Overview

Lürssen is one of the oldest and most prestigious superyacht builders in the world, tracing its origins to a small boatyard founded on the Weser river in 1875. It has built some of the largest and most technically ambitious private yachts ever constructed.

History

Founded by Friedrich Lürssen, the yard built its early reputation on speedboats and racing craft before moving into large motor yacht construction through the 20th century. Lürssen has also built naval and government vessels alongside its civilian yacht business, giving it deep experience in large-scale steel and aluminum shipbuilding.

Build philosophy

The yard specializes in full-custom megayachts, typically built in steel or aluminum, often exceeding 90 meters in length. Lürssen-built yachts are generally developed in close collaboration with independent exterior and interior designers rather than an in-house house style.

• HeadquartersBremen-Vegesack, Germany
• Founded1875
• Size range60m – 150m+
• TypeFull-custom megayacht builder

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