Superyacht prices in 2026: 30m starts at €3M; 50m costs €12M–€30M; 80m+ flagships cost €60M–€300M+. New-build prices remain 15–25% above pre-2020 levels. Pre-owned market has softened 10–20% from 2022 peak.
Superyacht Prices 2026 — What Do They Actually Cost?
Last updated March 2026. Prices in EUR. USD equivalent at €1 ≈ $1.08.
Superyacht prices span four orders of magnitude — from €3M for a pre-owned 30m sailing yacht to €300M+ for a bespoke 100m+ motor yacht. This guide breaks down actual market prices by LOA, builder tier, new-build vs pre-owned, and the current state of the 2026 market.
New-build superyacht prices by LOA — 2026
Base contract prices ex. VAT. Significant variation within each bracket by builder, specification, and materials.
| LOA | Builder tier | New-build price | USD equiv. | Delivery (2026 order) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–35m | Production | €3M–€7M | $3.2M–$7.6M | 12–18 months |
| 35–45m | Production | €7M–€14M | $7.6M–$15M | 18–24 months |
| 45–55m | Semi-custom | €14M–€28M | $15M–$30M | 24–36 months |
| 55–65m | Semi-custom | €28M–€50M | $30M–$54M | 30–42 months |
| 65–75m | Full-custom | €50M–€80M | $54M–$86M | 42–54 months |
| 75–90m | Full-custom | €80M–€150M | $86M–$162M | 48–60 months |
| 90m+ | Ultra-custom | €150M–€400M+ | $162M–$432M+ | 60–84 months |
Pre-owned pricing: Well-maintained vessels from quality builders trade at 50–70% of new-build equivalent at 8–12 years old. After a major refit, prices reset closer to 70–80% of new. In the current market (2026), pre-owned inventory has increased from 2022 lows and asking prices for 8–15 year old vessels have softened 10–20% from peak.
Builder tiers explained
Production builders
Sunseeker · Princess · Ferretti · Riva · Azimut
Series-built from standard hulls and layouts. Fastest delivery, best resale liquidity, widest service network. Lower customisation. Price per metre: €600k–€1.2M.
Typical LOA range: 24–55m
Semi-custom yards
Benetti · Heesen · CRN · Sanlorenzo · Baglietto
Standard naval architecture with significant interior and layout customisation. 24–42 month lead times. Strong brand recognition. Price per metre: €1.2M–€2M.
Typical LOA range: 40–80m
Full-custom yards
Feadship · Lürssen · Oceanco · Nobiskrug
Entirely bespoke hull, engineering, and interior. 42–60 month lead times. Exceptional resale value retention. Order books full to 2028–2030. Price per metre: €2M–€4M.
Typical LOA range: 50m+
Ultra-custom flagships
Blohm+Voss · Lürssen (90m+) · Custom one-offs
One-of-a-kind commissions for the world's wealthiest individuals. Submarine, helicopter hangar, custom propulsion systems. Price per metre: €4M–€6M+.
Typical LOA range: 90m+
2026 market conditions
New-build: elevated pricing, long wait times
Top European yards (Feadship, Lürssen, Oceanco) remain fully committed through 2028–2030. New-build prices are 15–25% above pre-COVID levels due to material costs, labour shortages, and energy prices. Buyers entering the new-build market in 2026 should plan for 4–6 year delivery windows at flagship yards.
Pre-owned: more inventory, softening prices
The post-COVID buying frenzy has unwound. Pre-owned inventory at 5–15 years old has increased meaningfully from 2022 lows. Motivated sellers are emerging, particularly among buyers who purchased at 2021–2022 peak prices and are now trading up or exiting. Selective opportunities exist, particularly for well-specified 45–60m vessels from premium builders.
Charter-built vessels command a premium
MCA-compliant charter yachts (with valid commercial licence and MYBA charter history) trade at a 10–20% premium to equivalent private vessels. Charter compliance adds complexity but meaningfully increases the buyer pool and resale speed.
Superyacht prices — FAQ
How much does a superyacht cost in 2026?
Superyacht prices in 2026 range from €3M for a 30m pre-owned sailing yacht to €300M+ for an 80m+ new-build flagship. A 40m motor yacht sells for €6M–€15M depending on age and builder; a 50m motor yacht costs €12M–€30M; a 65m flagship runs €40M–€80M. New-build prices have risen 15–25% since 2020 due to shipyard backlogs and material costs.
What is the cost per metre for a superyacht?
New-build cost per metre (LOA) ranges from €800,000/m for production builders (Sunseeker, Princess, Ferretti) to €2M–€4M/m for custom full-custom yards (Lürssen, Feadship, Oceanco, Benetti). At the ultra-premium tier (80m+), costs exceed €4M/m. Pre-owned vessels trade at 40–70% of new-build equivalent.
Are superyacht prices falling in 2026?
The post-COVID superyacht market peaked in 2022–2023 with record transaction volumes and compressed used inventory. From 2024 into 2026, the market has moderated: asking prices for pre-owned vessels (8–15 years old) have softened 10–20% from peak; new-build prices remain elevated due to full order books at top yards (Feadship, Lürssen). Motivated sellers are creating selective opportunities.
How long does it take to build a superyacht?
Production motor yachts (Sunseeker, Princess, Ferretti, 30–40m): 12–18 months. Semi-custom (Benetti, Heesen, CRN, 40–60m): 24–36 months. Full-custom flagships (Feadship, Lürssen, Oceanco, 60m+): 36–60 months. In 2026, the top European yards have order books extending to 2028–2030. Buyers entering the new-build market today should expect delivery in 4–5 years for a flagship vessel.
What is the resale value of a superyacht?
Superyachts depreciate differently from cars. A well-maintained vessel from a prestigious builder retains 50–70% of its value at 10 years. A poorly maintained or outdated-interior vessel may fall to 25–40%. Major refits (€2M–€15M) can reset depreciation and dramatically improve resale value. Active charter programmes tend to increase maintenance quality and therefore resale value.