The Largest Superyachts Built in Germany

Azzam is the largest yacht in the current SYG fleet attributed to a builder based in Germany, at 180.6 metres. The ranking is based on the current SYG fleet records and excludes vessels classified as Residential yacht / yacht liner, consistent with the site’s Largest Superyachts methodology. This is why the headline number should be treated as a starting point rather than the whole answer.

Superyacht Guide treats this as a live data question rather than a fixed all-time claim, so the ordering reflects the fleet records available on 12 September 2026 and the site’s 24m+ scope. Length is only one way to compare yachts: gross tonnage, beam, range, propulsion and internal volume can produce a very different hierarchy. The planning consequence is more important than the marketing headline because it affects cash flow and operational flexibility.

For broader fleet context, compare the 2026 global fleet count and SYG’s 24m+ Superyacht Fleet. These rankings use the same editorial scope so readers can move from a headline list into individual yacht records.

How the ranking is measured

Builder country comes from the linked SYG company record. Database rankings can change when a yacht is delivered, renamed, remeasured or corrected, so this page should be treated as a living editorial snapshot. That distinction prevents a simple search answer from becoming misleading when applied to a specific yacht.

The table ranks yachts by recorded overall length. Where two yachts have the same recorded length, delivery year and verified project information provide useful context but do not change the basic length ordering. Captains, managers and advisers normally refine the estimate once the yacht, route and intended use are known.

The ranking is about builder location, not owner nationality or current flag. Builder attribution follows the SYG yacht record, which is important for refits and rebuilds where the original yard and later transformation yard may differ. Individual yachts can still sit well above or below the pattern because superyachts are unusually specification-sensitive assets.

Only live public 24m+ yacht records are counted. The list focuses on yachts within SYG’s 24m+ scope and does not attempt to include naval, commercial or residential passenger ships that happen to have yacht-like accommodation. A prudent plan therefore includes room for maintenance, compliance and unexpected technical work instead of modelling only the visible cost.

The yachts at the top of the list

Azzam is recorded at 180.60m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. A high ranking does not imply higher quality or value; it simply answers a specific measurable question using the best current data in the database. That is especially relevant in the 24m+ market, where two yachts of similar length can have very different tonnage and machinery loads.

Eclipse is recorded at 162.50m, built by Blohm + Voss, with builder country recorded as Germany. Readers can follow the linked Fleet profiles for individual dimensions, build history and other available specifications rather than relying on the ranking alone. The most reliable comparison uses several dimensions together instead of relying on one advertised figure.

12 is recorded at 162.50m, built by Blohm & Voss GmbH, with builder country recorded as Germany. The ranking is based on the current SYG fleet records and excludes vessels classified as Residential yacht / yacht liner, consistent with the site’s Largest Superyachts methodology. This is why the headline number should be treated as a starting point rather than the whole answer.

Blue is recorded at 160.60m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. Length is only one way to compare yachts: gross tonnage, beam, range, propulsion and internal volume can produce a very different hierarchy. The planning consequence is more important than the marketing headline because it affects cash flow and operational flexibility.

What the next group tells us

Dilbar is recorded at 156.00m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. Database rankings can change when a yacht is delivered, renamed, remeasured or corrected, so this page should be treated as a living editorial snapshot. That distinction prevents a simple search answer from becoming misleading when applied to a specific yacht.

Al Said is recorded at 155.00m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. Where two yachts have the same recorded length, delivery year and verified project information provide useful context but do not change the basic length ordering. Captains, managers and advisers normally refine the estimate once the yacht, route and intended use are known.

Opera is recorded at 146.35m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. Builder attribution follows the SYG yacht record, which is important for refits and rebuilds where the original yard and later transformation yard may differ. Individual yachts can still sit well above or below the pattern because superyachts are unusually specification-sensitive assets.

Scheherazade is recorded at 141.96m, built by Lürssen, with builder country recorded as Germany. The list focuses on yachts within SYG’s 24m+ scope and does not attempt to include naval, commercial or residential passenger ships that happen to have yacht-like accommodation. A prudent plan therefore includes room for maintenance, compliance and unexpected technical work instead of modelling only the visible cost.

How to read this ranking

Italy and Germany occupy different parts of the large-yacht market but both include globally significant custom builders. A high ranking does not imply higher quality or value; it simply answers a specific measurable question using the best current data in the database. That is especially relevant in the 24m+ market, where two yachts of similar length can have very different tonnage and machinery loads.

A country ranking can be influenced by a small number of exceptionally large projects. Readers can follow the linked Fleet profiles for individual dimensions, build history and other available specifications rather than relying on the ranking alone. The most reliable comparison uses several dimensions together instead of relying on one advertised figure.

Historic yards and later corporate structures can complicate builder attribution. The ranking is based on the current SYG fleet records and excludes vessels classified as Residential yacht / yacht liner, consistent with the site’s Largest Superyachts methodology. This is why the headline number should be treated as a starting point rather than the whole answer.

Length should be read alongside tonnage and delivery year. Length is only one way to compare yachts: gross tonnage, beam, range, propulsion and internal volume can produce a very different hierarchy. The planning consequence is more important than the marketing headline because it affects cash flow and operational flexibility.

The linked profiles provide yacht-specific context. Database rankings can change when a yacht is delivered, renamed, remeasured or corrected, so this page should be treated as a living editorial snapshot. That distinction prevents a simple search answer from becoming misleading when applied to a specific yacht.