The DNA of our 50ft–90ft ocean cruising yachts is rooted in over 20 million bluewater sailing miles and more than 100 sailing circumnavigations.

The Oyster 495 is the smallest new sailing yacht for sale. She is an award-winning 50 foot bluewater cruiser offering effortless shorthanded sailing and liveaboard luxury.

Each Oyster is built to order and hand-crafted, so build times typically range from 18 to 24 months depending on the model and level of customisation.

This is a well-rehearsed process that we have guided owners through many times. Your dedicated Project Manager will ensure every stage runs smoothly, keeping you informed throughout and helping you make the right decisions at the right time.

We welcome prospective owners to visit our shipyards to see how our sailing yachts are designed and built. A visit gives you a true understanding of the quality, materials and craftsmanship that set Oyster apart.

To arrange a visit, please contact our sales team at [email protected]. They will organise a tour tailored to your interests.

Owners are invited to visit the yard at key stages during the build. This gives you the opportunity to see your sailboat taking shape and to experience the depth of craftsmanship that goes into every detail.

You will see our master craftsmen at work and gain a clear understanding of the care and attention that defines an Oyster yacht. For many owners, this is an important part of the journey and adds to the deep sense of ownership when you step aboard for the first time.

Building a new Oyster is about creating a sailing yacht that reflects your ambitions and the way you want to sail.

Every Oyster is unique. We work closely with you to bring your vision to life, from layout and interior styling to the systems and equipment that will support your plans.

Backed by decades of bluewater experience, your sailing yacht will be designed to take you anywhere in the world in comfort, safety and luxury. You also benefit from the confidence of Oyster’s global support, ensuring you are never alone wherever you choose to sail.

From the moment you commission your yacht, you become part of the Oyster family.

The build process is a personal journey, working closely with our Project Managers and teams who are experienced sailors and understand what it takes to create the perfect bluewater sailing yacht.

When you take ownership, that connection continues. Oyster brings people together around the world through events, regattas and rallies. Owners share a deep love of sailing and take pride in being part of something unique.

Hand-crafted using exceptional materials, each of our bluewater sailboats displays an unparalleled attention to detail and the incomparable skills of our British master craftsmen and women. As a result, they are renowned all over the world as the finest bluewater sailing yachts for sale. Today's fleet remain true to Oyster's founding principles - pioneering design, uncompromising strength of construction, exhilarating performance, flawless quality and liveaboard luxury.

We can arrange private viewings and, where possible, sea trials so you can experience an Oyster on the water.

This allows you to understand how the yacht performs, how she feels under sail and the comfort and confidence she offers. Your sales contact will guide you through the options and arrange a suitable experience.

Prices vary widely between smaller models (50ft-60ft) and larger crewed models from (70ft-90ft). Please contact [email protected] for full pricing.

When the moment is right, the aspiration becomes a reality. People choose to change their lives when they buy an Oyster, moving on to a new chapter that can involve anything from coastal and offshore sailing to circumnavigating the globe. They are a rare breed; they are privileged to be part of the Oyster family and are proud of their unique sailing yachts. And they love to get together with other owners at our events and take part in our Regattas. When you own an Oyster, you are buying more than just a yacht. You are wrapped in the confidence of our exceptional Oyster Services from After Sales and technical support to crew support and guardianage. And the wide range of bespoke yacht services are wrapped around by the Oyster family.

As an Oyster owner, you will become part of all this at Oyster events and rallies with exclusive dinners, parties and racing. You will enjoy exceptional service and support anywhere in the world with access to the Bluewater Academy, Oyster's exclusive sailing coaching from bluewater experts. Whether you're entering the Oyster World Rally, embarking on a new adventure with the Oyster Explorers Club, or cruising the Mediterranean in the summer months, owners are fully supported. Oyster Charter offers an effortless way to offset the cost of ownership of your yacht. And Oyster Brokerage makes it simple to buy the perfect yacht and easy to sell it when you are ready to move on to a new Oyster model. It all adds up to an unrivalled ease of ownership.

Oyster yachts are known for their long-term value.

This is driven by exceptional build quality, proven design and a reputation for safe and reliable bluewater sailing. Combined with strong demand in the brokerage market and ongoing support from Oyster, they remain highly sought after over time.

Many owners return to Oyster for their second or third yacht, reflecting this confidence.

All new Oyster yachts come with a two year manufacturer’s warranty covering structure, systems and equipment. Teak decking, hull and deck mouldings are covered for three years, subject to correct maintenance.

The warranty is supported by our Customer Care and After Sales teams and forms part of a wider service offering designed to ensure smooth and trouble-free ownership.

Please contact our sales team [email protected] to discuss your ideas.

No two Oysters are the same. You can choose from a wide range of woods, finishes, fabrics and detailing. Everything from joinery style to lighting and upholstery is selected to create a cohesive interior. On some models, interior layouts can also be customised. Our interior design team will work with you to develop a specification that reflects your preferences while ensuring it works practically for life at sea.

For all enquiries and interest in the purchase of a new Oyster sailing yacht, please contact [email protected].

We see Oysters as adventure machines – bluewater cruising on an Oyster is about freedom and the ability to set sail and go anywhere at the drop of a hat. Wherever you decide to go, your Oyster will take you there. Oyster yachts are well-provisioned for adventure offering the perfect balance of performance and safety giving consistent high average daily runs, excellent passage-making and fast cruising. These go-anywhere sailing yachts will always look after you and your family and boast more than 100 sailing circumnavigations. Discover the Oyster World Rally to learn more.

To make Oysters easy to sail shorthanded, we invest in sailing automation technology and hydraulics, which operate at the touch of button. They are incredibly simple and intuitive to use and make sailing more enjoyable. The yachts best suited for efficient and effortless shorthanded sailing are the Oyster 495, the Oyster 565SII and the Oyster 595SII. 

Sailing performance is not just about fast-cruising speeds, it's all the factors that add up to create the perfect bluewater cruiser. Oysters are designed to respond predictably and safely in different wind and weather conditions. It is about balancing displacement and load-carrying capability with volume, stability, ease of steering and the ability to clock up consistently high speeds under sail. The twin rudder configuration allows for an increase in sail-carrying power, a key factor in performance in a bluewater environment.

When you own an Oyster, you are buying more than just a yacht. You are wrapped in the confidence of our exceptional Oyster Services from After Sales and technical support to crew support and guardianage.

All Oysters can be optionally fitted with solar panels, hydro generators, power saving lithium-ion batteries and wind generators to help manage power consumption.