World Superyacht Awards 2025
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The results are in: the World Superyacht Awards 2025—presented in partnership with Acquera Club, The Italian Sea Group, and Maddox—unveiled this year’s most extraordinary vessels during an exclusive celebration in Venice. From the newly named Motor Yacht of the Year to the respected Voyager’s Award, the event honoured the yachts that shaped the conversation in design, performance, and ambition. Here's a look at the vessels that took home this year’s Neptunes.
The Winners
Motoryacht of the year: Kismet
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Length: 122m
Builder: Lürssen
Naval architect: Lürssen
Exterior designer: Nuvolari Lenard
Interior designer: Reymond Langton Design
At 122 metres, KISMET is a commanding presence on the water—an extraordinary creation by Lürssen, crafted for a repeat client with a clear vision for excellence. Her dynamic silhouette, imagined by Nuvolari Lenard, is accentuated by sculpted lines, expansive promenade-style side decks, and a signature leaping jaguar poised on the bow.
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Inside, Reymond Langton Design has curated a rich interior narrative that moves fluidly between classical grandeur and contemporary luxury. From the Versailles-inspired detailing to sleek Art Deco motifs, every space speaks of layered sophistication. The yacht is more than visual appeal—it’s built for experience. A dedicated spa suite offers a hammam, sauna, and cryotherapy chamber, alongside a massage room with a chromotherapy tub and waterfall shower. Guests can explore a futuristic “Tron” corridor through the engine room, unwind in the underwater cinema, or train in the fully equipped gym and yoga studio. Powered by a next-generation hybrid propulsion system with a full-electric mode and sustainable heat recovery for pool heating, KISMET embodies innovation and environmental consciousness. With her blend of cutting-edge tech, artistry, and indulgent living, it’s easy to see why she claimed the title of Motor Yacht of the Year.
Sailing Yacht of the Year: Kiboko 4
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Length: 35.5m
Builder: Southern Wind
Naval architect: Farr Yacht Design
Exterior designer: Nauta Design
Interior designer: Nauta Design
Kiboko 4 makes a bold statement in the world of sailing yachts—striking the ideal balance between performance, comfort, and refined design. As the second hull in Southern Wind’s SW108 series, she was purpose-built for an owner ready to step into the high-performance arena without sacrificing the soul of family cruising. With a lifting keel, advanced rigging, and a powerful sail plan, Kiboko 4 delivers speed and agility for regatta racing, while still offering the stability and ease needed for long-range voyages. Her future includes both transatlantic crossings and competitive circuits, proving she’s as versatile as she is ambitious.
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Visually, Kiboko 4 turns heads. Nauta Design has sculpted a silhouette that’s both sleek and muscular, with a dark hull and mast that give her an unmistakably assertive presence on the water. The clean, purposeful deck layout enhances both aesthetics and efficiency, while an opening transom reveals a smartly integrated tender garage and beach club area—seamlessly blending practicality with pleasure. Inside, the look is crisp and contemporary: light oak interiors accented with warm walnut tones and Mallorcan handwoven fabrics lend a subtle, maritime elegance. Altogether, Kiboko 4 is more than a high-performance yacht—she’s a modern-day voyager crafted for those who appreciate precision engineering and understated luxury.
Further Winners
Refitted Yachts, 499GT and below: Ravenger
Refitted Yachts, 500GT and above: Alfa G
Sailing Yachts: Kiboko 4
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts - 30m to 39.9m: AB110
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts - 40m to 49.9m: San
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts - 50m and above: Santosha
Judges' Special Award: Special One
Displacement Motor Yachts - 499GT and below, 30m to 34.9m: Pazienza
Displacement Motor Yachts - 499GT and below, 35m to 39.9m: Mangusta Oceano 39
Displacement Motor Yachts - 499GT and below, 40m to 45.9m: Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell
Displacement Motor Yachts - 499GT and below, 46m and above: M
Displacement Motor Yachts - 500GT to 1,499GT: B
Displacement Motor Yachts - 1,500GT and above: Kismet
Voyager’s Award: Asteria
Judges' Special Award: Northern Sun
Legacy Award: Jack Setton
BOAT International World Superyacht Awards 2026
The BOAT International World Superyacht Awards will mark their milestone 21st edition in 2026, once again bringing together the global yachting community to celebrate the very best in design, innovation, and craftsmanship.
Renowned for their integrity and prestige, these awards are unique in the industry—judged exclusively by current and former superyacht owners who bring real-world experience to the evaluation process. From groundbreaking new builds to transformative refits, the awards honour yachts that set new standards in excellence across every category.
Nominations for the 2026 edition are now open, welcoming entries from across the globe for a chance to earn one of the industry's most respected accolades. To nominate a yacht, click here.