Photo: Monaco Yacht Show

In his latest Market Intelligence contribution to Yacht Style (Issue 86), Anders Kurtén, CEO of Fraser, highlighted the lively autumn period in Europe – led by the 48^th edition of the Cannes Yachting Festival and the 34^th Monaco Yacht Show – for bolstering activity in the superyacht sector.

“Across the industry, we have been experiencing a busy fall season, with a healthy overall brokerage growth of 5 per cent in both transaction numbers and value, year-on-year,” Kurtén wrote. “September saw intense activity in the brokerage market, with successful boat shows in Monaco and Cannes including a record number of premieres.”

Kurtén explained that the kick-off to Europe’s autumn show season precipitated a surge of new yachts on the market, with 90-plus new yachts listed for sale in September valued at a total of €1.5 billion – more than double the value of new listings added in September 2024.

As the Fraser graph above shows, sales in 2025 are outpacing 2024 (YTD) across most size sectors. “We are seeing a cautious growth in buyer confidence and it’s certainly true to say that demand for yachts remains resilient,” Kurtén stated.

Kurtén was even more bullish about charter, revealing that Fraser had completed its best-ever season in recorded history. “Worldwide, it’s clear that there remains a healthy appetite for superyachting and the unique experiences it offers.”

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