Meet
Dan Ribeiro, CPYB
Global Yacht Broker | Multi-Shipyard Specialist |
Dan Ribeiro is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker and luxury sales strategist known for closing high-value deals across the world’s most respected shipyards. With over $50 million in yacht transactions, Dan has represented buyers and sellers and is familiar with brands such as Heesen, Feadship, Lürssen, Damen Yachting, Sunseeker, Azimut, Absolute, Riviera, Chris-Craft, Gulf Craft, Steeler, Vander Valk, Waterdream, and more.
His experience spans production yachts, semi-custom builders, and full-custom superyacht platforms — giving clients access to options far beyond what appears on the open market.
Recognized in SuperYacht Times for leading the international sale of the 49.8m Heesen Dan has earned a reputation for navigating complex multi-jurisdiction deals involving attorneys, lenders, captains, and surveyors across three continents.
Whether you’re exploring a custom Dutch build, an Italian performance vessel, a U.S. sport yacht, or an off-market superyacht opportunity, Dan brings disciplined negotiation, deep shipyard knowledge, and a straight-to-the-point approach trusted by UHNW clients worldwide.
Certifications & Credentials:
Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB)
MIT Sloan – Mastering Negotiation & Influence
Member, International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA)
Trilingual: English, Portuguese, Spanish
Based in Miami Shores and working globally.
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