May 2025 – Spring Yacht Market Update and Event Recap

The Palma International Boat Show and Superyacht Village is a fantastic event that heralds the start of each new yachting season.

This year’s event was larger and better attended than in 2024. We showcased two brokerage superyachts — the Oyster 82 BILL AND ME and the Marten 80 NIMROD — both of which were beautifully presented for the occasion. Sunny Palma provided a fantastic setting to connect with yacht owners, buyers, and industry colleagues, all set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean’s premier yachting hub. ^ Brokers Andrew Fairbrass, Simon Turner, Sue Grant and Henk Sijbranda pictured above.

At Berthon’s HQ in Lymington, we recently hosted the World Cruising Club’s Bluewater Day in partnership with World Cruising. This annual event offers delegates the opportunity to attend informative seminars, explore yachts that have completed bluewater passages, and meet their experienced crews. A curated selection of bluewater yachts for sale was also available. It was a pleasure to welcome Peter and Jeanie Houghton from Berthon USA, who joined the UK team for this special day to share insights and connect with fellow sailors preparing for their ARC passages and beyond.

Alan McIlroy and Richard Baldwin from the Berthon Solaris Yachts team have been delivering new yachts in Aquileia, before heading to the Solaris Cup in Porto Rotondo, taking place from 29th May to 1st June. This iconic event brings Solaris owners together for friendly racing and hospitality, while also giving prospective owners the chance to explore the fleet and get out on the water. Meanwhile, on the Solaris Power side, Robert Steadman has just delivered a Solaris Power 40 Open — a yacht that is sure to turn heads in her new home waters of Greece.

Berthon Scandinavia have been equally busy, delivering a range of brokerage yachts to new owners in time for the Swedish summer — from Hallberg-Rassys, Malös, and Sweden Yachts to Najads and beyond.

Have you seen our Berthon Yacht Market Report for 2025? It’s now fully digital and available to view on our website. Explore the Berthon Yacht Market Report 2025 online today.

And do not miss the adjoining Berthon Collection.

To order a hard copy please contact listings@berthon.co.uk.

News from Berthon International

Top 7 Yacht Sales Insights for May 2025 | As ever, we are closely monitoring shifts in buyer behaviour and inventory trends. From reduced enquiry levels to the ongoing impact of US tariffs, here are our top seven insights shaping the yacht market this month.

Yacht Finance – Finance, Insurance and Buying a Yacht | Financing a yacht purchase is an important part of the ownership journey, involving a range of decisions — from choosing a lender to determining the appropriate legal structure. While Berthon does not provide financial advice or services, we aim to support buyers by outlining the key aspects of the finance process and, where appropriate, sharing useful contacts where appropriate.

Committed to Excellence – A Brief History of Sweden Yachts | Sweden Yachts built elegant, high-performance cruising yachts in Sweden’s shipbuilding heartland for nearly 50 years. From their racing debut with SVERIGE in 1976 to their revival under the Sweden Yachts Group, their legacy is one of craftsmanship and passion. At Berthon, we have a deep appreciation for these yachts, many of which have passed through our hands—some multiple times. Explore the full story and discover why these yachts remain so popular today.

Timeless Cherubini 44 Cutter, METEOR – Price Just Reduced | The restored 1977 Cherubini 44 Cutter, METEOR, has recently undergone a significant price reduction. A modern classic, she combines elegance with bluewater capability and is truly a captivatingly pretty yacht.

Other Recent Videos on YouTube

Oyster 53, DISTRACTION
Oyster 82, BILL AND ME at Palma Show & Full Walkthrough

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Please visit our Events Page to keep up to date with our plans for all our boat shows and events news.

Be sure not to miss us!

2025 Upcoming Events
29th May – 1st June 2025 – Solaris Cup 2025
22nd – 24th August 2025 – Öppet Varv/Open Boatyard Ellös
29th – 31st August 2025 – All at Sea Gustavsberg
9th – 14th September 2025 – Cannes Yachting Festival
19th – 28th September 2025 – Southampton Boat Show
11th – 14th September 2025 – Newport International Boat Show
9th – 13th October 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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• Oyster 82, BILL AND ME
• Marten 80, NIMROD
• Berthon Yacht Market Report 2025
• Berthon Collection
• Top 7 Yacht Sales Insights for May 2025
• Yacht Finance – Finance, Insurance and Buying a Yacht
• Committed to Excellence – A Brief History of Sweden Yachts
• Timeless Cherubini 44 Cutter, METEOR – Price Just Reduced
• Oyster 53, DISTRACTION
• Oyster 82, BILL AND ME at Palma Show
• Oyster 82, BILL AND ME Full Walkthrough