Why Oceanco yachts command attention
Oceanco does not compete on volume. The yard has delivered roughly 35 vessels in nearly four decades — a fraction of Lürssen's or Feadship's output. What Oceanco has built instead is a reputation for taking on projects that other yards might consider too architecturally ambitious or technically risky. The result is a fleet that includes some of the most visually distinctive and engineering-complex superyachts ever built.
Black Pearl (106m, 2018) is the definitive example. The three-masted sailing yacht features a Dyna-Rig system — a free-standing, computer-controlled sail plan that allows the vessel to cross the Atlantic under sail power alone. No other yard had attempted a sailing superyacht at this scale with this level of automated sail handling. The engineering required to integrate three rotating carbon-fibre masts with a 106-metre hull represented a genuine first in yacht construction.
Notable Oceanco yachts
Beyond Black Pearl, the Oceanco fleet includes several vessels that have shaped the market:
- Bravo Eugenia (109m, 2018) — designed by Nuvolari Lenard with a LIFE (Lengthened, Innovative, Fuel-Efficient) design that reduced fuel consumption by 30% compared to conventional hull forms at this size. A landmark in sustainable yacht engineering.
- Kaos (110m, 2017, ex-Jubilee) — one of the largest Dutch-built superyachts, with interiors by Winch Design and a distinctive Lobanov Design exterior. Now available on the charter market.
- DAR (90m, 2018) — a striking vessel with a De Voogt naval architecture platform and Luiz de Basto exterior, recognised for its aggressive yet refined profile.
- Infinity (88.5m, 2015) — a Gaspard Schlumberger-designed motor yacht with a focus on long-range cruising and a notably private owner programme.
Oceanco on the brokerage market
Oceanco vessels appear infrequently on the brokerage market — the small fleet size and the bespoke nature of each vessel means that sales are rare events rather than routine transactions. When an Oceanco does come to market, it typically attracts immediate attention from the upper end of the buyer pool: these are vessels that combine Dutch engineering rigour with architectural ambition that is difficult to find elsewhere.
Pricing is always project-specific. Older Oceanco vessels (pre-2015) may be available from €40 million, while recent deliveries above 100 metres are priced well above €100 million. Due to the bespoke nature of each vessel, buyers should work with a broker experienced in the Dutch custom market — the survey, valuation, and negotiation processes for one-off vessels at this scale require specialist expertise.
Oceanco vs Lürssen vs Feadship
The three major Dutch-German megayacht builders serve different buyer priorities. Lürssen dominates on scale — the yard routinely delivers vessels above 100 metres with unmatched engineering depth. Feadship excels in bespoke precision — every vessel is unique, with the strongest resale badge in the industry. Oceanco occupies the architecturally adventurous space — buyers who want a vessel that pushes design boundaries rather than following established conventions.
For detailed comparisons, see our Feadship vs Lürssen intelligence report and the builder comparison hub. For the broader megayacht market, browse 80m+ yachts for sale or the Lürssen brokerage inventory.