The World Superyacht Awards

The World Superyacht Awards celebrate the finest superyachts of the year, recognizing and rewarding ingenuity and innovation in the design, engineering and construction of luxury yachts.

Usually hosted in May, the World Superyacht Awards have been held in a variety of different locations over the years including the popular European hotspots of London, Venice, Amsterdam and Istanbul.

Run by BOAT International, all yachts nominated for the World Superyacht Awards must have an LOA of at least 30 metres. Presenting around 17 awards each year across a range of categories, the event annually welcomes some of the biggest names in the yachting industry.

Some of the categories included within the ceremony include Sailing Yachts, Voyager's Award, Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts and Displacement Motor Yachts.

Overview of the World Superyacht Awards ceremony in 2021. Presenter on stage speaking to room full of tables and nominees.

The judging panel for the awards is made up of current and former superyacht owners who have the final say on who will take home the Neptune trophy in each category. Making the World Superyacht Awards the only peer-reviewed yachting awards in the world.

Taking place over two days, the awards kick off with welcome drinks and canapés on the first night, followed by a glamourous black-tie gala evening on the second day. An event not to be missed by any superyacht enthusiast.

To find out more about the nominees for the forthcoming event, take a look at our comprehensive listing of all yachts for sale.

World Superyacht Awards

Winners of the 2013 The World Superyacht Awards

Best Sailing Yacht in 40m+ size range 2013
 Rainbow
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Holland Jachtbouw

Rainbow

130.873ft

Judges' Special Award 2013
Leopard 34 Primero
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Leopard

Primero

111.877ft Leopard 34

Judges' Special Award 2013
Custom Yachting Developments Quintessential
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Yachting Developments

Quintessential

100.033ft Custom

Judges' Special Award 2013

McConaghy Boats

Adastra

139.436ft Custom

Judges' Special Award 2013
 Spirit of Malouen X
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Green Marine

Spirit of Malouen X

106.791ft