Yachts for sale in Italy.

Italy is where the Mediterranean's most desirable motor yachts are built and first traded. Azimut, Ferretti, Sanlorenzo, Pershing, Riva and the great superyacht yards of Viareggio and the Argentario supply new and near-new inventory that surfaces first on the Italian coast. The result is a premium, design-led market with exceptional brand depth, particularly in the planing and semi-displacement motor yacht segment.

For buyers, Italy means access to the freshest builder stock and the best-maintained private boats, often in superb condition. Inventory concentrates in Liguria and the Riviera, Tuscany, the Naples coast and Sardinia's Costa Smeralda. Pricing sits at a premium to Spain for comparable boats, reflecting condition and the builder pipeline. Italian bureaucracy rewards a broker who knows the local process and registration system.

As ever, an independent survey, a clean VAT trail and clarity on flag and registration are the foundation. A vetted Italian broker manages the survey, the paperwork and the often-detailed Italian registration process. Start with our Italy buying guide and cost of ownership guide.