Luxury Yacht Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Luxury Yacht Market Analysis

The Luxury Yacht Market size is estimated at USD 13.66 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 21.20 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 9.30% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Factors such as the increasing demand for competitive and recreational boating activities, the purchasing power of people, the emergence as a prominent destination for luxury yachts, and increasing tourist attractions and luxurious hotels are anticipated to drive the luxury yacht market. Moreover, technological advancements, innovative designs, and a commitment to environmental consciousness also drive the market.

With an increase in the income level of people living around the world, there is an increase in spending on recreational activities, which is driving the market.

For instance, the International Monetary Fund projects that China's economy will be nearly 40 percent larger by 2028. Similarly, in 2023, the recreation expenditure is expected to reach 552.8 billion in the United States. In addition, the natural landscape of countries that have a sea/ocean as a border, like the Netherlands, United Kingdom, and Italy, and increasing tourist attractions such as manmade islands skyscrapers in the United Arab Emirates attract a significant number of international tourists every year, especially from the affluent segment of the population. These countries are also preferred destinations for some promotional events and meetings, during which luxury yachts are leased. Therefore, the increase in recreational tourism is expected to positively influence the growth of the global luxury yacht market.

Furthermore, the luxury yacht market has entered the era of eco-consciousness. International Maritime Organization has directed international shipping to reduce CO2 emissions by 70% by 2050. As a result, builders and suppliers are working together to find sustainable solutions to reduce consumption at reasonable costs. Many high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth yacht owners are putting environmental impact first, spurring significant change in yacht building and innovation. This scenario has led to newer, lighter, and more fuel-efficient Yachts being developed and further deployed in the market.

Thus, the above factors, coupled with the deployment of new technologies in luxury yachts and high purchasing power, will drive market growth.

Luxury Yacht Industry Segmentation

A luxury yacht, often known as a superyacht or megayacht, is a big and opulent pleasure vessel used for recreation. These yachts are either rented or purchased by the ultra-rich or by a firm for its employees.

The luxury yacht market is segmented by type (sailing luxury yachts, motorized luxury yachts, and other types), by size (up to 20 meters, 20 to 50 meters, and above 50 meters), by application (commercial and private use), and by geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World). 

The report offers market size and forecasts for the luxury yacht market in value (USD) for the above segments.