Beyond 'super': unique yacht design with Burgess
Big moves, big boats
Published 11 August 2025
Why does Burgess continue to lead the large yacht market?
In a year where scale and discretion define the top end of the market, Burgess leads from the front. Whether 40m or 140m, we’re trusted by yacht owners around the world to handle not just big assets, but big decisions – with a focus on delivering strategic, expertly managed results.
From brokerage and charter, to management and new build advisory, we’re known for setting the standard across the full spectrum of superyacht services.
SERIOUS TONNAGE
Our fleet includes three of the most sought-after yachts around 3,000GT: HERE COMES THE SUN, PELORUS and ENERGY. All representing best-in-class, and all pedigree Northern European builds. That’s not by chance – it's a direct reflection of the trust owners place in Burgess to deliver.
That trust is not given lightly. It’s earned over time through consistent delivery, confidentiality, and deep market insight. For over five decades we’ve built the network, experience, and infrastructure required to operate confidently at this level. And these long-standing client relationships aren’t just a point of pride – they're the foundation of how we continue to drive the most significant, high-value deals in the market.
SHOW TIME
Our leadership in the 1,000GT+ segment is in full display in places like the Monaco Yacht Show. But, as in recent years, many of the most important conversations happen away from the dock – private, purposeful, and highly qualified.
This targeted approach has become a defining feature of today’s brokerage landscape. Since 2020, 46% of Burgess sales by value have taken place off-market. It’s the strength of our global network and the integrity with which we operate that drives our continued success in this space. We meet clients where they are – with quiet confidence, deep industry knowledge, and a highly strategic mindset.
'Our uniquely collaborative model delivers results you simply don't see elsewhere. Discretion is important to us, we rarely shout about individual deals and nearly half our business remains off‑market, we cut out the noise and focus on seamless teamwork which quietly and consistently achieves the best outcomes for our clients.’
In the first half of 2025, we were involved in the three largest brokered transactions globally, bringing the buyer in each case. Together, these three deals accounted for over 8,000GT and more than EUR 500 million in value. They weren’t just the biggest deals of the year – they were the most intricate, and the most carefully executed.
THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAIL
We’re not in the business of volume, we’re in the business of delivering results. Reducing burdens, protecting confidentiality, and maximising returns. As the global brokerage market continues to stabilise, sellers are prioritising intelligence-led pricing, global reach, and strategic marketing; for buyers, it’s unseen opportunities, expert risk management, and total discretion. With fewer listings per broker and each campaign led by senior specialists, we deliver focused, expert-driven results our clients expect – and deserve.
Despite recent geopolitical shifts and economic headwinds, we’ve seen UHNW clients remain highly active – and Burgess remains their trusted guide through every transaction. Because in a sector defined by scale, the difference is in the detail.
BURGESS IN 2025:
- Burgess sales have totalled USD 1.4BN in value so far this year
- EUR 500M+ and over 8,000GT transacted in just three deals. With Burgess bringing the buyer, every time
- The three highest value sales this year have all been sold to Burgess clients
- Burgess have sold 63% of all 70m+ deals by value
- 25% of global yacht market value (by asking price) is listed with Burgess’
- Burgess sold the most Dutch pedigree yachts over 70m in 2025
- Burgess has sold 23.5% longer (m) yachts than average in 2025
- In Q1 & Q2, Burgess was involved in 31% of all motor yacht sales over 70m
- 21 yachts sold by Burgess in H1 2025, with a total asking price of EUR 1.13BN and a total length 1,143m
Three sales, five days
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