Week 15-21 December 2025
Market
- Yachts sold (20m+): 5 confirmed transactions
- New public listings: 2
- New builds delivered: 1
- Market sentiment: Solid year-end momentum, with swift sales in the classic mid-size segment and healthy shipyard activity
While broader market data was limited this week, transaction flow and new-build progress point to continued stability as the industry transitions into 2026.
Yachts Sold
Five yacht sales were confirmed during the period, spanning 28–44 metres, with notable activity in the classic motor yacht segment.
Key observations:
- Well-refitted classic yachts in the 40–45m range sold efficiently, some within short marketing windows
- Continued appetite for modern production yachts under 35m
- Buyers remain selective but decisive when quality, condition and value align
These results highlight that well-presented yachts- particularly those with strong build pedigrees and refit histories- continue to perform strongly, even in a seasonally quieter window.
New Listings
Two notable yachts entered the public sales market during the week:
- A large custom superyacht newly available to buyers
- A late-model explorer-style yacht, reflecting ongoing interest in long-range, autonomous cruising platforms
While listing volumes were modest, new inventory continues to emerge selectively across the mid-size and large-yacht segments.
New Builds & Deliveries
One new delivery was confirmed during the period, alongside multiple key milestones across major shipyards:
- A 36m custom motor yacht delivered to its owner in North America
- Progress continued on large-series platforms, including a hybrid-powered 80m yacht moving through outfitting
- A 52m platform launched in Turkey, highlighting strong demand for sub-500GT yachts with generous exterior volume
Although year-end deliveries are typically lighter, shipyard pipelines remain active and well-supported heading into 2026.
Industry News
- Regulation: Updates to vessel coding and compliance frameworks may influence registration and operational planning for new deliveries in 2026
- Crew & Training: Changes to mandatory safety training could affect crew availability and timelines for early-year charters
- Industry Conditions: While certain volume-boat segments remain soft globally, higher-end yacht activity continues to show resilience
Regional Overview
Mediterranean
Several of the week’s confirmed sales involved Mediterranean-based yachts, reinforcing the region’s role as a year-round sales and cruising hub, even outside peak charter season.
Caribbean and United States
A new delivery to a North American owner highlights continued end-of-year activity across US custom yards.
Asia-Pacific
No major fleet movements were reported this week.
Australia & New Zealand
Renewed attention on local yard capability followed a high-profile yacht rebuild ahead of a major sailing event, spotlighting the region’s growing technical expertise and marine interest.
Outlook for 2026
As the year draws to a close, the superyacht market remains constructive. While activity naturally moderates around the holidays, confirmed sales, selective new listings and steady shipyard progress point to a stable transition into 2026- particularly for quality mid-size yachts and future-focused new builds.
Complied: Monday, 22 December 2025, 5:11am (Sydney/Australia)
Sources: YachtBuyer, SuperyachtNews, gCaptain, BOAT International, IBI Market Reports