The market
The 2026 price guide.
What yachts cost to buy and to build in 2026. By size, by yard, by hull material.
Brokerage (secondary) market
- 30–40m motor yacht: €4M–€18M depending on age and yard
- 40–50m motor yacht: €12M–€35M
- 50–60m motor yacht: €25M–€55M
- 60–80m motor yacht: €50M–€150M
- 80m+: €120M–€500M+
New build by yard
Top European yards (Lürssen, Feadship, Heesen, Benetti, Sanlorenzo, Amels) command €1.0–€2.5M per metre for custom builds; semi-custom platforms run €0.5–€1.2M/metre. Eastern European and Asian yards undercut on price but have smaller portfolios.
Where the market is
The post-pandemic surge has cooled but pricing remains 15–25% above 2019 baselines on premium hulls. Newer boats (under 5 years) are tight; the 8–15 year band has more supply and is the desk's value zone. Sailing market is softer than motor; explorer market is tight.