Yacht brokerage market surges to €817M in March, strongest month of 2026
The global 24-metre-plus brokerage market delivered its strongest performance of the year in March, reaching a total of €817.4 million in closed sales, according to data from BOATPro. The figure marks a significant jump year-over-year, up from €586.8 million in March 2025, despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
Momentum appears to have been driven in part by activity surrounding the Palm Beach International Boat Show, where brokers reported increased engagement from ultra-high-net-worth buyers for superyachts for sale, particularly those relocating from high-tax markets into Florida. In total, 52 yachts changed hands during the month, with an average sale value of €15.7 million: notably higher than last year’s €12.5 million.
At the top end of the market, standout transactions included the 60-metre Bella Vita from Lürssen, alongside Abeking & Rasmussen’s 58-metre Amaral and Westport’s 50-metre Neenah, reinforcing continued demand for large, pedigree builds.
On the supply side, 64 new listings entered the market with a combined value of €943.8 million, indicating a steady flow of high-value inventory. Notable additions included Feadship’s 71.5-metre Vanish and the 75.1-metre Kenshō from Admiral, both positioned at the upper end of the global fleet.
Pricing activity also remained active, with 78 yachts seeing reductions totaling €78 million. Among the most significant was the 74-metre Plvs Vltra from Amels, which received a €9.1 million adjustment.
Overall, March reflects a resilient and increasingly active brokerage market, with rising deal values and sustained demand at the top end signaling continued confidence among serious buyers. And if you're looking for superyachts for sale? There's no better place to begin your search than YachtWay, the world's most advanced yacht listing platform.
