Ace
Feadship
Netherlands · Est. 1949
260+
yachts built

The Dutch custom yacht builder renowned for engineering excellence and design freedom. Every Feadship is a one-off, built to an individual brief.

Known forAquila · Savannah · Tango
Benetti
Italy · Est. 1873
350+
yachts built

Italy's oldest and most prolific superyacht builder, offering both custom and semi-custom platforms across a wide range of sizes.

Known forSeasense · Luminosity · Triumph
Oceanco
Netherlands · Est. 1987
35+
yachts built

A focused Dutch yard producing a small number of exceptional large yachts annually. Known for innovative hull forms and sustainable technologies.

Known forBlack Pearl · Jubilee · Nirvana
Heesen
Netherlands · Est. 1978
190+
yachts built

Fast-displacement specialist building aluminium and steel yachts from 37 to 80 metres. Known for speed, efficiency and strong resale values.

Known forGalactica Super Nova · Home · Vida
Sanlorenzo
Italy · Est. 1958
100+
yachts built

A publicly listed Italian builder offering a refined semi-custom range. Strong focus on sustainability and consistent design language.

Known forSL96A · SL102A · 52Steel
Amels
Netherlands · Est. 1918
50+
yachts built

Dutch builder specialising in the Limited Editions series — proven semi-custom platforms offering quality, reliability and strong residual values.

Known forHere Comes The Sun · Planet Nine · Lady E
Baglietto
Italy · Est. 1854
60+
yachts built

One of Italy's most historic yards, now producing a focused range of steel and aluminium motor yachts with a strong design identity.

Known forT52 · T55 · DOM
Rossinavi
Italy · Est. 1975
25+
yachts built

A growing Italian yard with an increasingly ambitious order book. Known for explorer-influenced designs and strong engineering capability.

Known forFloretta · Cecilia · Amare
Nobiskrug
Germany · Est. 1905
25+
yachts built

A German yard with a focused output of technically ambitious yachts. Known for the iconic sailing yacht Hetairos and the 88m Artefact.

Known forArtefact · Hetairos · Reverie

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