#1 Lurssen | Azzam | 180m
Lurssen is one of the world’s leading shipyards. The German-based company was established over 141 years ago with headquarters in Bremen-Vegesack and five further yards in northern Germany. Lurssen has built 7 of the top 10 largest yachts and has recently launched the 155m Dilbar (Project Omar), scheduled to be delivered soon to Mr Usmanov. The shipyard employs over 1,000 people at its Bremen facility alone.
Azzam, the largest yacht in the world at a length of 180 meters, was delivered to Cheikh Khalifa, the emir of Abu Dhabi, in 2013. Not many details about the vessel are known, but it is confirmed that Mubarak Saad al Ahbabi directed the technical engineering. Azzam is speculated to have a price around 400 million pounds.
#2 Blohm + Voss | Eclipse | 162.5m
Blohm + Voss was founded in 1877 by Hermann Blohm and Ernst Voss. The shipyard specializes in the construction of naval vessels and megayachts, as well as repairs, refits, and modifications of merchant ships. In 2005 the firm was acquired by ThyssenKrupp AG. The new owners instructed the yard not to build any new yachts as of 2008. This ban was lifted in 2012 when the shipyard’s civilian operations were sold to London-based private equity firm, Star Capital.
Demoted from the rank of the largest superyacht in 2013 by Azzam, Eclipse has dominated the superyacht rankings for 3 years with a tremendous length of a 162.5m. Owned by Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, Eclipse is Blohm+Voss' flagship. Built in a shroud of secrecy in 2010 to a design by Terence Disdale, Eclipse features a 16-meter long swimming pool convertible into a dance floor, a three-man private submarine, an exterior fireplace as well as space for six tenders and three helicopters.
#3 Helsingor Værft | Prince Abdulaziz | 147m
Helsingor Værft was founded in 1882. Based in Denmark, the shipyard builds different types of ships and marine engines.
Prince Abdulaziz was built by the yard in 1984. At the time of delivery, the yacht was the largest in the world, retaining its status for 22 years. The project is speculated to have cost $184m. Maierform was responsible for the yacht's naval architecture, whilst David Hicks styled her interior. Among her amenities are a cinema, a mosque and a fully equipped hospital. Prince Abdulaziz has since been refitted in 1987, 1996 and 2005.
#4 Samuda Brothers | El Horriya | 145.7m
Samuda Brothers was a shipyard, founded by Jacob and Joseph d'Aguilar Samuda. The firm started working in London in 1843. Samuda Brothers specialized in building iron and steel warships. In 1863 they were producing double the output of all other London shipyards combined.
El Horriya was built in 1865 on the banks of the Thames for the Ottoman governor of Egypt, Khedive Ismail. During the refit in 1872, the yacht was lengthened by 12m and in 1905 she grew by another 5,1m. Her last major rebuild was in 1950. Now she is the Egyptian presidential vessel and is usually moored in Alexandria.
#5 Nobiskrug | Sailing yacht A 142.8m
Nobiskrug was founded in 1905 by Otto Stork in Rendsburg. With more than 750 vessels delivered, Nobiskrug collaborates with the famous yacht designers and not only builds the projects, but also provides refit services.
With masts taller than the Statue of Liberty, S/Y A is on track to becoming the largest sailing yacht in the world at 145 meters in length. Commissioned by Andrei Melnichenko, owner of M/Y A, the project's rig and keel were designed by Dutch-based Dykstra Naval Architects. Philippe Starck was responsible for her exterior and interior design.
#6 De Schelde / Abu Dhabi MAR (rebuild) | Yas | 141m
ADM Shipyards is one of the leading shipbuilders in the Persian Gulf. Established in 2008, 30% of the shipyard is owned by Privinvest, the holding company behind Nobiskrug and CMN.
Yas was relaunched in 2011 after being converted from a Dutch frigate built in 1978. The redesign was handled by French studio, Pierrejean Design. Yas accommodates up to 60 guests and a crew of 56. Her alluring features include an automatic stern platform, amazing outdoor pool and spa, a helipad, a highly-sophisticated audio-visual entertainment system as well as a garage for water toys.
#7 Fincantieri | Ocean Victory | 140m
Founded in 1959, Fincantieri is the largest shipbuilder in Europe. After the acquisition of the Norwegian group VARD, the Fincantieri group doubled in size to become the fourth largest in the world. The company builds both commercial and military vessels.
Following an order placed in 2009, Fincantieri has delivered, after 5 years of construction, the 140m Ocean Victory in December 2014. Designed by Espen Oeino and Alberto Pinto together with Sessa Romboli, the yacht was delivered to steel magnate, Viktor Rashnikov. Capable of accommodating up to 36 guests, Ocean Victory is packed with luxurious features such as 6 pools spread out over her 7 decks, an internal floodable dock to house her 14m tender, two helipads and a vast spa area.
#8 Kusch Yachts | Al Mirqab | 133m
Kusch Yachts was founded in 1981 by Claus Kusch in Germany and first acted primarily as consultants on new build projects. The company has since evolved into being able to offer new build construction and refit facilities.
Built in 2008 to a famous Tim Heywood exterior design and Andrew Winch interior design, Al Mirqab has a length of 133 meters. She is capable of accommodating 36 guests, as well as 45 crew. She is owned by Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar.
#9 Elefsis | Maryah | 125m
Elefsis Shipyards is a Greek shipbuilding company founded in 1962. The yard has built bulk carriers, fast ferries and completed ship conversions.
Launched in 2014, Maryah is all-steel, full-displacement motor yacht. Originally launched in Poland in 1991 as a Russian research vessel, she has been completely rebuilt at Elefsis Shipyards. H2 Yacht Design was responsible for her exterior and interior. Built to SOLAS regulations, Maryah is able to accommodate up to 54 guests.
#10 Flender Werke | Alexander | 122m
Flender Werke was a German shipbuilding company, located in Lubeck. It was founded in 1917 as a branch of Bruckenbau Flender AG. Later it became one of the largest shipyards in Germany, constructing 700 vessels in all. After World War II, Flender Werke continued to build merchant ships, and in 1973 the company was renamed Flender Werft AG. In 2002 they were forced to close because of insolvency.
Alexander is a megayacht unlike many others in her class. Built in 1965 and converted in 1985, Alexander was one of the earliest private yachts to breach the 100m barrier. The vessel’s interior was refitted in 1998 with a more recent upgrade to the master cabin completed in 2008. The yacht is now a popular charter yacht catering to parties of up to 80 guests.
Italian builder Extra Yachts has launched the first 28-meter X90 Fast motor yacht, with plans to display the vessel at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2025. The GRP-built yacht, sold through broker Kristina Falkone of Aberton Yachts, features exterior and interior design by Hot Lab with naval engineering by the shipyard.The X90 Fast offers 86 square meters of exterior deck space across three cockpit levels - a dining area for 8-10 guests, lounge seating, and a waterside sunbathing platform. Interior spaces include four guest cabins with the master suite positioned amidships to utilize the 7.1-meter beam. Crew accommodations consist of two cabins forward.Powered by triple Volvo Penta IPS1350 engines (1,000hp each), the yacht reaches a top speed of 30 knots with a cruising speed of 24 knots. At 12 knots, the range extends to 1,000 nautical miles. Design features include concealed hull windows, an open galley with retractable windows separating the salon from the aft deck, and dedicated crew passageways to minimize guest area disruptions.The X90 Fast will be shown alongside other Extra Yachts models at Cannes from September 9-14, 2025. The launch marks the shipyard's continued expansion of its performance-oriented X Series, which currently ranges from 76 to 130 feet. Extra Yachts specializes in the development of yachts with a strong personality. Its distinctive lines are combined in a variety of motor yacht models ranging from 76' to 130' and a 30-meter motor catamaran. Developed thanks to the advanced technical experience of ISA Yachts, Extra offers customers all the advantages of being part of the Palumbo Superyachts network.Credits: Extra Yachts
July 15, 2025
Wally has completed construction of the second wallywind110 sailing yacht, scheduled for its world premiere in late August in Costa Smeralda. The 33.5-meter vessel shares the same judel/vrolijk & co-designed performance hull and carbon construction as its sistership Galma, while introducing several custom modifications.Key updates include a sand-grey hull color scheme, lighter interior finishes, and a reconfigured lower salon with a multifunctional workspace replacing the bar area. The VIP cabin now features a sliding bed system converting between single and double configurations. Studio Santa Maria Magnolfi maintained the exterior and interior design continuity with the first unit, preserving the wallywind series' signature elements: dedicated helm stations, integrated swim platform, and expansive guest areas.Performance features include a telescopic keel (adjustable from 4.5 to 6.95 meters), twin rudders, and a carbon rigging system from Hall Spars with North Sails. The yacht's construction benefited from lessons learned during the first hull's production, allowing Wally to optimize the build process.No charter or ownership details have been disclosed for the new vessel, which joins Wally's growing fleet of performance sailing yachts. The Monaco-based brand, now part of Ferretti Group, continues production of its wallywind series alongside motoryacht projects at its facilities in Forlì, Italy.The Ferretti Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, is now one of the world’s leaders in the construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.Credits: Ferretti Group
July 15, 2025
The 70-meter full-custom superyacht Project Thunderball is progressing through construction at CRN's Ancona facility, with delivery scheduled for 2026. Designed by Vripack with naval architecture focused on sailing yacht-inspired efficiency, the aluminum and steel vessel will serve as both a luxury yacht and support vessel for the owner's existing sailing yacht.With an 11-meter beam and 1,100 gross tonnage, Project Thunderball features five decks accommodating 12 guests and 15 crew. The design departs from conventional motor yacht aesthetics, incorporating a sharp bow entry and curved bilges reminiscent of sailing yachts - a direct request from the owner, an experienced regatta competitor. Vripack's co-creative director Marnix Hoekstra noted the hull's efficiency eliminated the need for a bulbous bow, with tank testing confirming unusually low resistance.The exterior design centers on a continuous shear line creating streamlined proportions, complemented by a top-deck winter garden enclosure. Custom elements include an oversized swim platform and vertically aligned window mullions influencing interior layouts. Project management firm Y.CO reports the build has progressed efficiently through collaboration between Vripack, CRN, and Nauta Design, the latter responsible for interior and exterior furniture."Seeing the project advance through key milestones demonstrates the effectiveness of this technical partnership," stated Donna Green, Y.CO's Head of New Build Projects. The yacht's construction began following the owner's 2018 commission, with Vripack describing the design process as an intensive collaboration with the highly involved client.Upon completion, Project Thunderball will join CRN's portfolio of 70-90 meter custom superyachts. The Ancona shipyard currently has four additional projects in construction, ranging from 60 to 85 meters. No exact delivery date or projected cruising itinerary has been disclosed for the Thunderball project.The Ferretti Group, led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, is now one of the world’s leaders in the construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, Mochi Craft, CRN, Custom Line and Wally.Credits: Vripack
July 15, 2025
Columbus Yachts has delivered the 47-meter Atlantique series superyacht M/Y Acqua Chiara, now available for charter through Fraser Yachts. The steel-hulled vessel with aluminum superstructure measures 9.1 meters in beam with a 2.4-meter draft and 499 gross tonnage. Designed by Hot Lab with naval architecture by Columbus Yachts, the yacht features twin 1,350hp engines delivering a maximum speed of 15.5 knots and transatlantic range of 3,400 nautical miles at 12 knots.The exterior profile showcases Columbus' signature explorer styling with three-tiered stern areas including a covered dining space, pool lounge with fold-out balconies, and swim platform positioned just 50cm above water level. Interior spaces blend classic and contemporary elements with white parquet flooring, natural oak ceilings, and specialized finishes including Vetrite glass panels and geometric Sicis mosaics. The main salon features custom white upholstered sofas with blue accents, Fendi armchairs, and a 75-inch TV integrated into Stopsol glass.Owner accommodations on the main deck include a full-beam suite with Galaxy blue glass walls, leather-clad furnishings, and Bonaldo lighting. The en-suite bathroom combines white marble with silver mosaic detailing and includes both a tub and hammam shower system. Four additional guest cabins comprise two king-size and two twin cabins, all with private marble bathrooms featuring Sicis mosaic work. Crew quarters accommodate eight staff in four cabins forward, with the captain's cabin adjacent to the wheelhouse.Upper deck spaces include a swimming pool area convertible to an open-air cinema, formal dining for twelve with Viabizzuno chandelier, and a forward lounge with full-height windows creating terrace-like sea views. The sundeck offers a central relaxation area with console seating aft and sunpad with bar forward. Storage solutions include a starboard garage for the 5-meter tender and portside garage housing a rescue tender and two jet skis.M/Y Acqua Chiara represents the third delivery in Columbus' Atlantique series, following previous 40m and 43m models. The yacht is currently available for Mediterranean charters through Fraser Yachts, though specific rates remain undisclosed. Specializing in semi-custom and full-custom builds (37m–120m), Columbus offers four lines: Atlantique, Crossover, Sport, and Classic. Its flagship 80m Dragon exemplifies its craftsmanship. As part of Palumbo Superyachts, the brand provides end-to-end owner support alongside sister yards ISA Yachts, Mondomarine, and Extra Yachts.Credits: Columbus Yachts
July 14, 2025
Monaco-based Dynamiq presented five new superyacht concepts ranging from 41 to 55 meters during a private event at Maison Moghadam on July 3, 2025. The showcase, titled "Five Senses. Five Superyachts," featured designs from three studios: Mark Berryman Design, H2 Yacht Design, and Sturge & Toth.Global 550Mark Berryman Design introduced three interior concepts:GTT 135 (41m): A Mediterranean/Bahamas cruiser with natural oak, stone flooring, and seagrass panelingGlobal 450 (45m): An explorer yacht featuring light oak joinery and transformable furnitureGlobal 550 (55m): A long-range explorer with smoked oak, marble finishes, and bronze accentsGlobal 450H2 Yacht Design previewed interiors for the GTT 180 Heritage, a 55-meter aluminum neo-classic superyacht scheduled for full debut at the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show. The design incorporates calacatta gold marble, shagreen leather, and custom bronze detailing, with furnishings from American brands Baker and Holly Hunt.GTT 180 HeritageSturge & Toth presented a new 45-meter exterior concept under Dynamiq's GST line, featuring a double-balcony master suite and convertible pool area. The design evolves Dynamiq's existing platform with what the designers describe as "timeless elegance."Sturge & Toth delivered a compelling presentation that invited guests into their creative processConstruction will occur at Dynamiq's Antalya facility, which features a 2,000-ton syncrolift and collaborates with European subcontractors. The yard specializes in builds up to 65 meters with hybrid propulsion options.Event attendees received a private tour of Maison Moghadam's material collections, highlighting Dynamiq's partnership with Monaco-based luxury suppliers. No construction timelines or pricing were disclosed for the new concepts.Mark Berryman, Ben-Julian Toth, Gianluca Sist, Toby Sturge and Dynamiq Founder Sergey DobroserdovDynamiq CEO Sergei Dobroserdov noted the presentations demonstrate the shipyard's "expanding design capabilities across multiple yachting segments." The company currently has four superyachts under construction at its Turkish facility.Dynamiq was founded in 2014 by experienced yacht broker and designer Sergei Dobroserdov. Dynamiq is the first company in the superyacht industry to introduce an online configurator, allowing the yacht to be easily and transparently customized down to the last detail. Dynamiq unveiled its first launch at the 2016 Monaco Yacht Show.Credits: Dynamiq
July 14, 2025