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Your vision.
Our expertise.
Why build a yacht with Burgess?
Building a yacht you can be proud of involves making the right decisions: the right shipyard, the right yacht builders, the right contract, the right spec, the right price, the right quality control, the right project milestones. Superyacht construction is a path we've walked a hundred times and one we know better than anyone else. With our independent, objective oversight and expert advice, you can be certain that no detail has gone unscrutinised and that you get the best possible value for money throughout your yacht-build journey.
Build your own yacht
Discover the Burgess difference
Commissioning a bespoke superyacht is an exhilarating yet complex journey. With multiple decisions to make along the way, we guide you from your initial vision to maiden voyage and beyond.
We share your vision to achieve the remarkable
We reduce the risk and increase your enjoyment. Whether seeking a fully custom-built yacht or looking at the latest semi-custom platforms, our highly skilled Technical Services team provides decades of experience and expertise, working together with you to realise your dream.
Dedicated in-house team working on your behalf
Every project is unique and we offer the complete range of technical, engineering and project management services in‐house, tailored to your requirements, collectively serving as your personal project consultant. We have every angle covered, every step of the way.
Providing an unforgettable build experience
From vision to design brief to build, sea trials and delivery, we continue to be involved throughout the agreed construction period, offering peace of mind and a single point of contact. Your dream superyacht build, our knowledge, one unique result.
Delivered yachts
We successfully deliver more yachts in the 30-180m and over market than any other new-build yacht construction team in the world.
48 yachts
LA MIRAGE
- Length: 52m (170.6ft)
- Built: 2007
- Amels, The Netherlands
TALISMAN C
- Length: 54.2m (177.8ft)
- Built: 2006
- Proteksan Turquoise, Turkey
APRIL FOOL
- Length: 61m (200.1ft)
- Built: 2006
- Feadship, The Netherlands
ABILITY
- Length: 54m (177.2ft)
- Built: 2006
- CRN, Italy
PETARA
- Length: 58.2m (190.9ft)
- Built: 2005
- Proteksan Turquoise, Turkey
WHITE ROSE OF DRACHS
- Length: 65m (213.3ft)
- Built: 2004
- Kusch Yachts, Germany
TIGRE D'OR 52m SERIES (x4)
- Length: 52m (170.6ft)
- Built: 2004
- Amels, The Netherlands
TIGRE D'OR 50m SERIES (x3)
- Length: 50m (164ft)
- Built: 1999
- Amels, The Netherlands
Shipyards
When it comes to yacht building, the shipyard you work with is vital. At Burgess we work with some of the best yacht builders in the business to ensure that your luxury yacht is configured to your exact specification.
Abeking & Rasmussen
Founded in 1907, Abeking & Rasmussen is globally renowned for producing high-quality custom motor yachts from 45-125m.
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AKYACHT
AKYACHT is an ISO 9001, Lloyd's-certified shipyard in Turkey. Its first breakthrough project was the spectacular 85m VICTORIOUS, the biggest superyacht ever built in Turkey.
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Alia Yachts
Alia Yachts was founded in 2008 in Antalya, Turkey. Its Lloyd's-certified facilities are equipped for cutting edge yacht construction in carbon reinforced composite, steel and aluminium up to 80m.
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Baglietto
Established in 1854, Cantiere Baglietto Spa specialises in the construction of new planing aluminium yachts between 35-50m in length, and steel and aluminium displacement superyachts over 40m.
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Benetti
With three facilities spread across Viareggio and Livorno in Italy, and rich brand heritage, Benetti is a leading light in the production of 35-70m superyachts.
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Cantiere delle Marche
The Ancona-based Cantiere delle Marche (CdM), founded in 2010, builds 26-48m explorer yachts in steel and aluminum. CdM is the No.1 expedition yacht builder worldwide for the third year running.
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Codecasa
With origins dating back to 1825, Codecasa is a family company specialising in the building of large yachts in steel and aluminium up to 72m in length and fast motoryachts up to 50m in length.
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CRN Shipyards
Founded in Ancona in 1963, CRN yachts are often characterised by a distinctive pointed bow, which has become something of a signature for this Italian yard.
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Custom Line
Founded in 1996, brand of Ferretti Group and based in Ancona, Italy, Custom Line designs and builds planing and displacement yachts in composite from 30-42m in length with over 250 yachts delivered.
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Damen Yachting
Damen Yachting is the master yacht builder behind more than 100 Amels superyachts, SeaXplorer expedition yachts, yacht support vessels and major yacht refits.
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Delta Marine
Located in Seattle, Washington, Delta Marine has a worldwide reputation for producing custom-built luxury yachts of up to 100m in length.
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Feadship
Based in the Netherlands and with roots dating back to 1849, Feadship is recognised as the world leader in the field of pure custom superyachts.
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Fincantieri
Fincantieri Yachts, part of the leading Western shipbuilder Fincantieri, is a world leader in both superyacht and cruise ship design and construction.
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Heesen Yachts
Renowned for its innovation, Heesen is the world leader in aluminium construction, and dominates the 50-60m semi-custom market.
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ISA Yachts
Located in Ancona, ISA Yachts builds luxury superyachts from 44-80m in steel, aluminium and fibreglass.
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Lürssen
Based in Germany, Lürssen is the leading shipyard for large luxury yacht building as well as refit of yachts from 50-200m.
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Mariotti Yachts
Mariotti is a world leader in the fields of ultra-luxury cruise shipbuilding, superyachts and supply vessel construction.
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Nobiskrug
Located in Northern Germany, Nobiskrug has built over 750 seagoing vessels, delivering a select portfolio of custom superyachts including the 143m Sailing Yacht A.
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Oceanco
Oceanco builds award-winning large custom yachts, such as the 106.7m Black Pearl, the world's largest and most sustainable sailing yacht, and the 110m Jubilee, the largest Dutch-built yacht.
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Pendennis
Pendennis is a world-class custom build and refit yard in Falmouth, UK, specialising in luxury sail and motor yachts between 30-100m.
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Perini Navi
Renowned for pioneering automation and furling systems in large sailing yachts, Perini Navi today builds both sailing and motor yachts, most famous of which is MALTESE FALCON.
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Rossinavi
Established in 1980, Rossinavi builds custom superyachts between 40-70m in four locations between Viareggio and Pisa.
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Royal Hakvoort
A family shipyard since 1919, Royal Hakvoort builds luxury yachts in steel and aluminium up to 65m in length.
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Royal Huisman
A family-owned shipyard established in 1884, Royal Huisman specialises in the build and repair of custom luxury sailing yachts, as well as motor yachts.
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Sanlorenzo
Founded in 1958, Sanlorenzo builds a limited number of high quality, made to measure superyachts at its shipyard in La Spezia, Italy. Today, Sanlorenzo ranks highly among builders of Superyachts over 40m.
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Tankoa Yachts
Tankoa specialises in semi-custom and custom yachts of 50-90m with Northern European quality and Italian DNA for design and flexibility.
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The Italian Sea Group
TISG operates in the new-built industry with the brands Admiral (yachts over 50m) and Tecnomar (yachts up to 45m) while it works in the refitting industry with the brand NCA Refit (yachts over 60m).
Turquoise Yachts
Turquoise Yachts (formerly known as Proteksan Turquoise) is a builder of custom power and sailing superyachts, and Dr. Al Barwani, owner of Oceanco, recently became the majority shareholder.
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Vitters
Based in Zwartsluis, The Netherlands, Vitters has established a reputation for delivering sailing yachts of uncompromising quality and innovative design.
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"I wanted to reach out and thank you for having put together such a wonderful management team for Luminosity. In all my years of working I have never worked with such a professional and wonderful project management group. Sean Bianchi as project manager was amazing. For me he was the calm in the storm for six years.
I am so grateful for all the support and expertise that Burgess brought to the project. Thank you again. I hope every future boat project I work on will have the Burgess team involved."
Zaniz Jabukowski, Member of British Institute of Interior Design
I am so grateful for all the support and expertise that Burgess brought to the project. Thank you again. I hope every future boat project I work on will have the Burgess team involved."
Zaniz Jabukowski, Member of British Institute of Interior Design
Yacht designers
When it comes to a custom build, we understand that your yacht design is a vital part of the process. That’s why we work with the very best yacht designers in the business.
Bannenberg & Rowell Design
A luxury yacht and jet design company based in London’s Fulham. Headed up by Dickie Bannenberg, son of the great Jon Bannenberg, the studio is renowned for creative, contemporary and approachable design – both interior and exterior.
Espen Oeino
Under the leadership of the eponymous Norwegian naval architect, Espen Oeino International has been designing iconic superyacht interiors and exteriors since the 1990s. Based in Monaco the studio has worked with Burgess on several projects, most notably the 72m Trinity Yachts-built ALBATROSS and the 156m Lurssen DILBAR, the largest yacht afloat by volume.
H2 Yacht Design
Jonny Horsfield established H2 Yacht design in London in 1994. Today it is a multi-disciplined exterior and interior styling team that has earned a reputation for challenging conventions in yacht design. The studio has so far collaborated on five projects with Burgess, most recently with Heesen.
Harrison Eidsgaard
International yacht designers and architects, Harrison Eidsgaard Design is headed up by its three partners, Peder and Ewa Eidsgaard and Ben Harrison. Undertaking both exterior and interior styling, the studio’s most notable yachts to date include the award-winning TANGO and ELANDESS, the latter being the studio’s first project with Burgess.
JQB Design
Jonathan Quinn Barnett leads a talented team of award-winning yacht designers. Established in 1995, the studio has created original exterior yacht designs and interior architecture for discerning clients in the luxury marketplace. With a critical eye on proportion and detail, designs of distinction associated with Burgess include the interior of OCTOPUS and popular charter yacht MUCHOS MAS.
Michael Leach Design
Established in 1997 by Mick Leach with Mark Smith joining in 1999, MLD is an multi award-winning design practice specialising in marine, aviation and residential projects. With over 60 years’ industry experience collectively, having worked in various top design offices, MLD is now established as one of the industry’s leading and most successful design offices.
Reymond Langton Design
Headed up by design duo Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, the London-based studio was founded in 2001. The studio has since delivered 28 motor and sailing yachts, including the 134m SERENE, the largest yacht built in Italy at that time. Originally based in London, the studio’s HQ has since moved to the historic city of Bath.
RWD
Situated in the stunning surrounds of Beaulieu in the New Forest, RWD is best known for the design of superyachts such as motor yacht HASNA and sailing yacht TWIZZLE. Founded in 1993, RWD has to date completed six collaborative projects with Burgess.
Sorgiovanni Designs
Established by yacht designer Sam Sorgiovanni in 1997, the eponymous design studio is based in Perth, Australia, and undertakes both exterior and interior designs. The studio’s unique location lends a point of difference to its body of work and it has become well-known for designing superyachts with an exotic feel, as well as great attention to detail.
Terence Disdale Design
Terence Disdale Design is an award-winning design studio located in London, and responsible for the interior and exterior design of the some of the world's most significant yachts. Renowned for a ‘beach house’ style, the studio’s most notable yachts include ECLIPSE and PELORUS, and it has no fewer than 10 collaborative projects with Burgess to date.
Tim Heywood Design
A multi-award-winning exterior yacht designer, Tim Heywood Design has produced some of the largest yachts on water, including the 133m AL MIRQAB. Located in Hampshire, the eponymous yacht designer cut his teeth under the guidance of Jon Bannenberg and in the 40 years since has completed six collaborative projects with Burgess.
Winch Design
A full-service award-winning British design and architecture studio specialising in the exterior and interior styling of motor and sailing yachts, aircraft, residential and commercial properties, Winch Design was established in 1986 and has to date completed seven collaborative projects with Burgess.
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