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ODISEA Sets Sail: Lürssen and RWD Deliver a Yacht Built Around Modern Life
There is a particular kind of confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you want to be. ODISEA, the new 78.20 metre delivery from Lürssen that departed Germany today on her maiden voyage, has it in abundance.
The 10 Largest Yachts to Spot at PBIBS 2026
As the 2026 edition of the Palm Beach International Boat Show (PBIBS) approaches, the docks of West Palm Beach are preparing to host an impressive fleet of superyachts. From newly launched flagships to award-winning showpieces, the largest vessels attending this year’s show highlight the diversity and innovation shaping the modern yachting world. Below is a look at ten of the biggest yachts in the 2026 line-up.
10 of the Most Distinctive Superyacht Interiors
From gilded staircases and underwater lounges to unique layouts and wellness sanctuaries, today’s most accomplished superyacht interiors are true representations of craftsmanship. These yachts demonstrate how designers are refining volume, light, materiality, and space to create environments that feel immersive, personal and enduring.
109m Lürssen Superyacht O3 Nears Delivery Following Sea Trials
After nearly eight years in build and an exceptionally discreet construction period, the 109-metre Lürssen superyacht O3 has emerged for sea trials, offering the first official glimpse of one of the yard’s most secretive recent projects. Newly released images capture the explorer yacht putting her systems through their paces ahead of an anticipated delivery in the first quarter of 2026.
The Top 10 Largest Sailing Yachts Afloat Today
From three-masted schooners to high-tech DynaRig pioneers, the world’s largest sailing yachts demonstrate the remarkable evolution of wind-powered design at superyacht scale. Combining advanced naval architecture with stunning interiors and global cruising capability, these vessels represent the upper limits of modern sailing ambition.
Superyacht Spotlight: ROCINANTE’s Refined Refit and Explorer Spirit
The 78.4-metre Lürssen motor yacht ROCINANTE has re-emerged onto the sales market following a sweeping 2024 refit, offering buyers the chance to acquire a proven Northern European vessel with renewed technical features and global cruising credentials. Listed with Y.CO, she blends quality engineering with a lifestyle-led layout designed for privacy, wellness and far-reaching adventure.
10 of the Most Unique Superyacht Exteriors
From futuristic trimarans to radical naval conversions, these superyachts stand out for their bold exterior design and unmistakable silhouettes. Each has challenged convention and helped reshape the visual trademarks of modern yachting.
10 of the World’s Largest Explorer Yachts
Purpose-built for autonomy, endurance and global reach, explorer yachts sit at the pinnacle of modern yacht design. Combining ice-class hulls, long-range propulsion and vast onboard volume with five-star amenities, these vessels are engineered to reach the most remote corners of the planet in comfort. Here are ten of the largest explorer yachts in the world.
Top 10 Yachting Trends Across the Industry for 2026
As the industry moves into 2026, yachting is being shaped less by excess and more by intention. Smarter technology, quieter operation and lifestyle-led design are now defining modern ownership, reflected across new builds, refits and charter preferences alike. Drawing on the most influential projects, companies and yachts of the past year, these are ten trends setting the tone ahead.
From Solar to Hydrogen: The Future of Superyacht Energy
The superyacht world is charting a course into an era defined by boundless innovation, not just luxury. As 2026 unfolds, alternative energy is moving from the periphery to the very heart of design, signalling a shift in what owners expect from their vessels. Hydrogen, solar power, and fossil-fuel-free systems are no longer experimental; they are shaping a new standard for sophisticated, responsible yachting.
Top 100 Updated: A Look Into What to Expect in 2026
The coming year promises to be a watershed moment for the Superyachts.com Top 100, as a new wave of 80m‑plus projects prepares to redraw the upper reaches of the ranking. From record-breaking research vessels and polar-ready explorers to elegant family flagships, the class of 2026 reflects a fleet that is no longer defined by length alone, but by ambition, capability and a decisive shift towards purpose-driven ownership.
Superyacht Technology Trends in 2025
As 2025 draws to a close, the superyacht industry finds itself at the intersection of innovation, sustainability, and luxury. This has been a year defined equally by individual launches and by transformative technologies that are reshaping what it means to own and operate a yacht. From AI-driven control systems to hydrogen propulsion and next-level stabilisation, the focus has shifted towards vessels that are intelligent, self-sufficient, and deeply attuned to the desires of their owners.
2025’s Most Exciting Yachting Headlines
2025 delivered seismic shifts in superyacht design, delivery and dealmaking, with shipyards pushing boundaries from colossal explorers to radical concepts. From record sales to towering sloops and family-focused icons, the year redefined what luxury on water can achieve.
The 100 Metre and Above Giants Currently on the Market
The global brokerage market today is showcasing some of the most spectacular superyachts ever built, with superyachts over 100 metres offering unrivalled luxury, performance and design. From timeless classics to modern masterpieces, these yachts represent the pinnacle of private maritime lifestyle. Here’s our guide to the standout yachts currently on the market.
10 of the Largest Yachts Sold in 2025
The 2025 brokerage market delivered an impressive run of large-yacht transactions, with major Northern European shipyards leading the field. From cutting-edge hybrid flagships to explorer-influenced conversions, these are ten of the largest yachts sold this year.
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