Marking their first appearance at the legendary event, these debut yachts place St Barts firmly at the centre of the global superyacht calendar.
Each December, St Barts becomes the epicentre of the global superyacht scene. Owners, charter guests, celebrities and industry leaders descend on the island to enjoy a unique blend of world class dining, exclusive beach clubs, legendary parties and a dramatic fireworks display over Gustavia harbour. The event has become a firm fixture on the superyacht calendar, marking the height of the Caribbean season and reinforcing St Barts’ reputation as the ultimate luxury winter destination.
The 2025 to 2026 New Year’s Eve gathering is shaping up to be particularly notable, with a strong lineup of brand new superyachts over 24 metres making their St Barts debut.
Debut Superyachts Arriving in St Barts for NYE 2025 to 2026
Moonrise
At 101 metres, Moonrise is one of the largest yachts expected in St Barts this season. Built by Dutch shipyard Feadship, she is a full custom design featuring clean modern lines, expansive exterior decks and a highly refined interior by Rémi Tessier. With significant volume and a strong focus on privacy and entertainment, Moonrise represents Feadship’s continued leadership in the ultra large yacht sector.
Guests
16
Cabins
8
Crew
32
Pangea
Pangea is the first yacht from the new Amels 80 Limited Editions series to appear in St Barts. Designed by Espen Øino with interiors by Sinot Yacht Architecture and Design, she combines proven engineering with contemporary styling. The Amels 80 platform offers a helipad, large beach club, spa facilities and hybrid propulsion, making Pangea one of the most talked about new yachts of the year.
Guests
14
Cabins
7
Crew
21
Valor
Another striking Feadship debut, Valor sits just under 80 metres and showcases the yard’s trademark craftsmanship and efficiency. Built for long range cruising while maintaining exceptional comfort, Valor offers generous outdoor living spaces that are perfectly suited to Caribbean cruising and New Year celebrations at anchor.
Guests
14
Cabins
7
Crew
Les Cinq
Les Cinq continues Feadship’s strong presence in St Barts this season. Measuring 75.75 metres, she blends elegant exterior lines with a sophisticated, highly personalised interior. Designed for both private use and entertaining, Les Cinq is expected to attract attention wherever she drops anchor.
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
18
No Rush
The 72 metre No Rush is one of the largest yachts ever delivered by Italian builder Admiral Yachts. With substantial internal volume, expansive deck spaces and a bold contemporary profile, she is designed for owners who prioritise comfort, wellness and relaxed cruising. Her debut appearance in St Barts will mark a major milestone for the brand.
Guests
14
Cabins
7
Crew
20
Aquarius
Built by renowned Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman, Aquarius brings a different design philosophy to the St Barts fleet. Known for exceptional build quality and engineering excellence, Royal Huisman yachts are celebrated for their craftsmanship and performance. Aquarius adds a distinctive presence to this year’s lineup of new arrivals.
Guests
Cabins
Crew
Memories
The Amels 60 platform continues to prove popular, and Memories is one of the latest examples. Designed for versatility and ease of operation, the Amels 60 offers a balanced mix of interior volume, outdoor living and efficient performance. Memories is well suited to island hopping and extended Caribbean cruising.
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
13
Awandra
Awandra is a 52 metre yacht from Baglietto’s successful T52 series. Featuring sleek Italian styling and a refined interior layout, the Baglietto T52 is designed to offer a strong connection to the sea with generous exterior spaces, including an aft beach club ideal for anchoring off St Barts.
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
9
Orion
Built by Dutch shipyard Heesen, Orion is just under 50 metres and reflects the brand’s focus on lightweight construction and performance. Known for speed, efficiency and contemporary interiors, Orion is expected to be a popular sight among the anchored fleet throughout the festive period.
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
9
Canoe Canoe
The Custom Line 140 is one of the most recognisable models in this size range, and Canoe Canoe brings Italian elegance to the St Barts anchorage. With expansive deck areas, floor to ceiling windows and a refined interior, she offers a strong blend of comfort and performance.
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
7
Liv Love
From historic Italian shipyard Benetti, Liv Love is part of the popular Oasis 40M series. Designed with outdoor living in mind, the Oasis platform features fold down balconies and an open aft deck that creates a seamless connection to the sea, ideal for Caribbean conditions.
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
9
Orpheus
Completing the debut lineup is Orpheus, a rugged luxury yacht from the Numarine 37XP series. Built for long range cruising and excellent seakeeping, the XP range combines explorer style capability with contemporary interiors, making Orpheus a versatile addition to the St Barts fleet.
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
9
With an exceptional mix of brand new superyachts and established favourites filling Gustavia harbour and the surrounding anchorages, St Barts is once again set to deliver one of the most spectacular New Year’s Eve celebrations in the yachting world. As fireworks light up the Caribbean sky and the superyachts sound their horns at midnight, the island will reaffirm its status as the ultimate destination to welcome the New Year in true superyacht style.
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