The Netherlands

New Hoek Design Pilot Classic 85 sailing yacht WINDHUNTER II delivered

Luxury sailing yacht Windhunter II was recently handed over to her new Turkish Owner. Built by the Dutch shipyard Aluboot, this spectacular Pilot Classic 85 vessel is designed by renowned Hoek Design.

Zeelander 44 mega yacht tender built by S2 Yachts

The Zeelander 44 yacht tender is a lovely boat, providing comfortable accommodation for up to 4 guests in 2 magnificent cabins. Built by S2 Yachts, Zeelander 44 has been designed by Cor D. Rover and Zeelander Yachts.

Gerard Dykstra to receive Nautique “Lifetime Achievement Award” at HISWA Amsterdam Boat Show

This year’s HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show will play host to the first Nautique Dutch Glory Awards. During the event, Gerard Dijkstra will receive the “Lifetime achievement Award”.

Balk Shipyard and Dream Ship Victory launch 65m sailing yacht MIKHAIL S. VORONTSOV

The Dutch manufacturer, Balk Shipyard, has successfully launched the voluminous 65m mega yacht Mikhail S. Vorontsov, in collaboration with the Turkish builder, Dream Ship Victory.

Vripack designed NED 70 Yacht and Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender named winners of Nautique Dutch Glory Awards

The bespoke Dutch design studio, Vripack, is proud to announce that two of its luxury vessels, motor yacht NED 70 as well as Ribbon 45 SC yacht tender, have won the first Nautique Dutch Glory Award. The Awards will be presented during the upcoming Amsterdam Boat Show.

Heesen Yachts announces sale of the first 55m motor yacht YN 17255

The respected Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, has recently sold its all-new 55m superyacht YN 17255. Designed by Frank Laupman from Omega Architects, she features a highly innovative fast displacement hull form, developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects.

Newly launched 99m Feadship superyacht Project DREAM undergoing final outfitting

The recently launched 99-metre mega yacht Project Dream (hull 1004) by Feadship – De Vries Makkum is currently going through the final outfitting in the North of Holland. She represents the largest Feadship to date, as well as the largest luxury vessel ever built in the Netherlands.

CharterWorld Exclusive: Interview with Marnix Hoekstra of Vripack 

An exclusive interview with one of Vripack’s Directors, Marnix Hoekstra, where we have a chat about the company’s exciting new projects, such as VriThink or the 50m version of motor yacht Project Liquid. We also discuss why yachts E&E and Jasmin are such successful charter yachts.

Royal Huisman Yacht BLUE PAPILLON by German Frers and Rhoades Young with launch in 2013

Set to be launched this year, the 143-foot superyacht Blue Papillon is currently under construction at Royal Huisman in the Netherlands. She boasts naval architecture by German Frers, while her interior design is by Rhoades Young.

New website launched by luxury yacht builder Feadship

The leading Dutch luxury yacht builder, Feadship, has launched a new website, providing a unique online experience. It is based on a storytelling adventure that immerses visitors in the process of building a Feadship yacht.

Newly launched Feadship Yacht Project DREAM designed by Andrew Winch

Representing energy and creativity, the impressive 99-metre mega yacht Project Dream has been recently launched by the respected Dutch shipyard, Feadship. She has been designed by bespoke Andrew Winch for a repeat client.

Hakvoort takes order for largest yacht to date – 63 m motor yacht ZEUS (YN249)

The prestigious Dutch manufacturer, Hakvoort Shipyard, is proud to announce a new order for the 63 m mega yacht Zeus (YN249). Due to be launched in March 2017, she is designed by Rene van der Velden, with interior design by Sinot Yacht Design.