Nordhavn is the definitive name for owners who value substance and global reach over fleeting trends. Founded by the partners of Pacific Asian Enterprises in 1973, the brand shifted its focus from sailboats to heavy-duty motor yachts in the late 1980s. This pivot created a new category of "passagemakers," modeled after rugged North Sea trawlers but refined for the private luxury market.

The fleet is built for the world’s most demanding environments, from high-latitude expeditions to transoceanic crossings. Every yacht utilizes a full-displacement hull design, ensuring incredible fuel efficiency and a stable, quiet ride even in heavy seas. While many builders prioritize speed, Nordhavn prioritizes the ability to keep going when other vessels are forced back to port.

With production facilities in Taiwan, China, and Turkey, the shipyard maintains a rigorous standard of construction characterized by heavy scantlings and redundant systems. Owners are not just buying a boat, they are joining a community of serious mariners who have logged millions of miles across every ocean. For those who see the horizon as a beginning rather than a limit, this builder offers the ultimate tool for discovery.