Sanlorenzo Shipyard

Shipyard Shipyard

The sea has no roads, the sea is without explanation.

ALESSANDRO BARICCO

The Shipyard

Since 1958, Sanlorenzo Yachts has been at the forefront of luxury yacht building, redefining the art of custom motor yacht craftsmanship.

Renowned for its innovative yacht design and Italian shipbuilding heritage, the shipyard produces only a limited number of bespoke yachts and superyachts each year, ensuring exclusivity and attention to detail.

Every Sanlorenzo yacht is a one-of-a-kind creation, tailored to the individual style, lifestyle, and ambitions of its owner. No two yachts are ever identical, because no two owners are.

The Company

Sanlorenzo’s headquarters are located on the scenic River Magra in Ameglia, in the heart of Liguria, Italy - a region famed for its maritime tradition.

Operating from six shipyard locations across Italy, including La Spezia, Viareggio, Massa, Pisa, and the island of Sardinia, Sanlorenzo combines cutting-edge technology with celebrated Italian craftsmanship.

Each facility plays a crucial role in building Sanlorenzo’s exclusive fleet, ranging from the composite Yacht range (24–40 metres) to the metal Superyacht range (44–73 metres). This seamless integration of tradition and innovation has solidified Sanlorenzo’s position among the top luxury yacht builders in the world.

The Build

Taking both time and passion, creating a Sanlorenzo yacht is a meticulous process that blends precision engineering with artisanal craftsmanship.

With its dedication to excellence, the shipyard delivers just 65 custom yachts annually to discerning owners worldwide. Since its founding, Sanlorenzo has delivered around 1,000 luxury yachts, each one reflecting a unique vision.

Since 2005, the company has experienced exceptional growth, expanding its expertise in custom yacht design and raising the standard for personalised yacht ownership

The commitment to innovation and individuality has earned Sanlorenzo the top spot in Boat International’s Global Order Book as the world’s leading single-brand shipyard for yachts over 24 metres.

Timeless Values

For Sanlorenzo, yacht design is not just about aesthetics - it is about creating a lasting legacy. Every line, material, and detail is crafted to transcend trends, producing luxury yachts that stand the test of time.

Sanlorenzo’s mission is to be the shipyard of choice for uncompromising yachtsmen and women, transforming visionary ideas into masterpieces of maritime engineering.

Through Italian craftsmanship and forward-thinking innovation, each Sanlorenzo yacht is built to endure the untamed power of the sea while embodying the personal narrative of its owner.

The vision is clear: to set the global standard in made-to-measure yachts and superyachts, becoming the benchmark by which all other luxury yachts are measured.

The History

The shipyard’s headquarters are located on the banks of the river Magra, inside the Montemarcello-Magra natural reserve, in Ameglia, in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.

1958

Shipyard founded by Gianfranco Cecchi and Giuliano Pecchia in Limite sull'Arno near Florence, Italy.

1972

Giovanni Jannetti takes over the company and opens in Viareggio, Tuscany.

1985

The company, called Cantierni Navali Sanlorenzo, launches the first SL57 - the shipyard's first fibreglass vessel.

1995

Sanlorenzo changes the superyacht sector forever with the launch of the SL100.

1999

Sanlorenzo moves its operations to Ameglia, inside a nature reserve in the province of La Spezia, Liguria, Italy.

2005

Massimo Perotti acquires the majority shareholding of Cantieri Navali Sanlorenzo Spa from its founder, Giovanni Jannetti. Perotti renames the company Sanlorenzo Spa.

2007

Sanlorenzo returns to Viareggio, establishing a second shipyard for the creation of new model lines. The new shipyard launches the SD92 and the 40 Alloy, which were awarded the Show Boats Design Award and two World Superyacht Awards.

2008

Sanlorenzo shipyard launches the SD122, a yacht that goes on to win at the World Superyacht Awards.

2009

Sanlorenzo launches the SL104, bringing forth to a new generation of yachts belonging to the historic Ameglia product range. The SL104 goes on to win the prestigious Italian Innovation Award presented by ADI, the Italian Association of Industrial Design.

2010

Sanlorenzo launches the 46Steel, the first displacement superyacht made of steel.

2013

Sanlorenzo launches the SL118, which becomes the flagship of the fibreglass range of yachts.

2014

Sanlorenzo launches the SD112 model and climbs to second position in the world ranking of yacht builders of vessels over 24-metres.

2015

A busy period, 2015 saw the launch of the 460Exp and the SL86.

2016

Sanlorenzo opens the Sanlorenzo Superyacht shipyard in La Spezia.

2017

2017 saw the launch of the 52Steel, fleet flagship, and the launch of the 'crossover' SX88.

2018

Three new models launched in 2018 across three ranges: the EXP500, the SX72 and the SL102 Asymmetric.

2019

Sanlorenzo Spa is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. Launch of 64Steel, the new 64-metre flagship.

2020

Launch of the first SX112