Market Report
Denison Yacht Sales
2025 closed as a notably active year for the superyacht brokerage market. Transaction volume increased across every quarter compared to 2024, demonstrating sustained buyer confidence and market depth throughout the year.
Q1 2025 saw 126 sales compared to just 90 in Q1 2024 — a 40% increase that set an optimistic tone for the year ahead. Q2 maintained strong momentum with 145 sales versus 134 the prior year. Q3 recorded 86 sales compared to 69 in 2024, and Q4 closed with 113 sales versus 99 the prior year.
New build sales reached 32 transactions alongside 438 resales — bringing new builds to 6.8% of total transactions, nearly double the 3.3% share in 2024. Italy remained the dominant producer with 194 sales. The United States followed with 62 sales averaging 35.8 meters.
The United States, particularly South Florida, remains the world's largest superyacht brokerage market. In 2025, the US recorded 130 sales of yachts 79ft and above. Average prices in the North American segment climbed 8.98% to $4.98 million. Denison Yachting closed 68 total transaction sides in the 79ft+ segment in 2025 — a result that reflects the firm's deep presence across the South Florida, Caribbean, and East Coast markets.
Jon Plewniak at 5 Ocean Yachting, through One Water Yacht Group, is connected to the superyacht market at every level — from 40-foot center consoles to new construction flagships. Contact Jon directly to discuss buying, selling, or commissioning opportunities.
Source: Denison Yacht Sales · February 2026 · Curated by 5 Ocean Yachting, Jon Plewniak, One Water Yacht Group, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.