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A SHIPYARD FOREVER IN PURSUIT OF THE ABSOLUTE

An internationally renowned Italian brand, it has continued its ascent since 2002 under the name ABSOLUTE S.p.A., offering a complete range of luxury yachts, Navetta, Flybridge or Coupé, currently measuring from 47 to 84 feet. The build quality of vessels designed by the Absolute shipyard is recognized by the foremost experts in the global yachting industry.

Absolute Yachts

Visionary Italian Founders

Absolute’s founders, Marcello Be and Sergio Maggi, are regarded as modern Italian pioneers in yacht design, forerunners of innovation and visionaries whose expertise was nurtured under the Gobbi brand and fully realized through Absolute.

Absolute yachts in line
Absolute team meeting

The 'Absolute Philosophy'

Absolute is a global icon of creative independence, infused with Italian boldness and genuine passion for yachting.

Achieving the absolute is the very essence of the brand’s philosophy, the primary goal of the Absolute team, as if this pursuit were woven into its DNA. Efficiency, Perfection, and Environmental Stewardship are the founding principles of the shipyard.

An advertising campaign true to its purpose

« Nobility, Beauty, Majesty, Energy — these are relative concepts! Absolute has made them its own » perfectly captures the mindset and bold ambition of this relentlessly exacting team. Every aspect is engineered to reach its full potential.

This pursuit of the absolute would not exist without the dedication of countless people, years of passion for the marine world, innumerable hours of work, and centuries of combined seafaring experience. This defining philosophy shines through in the quality of every luxury yacht Absolute builds.

Every concept, value and precept behind the absolute refuses superficiality or compromise, it must embody excellence in every detail, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship and uncompromising standards. This approach is the cornerstone of the shipyard’s operations.

Absolute Yachts fleet

Absolute’s Core Values

Quality

Excellence remains the brand’s primary objective.

Experience & Innovation

Two complementary strengths sharing one vision, always looking forward.

Beauty

The ultimate result of a process designed to achieve harmony in form and perfection in every detail.

Safety

An unwavering standard across all projects.

Environmental Responsibility

Absolute commitment to nature: the shipyard selects engines recognized for efficiency and low environmental impact.

Efficiency

Absolute has partnered with Volvo Penta for years, maximizing advanced propulsion technology and modern engine performance.

Strength & Reliability

Every Absolute luxury yacht embodies the same integrity and resilience that define the company, in its people, facilities, and cultural foundations.

ITS Mission

The Italian brand’s core purpose is to share its passion for yachting, respect for the sea, and dedication to safety in all its forms. Absolute believes technology should make comprehensive onboard management intuitive. Low fuel consumption and quiet operation reflect a profound respect for both nature and owners.

True luxury lies in elegance, intelligent design, and comfort, it means «achieving excellence without excess». Absolute’s drive is fueled by enduring passion for the sea, guiding the Italian shipyard toward its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship.

Absolute Shipyard facilities
Yacht cruising on open water

Global Vision

Designing for diverse navigation conditions worldwide is the shipyard’s global mission.

Regional climates, usage habits, and cultural contexts demand an adaptable engineering approach. The full Absolute Yachts range delivers an exceptional cruising experience on waters across the globe.

Italian Design Heritage

Made-in-Italy quality defines Absolute’s exclusive design, fully conceived by Sergio Maggi and his team.

Every motor yacht they create marries sophistication and beauty with uncompromising versatility and function: premium finishes, optimized layouts, superior materials, voluminous interiors, spacious staterooms, responsive handling, and innovation down to the smallest detail. One of the world’s most advanced production systems is the cornerstone of this success.

Industry Recognition

Italian excellence has earned repeated international acclaim. Awards including Design, Interior, Innovation, and European Yacht of the Year have been presented to the Absolute 70STY (2010), 53STY (2011), and 72FLY (2015) by leading marine industry experts.

Time-honored Italian craftsmanship meets cutting-edge shipbuilding technology, and Absolute continues to grow without pause.

Absolute Yachts Trophies
Absolute Award Winner

Manufacturing Facility

Absolute operates one of the world’s most advanced shipyards, equipped with cutting-edge tools and technologies including sophisticated 3D modeling. The founders’ mastery of marine construction techniques has produced a proprietary, innovative workflow — the Integrated Structural System (ISS) — that unifies every stage of build into one streamlined, optimized process.

These luxury yachts feature fiberglass hulls reinforced with a multi-dimensional grid across the entire shell. All structural floors, bulkheads, and wood interiors are mounted on dedicated fiberglass supports, forming a unified monocoque for maximum structural integrity and durability. The Piacenza-based shipyard was also an early adopter of Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, delivering superior performance and efficiency alongside low noise, vibration, emissions, and fuel consumption.

Environmental leadership and sustainability guide every decision made at the Piacenza shipyard.

Absolute Yachts are engineered for straightforward preventive maintenance and exceptional long-term service, all components are accessible and removable through non-intrusive methods that preserve structural integrity.

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