The Best of 2025
THE Best in
Yachts & Marine
Honoring yacht builders, designers, and marine service providers who set the highest standards in luxury seafaring.
2025 Edition
The Best Yachts & Marine of the Year — 2025 Edition
Yacht builders, designers, and marine service providers who set the highest standards in luxury seafaring and craftsmanship.
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Lürssen Germany 150th anniversary 2025, built Motor Yacht of the Year 'Kismet' (122m), benchmark in superyacht construction since 1875 |
Feadship Netherlands Gold standard of superyacht builders, fully bespoke luxury, Dutch craftsmanship since 1949 |
Benetti Italy World's largest superyacht builder by volume, founded 1873, Viareggio heritage |
Oceanco Netherlands Go-to builder for 'nonconformist owners,' innovative custom superyachts, Dutch engineering excellence |
Amels (Damen) Netherlands Over a century of high-end luxury yachts, performance and efficiency focus, Damen Group |
Heesen Yachts Netherlands High-quality innovative yachts, performance-focused, aluminum and steel construction excellence |
Nobiskrug Germany Award-winning vessels including 142m Sailing Yacht A, cutting-edge design, environmental responsibility |
Abeking & Rasmussen Germany Luxury yacht builder, hybrid propulsion pioneer, sustainable materials innovation |
Sanlorenzo Italy Italian elegance, customization excellence, asymmetric yacht designs |
Azimut Italy World's leading luxury yacht builder by units, innovative design, global presence |
Ferretti Group Italy Multiple brands portfolio, Pershing, Riva, Ferretti Yachts, Italian luxury |
Sunseeker United Kingdom British yacht building icon, performance motoryachts, James Bond association |
Princess Yachts United Kingdom British flybridge specialist, innovative design, Plymouth heritage |
Baglietto Italy Historic Italian shipyard since 1854, superyacht construction |
Tankoa Yachts Italy Genoa-based custom superyachts, Italian style and quality |
CRN Italy Ferretti Group flagship, custom megayachts, Ancona shipyard |
Codecasa Italy Full-displacement superyachts, custom Italian construction |
Overmarine (Mangusta) Italy High-performance megayachts, Mangusta brand, speed and luxury |
Rossinavi Italy Innovative yacht concepts, hybrid technology, sustainable yachting |
ISA Yachts Italy Custom superyachts, Ancona facility, Italian craftsmanship |
Perini Navi Italy Sailing yacht excellence, large sailing superyachts, Italian heritage |
Wally Monaco Innovative sailing and motor yachts, minimalist design, Ferretti Group |
Baltic Yachts Finland Custom carbon fiber sailing yachts, racing and cruising performance |
Royal Huisman Netherlands Luxury custom sailing yachts, Dutch quality, bespoke craftsmanship |
Vitters Shipyard Netherlands High-performance sailing yachts, aluminum construction excellence |
Palmer Johnson United States American superyacht builder, sportyachts, innovative designs |
Trinity Yachts United States American custom yacht builder, Gulf Coast construction |
Christensen Shipyards United States Pacific Northwest heritage, custom motor yachts |
Westport Yachts United States American semi-custom yachts, reliable construction |
Viking Yachts United States Sport fishing yacht leader, New Jersey quality |
Hatteras Yachts United States Motor yacht and sportfish pioneer, American classic |
Burger Boat Company United States Oldest family-owned American yacht builder, custom aluminum |
Moonen Netherlands Boutique superyacht builder, steel and aluminum construction |
Icon Yachts Netherlands Project management and yacht building, Dutch expertise |
Hakvoort Shipyard Netherlands Family-owned custom superyachts, Dutch quality |
Alloy Yachts New Zealand High-performance sailing yachts, New Zealand innovation |
Southern Wind Shipyard South Africa/Italy Performance cruising sailing yachts, Cape Town construction |
HH Catamarans China Performance cruising catamarans, Xiamen facility |
Fountaine Pajot France Luxury catamaran leader, sailing and motor catamarans |
Lagoon France World's leading catamaran brand, cruising catamarans |
Oyster Yachts United Kingdom Bluewater cruising sailboats, British sailing heritage |
Hallberg-Rassy Sweden Swedish sailing yacht quality, offshore cruising |
X-Yachts Denmark Performance cruising sailboats, Danish engineering |
Nautor's Swan Finland Legendary sailing yacht brand, Club Swan racing, luxury cruising |
Oyster Marine United Kingdom Offshore cruising specialists, British sailing tradition |
CNB Yachts France Bordeaux 60 and custom yachts, French sailing excellence |
Nautitech Catamarans France Performance cruising cats, Bavaria Yachts sister brand |
Bali Catamarans France Innovative catamaran design, open space concept |
Azuree France Luxury sailing yachts, modern French design |
Monte Carlo Yachts Italy Beneteau Group superyacht brand, Monaco style |
Selection Standards
Excellence Criteria
Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Yachts & Marine.
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Build quality
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Design innovation
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Engineering excellence
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Service standards
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