Lürssen delivered five superyachts in 2026. The vessels are named “Odisea”, “Boardwalk”, “O3”, “Nausicaä” and “Nixie”. “Deep Blue” were launched to mark the shipyard’s 150th anniversary in June 2025. They range in length from 75 to 140 metres. With these six deliveries, the shipyard now has over 30 yachts in its fleet that are more than 100 metres long. More than a third of the world’s 100 largest yachts come from the Bremen-based shipyard. The construction period for each vessel is around four years. Peter Lürssen, the shipyard’s managing director, explains: “Engineering is a balance of technical expertise and creativity – the diversity of this year’s deliveries illustrates this perfectly.”
“Nixie” with a pool above the bathing platform
Lürssen will unveil “Nixie” at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. The yacht features a six-metre-wide swimming pool positioned above the swim-out platform. This layout creates additional deck space. At the stern there is a hydraulic hatch with a Z-system. When open, it sits flush with the deck, revealing a 270-square-metre beach club. This makes it one of the largest the Bremen-based shipyard has ever built. The area connects the interior and exterior spaces without any steps.
The vessel, which was delivered in June, is fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system. Diesel generators produce electricity, which powers electric motors. The system utilises an energy storage unit that enables various sailing profiles. The propulsion system reduces vibrations and noise on board. The design is similar to that of the 122-metre-long “Kismet”. Two further yachts in the series utilise advanced battery systems. One of them can operate exclusively on battery power whilst at anchor overnight. Another yacht uses electric stabilisers instead of hydraulic systems. This is said to be the first time this has been implemented on yachts over 100 metres in length.
“Nausicaä” with a wraparound glass front
“Nausicaä” was designed by the Australian industrial designer Marc Newson. A continuous band of glass encircles the entire guest deck. The yacht also features a large glass dome. According to the shipyard, neither of these elements had previously been fitted to yachts on this scale. Instead of a traditional main saloon, “Nausicaä” has an atrium at the stern. The space serves as a two-level gallery. A hydraulic slide can lower a large tender into the water from a dry dock and subsequently hoist it back on board. This technology is rarely used in yacht building.
“Boardwalk” with a distinctive staircase
“Boardwalk” features a traditional design. On the main deck there is a sliding hatch with a retractable staircase. Lürssen developed the basis for this design in 2019 for the “Flying Fox”, which is now called “Hadar”. “Boardwalk” was the first vessel to combine a sliding outer deck area with a staircase. The mechanism disappears completely into the deck.
Lürssen is equipping the “O3” for expeditions
“O3” is designed for voyages to extreme regions. The vessel carries expedition equipment, whilst also offering a high level of comfort for longer voyages. Whilst the original exterior design and structural calculations were provided by Salt Ship Design, designer Espen Øino significantly redesigned the vessel following the takeover in 2022, giving it its distinctive appearance.
“Odisea” with a glass-walled saloon
“Odisea” has a main saloon consisting almost entirely of floor-to-ceiling textured glass. The shipyard describes the concept as a ‘beach house’. The space flows seamlessly onto the outdoor deck, which features an integrated, teak-lined swimming pool. The glazing is designed to blur the boundary between the interior and exterior spaces.
Lürssen: Not mass production, but bespoke design
Every Lürssen yacht is built to the owner’s individual specifications. Michael Breman, Senior Sales Director, says: “Every conversation with a new or long-standing client always begins with a blank canvas. That’s what makes it so exciting. No two owners envisage the future in exactly the same way.”
Leonie Meyer
Editor News & Panorama