Browse all new & used superyachts and megayachts for sale worldwide using YachtBuyer’s MarketWatch technology. View only real, up-to-date listings with no duplicates, and compare market prices, specifications, and photos across the entire superyacht market. Because MarketWatch removes duplicate brokerage listings, buyers get a much clearer picture of what's genuinely available on the market.
Superyachts for sale cover the largest and most capable yachts on the market, typically starting from 24m (79ft), where build standards, crewing, and regulation change, and extending well beyond 100m (328ft).
A Sea of Superyacht Styles
A superyacht can be pretty much any style, from modernist to classical, sleek to architectural, fast or slow. But the term super should always apply to quality and ability, so while some superyachts might be focused on speed and port-to-port blasts, and others offering true trans-ocean range, any superyacht worthy of the name should be a highly capable vessel built to the highest standards. This can include environmental matters, with advanced propulsion and ancillary systems to reduce emissions.
At YachtBuyer, vessels from 24m (79ft) upwards fall within the superyacht category. This is a widely recognised threshold within the industry and marks the point where crewing, operation and regulatory requirements often begin to differ from those of smaller yachts.
There are certain features that evolve as the yacht size increases. For instance, at 30m (98ft), the master stateroom can move from the lower deck to the main deck. At 40m (131ft) or 50m (164ft), tri-deck layouts become possible, adding interior volume as well as upper deck living space and the option of a sky lounge. Above 50m (164ft), full beach clubs are common. Beyond 50m (164ft) and into 60m (197ft) and above, owners can specify features such as helipads and full private owner’s decks.
While these milestones are common, they are not fixed rules. Modern naval architecture, efficient hull design and changing owner expectations mean that features once reserved for much larger yachts now appear on increasingly compact platforms. Comparing yachts by length alone rarely tells the whole story, which is why YachtBuyer provides specifications, layouts, photos and market data across every yacht listed. A 40m yacht from one builder can offer a very different experience to a 40m yacht from another, so having all superyachts side by side makes those differences much easier to spot.
Buying a superyacht
One of the first decisions is whether to commission a new build superyacht or buy an existing used yacht. A new build offers complete freedom over layout and finish, while a second-hand brokerage yacht can put you on the water far sooner.
Buying a new or used superyacht means you are entering into full crew operation, with a dedicated Captain. Buying a new superyacht creates the opportunity for your own unique design, a so-called full custom build. Alternatively, you can opt for a semi-custom build, for a proven exterior design with a highly customised on-board layout and finish. In both cases a designer can be employed to realise your yachting ambitions.
As to which builder you choose, there are literally hundreds of shipyards around the world with superyacht-level capabilities. Which one is right for you will come down to location, cost, delivery times (the builder you like most may have a very long lead time, are you willing to wait?), style, and, of course, reputation.
YachtBuyer's MarketWatch technology allows buyers to compare new and used superyachts currently available on the market, helping identify genuine alternatives across different builders, sizes and price points. With live listings, specifications and model information in one place, buyers can assess the wider market before narrowing their search to a specific yacht or shipyard.
