Boom Time for Yacht Market: February 2026 Sees Continued Growth, Eclipsing Previous Year's Figures

Published: 07 Mar 2026
The yacht brokerage market has posted stellar performances in 2026, with February's figures outperforming the previous year.

In the sparkly waters of the boating world, there’s been quite a stir. The yacht market, ever an indicator of luxury and opulence, is making waves. Thanks to momentum gained in January, February 2026’s yacht sales have made a splash, far outperforming last year’s figures.

Exclusive BOATPro data yields some spectacular insights. A grand total of 30 yachts, each measuring over 24 metres, were sold in February 2026. The collective value? A staggering €396.8 million. A comparison with last year’s figures makes this year’s performance all the more remarkable. In February 2025, a total of 26 yachts were sold, with a collective value of €172.7 million.

With continued growth and a vibrant atmosphere in the industry, who knew that floating palaces would become such lucrative investments? The wind is in the sails of the yacht market, and there’s a highly promising horizon ahead.