The 2026 order book
Lürssen's order book is deliberately opaque. The yard builds under confidentiality as standard — vessel names, owner identities, and specifications are typically withheld until delivery, and sometimes beyond. What reaches the public record comes from three sources: flag state registry filings (which can reveal hull numbers and gross tonnage), boat show appearances of vessels in sea trial configuration, and industry reporting from publications with yard relationships.
What the available evidence suggests for 2026: the yard has at least four to six active projects across its Bremen, Rendsburg, and Berne facilities at various stages of construction. At least one project above 90 metres is understood to be in advanced outfitting, and industry sources have reported a project in the 100-metre-plus category entering sea trials in the first half of the year.
For the most current delivery intelligence across all yards, see our 2026 superyacht delivery tracker. For context on how this compares to previous years, the Boat International new build tracker provides ongoing coverage of confirmed deliveries across all major yards.
Confirmed and reported projects
Because Lürssen does not publish project information, confirmed data is limited. The following is based on publicly available registry and industry sources as of early 2026:
- Project Shark (reported, ~95m): Industry sources reported a 95-metre displacement project entering the outfitting phase in late 2025, with delivery expected in the second half of 2026. Exterior design attributed to a European studio; interior details not confirmed.
- Unnamed 100m+ project: A flag state filing in the Marshall Islands register in early 2025 logged a Lürssen hull in the 100-metre-plus range, with gross tonnage consistent with a vessel of approximately 105–115 metres. Delivery date not confirmed.
- Multiple 60–75m projects: The yard is understood to have at least two projects in the 60–75 metre range at earlier build stages, consistent with deliveries expected in 2027–2028.
All of the above should be treated as indicative rather than confirmed. Lürssen has not verified any of these reports, and specification details may change significantly through the build process.
Understanding Lürssen delivery timelines
Lürssen's delivery timelines are among the longest in the industry — a consequence of the complexity of the vessels they build rather than inefficiency. The yard manages hundreds of subcontractors and systems integrators simultaneously on each project, coordinating engineering, structural work, mechanical and electrical systems, and the interior fit-out across multiple facilities.
A useful frame for understanding the timeline: hull construction at Lürssen typically takes 18–30 months for a vessel in the 80–100 metre range. Outfitting — interior installation, systems commissioning, and sea trials — takes a comparable amount of time. The total project duration from contract signing to delivery is therefore typically four to six years at this scale.
For buyers considering a new build, our superyacht build timeline guide covers each phase of the process in detail, and our broader how a superyacht is built guide explains what happens at each stage.
How to commission a new Lürssen
A new build commission with Lürssen begins with an approach to the yard — either directly or through a specialist new build project manager or broker. The yard evaluates project briefs before committing a build slot, and given the limited number of slots available each year, early engagement is essential for buyers with a specific delivery window in mind.
The initial process involves a preliminary design brief, which Lürssen's naval architecture team uses to assess technical feasibility and provide an indicative cost range. If the project proceeds, a concept design phase follows — typically involving an independently appointed exterior designer of the buyer's choosing — before the contract is agreed and build commences.
New build commissions at this scale typically involve a specialist project manager acting on behalf of the buyer throughout the build period. This is not optional — the complexity of managing a Lürssen project requires dedicated professional representation.
To initiate a new build discussion, the Lürssen official contact page is the appropriate starting point. For buyers considering both new build and brokerage options, SuperYachtReview lists all available Lürssen yachts for sale on the secondary market. Classification of new builds is typically handled by DNV or Lloyd's Register.