Superyacht Guide

Superyacht Stars

Superyacht Stars are awarded to selected yachts using a one-to-five star editorial rating system.

Superyacht Stars are part of the Superyacht Guide Award system. They recognise yachts of notable quality, significance, design, engineering, innovation or historical importance.

Star levels

★★★★★ 5 Stars - Exceptional
Reserved for yachts of exceptional significance, design achievement, engineering ambition, innovation, historical importance or market influence.

★★★★ 4 Stars - Outstanding
Outstanding yachts with strong design, construction, engineering, guest experience or sector significance.

★★★ 3 Stars - Highly notable
Highly notable yachts with clear merit, strong reputation or particular importance in their category.

★★ 2 Stars - Good standard
Yachts with a good standard of design, construction, operation or sector relevance.

★ 1 Star - Listed with recognised merit
Yachts listed with recognised merit or particular interest.

Badges

Yachts may also receive badges such as Design Excellence, Engineering Excellence, Sailing Innovation, Explorer Capability, Charter Appeal, Classic Yacht, Historic Significance or Green Technology.