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  1. The Top 10 Best Yacht Builders In The World

    Heesen builds motoryachts between 100' to 265' (30m to 80m) in length at its Oss shipyard. View current Heesen yachts for sale. Now owned by Lurssen, Blohm + Voss is a yachting powerhouse in its own right, constructing magnificent large superyachts including the iconic MOTOR YACHT A and 531' (162m) M/Y ECLIPSE, currently the third-largest ...

  2. Top 10 luxury yacht builders & shipyards

    5. Heesen Yachts, Netherlands. Heesen Yachts is known as one of the world's luxury yacht builders, specialising in custom superyachts in the 30- to 65-metre (98- to 213-foot) range, but with the additional capability of building vessels of 80 metres (262 feet) and above. With a focus on quality and innovation, Heesen has created many custom ...

  3. The Best Luxury Yacht Builders in the World

    Lürssen. Europe rules the roost when it comes to the top yacht builders in the world - the fifth in our list hails from Germany, with eight yards dotted throughout the country including main sites in Bremen, Hamburg and Rensburg. As with most yacht building companies, Lürssen is family run having been first founded in 1870 by Friedrick ...

  4. World's Best Superyacht Builders

    Perhaps one of the best known yachts built by Nobiskrug is the unconventional Sailing Yacht A, a futuristic design by Philippe Starke that is instantly recognizable in any anchorage in the world. Launched in 2017 and measuring almost 148 meters and 12600 gross tonnes Sailing Yacht A features an underwater observation pod, hybrid diesel-electric ...

  5. Top Yacht Builders 2024

    AMELS Yachts. Amels Yachts is a luxury yacht builder based in the Netherlands. The company was founded in 1918 and has become one of the most respected yacht builders in the world. It specializes in building custom-made luxury motor yachts that range in size from 50 to over 180 feet in length.

  6. Future of Luxury Yachting: The 25 Best Yacht Brands

    2019 Sunseeker motor yacht, 131′ (40.2 m), (US$22,650,789). View the listing. One of the largest UK yacht builders, Sunseeker mainly manufactures its vessels in Poole, Dorset. Four superyacht models (ranging from 116-161 ft.) secure Sunseeker's place in the niche of large and extravagant vessels.

  7. 10 Top Luxury Yacht Builders

    Blohm+Voss: Biggest Yacht with Diesel-Electric Propulsion. Until the launch of Azzam in 2013, the 533-foot Eclipse held the distinction of being the largest private yacht in the world. Eclipse launched from the Blohm+Voss shipyard in Germany in 2010 as the largest yacht built with a diesel-electric propulsion system.

  8. Best Luxury Yacht Brands: 25 Shipyards Which Build The Best ...

    21. Sunreef. Sunreef 49m Power. Leading the world of catamaran yacht brands, the company produces its signature models, 60 to 100 feet vessels, along with the supreme models and the 150-210 feet power trimarans superyachts. Their shipyard is located in Gdansk, Poland, a seafaring city rich in naval building traditions.

  9. World's Best Superyacht Shipyards

    The German name tops the list, having built 11 out of 20 of the world's largest superyachts in the last two decades. The 145-year-old family shipyard's largest yacht, Azzam, spans 592 feet, 6 ...

  10. Top 10 Luxury Yacht Builders Around the World

    Having produced some of the best yachts in the world, such as the Alfa Nero, Nirvana and Equanimity, Oceanco is renowned for providing a highly personal service. The yacht builder launched its very first design in 1992 and is now seen as one of the most ingenious shipyards in the Neatherlands and worldwide. ♣ Blohm+Voss (Germany) ♣.

  11. World's Best Luxury Superyacht Builders, 2020

    COSMOS is an 80.07m luxury yacht, currently being built by Heesen Yachts and to be delivered in 2022. Lurssen, Germany. Lurssen was started in 1875 and is a family-run shipyard. This shipyard happens to be among the world's best luxury yacht builders with an impressive record of having produced over 13000 vessels.

  12. 9 of the Best Luxury Yacht Builders in the World

    Since that time, the business has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the best in the world, breaking numerous records along the way, including the world record for the longest yacht with Azza, a 592-foot vessel, in 2015, and the record for the largest super yacht that is currently available for charter, Flying Fox. ‍

  13. Top 10 Yacht Builders for Your Superyacht Project

    Here are 10 of the best yacht builders in the world, sorted by country. Germany. Lurssen and Blohm + Voss Custom yacht builder Lurssen is a towering force in the superyacht industry, and is the current titleholder for building the largest yacht in the world, 590' (180M) AZZAM, and has four other yachts in the global top 10.

  14. Dutch yacht builders

    The Netherlands has long crafted an outstanding reputation as being among the very best at shipbuilding, boasting an impressive list of world-class, high-value shipyards. Dutch yacht builders are highly regarded for their exceptional craftsmanship and technical prowess, making the yachts they produce some of the best in the world.

  15. Who are the Best Yacht Builders in the World?

    Yacht Builders: Since the 2008 financial crash, a record number of mega yachts have been built and the superyacht market remains the strongest that is has been for years. Which means that there are plenty of new superyachts being built around the world as we speak! What has helped greatly to boost the market is the increasing demand for explorer yachts.

  16. Top 100 Yacht Builders

    The Netherlands and Germany top the yachting industry for delivering yachts over 50m with large volume and a high value. German builders Lürssen, Abeking & Rasmussen and Nobiskrug deliver full-custom yacht projects, while Dutch builders like Amels/Damen Yachting, Heesen and Moonen build high-end semi-custom yachts based on model platforms.

  17. Best boat brands: Your essential introduction to the world's ...

    Bavaria. Founded in 1978 as a sailboat builder, Bavaria Yachtbau is the largest yacht manufacturer in Germany with its headquarters in Giebelstadt. Since 2001 the firm has also built motorboats and the current range includes open boats, sportscruisers and flybridges, ranging in size from 28ft to 55ft.

  18. Christensen Yachts

    Builder of luxury American motor yachts for over 30 years with full-service shipyard and marina located on the Columbia River, Vancouver, Washington, USA. New build, repair and refit. On-site engineering, design and services. Composite fabrication, exterior finishing, metalwork, woodwork, cabinetry, stonework, upholstery, plumbing, electrical and electronics.

  19. Oceanco. Specialised in building innovative high quality custom

    Oceanco at the Dubai Boat Show 2024. As an industry pioneer Oceanco's ambition is to create and support the most advanced and inspiring motoryachts and sailing yachts in the world.

  20. Best Yacht Builders & Brands

    Fincantieri Yachts is one of the top Italian yacht builders. Since 2005, Fincantieri has built custom luxury yachts starting at 230 feet in length. With headquarters in Trieste, its parent company, the largest European shipbuilder, earned revenues of $6.02 billion 2018.

  21. Top Luxury Yacht Builders In The World

    6) Benetti (Italy) Benetti Yachts is Italy's most elegant yacht builder. Founded in 1873, Benetti has become an international leader in ultra-luxury yacht construction. It focuses on the super-rich and VIP clients. The company is known for its luxury motor yachts which are among the most advanced.

  22. Explorer Yacht Buying Guide 2023

    What are the best Explorer Yacht builders? In the industry, there are several high-profile builders of explorer yachts. Bering Yachts . Since 2007, Bering Yachts have been producing explorer yachts. Built in Turkey, the shipyard builds semi-custom steel-hulled expedition yachts and trawler yachts. ... For over 20 years, the world's leading ...

  23. Billionaires' Superyachts Are Bigger and More Luxurious Than Ever

    The total value of the 203 superyachts over 30 meters delivered last year was $6.4 billion, according to data from SuperYacht Times. New custom builds from the world's most prestigious shipyards ...

  24. YETI: Yacht Scoring Tool Engages Feadship, Heesen And Industry ...

    Awaiting the arrival of YETI 2.0, yacht designers, builders, and buyers are embracing this tool to help make yachting more sustainable. MORE FROM FORBES ADVISOR Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Of ...

  25. Six presumed dead after cargo ship crash levels Baltimore bridge

    The Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, partially collapsed early Tuesday, police said. It was hit by a ship, officials said.