What Burgess does

Burgess is a London-headquartered, privately held superyacht brokerage founded in 1975, serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) globally across the full yacht ownership lifecycle. The company's core services fall into four interconnected lines: yacht brokerage (buy/sell, leveraging an exclusive global fleet and central-agency listings), yacht charter (curated superyacht experiences across Mediterranean, Caribbean, and Asia Pacific destinations), new build and refit project management (from concept through maiden voyage, plus technical services and naval architecture support), and recurring yacht management (technical, crew, insurance, procurement, and charter management).

Burgess operates a 20+ office global network staffed by directly employed, multilingual brokers and has built category leadership in the 70m+ superyacht segment, representing the highest-value fleet in the industry at over EUR 2.5 billion combined. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-based commissions on yacht sales and charters, complemented by recurring management fees on a subscription-style basis. Distribution is high-touch enterprise field sales, supported by a major global boat show presence (Monaco, Cannes, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, Palma) and editorial content marketing.

The company is privately held; in November 2025 it received a strategic investment from Ancient to fund growth and technology. It has recently expanded its US footprint with a Palm Beach office (February 2026) and entered the South African market via a September 2025 merger with Johannesmeyer & Sawyer. Its Asia operation, launched in 2015 across six markets, has matured into a core revenue contributor. ESG commitments run through the Burgess Blue Oceans programme and crew scholarship partnerships with UKSA, Ondeck, and ABRA.

Name

Burgess

Legal name

Burgess

Website

https://burgessyachts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Burgess is a London-founded (1975), privately held global superyacht brokerage and yacht management firm serving ultra-high-net-worth clients across charter, sale, purchase, new build, refit, and management services via a 20+ office network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Superyacht Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Boat Dealers (441222)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA), Cruise Yacht Charters (Private Crewed) (THAEADAG)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht brokerage
• Superyacht charter services
• Yacht sales and purchase
• Yacht management services
• Superyacht new build advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commission: Commission earned on yacht sales and purchases, representing the primary revenue stream for the company.
2. Charter Commission: Commission on yacht charter bookings, generating recurring revenue from the charter fleet.
3. Yacht Management Services: Ongoing management fees for yacht owners, covering operations, crew services, charter management, insurance, and procurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Burgess is a global superyacht brokerage providing a full-service platform for ultra-high-net-worth clients, specialising in yachts over 30 metres. Core offerings include yacht charter, sale and purchase brokerage, new build and refit advisory, and comprehensive yacht management covering operations, crew, insurance, marketing, and procurement. The company operates from 20+ offices worldwide with a fleet value exceeding EUR 2.5 billion.

Product overview

Burgess is a global luxury superyacht brokerage firm offering a comprehensive, full-service platform for ultra-high-net-worth clients. The core portfolio comprises yacht charter services (curated superyacht experiences across global destinations), yacht brokerage for buying and selling vessels, new build yacht construction management, and yacht management covering operations, refits, crew services, insurance, and marketing. The company operates 19 international offices and provides specialized Asia operations with multilingual support. Recent product additions include the 74m Amels SYNTHESIS and 67m Amels NENINKA to the fleet, expanded US presence with a Palm Beach office, and sustainability initiatives through the Burgess Blue Oceans programme. The portfolio spans motor yachts, sailing yachts, expedition vessels, and custom new builds ranging from 24m to 90m+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yacht Charter Curated superyacht charter experiences with professional brokers, providing access to the world's greatest superyachts across global destinations including the Mediterranean, Caribbean and Asia Pacific for ultra-high-net-worth clients.
• Yacht Brokerage (Buy/Sell) Full-service brokerage for buying and selling superyachts, leveraging global fleet expertise, market intelligence, and client database insights to ensure optimal outcomes for buyers and sellers.
• New Build / Yacht Construction Expert guidance from first concept to maiden voyage, working with clients to deliver series and full-custom superyacht projects on their behalf.
• Yacht Management Comprehensive operational management allowing yacht owners to maximise enjoyment without day-to-day operational concerns, including technical, crew and administrative support.
• Yacht Refit Asset upgrade and transformation services to enhance yacht investment, drawing on extensive in-house refit knowledge and experience.
• Charter Management Management services for charter vessels including operational support, crew management and charter coordination for yacht owners.
• Crew Services Comprehensive crew employment support for yacht owners, including sourcing, payroll, training, insurance and recruitment services.
• Yacht Insurance Insurance procurement services for yacht owners covering vessels and related liabilities.
• Yacht Marketing Marketing services for sellers including campaign development, positioning and market intelligence to reach qualified buyers.
• Procurement Sourcing and procurement services for yacht equipment, supplies and operational necessities.
• Technical Services Technical expertise for new build projects and refit oversight, including shipyard liaison, naval architecture and engineering support.
• Berths for Sale Sale and purchase services for yacht berths and marina slips.
• Adventure Services Extraordinary journey planning and adventure experiences, including partnerships with specialists for unique yachting expeditions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 yachts sold in 15 weeks of 2026 with combined asking value over EUR 518 million
• +3 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ondeck Training MaritimecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Training partner for Caribbean Crew Scholarship, sharing costs and providing maritime training and certification for recipients. Offers discounts to Burgess crew for training courses.
• ABRA (Antigua & Barbuda Sailing Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2024Partnership for Caribbean Crew Scholarship, collaborating to provide opportunities for talented Caribbean nationals aged 18-25 to pursue careers in the superyacht sector.
• UKSA (United Kingdom Sailing Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership formalised in 2024 with the world's largest RYA training centre based on Isle of Wight. Aims to inspire, educate, and enable young people to achieve their full potential through residential trips and advanced training programmes. At least 18 UKSA alumni work at Burgess, and three cadets gained experience crewing Burgess tenders at Monaco Yacht Show. Burgess supports the Founder's Club and Sea.Change Foundation (Maritime Futures Programme).
• Blue Marine FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarine conservation partnership focused on ocean protection and sustainability initiatives within the Burgess Blue Oceans programme.
• Water Revolution FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainability partnership supporting ocean conservation and sustainable yachting practices.
• Ethereal BloomsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner for sustainability initiatives.
• JOROminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for extraordinary journeys and adventure experiences for Burgess clients.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Edmiston: Privately held superyacht brokerage and charter company specializing in large yachts, with comparable global coverage and UHNW client base, directly competing in sale, purchase and charter.
• Camper & Nicholsons: Long-established global superyacht brokerage and charter house offering sale, purchase, charter, new build and management services to UHNWI clients across the same 30m+ category Burgess serves.
• Fraser Yachts: Global superyacht broker offering charter, sale, purchase, build and management services, with overlapping Mediterranean, US and Asia presence and a directly comparable product set.
• Northrop & Johnson: International superyacht brokerage and charter firm with offices across the US, Europe and the Mediterranean, competing head-to-head with Burgess in the 30m+ yacht market.
• IYC (International Yacht Collection): Global superyacht brokerage providing yacht sales, charter, new construction, and yacht management services to UHNW clients, with a directly comparable service portfolio and target market.
• Y.CO: International superyacht brokerage and charter house offering sales, charter, management and new build services with a comparable UHNW client focus and lifestyle-brand positioning.
• Ocean Independence: Global yacht brokerage and charter firm covering sale, purchase, charter, build and management, with overlapping European and international geographies serving the same UHNW segment.
• Worth Avenue Yachts: US-headquartered superyacht brokerage and charter company with strong Florida presence, directly competing in the same large-yacht sale and charter market Burgess serves.
• Denison Yachting: Large US-based yacht brokerage and charter firm offering sale, purchase, charter and management, with comparable UHNW client focus and a strong Superyacht division overlapping with Burgess.

Broad incumbents

• Lürssen: German luxury yacht builder and refit shipyard active in the same 70m+ and 100m+ segment Burgess brokers; competes indirectly via new build commissions, central agency listings and customer overlap with Burgess's build and refit services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BurgessYachts
• Facebookfacebook.com/BurgessYachts

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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