10 January 2025
As far as one can remember, Polish shipyards have never appeared among the leaders of the European yachting industry. Since the Middle Ages, the country has often been a battlefield full of flames. Gdansk is located in the north of Poland, at the mouth of the Wisla River, known as Poland's most desirable main route to the sea.
09 January 2025
The American yacht brand Crownline is located in Wellington, Illinois, a place famous for its boating industry. From the very beginning, this small manufacturing plant had a simple dream: to build yachts that people would love.
Originating from Italian management, design and technology, the Monte Carlo yachts brand inherits the production essence of the French Beneteau Group (world leader in sailboat building, second largest boat builder in the world and one of the five largest power yacht builders in the world), and is dedicated to the creation of classic and timeless luxury yachts.
The Wally Monaco yacht brand is the world's leading builder of premium large composite yachts and the quintessential luxury yacht brand. In addition to luxury yachts, Wally also develops and produces sailing and motor yachts, which can be customised for size and slip.
08 January 2025
Founded in 1978, the German Bavaria yacht brand has been renowned for its outstanding performance and affordable prices for many years. As one of Europe's largest and top shipbuilders, the yacht brand offers excellent quality and permanent value.
Italy's famous SessaMarine yacht brand specialises in luxury yachts from 18ft to 70ft, including an open flybridge range, a sports hardtop range and a speedboat range. The company was founded in 1958 and produced 25,000 small boats in the 1970s.
The Montefino brand was founded in 1980 by Carlson Yachts to sell yachts outside the U.S. In 1985, the first Montefino 52-footer was successfully delivered to a Japanese client.
16 January 2025
Founded in 1965 in Miami, Florida, the American brand Betram Yachts (Betram) produces yachts in sizes ranging from 39 to 67 feet. As a world-renowned brand of sport fishing yachts, it has won the trust of the world with its high stability and excellent performance that can even withstand bad weather.
Established in 2001, Ruea Custom Yacht Co., Ltd. is a renowned yacht builder in Thailand and is part of the country's highly respected marine consultancy, Yacht Solutions.
The British brand Sealine Yachts has been designing and building yachts for over 30 years. The company was founded in 1972 by Tomm Murrant, a personal yachting enthusiast, who initially founded the business with the belief that it would make better yachts than those on the market.
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).
Founded in 1884 and celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1984, the Royal Huisman brand was awarded the title ‘Royal’ by the Crown; it is now one of the world's most renowned custom yacht builders.
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
As the world's leading manufacturer of motor yachts and fishing boats, the Hatteras brand has been providing attractive products to many discerning yacht owners for the past 50 years. It has been a benchmark and leader in the high-end yachting industry.
Arcadia is located on the Mediterranean coast and covers an area of 36,000 square meters. Its construction team consists of very professional and experienced workers, mainly producing luxury yachts ranging from 75 feet to 175 feet.
14 January 2025
The American Carver Yachts (Carver) brand was founded in 1954 and was included in the Jimma Group in 1991, becoming one of the most famous brands of the group. Mainly produces large and medium-sized luxury yachts, the products are divided into three series: Mariner series; luxury yacht series; cruiser series; yachts from 36 feet to 65 feet ranging.
The American Meridian Yachts (Meridian) brand is passionate about building boats that are better at cruising, simpler to operate and more liveable. Since its inception in 2002, it has been providing yachting enthusiasts around the world with yachts with excellent cruising capabilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.