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“Born and raised in Venice, I’ve always felt that the bond between humans and boats is innate - a connection forged from the very beginning,” remarks designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a>. Few in the industry can claim such a distinctive creative path - from studying as a sculptor at Venice’s Academy of Art to designing both the interiors and exteriors of yachts, while also holding the rare dual role of designer and owner’s representative.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> has worked on both the exterior and interior design of many high-profile yacht projects for shipyards around the world, including Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and the UAE. SuperYacht Times sat down with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto&nbsp;</a>to discuss the evolution of his career, his holistic approach to interior and exterior yacht design, his transition to an owner’s representative and his latest ventures; including upcoming yacht projects and the launch of a dedicated line of exterior furniture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360757/image/large-2d4eaa837087f87a202463a40acb5e7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360757"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>’s global journey in yacht designFrom the early stages of his career, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> pursued an international path, seeking to learn from different shipbuilding cultures, rather than remaining rooted solely in Italy. “I always tried to go around the world because especially in the beginning, I wanted to learn how others do it,” he highlights.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360766/image/large-dbad38504f0f26eb1f89b222dcd85527.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360766">His journey took him from Italy to the United States with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> and later to shipyards in Australia, New Zealand, Poland, Germany and Spain. Working across diverse regions, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> encountered a wide variety of technical approaches and construction philosophies. “Humans are still the most important part of the process,” he reflects. “Wherever you go, you meet people with different experiences who offer different technical solutions.”&nbsp;For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>, integrating his Italian and Venetian sensibility with the distinct methods of other cultures has consistently led to stronger results. “It’s like genetics - when you combine different things, you become richer,” he says. This open-minded philosophy underpins his long-standing collaboration with Dutch builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>, with whom he has worked on over a dozen projects winning multiple awards. The combination of Italian creativity and Dutch technical precision, he notes, produces a unique synergy: “None of the approaches are wrong - but when combined, they create something even better.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/301363/image/large-bc2acc7f341d2a1c8f991c5f3c7e07a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/301363">Bridging interior and exterior: A holistic approach to yacht designThroughout his career, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Cristiano Gatto</a> has developed an unusually holistic approach to yacht design, combining proficiency across both interiors and exteriors. As he explains, the benefits of mastering both disciplines are significant, allowing a designer to control three essential elements: the way people move through the yacht, the use of space, and the way natural light is introduced into the interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360759/image/large-762fc3ac1af9162ba19310ed5f2ef201.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360759">“I think that modern design is about giving an experience,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> explains. “If you are able to control the design, you can control that experience - making sure it feels connected, without barriers. From the moment you see the object, to when you walk inside and around it, it should all flow as one.”This integration, he notes, helps to avoid the disconnect that can occur when interiors and exteriors are designed separately - a common pitfall when different specialists are involved. “Sometimes the combination with the exterior architect is very collaborative,” he says. “But other times, there’s a different perception of reality and you can feel the disconnection between what you experience inside and what you experience outside.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/349778/image/large-2cb6148cb7142b5ea55ecfb074641287.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/349778">Expanding the role: From designer to owner’s representativeIn addition to his work as a designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> has increasingly taken on the role of owner’s representative - a development that, he says, grew organically out of long-term client relationships, rather than through deliberate planning. “When you gain a little white hair, you become a bit more trustworthy!” he jokes. Clients who had worked with him over the years began asking him to assist not only with design, but also with managing the broader construction process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360765/image/large-e24b1cb201cee3f9395fbc7f16800a81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360765">Acting as an owner’s representative requires overseeing budgets, timelines, and technical compliance - balancing creative vision with practical execution. “You can design the most beautiful object, but if it’s out of budget or doesn’t meet the technical requirements, it’s worthless,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> says. “Clients don’t pay for fancy renders - they pay to feel an emotion onboard.”Every decision, he notes, must carefully balance three critical elements: weight, time and capital. Weight, in this context, refers not only to the physical mass of the yacht and its components - which impacts performance, stability and regulatory compliance - but also to the technical discipline required to ensure a project remains viable. Managing these factors, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> affirms, strengthens trust not only with clients, but also with shipyards, who recognise that he understands the full complexity of construction.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300653/image/large-10406ace06d9336244a65b0d2dcf5bdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300653">Future yacht projects and launch of the exterior furniture collection for superyachts:&nbsp;Looking ahead, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>’s studio is preparing for a particularly active period, with five new yachts scheduled for delivery by 2026. These include the Majesty 160 and Majesty 145 for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gulf Craft (Company)">Gulf Craft</a>, the 49.98-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht Project Sophia, the 57-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a> superyacht Project Setteesettanta, and the 39.92-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> motor yacht Project Evo, where he will be collaborating with SFG Yacht Design on the exterior and designing the interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/309608/image/large-41125f829f0e5065639ca3ef5b70d646.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/309608">In addition, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a> is preparing to unveil a long-anticipated development: his first dedicated line of exterior yacht furniture. Designed exclusively for clients of his studio, the collection reflects decades of experience working across yacht interiors and exteriors. “I tried to combine everything I’ve learned over the last 30 years into a series of collections,” he explains. “It’s like the cherry on the cake.”Unlike conventional home furniture adapted for marine use, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>’s designs are purpose-built for the demands of yachting - balancing weight, volume and durability without compromising on aesthetics. Developed over six years, with three years of prototyping, the main furniture collection is produced primarily in Italy and Austria under the new brand Onde. Complementing this, Onde Atelier will focus on upholstery and soft furnishings - including cushions, linens, and related accessories - supported by a newly founded facility connected to his studio.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/360763/image/large-5bb037442e6c8c2307a202908cedd2ea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/360763">For <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cristiano Gatto Design (Company)">Gatto</a>, this new venture is not about mass production, but about offering a true extension of his design vision. “If people trust you to design their yacht, it’s your responsibility to deliver every detail properly,” he concludes. “It’s about finishing the project with the same spirit as the rest of the design - not just selling furniture.”

Cristiano Gatto introduces a new exterior furniture line

Gatto discusses his career evolution, holistic design philosophy, role as Owner’s Rep, upcoming yacht projects and new exterior furniture line.

Cristiano Gatto: The yacht designer, owners rep and founder of a new exterior furniture line

Yachts attending the Mediterranean Yacht Show 2025

We take a look at the largest yachts attending the 10th edition of largest crewed yacht charter show in the historic port of Nafplion.

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The largest yachts attending MEDYS 2025

The 53.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/212" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Benetti SpA (Company)">Benetti</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabreeze53.4m (175'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1984">Seabreeze</a> sold, with Ioannis Agrotis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8125" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Maritime Ventures (Company)">CRM Maritime Ventures</a> introducing the buyer and Talal Cassim of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> representing the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251396/image/large-abcde9c4eded09f097fa5bee16f130b4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251396">Since her original delivery in 1984, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabreeze53.4m (175'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1984">Seabreeze</a>, previously named Moonlight, has benefitted from multiple overhauls, including one at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> in 1994, one in 2002 at SBK Marine in Dubai, and most recently, an overhaul in Athens between 2019 and 2022. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251398/image/large-b2b9abe1af16851b5cdcbab42695d94b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251398">The yacht’s latest refit adorned her with a refreshed interior penned by the studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/111" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Evan K Marshall (Company)">Evan K. Marshall</a>. The refit also involved a full machinery servicing, along with the installation of new communication, navigation, galley and entertainment systems. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/251397/image/large-1c1a0c56e6776705d7842e7b9545a9a1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/251397">At a volume of 603 GT, the superyacht is capable of hosting as many as 12 guests onboard across a six stateroom configuration. Her main-deck owner’s suite is complete with a king-size bed, a marble-top desk and a lounge area. Moreover, a VIP suite can be found forward, while the lower deck houses twin staterooms that can also function as staff quarters or be transformed into a gym or spa.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/223331/image/large-cf75c23e092bf79d5e33283f14ff5f28.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/223331">Outside, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabreeze53.4m (175'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1984">Seabreeze</a>’s exterior amenities include a touch-and-go helipad that converts into a shaded lounge for 16 guests, as well as an alfresco dining seating 12, a seven-person bar, a Jacuzzi, and sunpads.&nbsp;Regarding her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1132" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seabreeze53.4m (175'2&quot;)Benetti SpA1984">Seabreeze</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 12.5 knots and a top speed of 13.2 knots.

53m Benetti yacht Seabreeze sold 

The 53.4-metre Benetti superyacht Seabreeze sold, with Northrop & Johnson representing the seller. 



53m Benetti superyacht Seabreeze sold 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/136" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ocean Independence (Company)">Ocean Independence</a> has announced the return of Michael Bach to its team as a Sales &amp; Purchase Consultant, based in Fort Lauderdale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352822/image/large-2ccb0359b8639d8dc12ac83dfed694fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352822">Michael brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a lifelong passion for yachting that began in the American Midwest, where he raced one-design yachts extensively and competed at a collegiate level while attending the University of Wisconsin.After graduating with a BA in English Literature, he transitioned into professional yachting, working his way up from chartering in the Caribbean to racing in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and the Pacific.In 1992, Michael relocated to San Diego to take a position as a service representative for Barient/Sparcraft during the America’s Cup. Over the past 25 years, he has gained extensive experience representing leading new build and service yards, including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/228" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Intermarine S.p.A. (Company)">Intermarine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/243" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rybovich Shipyards (Company)">Rybovich</a>.&nbsp;His expertise spans working with the brokerage community, yacht owners and managers, as well as participating in high-profile marketing events and sales efforts. His deep understanding of yacht construction and maintenance costs provides valuable insight to his clients.Michael will be attending the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/267" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2025">Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352305/image/large-e168a45f3f72806a700775e758e22898.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352305">SuperYacht Times at Palm Beach International Boat ShowSuperYacht Times will be attending the show alongside their partners, YachtEye, a leading guest information system. As an official media sponsor, SuperYacht Times will be hosting three panel discussions at the new indoor pavilion in the Superyacht Show at Palm Harbor Marina.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/62855" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Speakers announced for PBIBS 2025 panel discussions (2025-03-13 16:00:00 +0100)">Speakers announced for PBIBS 2025 panel discussions</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/352330/image/large-a26b723cab1504b36c8f2f735596e13d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/352330">You can also meet with our Sales or Editorial Teams, where Sales Managers Justus Papenkordt and Nuri Ozkaya will be available to connect with at <a href="mailto:sales@superyachttimes.com" title="">sales@superyachttimes.com</a> or you can meet with News Editor Sophie Spicknell and Features Editor Emma Dailey by emailing <a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" title="">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.Attendees can schedule meetings with Daniel van Dongen, Sales Manager for YachtEye by reaching out via email to <a href="mailto:daniel@yachteye.com" title="">daniel@yachteye.com</a>.Ralph Dazert, SuperYacht Times’ Head of Intelligence will also be available to offer demos of SuperYacht iQ, the industry’s number one data intelligence database. To book a meeting with Ralph, reach out to him at <a href="mailto:ralph@superyachttimes.com" title="">ralph@superyachttimes.com</a>.

Michael Bach returns to Ocean Independence as a Sales & Purchase Consultant

Ocean Independence has announced the return of Michael Bach to its team as a Sales & Purchase Consultant, based in Fort Lauderdale.

The 45.72-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> is being auctioned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6884" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Boathouse Auctions (Company)">Boathouse Auctions</a>. The bidding starts at $4,000,000, and the yacht is available for private viewing in Fort Lauderdale, as her official viewing period opens today. The live online bidding is scheduled to run from 26 March to 9 April, and can be viewed <a href="https://boathouseauctions.com/auctions/ionian-princess-150-christensen-2005#msdynttrid=6rkIr78wQ4Y4Z9KEzbKdtsgIm97KHStA1a2DlXv57j0" target="_blank">here</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/351814/image/large-6b781c1602b583e15402a0c2cec4e6c4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/351814">Originally delivered in 2005, construction of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> was started at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen Shipyards</a>, but it was actually <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson Yachts</a> that completed the build of the superyacht. The yacht benefitted from a full interior refit in 2022 in partnership with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6635" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yacht Next (Company)">Yacht Next</a>, as new life was breathed into her interiors, while her engine room was overhauled with new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C-32 engines and her generators were rebuilt that same year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314551/image/large-19b91b3216428b450c51ad879ddfd2c0.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314551"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225066/image/large-7daea0b6dc340557f8868dd9ff593b0f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225066"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225063/image/large-643883ee223f05e2dc79a4ba93fb4152.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225063">The tri-deck motor yacht offers accommodation for as many as 12 guests across a flexible six stateroom layout, including a full-beam, main-deck master suite complete with a private office and marble-laden ensuite bathroom. Remaining guests are hosted in a full-beam VIP suite, three double staterooms and a twin stateroom, in addition to a space that can be converted into a seventh stateroom if need be.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225087/image/large-5c3d9ba8718ec50b6c65402c2badab31.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225087"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225086/image/large-b9295c4dfc576d9bfe23d54a0a10d1e2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225086"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225088/image/large-7fbdc2a2fc49efe34d47e4aa32caa552.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225088"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225082/image/large-1bc1d35542669224e6fdfdbc393c86a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225082"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> is characterised by her spacious interior and exterior areas, allowing for relaxation or socialising in the form of alfresco dining on the sundeck, upper aft deck, or main deck dining area. Here, the presence of a custom etched-glass door means the dining area can be opened or closed off, depending on guests’ wishes. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225080/image/large-86af33a0b2381890d87ddeaf83de0c93.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225080"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225077/image/large-d886e7631ff3eb547c5a09d3400d686b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225077"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225078/image/large-db56509a9fec53faab8af5d26124173d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225078"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225069/image/large-88bf1b4ff1d58c7bf531936829a59792.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225069">Additionally, the superyacht’s sundeck features a 10-person Jacuzzi, a barbecue and ample room for guests to lounge while surrounded by a panorama of vistas. Meanwhile, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a>’s sky lounge can also function as a cinema for movie nights, and the swim platform provides access to an array of water toys and tenders. The yacht’s onboard massage room can also be transformed into a gym if desired.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314550/image/large-9867ad2c6a0b374aa16c8715556cad40.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314550"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314549/image/large-2f444b4e9ddb05f15baf6b43a51cc435.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314549"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314547/image/large-8f9fc757e4bcb37b5896a91332498481.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314547"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/314548/image/large-954fddc3964a0f4687a15c7045903a67.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/314548">In 2023-2024, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ionian Princess45.73m (150'0&quot;)Christensen Shipyards, LLC.2005">Ionian Princess</a> underwent a second refit that centred around mechanical upgrades. Where her performance is concerned, the yacht reaches a cruising speed of 13 knots alongside a top speed of 20 knots, while Quantum zero-speed stabilisers pave the way for a smooth cruising experience. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225092/image/large-c41e6fb9955b3543c35704bfc11d43cd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225092">

46m Christensen yacht Ionian Princess for auction

The 45.72-metre Christensen superyacht Ionian Princess is being auctioned by Northrop & Johnson in partnership with Boathouse Auctions. 



46m Christensen superyacht Ionian Princess for auction

Yachts attending Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025

SuperYacht Times takes a look at some of the yachts set to make an appearance at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show. 

Yachts attending the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025

The 37.58-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo37.58m (123'4&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1989">Galileo</a> has entered the market with Marco Fodale of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347494/image/large-be58fc4c2e07c47f3c425dcf0137dd04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347494">Delivered in 1989 by her American builder and having undergone a refit in 2021, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/galileo/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Galileo for sale</a> features exterior design and naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/213" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sparkman & Stephens, Inc. (Company)">Sparkman &amp; Stephens</a>, along with interior styling created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347486/image/large-099c10e409467e1a414e724e975fd8d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347486"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347491/image/large-a66cb0db8bec15d5192eb266dda21b3e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347491"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347492/image/large-7d3bd6ef78257309bdadd87996bbb927.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347492">With a beam of 7.96-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/sailing/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">sailing yacht for sale&nbsp;</a>is able to sleep as many as seven guests across a three stateroom layout, comprising a master suite, a double stateroom and a twin stateroom, all of which have ensuite facilities. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347485/image/large-6dbeb325c38335f94d1166064c657735.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347485"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo37.58m (123'4&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1989"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347493/image/large-822282e6eebff1a7b8be856f5f70b587.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347493"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347483/image/large-38939fb243c93280ae8135d491210bee.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347483"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347490/image/large-7ee284b2ea9df0aad607e5edb679ef10.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347490">Galileo</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford</a>-designed interiors are decked out in an array of chic, unique detailing, such as the matt-varnished teak, the elegant cabinetry, and the images of the Astronomer Galileo Galilei, the yacht’s namesake, carved into the backs of chairs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347495/image/large-7a075240a532f5d6c4cee1b47eb4f1a2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347495"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347489/image/large-be95aa173d1ce49b446f19efa5fdbedd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347489"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347480/image/large-8151a376ea871b215b1c3c1cbe8c63a4.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347480"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347484/image/large-e49383f767a88b000d98e31d5f558db2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347484">On deck, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3198" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Galileo37.58m (123'4&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1989">Galileo</a> offers guests a wealth of avenues for alfresco entertainment and relaxation, including lounge chairs and an outdoor dining area located on the stern. Moreover, gangways provide easy access throughout the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s exterior deck areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347487/image/large-a7f81033162e8c5da7b53e483589091d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347487"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347481/image/large-b4f1c75b5a65b025d3b250ab5fe5e286.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347481"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347482/image/large-7abb9efbb077acc4ee187e26803f6ec1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347482">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/palmer-johnson/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Palmer Johnson yacht for sale</a> is powered by a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engine that propels her to a cruising speed of 11 knots and a top speed of 13.5 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347477/image/large-d8e1598f82728d95faaf0e218892c70c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347477"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/347479/image/large-9c52d93b5886a8bfff334e6131b4aad2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/347479">

38m Palmer Johnson yacht Galileo for sale 

The 37.58-metre Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Galileo has entered the market with Marco Fodale of Fraser. 


38m Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Galileo joins the market 

Yachts attending the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show 2025

SuperYacht Times takes a look at the yachts that will be present at the upcoming Bahamas Charter Yacht Show 2025. 



The 25.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> sailing yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> sold in an in-house deal at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop & Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a> with Martin Holmes representing both the buyer and the seller during negotiations.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304554/image/large-253621ba84924bc31d49509df53b840a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304554">Delivered in 1967, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> was the largest aluminium sailing yacht of her era and boasts three circumnavigations, including voyages to the Antarctic and Arctic. She underwent a transformative refit from 2015 to 2020, with over $1 million invested to rejuvenate her classic teak interior.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243683/image/large-921aa8000615a15caa7f0d8acaf32183.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243683"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244293/image/large-30ae481f07cdd7840bc1706360d88bbe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244293"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> features interior, exterior and naval architecture penned in-house by her American builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a>. Her interior boasts a stunning blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern elegance, accented by intricate teak detailing.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243674/image/large-e6a43aaa5f727c9a9b653778c07da06d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243674"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243676/image/large-8d5cfa74225716cd70566f306f2ac50e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243676"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243672/image/large-6bfce90e977eaddefa228c57f9938b68.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243672">In terms of accommodation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> can comfortably accommodate up to nine guests, with her master suite providing the owner with direct access to an aft leisure cockpit. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> can also sleep a crew of three.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244295/image/large-ce3bf655bfdc2576ab1a88c383652669.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244295"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/244294/image/large-f576946a7cea7678b0aeeddf6422a18e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/244294">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> is equipped with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1474" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="General Motors (Company)">General Motors</a> engine, which provides her with a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12413" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firebird25.6m (83'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1967">Firebird</a> had a last known asking price of $290,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243727/image/large-bdf66f7f56752996a86dc08acb3c6368.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243727">

Firebird: 26m Palmer Johnson sailing yacht sold

The 25.6-metre Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Firebird sold in an in-house deal at Northrop & Johnson, with a last known asking price of $290,000.

26m Palmer Johnson sailing yacht Firebird sold in-house

The 37.49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Invictus37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2006">Invictus</a> has joined the market with Peter Hopwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Allied Marine (Company)">Allied Marine</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344083/image/large-cb518bfc7f25a204e069c87db5d0e553.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344083">Delivered in 2006 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> 123 series, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/invictus-37m/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Invictus for sale</a> features exterior and interior design both created by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/65" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nuvolari Lenard (Company)">Nuvolari Lenard</a>, along with naval architecture penned in-house by her American shipyard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344082/image/large-04c1e396c7e92ca35ccf3032a9c6ae0a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344082"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344085/image/large-eb7dd7c7ea6bcd92c541f5a59287b150.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344085">With a beam of 7.32-metres, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/palmer-johnson/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Palmer Johnson yacht for sale</a> is capable of hosting as many as eight guests across a four stateroom layout, including a luxurious master suite on the main deck forward, complete with a king-size bed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344086/image/large-06fa6bce185352bf029549968cb4bfc2.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344086">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>’s convivial yet elegant main saloon consists of sofas, chairs, and coffee tables, as well as roman blinds and silhouette shades for maximum privacy. Decked out in new LED lighting, this social hub boasts an audio-visual <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3897" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Crestron (Company)">Crestron</a> entertainment system complete with surround sound for immersive movie nights. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344089/image/large-640392edacfec7216bc7cb0d68de7384.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344089">Glass doors merge <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2056" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Invictus37.49m (122'12&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts2006">Invictus</a>’s main saloon with the open aft deck, where an inlaid teak oval dining table can seat up to 10. Guests are also invited to relax or socialise at a full-service bar with four polished chrome barstools located forward to port, while an adjacent staircase provides access to the flybridge.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344087/image/large-ae1328f155b85025ca5f65a7c87f10dd.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344087">Regarding her performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines that propel her to a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 22 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344090/image/large-3da7bb910f91f4bf00c3a5d393318df9.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344090"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/344084/image/large-6701bb37dd31c9af0a3c89423369059d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/344084">

38m Palmer Johnson yacht Invictus for sale 

The 37.49-metre Palmer Johnson motor yacht Invictus has joined the market with Peter Hopwood of Allied Marine. 


38m Palmer Johnson motor yacht Invictus for sale 

The 35.36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summertime II35.36m (116'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts1997">Summertime II</a> sold in a deal with Peter Shaarda of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2581" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="United Yacht Sales (Company)">United Yacht Sales</a> introducing the buyer and Diego Gomez of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313945/image/large-c7e44cb94c019f215a576e9000c86004.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313945">Delivered in 1997 as part of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras</a> 116 series and previously named Easy Rider, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summertime II35.36m (116'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts1997">Summertime II</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/326" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jack Hargrave (Company)">Jack Hargrave</a>, with naval architecture by her US-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313919/image/large-dff4f302b8d4ed348de509de2f34a149.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313919"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313922/image/large-3c124d009ce28cd9048d45082c3c694d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313922">Having undergone an extensive refit in 2023, this tri-deck yacht was fitted out with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a>-designed decor shortly after her delivery, swapping out her original blonde colour palette in favour of a more timeless and sophisticated aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313926/image/large-a80395d9782d49a1e36fa3d4e5e96f63.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313926"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313930/image/large-563da4d0cb04b3be09fb9ba9ed4667cb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313930"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summertime II35.36m (116'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts1997">Summertime II</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across four luxurious staterooms, with her full-beam master suite situated aft on the lower deck, alongside two VIP suites and a double stateroom. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313940/image/large-4260ff85b78f8edc2cb57c23fb85b7a1.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313940"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313942/image/large-83871e36764b10eb19cd449f55a1167f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313942">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summertime II35.36m (116'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts1997">Summertime II</a> can reach a cruising speed of 13.5 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3857" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Summertime II35.36m (116'0&quot;)Hatteras Yachts1997">Summertime II</a> had a last known asking price of $1,995,000.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313950/image/large-8cbbc3f93400e71718c653a5a2a5d19c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313950">

Summertime II: 35m Hatteras yacht sold

The 35.36-metre Hatteras motor yacht Summertime II sold, with a last known asking price of $1,995,000. 

35m Hatteras motor yacht Summertime II sold

Following the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2024">2024 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a> and Donald Trump’s election as President of the United States, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4509" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times (Company)">SuperYacht Times</a> and <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> provide an update on key metrics of the US superyacht fleet and market. This report delves into the economic and political factors shaping the market in 2024, as well as the key trends to watch in the year ahead.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/336451/image/large-8646b2a10715e73e36c3682f9f3c706d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/336451">Biggest owners, but not the biggest buildersAccording to the <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> annual report, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-reports/the-state-of-yachting-2024" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">The State of Yachting 2024</a>, US owners have the biggest share of the world fleet over 40 metres, with a 23.7% share of the number of yachts. Historically, US shipyards also had a large share of the superyacht new-build market, but their presence all but disappeared in the years following the global financial crisis of 2008. As of late 2024, the main remaining US players over 30 metres are <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/47" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Marine (Company)">Delta Marine</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport Yachts</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/145" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burger Boat Company (Company)">Burger Boat</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/466" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hatteras Yachts (Company)">Hatteras Yachts</a> has also extensively built yachts over 30 metres in the past, and is still capable of doing so. The same can be said for some of the dedicated US sportfisherman yacht builders, who still build a significant number of yachts between 24 and 30 metres each year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/304581/image/large-3d2f28597b4ac5981aeebfd08c1f4ffe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/304581">As US builders used to have a significant presence, it may come as no surprise that their share of the operating fleet over 30 metres is still quite large, at 785 yachts out of 6,006 a share of 13%. US yards’ share of the construction book over 30 metres is smaller however, with 10 yachts out of a total of 616, amounting to a share of just 1.6%.Shannon McCoy, Yacht Sales and Charter Consultant at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> comments: “Many of my clients prefer US-built yachts, so it’s unfortunate that we’ve lost renowned American shipyards like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/149" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christensen Shipyards, LLC. (Company)">Christensen</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/106" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Trinity Yachts (Company)">Trinity,</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/613" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lazzara Yachts (Company)">Lazzara</a>, and custom Northwest yards such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/610" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northcoast Yachts (Company)">North Coast</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/735" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northern Marine Co. LLC (Company)">Northern</a>. Many Americans want to support local businesses, and these yards produced – and continue to produce – exceptional yachts. It would be great to revive these lost brands, create US jobs, and deliver superb products once again from the US.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/32303/image/large-4c9e3ae385bcf6e96f2d996d82ef2e9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/32303">US buyers continue to lead in new-build purchasesWhile domestic superyacht construction may have dwindled, the appetite of US buyers for new-builds has not. In fact, it rose sharply during the pandemic and has remained strong throughout 2024. Between 1 January 2019 and 30 September 2024, <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> recorded 1,260 new-build sales worldwide over 30 metres, and for 939 of those, we have been able to identify at least the buying owner’s nationality. Of those 939, some 258 new yachts were bought by US owners, a share of 27%. In reality, the US share is probably even higher, as many new-build sales are not public and it may take some time to identify the buyer.&nbsp;The number of new-build purchases over 30 metres by US buyers peaked at 65 yachts in 2021. This number remained relatively steady in 2022, with 61 sales to US buyers, despite a declining market. During the same period, global sales of new-builds over 30 metres dropped by 20% in terms of the number of yachts sold. In 2023, there was a further decline, with sales dropping back to pre-Covid levels, reaching just 36 sales.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335820/image/large-a26c598cab211aed815ee4bfa721defc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335820">Unfortunately, 2024 has so far been less favourable for new-build sales to US clients, with only 24 sales in the first three quarters, meaning the market could see around 32 sales by the end of the year if this trend continues. Nevertheless, the US market continues to occupy first place in worldwide new superyacht sales.<ul><li style="font-style: italic;">Further reading:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/fort-lauderdale-international-boat-show-2024-seminars" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">A full summary of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024 seminars</a></li></ul>Looking at used yacht salesIn the used yacht market, American buyers leave an even greater mark. Since the beginning of 2019 until the end of September 2024, US buyers have accounted for 40% of the sold used yachts over 30 metres for which we know the buying owner’s nationality. A total of 2,098 used yachts were sold worldwide in this period, and for 1,373 of these, <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> identified the buying owner’s nationality. 545 of these were US buyers, a share of 40%.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335817/image/large-70c31922d53c49a7d29c1b0b708a2b9b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335817">As with new-build sales, sales of used yachts to US buyers peaked in 2021, at 170 yachts, but then started quite a steep downward trajectory, down to just 75 sales in 2023, which was below pre-COVID levels. In the first three quarters of 2024, <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht iQ</a> noted a mere 36 used yacht sales to US buyers, which suggests the year could end on around 50 sales.According to Kevin Ralph, Yacht Consultant at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a>, this market contraction is interpreted as a “return to normal” after the brokerage boom witnessed during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The number of large superyachts sold, both in brokerage and new sales, was unprecedented during the COVID pandemic, peaking in 2021, leading to a significant run-up in pricing. As the saying goes, what goes up must come down.” Other factors contributing to this trend include economic and political uncertainty, causing many potential buyers to adopt a “wait and see” stance regarding yacht acquisitions or upgrades. This year has also seen a record number of elections, alongside continued instability in both the Middle East and Ukraine.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338862/image/large-abbaa8c0aab5a21331add754c8b1bf89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338862">US Presidential electionsThe 2024 US presidential elections, held on 5 November, brought some predictability to what had been a year marked by uncertainty. “In a presidential election year, US superyacht sales tend to slow down as buyers often feel uncertain about the financial future. Many prefer to wait until after the election to make large purchases, like a yacht, once they have a clearer picture of the economic outlook,” explains <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/244" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="IYC (Company)">IYC</a> sales and charter broker Mark Elliott. This year, “inflation and market jitters” also compounded these effects, he adds.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217589/image/large-e99ae030f5049a0678404c9d8941c3fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217589">Kevin Ralph notes that “this slowdown began to be felt at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/183" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2023">FLIBS 2023</a> and became more apparent at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2024">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> in March 2024.” He adds: “I don’t believe this is truly a slowdown when viewed against longer-term statistics, but given the unprecedented recent sales cycle, many will perceive it as such.” He also points out that “while the US presidential elections may have some effect on the market, they are not nearly as significant as the deflation of the sales cycle and pricing caused by the global COVID pandemic, which has no real equivalent in modern history.”Now that the election results are in, the market’s trajectory remains uncertain. Mark Elliott predicts that “uncertainty [will linger] until at least a month after the election, and it may take longer to stabilise.” He hopes for “price stabilisation, interest rate cuts, and a less volatile stock market” to boost confidence in the coming months.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335703/image/large-eeea4c66d3eb6cc4371ee7c2007f2c31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335703">Looking ahead, Kevin Ralph believes that “the sales cycle will reset, regardless of which political party takes office; the only question is how significant the reset will be and how long it will be before it takes hold. We’ll have a much clearer picture after November, but I expect some confusion until January when the next president enters office. Then depending on which side wins, there will be some additional time while people work out the tax implications. Either way, I expect 2025 to continue at a more normalised pace.”Superyacht trends to watchMark Elliott observes that more buyers are “looking to charter their superyachts,” and expedition-style and support vessels are gaining popularity. While demand for superyachts over 80 metres remains strong, he expects this trend to unfold more slowly. Shannon McCoy highlights that the 70-metre-plus market has limited availability of well-priced late-model yachts.&nbsp;Her younger clients often seek larger spaces, expansive outdoor areas, bigger hot tubs, and floor-to-ceiling windows for natural light. Primary staterooms with private outdoor space are also in high demand. Brands like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/18" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Amels (Company)">Amels</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/217" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Westport Yachts (Company)">Westport</a> are frequently mentioned. Shannon McCoy further adds that the pandemic sparked interest in spending more time on the water, but many found smaller yachts lacked the necessary storage, range, and amenities, driving demand for larger, exploration yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/335808/image/large-f78633fc2154007bc1ab933c4346d9e7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/335808">Pierre Badin, Europe Broker with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a>, highlights that sport fishing is particularly popular in the US, a trend not seen as much in Europe. “The first question I often get from American buyers is about the draft of the boat, which is something European buyers rarely ask. In the US, buyers want a boat with a shallow draft to get close to the beautiful beaches in the Bahamas,” he adds. Pierre Badin also highlights that American buyers typically purchase superyachts for the Caribbean season, which runs from Christmas to June. “Regardless of a global slowdown in superyacht sales, the US is still the largest buying segment and the most active brokerage market in Florida in the winter (and there’s still some great cruising in the Bahamas and Caribbean),” reminds Kevin Ralph.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338863/image/large-1e155bf7c29dbd207464fbc1e99c7d6b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338863">As the US superyacht sales market navigates economic and political uncertainty, including the impending presidential election, industry stakeholders remain cautious yet optimistic. While recent trends indicate a contraction, the resilience of American buyers and brokers will be crucial in adapting to the evolving landscape of superyacht sales in the coming year.

The US superyacht market in a nutshell

Post-FLIBS 2024 and Trump’s election, explore the US superyacht market trends, buyer preferences, and economic factors shaping the industry’s future.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/338528/image/large-19ee5acc0012fbfd839eabdb9cbcc4dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/338528">Earlier this month, the superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Symphony101.5m (333'0&quot;)Feadship2015">Symphony</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lara91.0m (298'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Lady Lara</a> were spotted docked in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2818" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Port Tarraco (Company)">Port Tarraco</a>, Tarragona, Spain. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3765" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Symphony101.5m (333'0&quot;)Feadship2015">Symphony</a>, on the right, is a 101.5-metre yacht and the largest built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>. Delivered in 2015, the 3,463 GT vessel features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a> and interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. She accommodates up to 36 guests and includes standout features like a glass-bottomed six-metre swimming pool, an open-air cinema, and a Jacuzzi on the sun deck. In the center is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a>, a 104.85-metre yacht built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm &amp; Vos</a>s in 1990, now on her way to Fort Lauderdale. Known for her gold-plated nameplate and lavish interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Luigi Sturchio (Company)">Luigi Sturchio</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Moura104.85m (343'12&quot;)Blohm & Voss GmbH1990">Lady Moura</a> has hosted prestigious guests, including George H. W. Bush.&nbsp;On the left is the 91-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lara91.0m (298'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Lady Lara</a>, launched by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> in 2015. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>, she boasts elegant exterior lines and six-deck interiors with soft cream tones and abundant natural light. Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4287" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lara91.0m (298'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2015">Lady Lara</a> cruises comfortably at 12 knots and can reach a maximum speed of 17 knots. Behind them is the 46.2-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/138" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pioneer46.2m (151'7&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1996">Pioneer</a>, built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> in 1996.

90m+ superyacht lineup in Tarragona

Earlier this month, the superyachts Lady Lara, Symphony and Lady Lara were spotted docked in Port Tarraco, Tarragona, Spain.

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>, a part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk Yacht Brokers</a>, has recently launched its superyacht brokerage department. This new division allows <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk’</a>s clients who are expanding in the yachting world to upgrade seamlessly. Established in 1947, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> boasts 30 offices across Europe and sells over 400 boats each year. In recent years, the company has experienced significant growth in the superyacht segment. With a highly experienced team, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a> is ready to guide clients through every step of the superyacht journey, whether they are looking to buy or sell a yacht.We recently sat down with Henk Jan Vissia, superyachts sales, about the latest developments at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell.</a> He shared insights into their future plans and how they distinguish themselves in this competitive market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332519/image/large-120c12470c2533d69fcb5c4b88f2ff04.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332519">In your opinion, what sets&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>&nbsp;apart from other brokerage firms?First of all, we’re a family-driven company, and that creates a culture of involvement and dedication from top management down. We position ourselves as a boutique yacht brokerage firm. We don’t want to be the biggest, but we do want to offer a personal touch to each of our clients. Here, clients receive personal, attentive service. With offices based in Amsterdam, Palma and Antibes, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a> serves clients from across the European region. Each client can expect a personalised service, and we extend our reach through a commitment to exclusivity and quality.It's all about the personal connection, many of our clients have been with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> for years. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a>, we sold them their first small sailing yacht, handled all the subsequent sales, and now we can offer them the same service in the superyacht market.We see clients turning to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a> because they already feel at home with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a>. We work hard to maintain that level of trust and familiarity. We also have a diverse team, with a range of skills and expertise in-house. We work as a team to ensure our clients are receiving the best service from the most suited individual for their yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/313276/image/large-52b5f840e58238b999c7c4d19d99c0c8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/313276">Recently,&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>&nbsp;shifted its focus to promoting yachts 24 metres and above. What led to that decision, and how has it impacted your business?When <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> started focusing on larger yachts, we noticed some clients were frustrated seeing their 30-metre luxury yacht listed alongside a 50-foot Bavaria, or a 46-foot <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>. We realised there was a need for more exclusivity, and the decision to focus on 24-metre yachts and above has helped us meet that demand. Initially, it was challenging to explain the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a> name, but being part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> has boosted confidence in the market. As we've focused on this larger segment, we’ve built relationships with clients who appreciate this specialised attention.A perfect example of our growing yacht sales fleet is the 33.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/121" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palmer Johnson Yachts (Company)">Palmer Johnson</a> ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keewaydin33.5m (109'11&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1995">Keewaydin</a>. A beautiful sailing yacht with a world-class pedigree, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/803" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Keewaydin33.5m (109'11&quot;)Palmer Johnson Yachts1995">Keewaydin</a> features an exterior design from American yacht design icon <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/341" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John G. Alden (Company)">John G. Alden</a> and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/31" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="John Munford Design (Company)">John Munford Design</a>. Beautifully appointed inside and out, and maintained in excellent condition by her previous owners and crew, the yacht is a great example of the kind of quality vessels that we offer to our clients at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>. We carefully pick a range of yachts, both on and off market, and ensure that we are able to customise the selection to our clients. On our website you will find a range of both motor yacht and sailing yachts, all of which have been carefully surveyed by our brokerage specialists. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332521/image/large-1e7d011ca6d1276a096def57c3384aaf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332521">How important is the relationship between&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a>&nbsp;in terms of client experience and satisfaction?There’s a lot of cross-action between <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>. If a client is selling a large yacht but also has a smaller one in Germany, one of De Valk’s offices might handle the smaller boat while we sell the yacht. Similarly, if <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> brokers encounter a client with a larger yacht in the Mediterranean, they pass it on to us. We have colleagues in Palma and Antibes dedicated for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>, and we plan to expand this collaboration across the Mediterranean.When it came to building a brokerage fleet, there were of course challenges, but having <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> behind us gives clients confidence. We are very hands-on with our listings. Each yacht has a dedicated broker who thoroughly inspects the boat, builds a relationship with the seller, and oversees the entire process, including the photo shoots. This attention to detail reassures potential buyers that we know the yachts inside out.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332522/image/large-2b7f8e5b62e4b748a671a975f6e64c72.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332522">Are there specific types of yachts you focus on for the brokerage, and how do you approach pricing?We aim to be reasonable in both our offerings and pricing. If a client’s price expectation is way off, we won’t list the yacht. It’s important for us to be taken seriously in the market. We want to represent high-quality yachts that meet reasonable standards, ensuring that today’s buyer becomes tomorrow’s seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/332520/image/large-47b0b23e2f96a8fcc1fd4f056cdaaae3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/332520">What do the next year’s goals look like for the&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a>&nbsp;team?We want to continue the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk</a> tradition of offering personal, long-term relationships with our clients. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1817" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Falcon Rydell Yachts (Company)">Falcon Rydell</a> will grow alongside our clients, maintaining that personal touch as we continue to specialise in larger luxury yachts. Over the next year or two, our goal is to make Falcon Rydell a recognized name in this space and to adapt to the market’s evolving needs.

Falcon Rydell yacht brokerage

We sit down with Henk Jan Vissia of Falcon Rydell to find out more about the firm.

Falcon Rydell: A yacht brokerage with a personal touch

Yachts attending the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show

SuperYacht TImes gets up to speed with the largest yachts that will be present at the upcoming Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024. 