SuperYacht Times

The State of Yachting 2026: In Partnership with Safe Harbor

Super Times released its 2026 State of Yachting report, marking a decade since the first edition and highlighting a partnership with maritime services firm Safe Harbor. The data show the global fleet of yachts over 30 m has expanded nearly six‑fold since the early 1990s, with about 200 new builds delivered annually. Roughly 60 % of the super‑fleet remains anchored in the Mediterranean, while the remaining third, mostly 40‑50 m vessels, perform the annual Mediterranean‑Caribbean migration. New‑yacht sales rebounded in 2025, breaking records for 80 m+ models, and the construction book steadied at around 685 vessels, with a growing share of 40 m+ projects. RER noted the industry’s shift toward professionalized data, processes and luxury‑market talent, and cited buyers’ increasing sophistication and demand for customization. The charter segment reported a strong 2025, with 30 % first‑time charter clients, and refit activity climbed to 2,600 jobs, driven by a surge in 60 m+ vessels requiring larger lifts and halls. Safe Harbor’s acquisition of Monaco Marine underscores the consolidation of refit capacity. These trends signal expanding commercial opportunities for marina operators, refit yards, and technology providers, while also pressuring existing infrastructure to invest in larger‑scale facilities. Companies that can leverage granular movement data and offer bespoke services are poised to capture the growing value chain.