Shipyard · New build
Maiora
Viareggio builder of GRP motor yachts, historically in the 20–40 m range, now part of Next Yacht Group alongside AB Yachts. The current Exuma line adds the 42 m 42 Exuma, launched in August 2026 as the brand's first new model above 40 m, and steel/aluminium designs up to 53 m.
Yachts built by Maiora →Key facts
- Parent
- Next Yacht Group (since 2021)
- Country
- Italy
- Founded
- 1970s (YachtBuyer: ~1970; Barche 2026: 50th anniversary); acquired by Fipa 1985 (YachtBuyer)
- Status
- Active
- Size range (LOA, m)
- about 20–50 m (YachtBuyer 66–164 ft); current models 30–53 m (yard site)
- Largest delivered
- Holiday, 42.95 m, 2005 (SYT; YachtBuyer largest build 141 ft); 42 Exuma hull 1 (42 m) launched Aug 2026, delivery 2027
- Yachts delivered
- 360+ (Barche, May 2026); 119 in SYT fleet (as of Sep 2026); Next Yacht Group incl. AB Yachts 380+ (group site, undated)
Notable yachts
- Holiday · 42.95 m, 2005
- Mamma Mia · 39.8 m, 2007
- Glaros · 39.6 m, 2006
- White Knight · 39.6 m, 2008
- Maiora 42 Exuma #1 · 42 m, launched 2026
Services
- Semi-custom and custom motor yacht new build
- in-house design and engineering
- after-sales
Haul-out
| Travel lift | not published |
|---|---|
| Shiplift | not published |
| Dry / floating dock | not published |
| Max LOA handled (m) | not published |
| Max tonnage handled | not published |
| Sheds / berths | Over 67,000 m² production area across Viareggio and Massa; 7–10 outfitting stations (Barche 2026: 7 in Viareggio; group site: 10 across group); 1,759 m² HQ in Viareggio port |
Sources
- superyachttimes.com — https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/maiora
- nextyachtgroup.com — https://www.nextyachtgroup.com/group/
- barchemagazine.com — https://www.barchemagazine.com/en/maiora-50th-anniversary-next-yacht-group/
- pressmare.it — https://pressmare.it/en/media/press-mare/2026-08-04/maiora-exuma-42-touches-water-new-next-yacht-group-flagship-91785
Compiled from published sources. Figures carry their own source and date where one exists.