Burgess Says Italian Yards Hold 568 Superyachts in Build in 2026
Burgess says Italy remains the world’s most prolific superyacht-building nation, with 568 projects under construction and total build length increasing in 2026.
Image: TWW Yachts official
TWW Yachts has released new photography of 72.6m Turquoise yacht QUANTUM OF SOLACE following a refit that included repainting and systems upgrades.
TWW Yachts has published new photography of the 72.6-metre Turquoise yacht QUANTUM OF SOLACE following a refit programme that included a full repaint, a new main-salon bar and installation of an Atlas shore-power converter. The yacht remains available for both sale and charter.
The latest work combined cosmetic renewal with targeted technical improvements. A complete repaint refreshed the yacht’s exterior presentation, while the new main-salon bar updated one of the principal guest spaces and the Atlas shore-power converter broadened electrical compatibility in port.
For a yacht operating internationally, shore-power flexibility can simplify marina operations and reduce reliance on onboard generators when suitable infrastructure is available. The work therefore adds practical value alongside the more visible interior and exterior changes.
Built by Turquoise in 2012, the yacht accommodates 14 guests in seven staterooms. Her upper-deck master suite includes private balconies, while six further guest cabins on the main deck provide flexible accommodation for family groups or charter parties.
A double-height atrium in the main salon remains one of the yacht’s defining interior features. The arrangement creates a sense of scale unusual even among yachts above 70 metres and helps distinguish the vessel in a competitive brokerage segment.
The lower-deck beach club includes a gym, hammam, sauna, Jacuzzi and massage room, with a fold-down door opening directly to the water. On the sun deck, a five-metre swimming pool with counter-current system provides another focal point for guests.
These features are important in both resale and charter positioning because buyers increasingly compare how effectively a yacht uses its volume rather than focusing on length alone. Dedicated wellness and water-access areas can materially influence perceived value.
TWW’s new photography gives brokers an updated visual record following the refit and allows prospective buyers or charter clients to assess the yacht in her current condition. That matters particularly for vessels that have undergone significant cosmetic work since their previous marketing campaign.
For Superyacht Guide readers, the update is a reminder that brokerage presentation often changes after a substantial refit. New imagery, documented upgrades and a clearer record of recent investment can materially strengthen a yacht’s position when competing against newer inventory.
Official sources: www.twwyachts.com.
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Burgess says Italy remains the world’s most prolific superyacht-building nation, with 568 projects under construction and total build length increasing in 2026.
Burgess has identified nine 60m-plus yachts currently available during construction, giving buyers access to large-yacht projects without beginning from a blank sheet.
Burgess has identified near-completion new-build opportunities that can shorten the route to ownership, including a 47m Benetti and 65m Royal Hakvoort.
Burgess says more than 80% of current yacht projects sit below 500GT, a segment balancing large-yacht amenities with simpler regulation, crewing and ownership.
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