The yachting landscape is evolving – and fast. As we move through 2025, the latest new builds are showcasing a shift in mindset: innovation is expected, sustainability is essential, and design must reflect not just luxury, but lifestyle.
Whether you’re commissioning your first vessel or expanding an existing fleet, this year’s new builds reveal where the industry is headed and who’s leading the charge.
Design, With Intention
Today’s yachts are more than floating palaces – they’re sanctuaries. In 2025, owners are demanding open-plan interiors, spa and wellness zones, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. There’s a strong appetite for multifunctional layouts that support everything from remote work to private entertainment.
These builds are no longer just about being seen – they’re about how you live at sea.
Sustainability at the Helm
Eco-conscious innovation is now integral to superyacht design. Shipyards are pushing boundaries with hybrid propulsion systems, solar integration, and advanced energy storage. Owners are also thinking beyond tech, opting for sustainably sourced interiors, closed-loop water systems, and materials with minimal environmental impact.
2025 isn’t about compromising luxury for sustainability, it’s about having both.
The Biggest Launches Making Waves
This year has already seen some of the most ambitious and groundbreaking vessels hit the water. A few standouts:
- REV Ocean (~195m): The world’s largest yacht to date, designed as both a luxury vessel and floating research centre. Equipped with science labs, an auditorium, and deep-sea submersibles, this project is redefining purpose-driven ownership.
- Feadship’s Project Breakthrough (118.8m): The first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered superyacht, this forward-thinking build combines cutting-edge propulsion with floor-to-ceiling glass and a villa-style design.
- Lürssen’s Explorer Trio:
- Shackleton (107m), Cosmos (114m), and JASSJ (103m) are pushing the limits of explorer yacht design. Think ice-class hulls, helipads, submarine garages, and interiors built for long-haul luxury.
- Oceanco Y722 (111m): A sleek, diesel-electric hybrid build that balances indulgence with low-emission cruising. Expect battery-powered operations, expansive lounges, and future-ready systems.
- Feadship’s Project 824 & Project 1013 (100m+): Two masterclasses in bespoke craftsmanship. Designed for private owners who understand that the smallest details define the greatest experiences.
Why This Matters
2025 is not just a standout year in yacht building – it’s a turning point. Owners are seeking vessels that are:
- Highly customised, both in design and capability.
- Environmentally responsible, with forward-thinking efficiency.
- Globally capable, with extended cruising ranges and rugged explorer functionality.
This shift demands more than beautiful builds. It demands the right people onboard.
Where Reiya Group Comes In
We work alongside owners, captains, family offices, management companies and shipyards to ensure new builds are supported by a world-class team. Whether you’re launching a 50m private yacht or a 100m explorer, the calibre of your crew is just as important as the craft itself.
From experienced captains and engineers to chefs, wellness experts, and expedition-ready deckhands – we tailor every placement to fit the vision and values behind your yacht.
Yachting in 2025 is about more than the vessel.
It’s about experience, longevity, and legacy. If you’re preparing for your next chapter at sea, make sure you’re backed by a crew, and a recruitment partner, who understands the waters you’re entering.
