At the 16th edition of Germany's largest inwater boat show, around 170 motor and sailing yachts ranging in length from six to 24 metres will be on display at the jetties in the Ancora Marina in Neustadt, including many yachts from well-known manufacturers. The most exciting and important innovations and premieres in the sailing yacht sector are listed below in the overview. A special focus this year is on the boat building skills of exhibitors from the neighbouring north.
Many shipyards from Scandinavia with illustrious names have announced their attendance. Hallberg-Rassy, Najad, Arcona and Linjett from Sweden as well as X-Yachts, Faurby, Nordship and Dragonfly from Denmark will be exhibiting. And, with three motorised catamarans, four sailing catamarans and a trimaran, the Ancora Yacht Festival offers a wide range for lovers of boating on several hulls. Fast sailing, but also comfortable travelling and living are the attractions of the multihulls, with the outfitters exhibiting their products in a 1,500 square metre hall or in one of the more than one hundred pagodas along the harbour wall. As partners of the Ancora Yacht Festival, the magazines YACHT and BOOTE will also be represented at the trade fair again this year with an informative stand. The publishing house Delius Klasing will also be present with its maritime book and nautical chart programme.
The infotainment area is an integral part of the event concept, says Heiko Zimmermann, founder and skipper of organiser Yachtfestival 365 GmbH. On the stages, in the exhibition hall and in the open-air area, visitors will learn everything they need to know about water sports. And of course there will also be plenty of entertainment and culinary delights. The finest food trucks invite you to linger, and the social highlight will be the harbour night on Saturday evening with live music from the band "Max and Friends".
The Yacht Festival 2025
- Opening hours: Friday, 23 to Sunday, 25 May, from 10 am to 6 pm.
- Location: Ancora Marina, 23730 Neustadt in Holstein.
- Admission: Tickets are available at the box office or online.
- Journey: Take the train to Neustadt in Holstein. Free bus transfer to the harbour. Car parking spaces are signposted.
- Further information: www.yachtfestvial.de
These are the most important innovations and premieres at this year's yacht festival in Neustadt
Amel 60
The exclusive yacht manufacturer in La Rochelle will certainly be presenting its brand at the yacht festival for the first time. And it has not only brought along the Amel 50, but also the newer flagship Amel 60 (photo).
Length 18.00 m; width 5.35 m; weight 27.9 tonnes; from 2.5 million euros
Arcona 50
This beauty from the far north will certainly be one of the big attractions at the trade fair. In tests, the flagship from Arcona Yachts in Sweden impresses with strong sailing performance and the highest quality standards.
Length 14.99 m; width 4.60 m; weight 13.9 tonnes; from 1.04 million euros
Beneteau First 30
With this new product, Beneteau aims to further establish the concept of the planing cruiser, the planing cruising yacht. The concept: high performance, low weight, rigid construction, sporty sailing characteristics, but also cosy below deck.
Length 10.33 m; width 2.99 m; weight 3.0 tonnes; from 119,000 euros
Dragonfly 36 Performance
The new trimaran from Dragonfly in Denmark is available in two versions, for touring sailing and as a racer for sporty use. The side hulls can be swivelled in to reduce the width.
Length 11.55 m; width 8.12 - 3.70 m; weight 4.5 tonnes; from 589,000 euros
The detailed test report will follow soon. Click here for the presentation of the Dragonfly 36 at the Boot trade fair in Düsseldorf.
Faurby 360 DS
Although the two traditional Danish brands Nordship and Faurby have belonged together since 2018, they previously produced their boats under their own management. In future, Nordship's yachts will be built and sold under the name Faurby. The Faurby 360 DS will be the first boat in the new series to be presented at the trade fair in Neustadt.
Length 11.50 m; width 3.60; weight 6.5 tonnes; from 505,670 euros
Hanse 360 ST
Lots of space, high performance potential, harmonious lines and plenty of options. Europe's yacht of the year 2025 in the cruising boat segment is now also available in a sports version as the ST variant. The boat will make its world debut at the yacht festival.
Length 10.60 m; width 3.99 m; weight still unknown; from 268,820 euros
Lagoon 43
Its extremely full hulls create new, exciting possibilities for the layout of space below deck. But the new cat from industry leader Lagoon also has a lot to offer on deck.
Length 12.82 m; width 7.69 m; weight 13.3 tonnes; from 593,810 euros
Saare 47
The mid-cockpit yacht from Estonia proves to be a robust and highly customisable blue water yacht. The high quality of construction and finishing is evidence of a Scandinavian standard.
Length 14.28 m; width 4.20 m; weight 13.0 tonnes; from 984,200 euros
XR 41
X-Yachts in Denmark is returning to its sporty roots and has launched the new
XR 41 at the start. The racer is set to shake up the ORC scene this year.
Length 12.75 m; width 4.18 m; weight 7.1 tonnes; from 570,725 euros
Y7 / YYachts
She will be the largest boat at the trade fair in Neustadt, the Y7 from YYachts in Greifswald. The design for the chic noble cruiser comes from Bill Tripp. A yacht to marvel at.
Length 21.68 m; width 5.75 m; weight 28.9 tonnes; from 2.25 million euros
