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Superyacht sales, charter, and new construction management
London, Monaco
Yes
Founded 1975
About Burgess
Founded in 1975, Burgess is the global superyacht industry leader with offices in Monaco, London, New York, and throughout the Mediterranean, managing transactions for 60m+ megayachts.
Known For
- Central agent on many of the largest yacht sales of the past two decades, including vessels above 100 metres
- A charter fleet that includes some of the most expensive yachts available for weekly hire
- New construction supervision and technical management for owners building at northern European yards
- Offices in London, Monaco, New York, Miami, Palma, Athens, Dubai, Singapore and other yachting centres
Typical Mandate
Burgess is engaged by owners selling or buying yachts of roughly 40 metres and above, with the core of its sales business in the 60 metre plus segment where prices run from the tens of millions to several hundred million euros. It also acts for charterers booking large yachts, for owners commissioning new builds who need an owner's representative, and for owners who outsource crew, accounts and compliance to a management company. Mandates are usually exclusive central agencies.
How to Engage
Buyers and charterers usually contact a broker at the office nearest them, or through the firm's website; introductions from other advisers are helpful but not necessary. For a purchase, a clear brief on size, budget, build region and intended use lets the broker draw on unlisted stock. Sellers should expect a valuation and marketing discussion before signing a central agency. Charter inquiries need dates, region and guest numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burgess a yacht broker or a management company?
Both. Burgess started as a brokerage in 1975 and remains one of the largest sale and purchase brokers for superyachts, but it also runs charter, yacht management, crew placement and new build supervision divisions. Many owners use several of these services across the life of a yacht.
What size of yacht does Burgess typically sell?
Burgess concentrates on yachts above 40 metres and is most active in the 60 metre plus segment. It has acted on sales of vessels over 100 metres. Smaller yachts are handled occasionally, but the firm's network and pricing expertise are strongest at the top of the market.
Does Burgess handle off-market yacht sales?
Yes. A number of large yachts change hands without public listing, and Burgess is regularly involved as central agent or buyer's broker in such transactions. Access depends on being a known, funded buyer with a defined brief rather than on browsing public listings.
Last reviewed: September 2026. Curated by Trophy Registry from public sources and industry references.
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