Burgess Reduces 71.5m Feadship VANISH to €135m After €13m Cut

Superyacht brokerage news, 12 November 2026. Burgess announced the €13 million asking-price reduction on 11 November; this is a revised asking price, not evidence that the 71.5m yacht has sold or that a buyer has agreed to a transaction.

A €13 million revision for a large modern Feadship Burgess has reduced the advertised asking price of the 71.5-metre Feadship VANISH by €13 million, taking the figure to €135 million. The broker's formal announcement, published on 11 November 2026, confirms the new price and says the yacht is lying in Antibes, France. The reduction follows an asking price of €148 million publicised when the brokerage first announced the central agency in March. It is a meaningful adjustment at the upper end of the second-hand superyacht market, but it should not be mistaken for a completed sale or a valuation agreed independently by an appraiser. An asking price is the seller's market proposition at a point in time. The eventual negotiated consideration, if a transaction occurs, may differ. The practical news is that a relatively recent, northern-European-built yacht now has a newly advertised entry point for qualified buyers seeking immediate access to a finished vessel rather than a multiyear construction programme.

The 2021-built yacht retains her defining architecture The Feadship was delivered in 2021 after construction at Royal Van Lent, one of the yards operating under the Feadship name. Exterior and interior design were undertaken by Harrison Eidsgaard, with naval architecture by De Voogt Naval Architects. She carries a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, a combination familiar in the larger displacement-yacht sector. At 1,728 gross tonnes, VANISH offers substantial enclosed volume as well as a length slightly above 70 metres. Gross tonnage is a regulatory measure of a ship's enclosed volume; it is not its displacement weight and should not be presented as tonnes of mass. That distinction matters when comparing yachts of similar length. Some competitors concentrate on speed and open-air space, while a high-volume displacement design gives its architects different opportunities for cabins, circulation, service areas and entertaining spaces.

Seven cabins provide separation for owner and guests Burgess says the vessel accommodates up to 14 guests in seven cabins. The dedicated full-beam owner's accommodation is positioned away from the six additional guest cabins on the main deck. This separation can be important to an owner who frequently entertains or travels with family, but privacy is determined by circulation and operations as well as floor area. Where guests, catering personnel and engineering staff need to move through the same parts of a vessel, the best design makes those journeys predictable and discreet. VANISH also has a private lift serving multiple levels, a significant convenience feature on a yacht of this height. Prospective buyers should establish whether the lift and associated safety systems have current servicing documentation, how it interacts with evacuation arrangements and what alternative access exists if it is unavailable. Marketing descriptions alone cannot answer those technical questions.

An atrium gives the interior its identity One of the yacht's signature features, described in Feadship's own resale materials, is a three-deck-high atrium extending upward from the main deck. The intention is to connect interior spaces through light and vertical volume rather than rely solely on a sequence of enclosed rooms. That architecture helps explain why the vessel's 1,728GT figure is relevant: substantial interior volume can be devoted to a sense of openness as well as a greater number of enclosed compartments. It is also a feature with implications for acoustics, climate control and maintenance of glazing or specialised surfaces. An inspection by a serious purchaser should evaluate the state of materials, interior air handling, noise and the practical operation of doors and safety boundaries, not simply the immediate effect of an impressive central space. The vessel's distinctive design is a selling point, but it remains a functioning marine environment.

Beach club, wellness facilities and deck life Burgess highlights an expansive beach club, a gym and the distribution of exterior guest areas across the yacht. Feadship's published yacht information also describes a gym on the sundeck, with an emphasis on the views and relationship to outdoor activity. A well-designed water-level leisure area can be central to how a yacht is used at anchor, particularly in Mediterranean summer operations. Yet a beach club and its openings are not interchangeable with unrestricted access to the water in every condition. Crew must manage guest movement, changes in sea state, watertight closures and tender activity. The inspection process should verify the operation of hydraulic systems, locking arrangements, drainage, safety equipment and any manufacturer maintenance schedules. A feature that appears dramatic in promotional imagery also introduces systems with operational responsibility. Prospective owners should assess that responsibility along with the leisure value.

The brokerage listing identifies her current location Burgess lists VANISH as lying in Antibes, positioning her within one of the Mediterranean's established hubs for large-yacht inspection, support and specialist services. This is a statement of the broker's advertised location on 11 November, not a guarantee that the vessel will remain there indefinitely. A serious buyer should arrange viewing access through the appointed broker, respecting both owner privacy and crew working arrangements. Inspection scheduling may depend on movements, service work, weather, local berth rules and the availability of surveyors. The presence of specialist contractors nearby can help facilitate due diligence, but a properly coordinated purchase still requires more than a walk-through. Buyers normally need documentary verification, vessel surveys, class information, flag and ownership checks, and a clear understanding of what equipment and accessories form part of the proposed sale.

Asking-price movement versus realised market value The €13 million adjustment represents about 8.8 per cent of the previously advertised €148 million asking price. This describes the change in the seller's advertised position, not a measured fall in the yacht's intrinsic value or an industry-wide reduction in prices. The upper end of the yacht market is relatively thinly traded, with individual yachts distinguished by condition, builder reputation, specific equipment, owner preferences and the time required to commission a comparable new design. Direct price comparisons therefore need care. A vessel a few metres longer may have substantially different tonnage or machinery; an older yacht may have undergone a large refit; another vessel may carry a different flag, survey position or tax history. Owners considering selling can use public reductions to understand how brokers communicate market positioning, but should not assume a uniform percentage correction across all large Feadships.

Feadship's own listing can show an older price There is a useful source-verification point in this case. Feadship's official resale page has displayed the earlier €148 million price, while Burgess's newer announcement states €135 million. The dated 11 November brokerage communication is the latest explicit price-change announcement identified for this report. Readers encountering both figures should not interpret the difference as two separate yachts or a dispute over the vessel's identity. It illustrates how public sales pages and commercial listings may be updated on different schedules. Where a transaction involves a high-value asset, the current asking price and any terms should be confirmed with the appointed brokerage before a client makes a decision. Published materials are snapshots, not binding offers. The advertised number also does not establish the final treatment of tax, delivery, inventory or other items that might be addressed in a purchase agreement.

Technical due diligence remains essential A Feadship pedigree and an apparently strong maintenance record may attract attention, but the purchase of a 71.5-metre yacht remains a complex engineering and legal project. The inspection team should examine machinery history, survey and class records, hull and superstructure condition, corrosion management, safety and navigation equipment, crew systems and any modifications since delivery. A buyer may also need to review maintenance contracts for specialist equipment and arrangements for spare parts. The yacht's published specifications describe a vessel with a significant hotel load, extensive guest accommodation and multiple operating environments; those characteristics justify careful assessment of generators, air conditioning and supporting electrical infrastructure. No public photograph can substitute for the findings of a competent independent survey. Claims that a yacht is turnkey should be understood as the broker's description rather than a waiver of the buyer's responsibility to verify condition.

What the new price actually establishes As of Burgess's 11 November release, the confirmed particulars are a 71.5-metre Feadship built in 2021, 1,728GT of volume, seven guest cabins, a new €135 million asking price following a €13 million reduction, and an advertised location in Antibes. The announcement does not disclose an accepted offer, a sale agreement or a change of owner. Nor does it provide a public independent survey or prove that every prospective buyer will find the same value in the vessel. VANISH is likely to attract attention from purchasers seeking a substantial northern-European build without a new-construction lead time. Their final decision will depend on a private examination of the yacht and commercial terms. For the wider market, the reduction is an important current listing development, not a forecast of the selling price of every other yacht over 70 metres.

Primary source: Burgess, 11 November 2026, EUR 13M price reduction on Feadship VANISH.