05 December 2024
The Polish Galeon yacht brand has been recognized as a luxury brand by the World Luxury Association (WLA). Established in 1982, it is a privately owned manufacturing enterprise dedicated to crafting semi-custom motor yachts up to 25 meters in length.
03 January 2025
Admiral Superyachts is the creator of some of the most luxurious superyachts in the world.Part of the prestigious Italian Sea Group (The Italian Sea Group - TISG), Admiral was founded in 1966, and its first yacht launched was a notable success.
The port of Ancona is located on the Adriatic coast in an alcove that curves into the water like an elbow. The city has stood for thousands of years, and its name Ancona comes from the Greek word Ankón, meaning “elbow”.
SeaRay Yachts is a well-known American yacht brand, started in 1959, belongs to the Pennsylvania Group and is the world's largest recreational boat builder.
04 January 2025
Yachts made by Bayliner are America's favorite brand of family yachts. When you look around the waters of the United States, you will probably find more Bayliner yachts, one out of every five yachts in the United States is from Bayliner.
Benetti Yachts, one of the oldest yacht builders in the world, was founded in 1873 by Lorenzo Benetti and stands for Italian design, timeless elegance and top level manufacturing.
American Chris (Chris Craft) Yacht Company was founded in 1874, headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, southern United States, with 72 agents around the world.
06 January 2025
The Spanish yacht brand Rodman is one of the oldest yacht brands in the world. The brand started with the military boat manufacturing, Rodman has customised cruisers for the Spanish Navy, and became the designated supplier.
The founding company of the domestically produced Taiwanese yacht brand Horizon is Chia Hong Yachts Co., Ltd, founded in 1987 by the current Group CEO, Mr Lui Chia-Yang. Mr Lui graduated from the Department of Naval Architecture of the National Taiwan Ocean University.
Hanse Yachts has always insisted on the concept of ‘breaking the rules and leading the fashion’, and in 1993, the first Hanse 291 sailboat was launched on the market, which caused a great sensation in the yachting industry.
07 January 2025
Founded in 1978 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, the OceanAlexander yacht brand of Taiwan, China, is the largest yacht manufacturer in China and one of the three top brands in the United States. It provides one-stop service for manufacturing, marketing, after-sales service, finance, insurance and holiday planning.
Novatec Yachts of Taiwan, China, is a brand of Superstar Shipbuilding Co. The company was founded on 10 October 1983 and is located in Taoyuan County, Taiwan Province of China, less than a 10-minute drive from Taoyuan International Airport and Taoyuan High Speed Rail Station.
In 1989, Jeanneau launched Prestige: a brand of luxury powerboats with exceptional build quality and an elegant, refined look. Since its creation, the brand has become a reference point in the world of powerboats.
13 January 2025
The Norwegian brand Windy was founded in 1966 by Hugo Vold, whose father was a fisherman. He and his family experienced many anxious moments during the stormy season in the Skagerrk Strait.
The Riviera Yachts brand from Australia is the number one leisure yacht in the world, with an extensive product line known for its versatility and no shortage of luxury - a luxury SUV at sea.
Since its inception in 1964, the Westport brand has built and launched a wide range of vessels, from commercial fishing boats and fast passenger boats to luxury motor yachts. It pioneered the use of composite materials in yacht and commercial vessel construction and has built more than 140 yachts and commercial vessels to date.
10 January 2025
Founded in 1963 by Jack Newington and now owned by the 3i Group, a renowned PE organisation, the British yacht brand Fairline is recognised as one of the world's leading manufacturers of luxury yachts, with its factory and corporate headquarters in the town of Oudle, north London.
American Marquis Yachts brand (Marquis) is an excellent high-level luxury yacht brand that combines international design and American manufacturing technology. With its exquisite appearance, reasonable structure and excellent seakeeping ability, it depicts a brand new chapter of yachts.
18 January 2025
Absolute Yachts (Italy) is Italy's newest yacht brand, dedicated to entering the international market of yachts with the same passion as crossing the waves. The hope is to become part of the international yachting market, bringing the best design and craftsmanship to its customers.
20 January 2025
Nimbus Yachts of Sweden is a specialist builder of major sports and leisure yachts in Scandinavia and one of the oldest and most respected shipyards in Europe. For decades, the brand's yachts have been the symbol of a ‘good boat’, thanks to their insistence on building high-quality products and creating a noble reputation amongst their peers.
14 January 2025
The American Cruisers yacht (Cruisers) brand is as old as the cruising industry in Wisconsin, USA, dating back to the 1890s. Today, the brand has also long been one of the most famous yachts in the world.
Founded in 1985, the French brand Privilege Yachts (Privilege) specialises in the design and construction of luxury catamarans for long-range cruising. Always aiming at quality and innovation, the brand offers a unique service to its users and their most demanding specifications.
15 January 2025
In 2018, the Italian Bluegame yacht brand became part of Sanlorenzo Yachts, a move that presented incredible growth and development opportunities for the brand. Building on the historic BG range, the first BGX was successfully launched in 2019, allowing Bluegame Yachts to enter the multihull world in a unique way
17 January 2025
North America's largest sailing brand: Hunter, which builds more than 3,000 sailboats a year, and has been a market leader in North America for its heavy-duty Keelboats, in addition to light sailboats for general sports and recreation (and has also achieved excellent results in Europe).
21 January 2026
Learn when a private yacht needs a captain or full crew, typical crew numbers from 40ft to 150ft+, and how flag state, route and insurance affect requirements.
17 July 2026
Explore the 2026 Mega Yacht Price Guide, which provides a comprehensive analysis of mega yacht purchase costs, size classifications, annual maintenance expenses, and selection criteria. This guide helps you understand the different types of mega yachts, their price ranges, and long-term ownership costs, enabling you to develop a more reasonable plan for purchasing a yacht.
Supercar-inspired yachts are best suited to those seeking a high-performance sailing experience, unique design and a luxurious lifestyle at sea. If you are looking for more than just a leisure yacht—but rather a maritime experience akin to driving a supercar—this type of yacht will better meet your needs.
06 February 2026
Compare yacht sizes in feet and meters, from small yachts and midsize yachts to superyachts and megayachts. See common length ranges, crew profiles and the important 24m threshold.
12 June 2026
Boat loans commonly run from 5 to 20 years. Compare terms for new and used boats, see how loan length affects monthly payments and total interest, and learn what determines the maximum term.
14 July 2026
If you go fishing at sea every month, plan to engage in inshore or deep-sea fishing over the long term, and wish to arrange your sailing schedule freely, then purchasing a fishing yacht is usually worthwhile. Compared to frequent boat hire, owning your own yacht offers greater flexibility and allows you to customise fish-finding equipment, live-wells and specialist fishing facilities to suit your personal needs.