Yacht & SuperyachtValuations
Data-driven fair market values for yachts and superyachts from Benetti, Feadship, Lürssen, and every major shipyard. Track brokerage pricing, charter yields, and understand what a vessel is actually worth.
The Global Yacht Market
The global yacht and superyacht market is worth $8.2 billion and growing at a 7% compound annual growth rate, driven by expanding wealth in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, a generational shift toward experiential luxury, and the rise of charter-first ownership models that make superyacht ownership more financially accessible. Superyachts above 60 meters saw record deliveries in 2024, and demand shows no sign of cooling.
Order books at the world's premier shipyards — Feadship, Lürssen, Oceanco, and Benetti — now extend four or more years into the future, creating a supply constraint that has pushed pre-owned pricing upward across nearly every segment. A buyer who cannot wait four years for a new build must compete on the secondary market, where inventory of well-maintained superyachts remains historically tight. This supply-demand imbalance is the defining characteristic of today's market.
The average 3-to-5-year-old yacht retains 70–80% of its value, and charter revenue can offset 30-50% of annual ownership costs — making the net economics far more attractive than the headline price suggests. For operators who charter actively, the math shifts even further: a well-managed 50-meter yacht can generate $1.5–3 million in charter revenue annually, turning a depreciating asset into something closer to a revenue-producing one. Understanding these dynamics is precisely what LuxMetrix will bring to the market.
What We'll Track
Initial coverage will span the most actively traded yacht platforms — from 25-meter production cruisers to 90-meter+ custom superyachts.
Benetti Oasis 40M
2020–2024, Semi-Custom Series
$18,000,000 – $28,000,000
Estimated market range
Feadship Custom 60M
2015–2024, Full-Custom Superyacht
$50,000,000 – $90,000,000
Estimated market range
Azimut Grande 27M
2022–2025, Tri-Deck Flybridge
$6,000,000 – $9,000,000
Estimated market range
Lürssen 90M+ Superyacht
Full-Custom Megayacht
$150,000,000 – $300,000,000
Estimated market range
Sunseeker 76 Yacht
2021–2024, Flybridge Motor Yacht
$3,500,000 – $5,000,000
Estimated market range
Princess Y85
2020–2024, Flybridge Series
$5,000,000 – $7,000,000
Estimated market range
Why Yachts as an Asset Class
Rapid Market Growth
The global yacht market is worth $8.2 billion and growing at a 7% compound annual growth rate. Superyachts above 60 meters saw record deliveries in 2024, and order books at top shipyards — Feadship, Lürssen, Oceanco, and Benetti — extend four or more years into the future. Demand continues to outstrip supply at the top end of the market.
Strong Residual Values
A well-maintained 3-to-5-year-old yacht typically retains 70-80% of its original build cost — significantly better than many other high-value depreciating assets. Semi-custom and custom builds from premier yards (Feadship, Benetti, Amels) hold value best, particularly when paired with a strong charter history and a known maintenance pedigree.
Charter Revenue Offsets Ownership Costs
Active charter programs can offset 30-50% of annual ownership costs, which typically run 8-12% of the yacht's value per year. A well-managed 50-meter superyacht chartering at $300,000+ per week can generate $1.5-3 million in annual revenue — making the net cost of ownership far more palatable and creating a revenue-linked valuation floor.
An Asset You Experience
Like fine art and classic cars, yachts provide utility that purely financial assets cannot. The ability to cruise the Mediterranean, explore the Caribbean, or host events creates an experiential value that sustains demand even during economic downturns. This 'enjoyment premium' provides a valuation floor that spreadsheet analysis alone cannot capture.
How We'll Value Yachts
Yacht valuation is among the most complex in luxury assets. A single vessel's worth can vary by tens of millions of dollars based on builder reputation, age, refit history, charter revenue potential, and classification status. Our valuation engine will account for every factor that moves the market.
Brokerage Listings & Sales
Asking prices and completed transactions from leading yacht brokerages — Burgess, Fraser, Edmiston, Northrop & Johnson, Y.CO, and Cecil Wright — covering the full spectrum from 25-meter production yachts to 100-meter+ custom superyachts.
Charter Rate Analytics
Weekly charter rates, occupancy data, and seasonal demand patterns — essential for understanding the revenue potential that directly impacts a vessel's market value. A yacht with a proven charter track record commands a meaningful premium over an identical non-charter vessel.
Shipyard & Refit Data
New-build pricing from major yards, refit cost benchmarks, and classification society survey results — providing the supply-side intelligence needed to assess replacement cost, remaining useful life, and the impact of recent (or deferred) maintenance on market value.
After normalizing for length overall, builder, year of build, engine hours, refit history, interior condition, charter revenue track record, and classification society status, we compute a weighted fair market value for each vessel. Separate private-use and charter-ready valuations reflect the revenue premium that active charter management adds to a yacht's worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a yacht cost?
Yacht prices span an enormous range depending on size, builder, and customization. Production yachts from 20-30 meters start at $3-10 million. Semi-custom yachts from 30-50 meters range from $10-40 million. Full-custom superyachts from 50-80 meters typically cost $40-150 million. Megayachts above 80 meters from builders like Lürssen and Oceanco can exceed $300 million. Pre-owned yachts trade at 20-40% discounts to new-build prices, depending on age, condition, and charter history. LuxMetrix will track fair market values across all segments when yacht coverage launches in 2027.
Are yachts a good investment?
Yachts are depreciating assets, but 'investment' in this context means understanding value retention and revenue potential rather than expecting appreciation. A well-maintained yacht from a premier shipyard retains 70-80% of value after 5 years. When combined with charter revenue that can offset 30-50% of annual running costs, the net cost of ownership is significantly lower than the headline depreciation suggests. Certain builders and models — particularly Feadship customs and Benetti flagship series — have demonstrated exceptional resale performance, with some examples appreciating when demand spikes exceed available inventory.
How much does it cost to maintain a superyacht?
Annual operating costs for a superyacht typically run 8-12% of the vessel's purchase price. For a $50 million yacht, that translates to $4-6 million per year, covering crew salaries ($1-2 million), fuel ($500,000-$1.5 million), insurance ($200,000-$500,000), marina fees ($200,000-$600,000), maintenance and refit ($1-2 million), and management fees. These costs make accurate valuation critical — overpaying by even 5% on a $50 million yacht means $2.5 million in unnecessary capital outlay, on top of the running costs.
What is a Feadship yacht worth?
Feadship is widely regarded as the pinnacle of custom yacht building, and their vessels command premium valuations on the secondary market. A 10-year-old 60-meter Feadship in good condition typically trades for $50-90 million, depending on specification, refit history, and interior design. Feadships consistently outperform the broader market on residual value retention, driven by their engineering reputation, the scarcity of available build slots (order books extend 5+ years), and the quality of construction that allows vessels to remain in service for 25+ years with proper maintenance.
How does LuxMetrix value yachts?
LuxMetrix will aggregate pricing data from major brokerage houses (Burgess, Fraser, Edmiston, Northrop & Johnson), shipyard pricing and order book data, charter rate analytics, and marine survey reports. We normalize for length, builder, year of build, engine hours, refit history, interior condition, charter revenue history, and classification society status to produce a weighted fair market value. Our model will distinguish between private-use valuations and charter-ready valuations, reflecting the revenue potential that active charter programs add to a vessel's worth.
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