Sailing Yacht Market Report 2026

The sailing yacht market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.63 billion in 2025 to $3.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of high-net-worth population, expansion of marine leisure tourism, rising popularity of yacht charter services, availability of composite hull materials, increasing demand for customized yachts.

The sailing yacht market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing focus on sustainable luxury boating, rising adoption of smart onboard systems, expansion of long-range cruising yachts, growing demand for low-emission marine propulsion, increasing investments in premium yacht design. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for luxury sailing experiences, increasing adoption of hybrid propulsion systems, growing use of advanced hull and sail designs, expansion of custom yacht manufacturing, enhanced integration of smart yacht technologies.

The growth in tourism is anticipated to drive the sailing yacht market in the coming years. Tourism is supported by improved transportation infrastructure, economic development, effective marketing initiatives, and rising disposable incomes. Sailing yachts contribute to tourism by providing distinctive travel experiences, enabling access to remote destinations, and addressing the increasing demand for luxury and adventure tourism. For example, in January 2025, according to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), a Spain-based specialized agency of the United Nations, an estimated 1.4 billion tourists traveled internationally in 2024, reflecting an 11% increase compared to 2023. Consequently, the expansion of tourism is fueling the growth of the sailing yacht market.

Key companies operating in the sailing yacht market are emphasizing the development of advanced solutions, such as contemporary design language, which delivers efficient sailing performance alongside a modern aesthetic that improves onboard comfort and style. Contemporary design language refers to a modern yacht design approach that highlights streamlined aesthetics and the seamless integration of advanced technologies while enhancing onboard comfort and liveability. For instance, in August 2025, Catalina Yachts, a U.S.-based sailboat manufacturing company, launched the Catalina 48, a 48-foot production model developed in collaboration with Tripp Design Naval Architecture, featuring a contemporary design language with a fixed bowsprit and streamlined hull lines that improve sailing performance and stability. In addition, the Catalina 48 provides spacious and carefully optimized deck ergonomics, enhancing onboard comfort, safety, and ease of handling for long-duration cruising.

In September 2024, Sanlorenzo S.p.a., an Italy-based shipbuilding company, acquired Oy Nautor AB for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables the Sanlorenzo Group to strengthen its market position and enhance its brand prestige in the luxury sailing yacht segment by fully incorporating the renowned Nautor Swan brand. The move allows Sanlorenzo to leverage Nautor Swan's legacy of elegance and performance while advancing its focus on innovation and sustainability, particularly in the development of cutting-edge, hydrogen-powered vessels. Oy Nautor AB, based in Finland, is known for designing and building high-performance sailing yachts.

Major companies operating in the sailing yacht market report include HanseYachts AG, Bavaria Yachts, Dufour Yachts, Catalina Yachts, Baltic Yachts Oy Ab Ltd., Nautor’s Swan Oy, Garcia Yachts, Tartan Yachts, Morris Yachts, Hylas Yachts International, Island Packet Yachts, RM Yachts, Alerion Yachts, Italia Yachts srl, Chantiers Amel, Sabre Yachts Corporation, Hinckley Yachts, Beneteau, Jeanneau, Elan Yachts.

Europe was the largest region in the sailing yacht market in 2025. The regions covered in the sailing yacht market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the sailing yacht market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The sailing yacht market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as brokerage for buying and selling, management and maintenance, crew placement, and marina facilities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The sailing yacht market also includes sales of sails, rigging equipment (such as masts and booms), and navigation instruments. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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