Burgess Capitalizes on Booming U.S. Superyacht Market with Strong Presence at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Burgess enters the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show with significant momentum from three consecutive major yacht sales, highlighting the unprecedented strength of the American luxury yachting market and growing demand from U.S. clients.
The American superyacht market continues to demonstrate record-breaking strength as Burgess, the global leader in luxury yachting, prepares for the 2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (October 29 – November 2) with strong momentum following three major consecutive sales. This sales streak underscores the vitality of U.S. demand and reinforces Burgess' expanding presence across the Americas, reflecting broader confidence in the American luxury market.
Jonathan Beckett, CEO of Burgess, noted the unprecedented enthusiasm from American clients seeking both new builds and brokerage opportunities. The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show remains one of the world's premier stages for yachting, and Burgess anticipates continuing this momentum with a standout fleet and energized team. With five decades of industry leadership and 18 offices worldwide, Burgess continues to expand its U.S. operations, leveraging a surge in American ownership and charter activity.
At this year's show, Burgess will present a dynamic lineup of yachts reflecting the depth of today's market, ranging from cutting-edge catamarans to classic Northern European builds. Each vessel represents the Burgess standard of excellence in design, performance, and pedigree. The featured yachts include the 60-meter SCOTT FREE from Abeking & Rasmussen, Germany, built in 2009 and refitted in 2022 with an asking price of EUR 43,500,000 and charter rate from USD 420,000 per week. The full details are available through the Online Listing.
HEMISPHERE, the world's largest sailing catamaran at 44.2 meters from Pendennis Shipyard in the United Kingdom, built in 2011 and refitted in 2023, carries an asking price of EUR 46,000,000 and charter rate from USD 260,000 per week. Her impressive 16.6-meter beam creates deck spaces rivaling those of a 70-meter yacht, offering versatile spaces for relaxation and entertainment. Additional information can be found in the Online Listing.
VIRTUE, a 36.6-meter Benetti from Italy built in 2008 and refitted in 2024, is priced at USD 7,125,000 and accommodates up to 12 guests in five beautifully appointed cabins. Designed by Stefano Righini with interiors by François Zuretti, she features twin 2,000hp MTU engines delivering a smooth 13.5-knot cruising speed with transoceanic range. The Online Listing provides comprehensive details.
SAYONARA, a 28.7-meter Overmarine from Italy built in 2015 as Hull 3 of the Mangusta 94 series, is priced at USD 4,250,000 (US duty paid) and reaches a top speed of 36 knots with a shallow draft of 1.6 meters, ideal for accessing exclusive destinations. GOOD DAY SUNSHINE, a 24-meter catamaran from Sunreef Yachts in Poland launched in late 2024, is part of their 80 Sunreef Power series and priced at USD 9,900,000, offering exceptional stability and long-range capability powered by twin 1,200HP MAN engines. More information is accessible via the Online Listing.
Burgess will be on display within the Hall of Fame Marina and Superyacht Village locations at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, which spans nearly three million square feet across seven locations and welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually. The show features more than 1,000 exhibitors from 52 countries showcasing over 1,300 vessels, highlighting its significance as a global yachting hub. The sustained growth in American superyacht ownership and charter activity, coupled with Burgess' recent sales success, signals robust health in the high-end marine sector and underscores the importance of the U.S. market in the global luxury yachting industry.