Let’s be honest—building a superyacht isn’t just about hulls and horsepower anymore. It’s about building floating masterpieces that double as private resorts, sustainability statements, and subtle (or not-so-subtle) flexes. From hydrogen-powered innovation to quiet luxury that costs eight figures a deck, the best superyacht builders of 2025 are setting new benchmarks in performance, design, and what’s possible on the water.
These yards aren’t just keeping up—they’re leading. Whether they’ve been at it for over a century or are the rebellious new kids on the drydock, the following builders have earned their place on this list by consistently delivering vessels that wow the ultra-wealthy and make the rest of us Google, “how much does it cost to live on a boat?”
Let’s take a closer look at the most iconic and boundary-pushing superyacht builders of 2025
- Oceanco
- Lürssen
- Feadship
- Nobiskrug
- Fincantieri & Vard
- Damen & Amels
- Benetti
- CRN (Feretti & Riva)
- Mariotti Yachts
- Abeking & Rasmussen
Oceanco
Where rebels with (very expensive) causes go to build yachts
Founded in 1987, Oceanco may be one of the younger yards in the superyacht builders game, but don’t let its age fool you—it’s already responsible for some of the boldest, most headline-stealing launches in recent memory. Remember when the internet exploded over Jeff Bezos’ 417-foot schooner KORU, and a historic Dutch bridge almost got dismantled to make way for it? That was Oceanco.
By 2025, Oceanco’s reputation as a go-to for “nonconformist owners” has only grown. These are boats for people who want more than luxury—they want statements. Think: next-level sustainability, sculpture-meets-yacht design, and tech so discreet it makes Silicon Valley blush.
Notable builds include:
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Black Pearl – the 350-foot DynaRig sailing yacht with 31,000 square feet of sail and a hybrid propulsion system that helped redefine what green luxury looks like.
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Infinity – a 384-foot palace with seven decks, a full wellness center, and a visual design language that practically whispers “you wish you were invited.”
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1050H – a refit project-turned-masterclass in modernizing legacy builds while meeting IMO Tier III emissions standards.
And they’re not just building showpieces—they’re building a future. Oceanco has committed to 100% renewable energy by 2030 and is targeting a fully circular supply chain. With over 20 acres of yard space and the capability to construct vessels up to 525 feet (160m), Oceanco’s influence is only getting larger—literally and figuratively.
Above: Jeff Bezos’ yacht KORU, a 417-foot superyacht sailing vessel built by Oceanco, under construction at the shipyard. Photo by Guy Fleury.
Lürssen
When you want it massive, custom, and flawlessly German-engineered
If you know anything about superyacht builders, you’ve heard of Lürssen. With over 145 years in the game, this family-owned German powerhouse is basically the Beyoncé of boatbuilders—legendary, untouchable, and somehow still pushing the envelope.
By 2025, Lürssen continues to dominate headlines with record-breaking launches and green innovation. Their resume includes some of the most iconic yachts in the world, from the sleek and stealthy ACE to Azzam, which still holds the title for longest yacht on Earth at a jaw-dropping 180.65 meters. Oh, and it hits 30 knots. Casual.
Recent head-turners include:
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BLUE – a 525-foot diesel-electric hybrid that combines size with a seriously sophisticated emissions treatment system.
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Cosmos – the world’s first fuel-cell-powered yacht, because of course Lürssen would be first.
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Luminance – a 146-meter steel-and-aluminum superyacht so under-wraps that its NDA probably has an NDA.
Lürssen isn’t just about size and status. They’re leading the charge toward sustainability in a very serious way. Their collaboration with Rolls-Royce aims to bring methanol-powered MTU engines to life, and they’re experimenting with synthetic fuel made by capturing CO₂ from the air. Yes, really.
With eight shipyards across Germany, thousands of highly skilled workers, and an in-house think tank of 400+ engineers and designers, Lürssen builds vessels that don’t just impress—they intimidate the competition.
Above: The superyacht ACE builtby Lürssen. Photo: Burgess/Dominic Millman.
Feadship
Where custom isn’t a feature—it’s the whole point
Feadship doesn’t build yachts. Feadship builds you a yacht. A proper one. Based in the Netherlands and formed in 1949 by a consortium of elite Dutch shipbuilders, Feadship (short for “First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders”) is the gold standard of superyacht builders for fully bespoke luxury on the water. If Lürssen builds legends, Feadship builds icons—with your initials embossed on the barware.
By 2025, Feadship is doubling down on its rep as the master of personalization and quietly futuristic builds. Every vessel they launch is a one-off, handcrafted dream that mixes boundary-pushing tech with hand-stitched detail. Their clients? Think Silicon Valley billionaires, royalty, and the kind of people who say “my helicopter pad” in casual conversation.
Some of their most talked-about creations:
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Anna – a 110-meter floating mansion with a two-deck atrium, diesel-electric propulsion, and a helipad. Yes, also a football pitch.
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Venus – commissioned by the late Steve Jobs, this minimalist masterpiece still turns heads with its razor-sharp lines and glass walls.
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Viva – Feadship’s hybrid-electric statement piece, running on battery power for short distances and meeting IMO Tier III emissions standards.
Feadship also has a thing for innovation hiding in plain sight. They were early adopters of the now-standard stern garage, gas turbine propulsion, and multi-deck wellness areas. Now, they’re pushing into next-gen propulsion, ultra-light hull materials, and cutting-edge sustainability without sacrificing their famously buttoned-up aesthetic.
What sets Feadship apart? Their obsession with the owner experience. Every project starts with a blank sheet and ends with something so tailored, you half expect it to come with a monogrammed robe. No two Feadships are alike—and that’s exactly the point.
Above: VENUS is one the most elegant superyachts on the planet. Image by Feadship.
Nobiskrug
For the yacht owner who says “build me something no one else has—ever”
If Feadship is about custom elegance, Nobiskrug is about fearless design. Based in Rendsburg, Germany, this shipyard has made a name for itself building yachts that range from daring to downright outrageous—and that’s exactly why they keep landing high-profile clients with big imaginations (and even bigger budgets).
Known for working closely with visionary designers, Nobiskrug leans into the unexpected. Case in point:
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Sailing Yacht A – an avant-garde, triple-masted behemoth designed by Philippe Starck that looks more like a Bond villain’s lair than a traditional sailboat. Standing 100 meters tall and packed with tech, it broke every mold in the book.
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Artefact – launched under IMO Tier III regulations, this award-winning, 80-meter hybrid is all about green tech, solar panels, and one of the most distinctive exteriors in recent memory.
In 2025, Nobiskrug continues to lean into its “made-to-measure” philosophy, taking on highly technical and complex builds. With a renewed focus on sustainability and innovative architecture among superyacht builders, they’ve positioned themselves as the choice for owners who want their yachts to feel more like private art installations than floating resorts.
Fun fact: they’ve delivered over 800 vessels in their history—but no two look remotely alike
Above: The megayacht MOGAMBO built by Nobiskrug. Photo by Nobiskrug.
Above: “Sailing Yacht A” – the largest sail-assist vessel in the world. Superyacht status. Photo by Brock Harris for YachtWorld.
Builder to Watch in 2025: TANKOA YACHTS
The boutique Italian yard making serious noise on the world stage
Based in Genoa, Tankoa Yachts might not have the legacy footprint of a Lürssen or Feadship, but they’re turning heads fast—and for good reason. With a focus on sleek, semi-custom superyachts between 50 and 100 meters, Tankoa is one of the relatively newer superyacht builders carving out space for owners who want high design, high performance, and high touch without going full giga-yacht.
Standouts include:
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Kinda – a hybrid-powered 50m beauty that showcases the yard’s commitment to sustainability and sleek Italian styling.
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Solo – a 72m award-winner with a helideck, spa, winter garden, and beach club that feels like it belongs in Architectural Digest.
Tankoa blends big-yacht polish with the nimbleness of a boutique yard. They’re fast, flexible, and serious about lowering emissions while raising the bar on comfort and onboard experience. If you’re a buyer who doesn’t want to wait five years or play the pedigree game, Tankoa is the wild card you should be watching.
Fincantieri & Vard
Because sometimes a yacht isn’t just a yacht—it’s a sovereign asset
If you’re in the market for a megayacht that borders on cruise ship scale (or just want to park something next to your nation’s naval fleet), Fincantieri is your builder. Based in Trieste, Italy, and bolstered by its acquisition of Vard, this shipbuilding giant straddles the line between industrial engineering and bespoke luxury. Think less boutique atelier, more world power flex.
Known for producing vessels for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard, Fincantieri doesn’t just dabble in luxury—they dominate it when they want to. They’ve expanded their yacht offerings in recent years by partnering with top designers and leveraging their vast shipbuilding resources to accommodate large, custom, and complex private builds.
Notable facts:
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Fincantieri employs over 10,000 people globally and has eight major shipyards.
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Their U.S. arm (Marinette Marine) builds everything from combat ships to high-spec expedition yachts.
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The acquisition of Vard expanded their expertise into expedition-style vessels—think ice-class hulls, heli decks, and all the hybrid tech money can buy.
Their yachts aren’t about soft lighting and beach clubs (though they’ll do that too). They’re about scale, sovereignty, and showing up somewhere remote with zero need for shore support. If you want a boat that can handle Antarctica and then host 100 people for dinner, this is your builder.
Damen & Amels
Understated Dutch brilliance—with a side of serious engineering muscle
If Feadship is the buttoned-up royal of Dutch yacht building, Damen & Amels are the cool cousins who show up in minimal sneakers, build your yacht in half the time, and still manage to win awards for it.
Operating under the larger Damen Group, Amels has been crafting high-end luxury yachts for over a century, while Damen’s legacy lies in shipbuilding of all shapes and sizes—from naval vessels to expedition ships. The fusion of the two under Damen Yachting is pure synergy: luxury, functionality, and next-gen design with the kind of Dutch efficiency that’s borderline smug (in a good way).
Highlights:
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Here Comes the Sun – the 89-meter flagship that launched a thousand press releases and made her debut in full golden glory.
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La Datcha – a 77-meter luxury expedition yacht complete with a certified helideck, submersible garage, and ice-class hull.
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Amels Limited Editions – the series that redefined “semi-custom” by offering faster delivery without sacrificing the luxe-factor.
In 2025, Damen Yachting is pushing even further into the explorer and support yacht space. Think shadow vessels loaded with helicopters, dive centers, and garages packed tighter than a Bond film montage. They’re also investing heavily in sustainability, rolling out hybrid propulsion options, shore power compatibility, and intelligent energy management systems across their lineup.
What makes them unique? The delivery time. With the Limited Editions line, clients can hop into the design process mid-stream and still walk away with something deeply customized—without the 4-year wait. In an industry where bespoke often equals glacial, this kind of turnaround is a breath of sea air.
Whether you want a sleek Mediterranean cruiser or a polar-class fortress with five jet skis and a snowmobile, Damen & Amels can build it—without the drama.
Above: The superyacht HERE COMES THE SUN built by Amels and featured in YachtWorld Legends Episode 3. Photo by Amels/YachtWorld.
Benetti (Azimut | Benetti)
For when your yacht needs to turn heads in Capri and Cannes—without trying too hard
Founded in 1873 and still serving la dolce vita nearly 150 years later, Benetti is Italy’s crown jewel in superyacht design. Part of the powerhouse Azimut|Benetti Group, this yard doesn’t just build yachts—they craft floating Italian fashion statements that just happen to have helipads.
Benetti is synonymous with timeless design, but don’t mistake tradition for staleness. In 2025, the yard continues to lead the custom and semi-custom space, turning out vessels that blend old-world craftsmanship with cutting-edge tech and serious eco-conscious upgrades.
Signature launches that still matter:
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Lana – a 107-meter giga-yacht that delivers full spa, cinema, beach club, and Versace-everything energy.
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IJE – a 108-meter beauty with enough toys and tenders to open a dealership.
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B.NOW and Oasis lines – sleek, contemporary superyachts with open-plan layouts, fold-down beach terraces, and serious wellness vibes.
Their design language is clean, curved, and quietly commanding. You won’t see wild lines or neon flourishes here—Benetti yachts are designed to age gracefully, like a vintage Riva or a Tom Ford tux.
Behind the glamour is some serious engineering. Benetti has made major strides in hybrid propulsion, noise reduction, and sustainability. Their newer Oasis models even feature “glass-box living” that brings the sea indoors without sacrificing efficiency or structure.
And yes, they still win awards. Often. For good reason.
Above: Lana is one of Italian shipbuilder Benetti’s three-suite giga-yachts. Copyright Imperial / Photos Jeff Brown / Breed Media.
CRN (Ferretti & Riva)
Where Italian artistry meets full-scale, steel-hull ambition
Based in Ancona and proudly part of the Ferretti Group, CRN is what happens when centuries of Italian craftsmanship collide with the appetite for seriously custom, statement-making superyachts. If you’re not here to play small—or subtle—CRN is your yard.
Unlike superyacht builders who lean heavily into series models or stylistic signatures, CRN goes full blank-slate. They don’t do “off the shelf.” Every build starts from scratch and ends with a vessel that looks like it was plucked from the client’s imagination—if that client also happens to have impeccable taste and a top-tier design team.
A few heavy hitters:
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Voice – a 62-meter masterpiece with a midnight hull, private owner’s deck, and interiors dripping in polished ebony and onyx.
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Chopi Chopi – a 262-footer that’s basically a floating luxury hotel and spa retreat.
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Mimtee – a 79-meter statement in streamlined symmetry and subtle power.
CRN’s advantage? The Ancona shipyard. It’s massive—nearly 80,000 square meters—and serves as a center of excellence not just for CRN but for other Ferretti Group brands like Riva and Custom Line. Meaning: you get the best minds in the Italian boat world all under one roof.
In 2025, CRN is investing even more in hybrid propulsion, sustainable materials, and new-gen naval architecture—all without losing their signature flair for drama and elegance. Their designs go bold but never gaudy. Their tech goes quiet but never compromises performance.
If you want a yacht that’s tailored to your personality, engineered to go anywhere, and designed to spark envy in Monaco, CRN delivers—with a flourish.
Above: Riva 110 Dolcevita launched. Photo via Riva.
Mariotti Yachts
Private, powerful, and low-key iconic—Italy’s quiet custom yacht builder
While some yards chase headlines, Mariotti Yachts is perfectly content to let its steel and aluminum masterpieces do the talking. Based in Genoa, Italy, Mariotti operates more like a boutique luxury atelier than a mass-production shipyard—which is exactly why they’ve become a favorite for owners who value privacy, discretion, and total customization.
What makes Mariotti stand out isn’t the number of yachts they deliver—it’s how deeply personalized each build is. This is the yard where royal families, low-profile billionaires, and those with “please-don’t-put-my-name-on-the-press-release” vibes come to quietly commission something extraordinary among superyacht builders.
Highlights include:
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Persefoni I – a refined 55-meter steel superyacht with sweeping curves and meticulous attention to onboard flow and comfort.
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Silver Cloud – an expedition-ready yacht with SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) technology for unmatched stability and range.
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Fulk Al Salamah – the not-so-little sibling to the Sultan of Oman’s official state fleet and one of the longest yachts ever built.
Mariotti may not pump out annual launches like some shipyards on this list, but when they do deliver—it’s a full production. Think spa decks, bulletproof privacy, and museum-grade interiors. In 2025, they continue to specialize in large, one-off builds for a clientele that values engineering precision and Italian restraint with just enough opulence to turn heads in Portofino.
If you want a yacht that whispers “power” instead of screaming it from the sundeck, Mariotti might be your best-kept secret.
Abeking & Rasmussen
Precision, pedigree, and pure Northern German yachtcraft
Founded in 1907 and still family-owned, Abeking & Rasmussen (or A&R if you’re in the know) is one of those rare superyacht builders that combines military-grade engineering with refined superyacht aesthetics. Based in Lemwerder, Germany, this yard has mastered the art of the custom build—turning complex specs into sleek, powerful, and unusually quiet works of floating architecture.
Where some yards flex on size, A&R focuses on nuance. Their yachts aren’t just large—they’re sophisticated, efficient, and often technologically ahead of their time.
Some standouts:
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Aviva – a 98-meter stunner complete with an indoor paddle tennis court (yes, inside the boat).
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Elandess – a 74-meter globe-trotting beauty with an epic Neptune Lounge: a sunken, glass-walled room just below the waterline.
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Secret – a 270-foot custom yacht with high-volume comfort and a minimalist, modern profile.
Abeking & Rasmussen are also pioneers in SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) tech, which dramatically improves stability in rough seas. That’s why you’ll find their name not just on luxury yachts, but also naval and patrol vessels around the world.
In 2025, A&R continues to stand for meticulous craftsmanship, whisper-quiet elegance, and cutting-edge innovation—always served with just the right amount of Northern German understatement.
2025 Superyacht Builders : Final Thoughts
Whether you’re yacht shopping (lucky you), design-dreaming, or just trying to understand why some boats need a full-time helicopter, this list represents the best of the best. These builders aren’t just constructing vessels—they’re redefining what’s possible on the water.
From ultra-custom eco explorers to sleek Italian status symbols, the 2025 fleet is faster, greener, and more impossibly luxurious than ever. The bar isn’t just higher—it’s got a teak finish and climate-controlled wine storage.
So go ahead—drop some shipyard names at your next marina dinner. You’ll sound like you know your bow from your beam. And honestly? You probably do.
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