Luerssen Yachts

Lürssen is the most dominant builder of large custom superyachts in the world, renowned for engineering excellence, technical innovation, and the construction of many of the largest and most iconic yachts ever launched. Founded in 1875 and still family‑owned, Lürssen has delivered an unparalleled portfolio of vessels ranging from 60m to over 180m, including Azzam, the world’s largest private yacht at 180m. As a Tita of the maritme world, also as the best known German shipyard, Lürssen is responsible for the majority of the world’s top 10 largest yachts. Based in Bremen, Lürssen operates multiple facilities across Northern Germany, specializing in fully custom vessels from 60 metres to well over 180 metres. A Lürssen is more than a yacht; it is a monumental engineering achievement, built to naval standards of reliability, performance, and long-range redundancy.

1. Executive Summary
As the world’s pre‑eminent builder of large superyachts, Lürssen Yachts are commanding the top end of the market with unmatched engineering capability, global‑scale infrastructure, and a consistent output of the world’s largest and most technically advanced private vessels. From 100m+ gigayachts to pioneering hybrid propulsion systems, Lürssen sets the benchmark for innovation, complexity, and bespoke craftsmanship. Its client base — royal families, tech founders, and legacy UHNW dynasties — reflects the yard’s position as the ultimate destination for one‑off, no‑limits yacht creation.

2. Heritage & Identity

Founded in 1875, Lürssen is a fourth‑generation family shipyard headquartered in Bremen‑Vegesack, Germany.
The yard’s identity is built on:

• German engineering discipline

• Confidentiality and discretion

• Capability to deliver the world’s largest private vessels

• A culture of technical problem‑solving and innovation

Lürssen’s heritage includes building the world’s first motorboat (1886) and some of the most iconic superyachts ever launched.

3. Facilities & Industrial Capacity

Lürssen operates eight shipyards across northern Germany, giving it the largest superyacht production footprint in the world.
Key strengths include:

• Multiple dry docks capable of 120m–180m builds

• Dedicated refit division (Lürssen‑Kröger)

• In‑house engineering, R&D, and glass‑structure fabrication

• Secure, restricted‑access facilities suitable for high‑profile clients

This multi‑site infrastructure allows simultaneous construction of several 100m+ projects — a capability no other yard matches.

4. Design Philosophy & Innovation

Lürssen’s design ethos blends technical ambition with quiet, contemporary luxury. Lürssen excels at managing the most complex engineering challenges—from private hospital-grade medical suites and full-size indoor padel courts to sophisticated submarine garages and advanced eco-friendly propulsion systems.
Signature elements include:

• Complex glass architecture (beach clubs, atriums, winter gardens)

• Hybrid propulsion and advanced emissions systems (SCR, battery integration)

• Extreme‑range, ocean‑capable hulls

• Bespoke exterior styling through partnerships with Winch, Nuvolari‑Lenard, Espen Øino, and RWD

The yard is known for solving “impossible” briefs — from helideck‑to‑hangar systems to multi‑storey wellness decks.

5. Notable Builds & Flagship Projects

Lürssen’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most significant yachts:

• Azzam (180m) — the longest yacht ever built

• Dilbar (156m) — the largest yacht by gross tonnage

• Luminance (2024) — 9,861 GT, the largest delivery of the year

• Dragonfly (2024) — 9,408 GT, second‑largest delivery of the year

• Alnanha (2025) — 134m, the largest launch of 2025

• ODISEA (2026) — 78m, first full RWD‑designed Lürssen

• These projects demonstrate the yard’s dominance in the 100m–150m+ segment.

6. Market Position & Competitive Edge

Lürssen occupies the absolute top tier of the global superyacht market. The yard is synonymous with German precision and absolute client confidentiality. Their project management teams handle thousands of craftsmen and specialized subcontractors to deliver "on-time and on-budget," a rare feat in the megayacht sector.
Its competitive advantages include:

• Largest GT output of any shipyard worldwide

• Most 100m+ yachts delivered annually

• Deepest engineering bench in the industry

• Ability to execute multi‑year, multi‑discipline megaprojects

• Unmatched confidentiality protocols

In the giga‑yacht category, Lürssen’s only true peers are Feadship and Amels — but neither matches its scale.
Why Choose Luerssen Shipyard?
- Unrivaled experience in megayachts over 100m
- Absolute privacy and elite project management
- Long-term value retention for generational vessels
- Naval-grade engineering and structural integrity
With 2,000 employees and multiple state‑of‑the‑art facilities across northern Germany, with new one also just opening in Rijeka, Croatia, Lürssen is the benchmark for ultra‑large, bespoke superyachts and complex engineering projects. Their yachts are known for exceptional build quality, quiet cruising, advanced propulsion systems, and long‑range capability — all essential attributes for top‑tier charter performance.

To build a yacht with Lürssen Yachts shipyard or to discuss buying one of their existing models, please email us at brokerage@supersailyachts.com or call on +44 (0) 7792052007.