YachtBuyer - Hall of Fame 2026 Winners

The YachtBuyer 5 Star Rating remains one of the rarest awards in yachting. Each year, only a small number of yachts achieve the score required to enter the YachtBuyer Hall of Fame, with every model assessed through an in-depth review process that examines design, practicality, performance, engineering, and ownership experience.

With 2026 still underway, only four yachts have reached that standard so far. YachtBuyer has already travelled across multiple countries to test a broad range of new models, from owner-operated cruisers and family flybridge yachts to large superyachts, to make sure the awards remain relevant to readers across every sector of the market

Here's what earned each of this year's YachtBuyer Award winners their place in the Hall of Fame.

Benetti Oasis 34M - The Oasis 34M successfully brings the appeal of the larger Oasis 40M into a smaller platform, retaining its outstanding Oasis Deck, impressive owner's suite, and versatile five-cabin layout. During testing, its generous outdoor spaces, long-range capability, and clever use of space stood out, delivering a yacht that feels considerably larger than its 34m length suggests.
Fairline Targa 58 GTO - The Targa 58 GTO secured its 5 Star rating through outstanding deck design, impressive attention to detail, and excellent handling. Its 27m² cockpit and disappearing saloon doors deliver exceptional indoor-outdoor living, while the central helm and responsive performance made a lasting impression during YachtBuyer's sea trials.
Pearl 73 - Improving on the already YB 5 Star-rated Pearl 72 is no easy task, but the Pearl 73 delivers with clever design and impressive attention to detail. Its two owner's suite options, enormous tender garage, and redesigned cockpit create an exceptionally capable 22m flybridge yacht, complemented by beautifully finished Kelly Hoppen interiors.
Bilgin 163 II - The Bilgin 163 II earned its YB 5 Star rating through exceptional use of its sub-500GT volume, with six guest cabins, a full beach club and gym, and a 21m sundeck. Moving the tender storage forward also freed the stern entirely for guests, while strong engineering and thoughtful crew areas helped the second hull, Camila, score five stars across design and build, accommodation, deck spaces and the engine room.