Since 1907 - discreet, flawlessly engineered German custom superyachts.
Quiet perfection, the German way.
Abeking & Rasmussen is one of the most discreet names in yachting. Founded in 1907 in Lemwerder, near Bremen, the German yard builds fully custom superyachts of exceptional quality for owners who value privacy above publicity.
Alongside its yachts, the yard has a deep engineering heritage in naval and special vessels, and it brings that same precision to superyachts such as the striking Excellence and the 98-metre Aviva.
Since 1907, Abeking & Rasmussen has built ships and yachts to an uncompromising German standard. Its yacht clients are among the most private in the world, and the yard's discretion is part of its reputation.
That blend of technical depth and confidentiality makes Abeking & Rasmussen a natural choice for owners who want a flawless yacht and no fuss.

A private yard with a rare depth of engineering.
Georg Abeking and Henry Rasmussen open the yard near Bremen, on the Weser.
Beyond yachts, the yard builds advanced naval and special vessels, deepening its engineering expertise.
Abeking & Rasmussen delivers the 98-metre Aviva, one of its largest and best-known superyachts.
An Abeking & Rasmussen is defined by precision: perfectly fair hulls, meticulous systems and a finish that reflects more than a century of German shipbuilding.
Nothing is left to chance, and little is left to see from the outside, exactly as the yard's private clientele prefers.

The finest yachts make the least noise.
The essentials behind the most discreet German superyachts.
Dreaming of time aboard a discreet, flawlessly built Abeking & Rasmussen? Tell us what you have in mind and we source the right yacht, with crew and itinerary, on the French Riviera and worldwide.
Yes. When one is available for charter, we arrange it with full crew, catering and a tailored itinerary on the French Riviera and worldwide. As these yachts are rare and private, we recommend enquiring well in advance.
Abeking & Rasmussen is one of the most discreet German yards, building fully custom superyachts to naval-grade engineering standards for very private owners.
The yard builds large custom superyachts, up to around 100 metres, such as the 98-metre Aviva.
In Lemwerder, near Bremen, in Germany.