Columbus Yachts delivers custom superyachts that prioritize sustainability, performance, and style
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Columbus Yachts: Innovation Meets Italian Craftsmanship
A division of the Palumbo Group, Columbus Yachts has quickly earned a global reputation for building high-performance, eco-conscious superyachts ranging from 25 to 70 meters. With advanced hybrid propulsion systems, award-winning design, and the support of one of the Mediterranean’s largest marine groups, Columbus offers a forward-thinking approach to luxury yacht construction.
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About Columbus Yachts
A Legacy Anchored in Excellence
Founded as part of the Palumbo Group—a family-run maritime company established in 1967—Columbus Yachts represents a natural evolution into luxury yacht building. Since launching its first superyacht, PRIMA, in 2011, the shipyard has rapidly gained international recognition for Italian craftsmanship, engineering precision, and refined styling. With facilities in Naples, Sicily, and Malta, the brand benefits from decades of industrial shipbuilding heritage.
Tailored Design, True to Vision
Columbus Yachts specializes in fully custom and semi-custom superyachts ranging from 25 to 80 meters. Each project is approached with a collaborative design process, balancing client lifestyle needs with naval architecture and innovative styling. From timeless classics to bold modern silhouettes, the builder ensures every vessel reflects its owner’s unique vision.
Award-Winning Builds and Milestones
Among Columbus Yachts’ standout achievements are the 40m DIVINE, winner of multiple ShowBoats Design Awards, and the 57m TAIBA, which debuted alongside DIVINE in a landmark dual launch. These yachts exemplify the builder’s ability to merge performance, luxury, and design into a cohesive, standout vessel.
Leaders in Hybrid Innovation and Sustainability
Columbus Yachts is at the forefront of hybrid propulsion, integrating systems like Siemens EcoProp for ultra-quiet, fuel-efficient cruising. Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 standards, the yard prioritizes environmentally conscious practices in both design and production. With RINA Green Star Plus Platinum notations, Columbus continues to set benchmarks in sustainable superyacht construction.
Columbus Yachts at a Glance
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Italy – Based within the Palumbo Group’s Mediterranean shipyard network, Columbus Yachts operates custom build and refit facilities in Naples, Ancona, Savona, Malta, and Marseille
Specialities
Renowned for full- and semi-custom motor yachts, Columbus excels in high-end explorer, tri‑deck, and sport-hybrid superyachts. Its hybrid propulsion models, especially within the Sport Hybrid line, showcase a strong focus on eco-conscious innovation
Size Range
Yachts span from approximately 37 m (121′) to 120 m (394′), with model families including Atlantique, Sport, Classic, Crossover, and fully custom superyachts.
Hull Configurations
Crafts both full-displacement and semi-displacement hulls engineered for efficient long-range cruising and comfort. Hybrid models like the Columbus 40 SH feature semi-displacement, aluminum planing hulls.
Hull Materials
Utilizes steel hulls paired with aluminum superstructures for larger Classic and Explorer models, while hybrid and Sport lines employ full aluminum construction for reduced weight and enhanced performance.
Services
Provides complete turnkey services: new builds, custom interior design, hybrid propulsion integration, RINA and MCA compliance, plus full refit, repair, warranty support, and maintenance across its Mediterranean yards.
Columbus Projects
New Yacht Construction Expertise with Columbus
Worth Avenue Yachts has guided discerning owners through multiple new-build projects at Columbus Yachts’ Naples facility, leveraging our proprietary build-record database to secure coveted “started builds” and priority slots. Columbus’ vertically integrated Palumbo network—spanning Naples, Ancona, and Malta—combines 50 years of commercial-grade engineering with award-winning Italian design, making it an ideal platform for fully bespoke or semi-custom superyachts. Whether you envision a steel-hulled Atlantique explorer or a lightweight Sport Hybrid with Siemens EcoProp propulsion, Columbus’ flexibility in hull form, materials, and propulsion enables true personalization without compromising delivery schedules.
Our dedicated new-construction division provides end-to-end management: negotiating technical specifications, vetting sustainability options, and coordinating class approvals while our on-site surveyors issue weekly progress reports through a secure client portal. You gain insider access to the yard’s naval architects, real-time build tracking, and transparent cost control—advantages that translate into fewer variations and on-time launches. Coupled with our global after-sales network and Palumbo’s Mediterranean refit hubs, Worth Avenue Yachts delivers a seamless ownership journey from contract signature to maiden voyage and beyond.
Build Without Compromise.
At Worth Avenue Yachts, we turn visionary ideas into world-class yachts—crafted with precision, passion, and a commitment to your unique journey.
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Ready to bring your dream yacht to life? Get in touch with our new build specialists today and start your custom journey.
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