YachtWorld

MIAMI – November 03, 2026 -- YachtWorld, the online boat and yacht marketplace owned by Boats Group, reports a 25% increase in lead conversion rate since it moved to its redesigned website, as buyers spend more time on individual listings.

Buyers spend 35% longer on individual boat listings after the relaunch

Average listing visit duration rose 35% compared with the previous website. Boat detail page views per session climbed 26%, and search click-through rate gained 10%. Together, the figures show consumers viewing more inventory per visit and finding relevant listings faster.

Boats Group marketplaces see 30% more listing views before major boat shows

The results arrive as the fall boat show season brings buyers and sellers together at events worldwide. Boats Group's marketplaces record roughly 30% more listing views in the run-up to major shows. Buyers do much of their research online before they reach the docks.

Miami – September 28, 2026 -- Boats Group, operator of YachtWorld and Boat Trader, has appointed marine journalist Jack Haines to expand its original video, editorial and social media content across its marketplaces.

Haines brings 15 years of sea trial and editorial experience to Boats Group

Haines joins after serving as Reviews Director at YachtBuyer and previously as Deputy Editor at Motor Boat & Yachting. Over his career he has evaluated hundreds of vessels, building a reputation for detailed, real-world assessments of performance, design and on-water usability.

Monaco – September 15, 2026 -- YachtWorld will open YachtWorld House, an invitation-only hospitality venue on Port Hercule, during the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show running September 23-25.

YachtWorld extends its Monaco Yacht Show partnership with a dedicated industry venue

The space, located steps from the show, is designed as an extension of YachtWorld's existing partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show. It will host shipyard leaders, superyacht brokers, media and other industry professionals for private meetings, curated lunches and informal gatherings overlooking the harbour.