The Netherlands are proud leaders in the large superyacht newbuild and refit segment and are pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability within the global superyacht arena
ICON YACHTS
ICON Yachts is a leading shipyard specialising in large yacht projects, with a strong reputation in explorer yachts and purpose- built vessels such as MY LEGEND and MY Q (ex-RAGNAR). The shipyard’s identity revolves around three core pillars: exploration, philanthropy, and sustainability, which drive its mission to create exceptional, memorable vessels for its clients. At ICON, the shipyard welcomes partners who align with its vision for a positive working environment in facilities that hold ISO 14001 certification, while its staff promote collaboration, innovation, and a strong sense of community. ICON Yachts provides a range of services, including docking in a 90m x 19.5m covered Floating Dock and a 150m x 33m covered Dry Dock with two 100t overhead cranes. Maintenance and repair services are comprehensive, with ample berthing space available at the piers. The covered graving dock can accommodate up to four 60m yachts or two larger yachts, and the floating dock supports yachts with air-drafts up to 28 metres. Additionally, outdoor berthing is offered alongside 500m of piers.
www.iconyachts.eu
DAMEN YACHTING
Damen Yachting is a Dutch master yacht builder behind the iconic Amels brand of luxury superyachts, the award- winning Xplorer range of luxury explorer yachts and market leading Yacht Supports extending fleets and defining a new way of yachting. The family run company has a heritage grounded on centuries of Dutch maritime history, ship building and family legacies. An icon of pedigree and quality and a market leader in 50 metre plus yachts. As part of the Damen Shipyards Group, owned by the Damen family, clients benefit from access to the Group’s extensive global network of shipyards including dedicated Damen Yachting hubs. Their headquarters and main shipyard site in Vlissingen are located at the largest luxury yacht building yard in the Netherlands which is serviced by more than 1,500 craftsmen and women working together with clients’ teams and co-makers. Damen Yachting is recognised for introducing some of the industry’s most successful and pioneering build methods as well as diversification within its portfolio of yachting solutions.
www.damenyachting.com
BALK SHIPYARD
Balk Shipyard, founded in 1798, specialises in constructing, refitting and rebuilding yachts up to 65m in length. Its first-class facilities comprise of three ultra-modern construction halls, state-of-the-art workshops, warehousing and a paint-spraying cabin. All halls are fully air-conditioned and equipped with floor heating. Air humidity, compression and temperature can all be regulated. Each hall contains a rail system connected to the slipway and an overhead crane. Yachts can easily be lifted out of the water and positioned on a rail track for moving to the right hall. The slipway installation can lift vessels up to 1,000 tonnes out of the water. Located in Urk, the Netherlands, just an hour’s drive from Amsterdam, Balk Shipyard is at the heart of Northern European shipbuilding. The local airport Lelysted is very close. Owners and their representatives can expect to be with their projects at Balk Shipyard in less than 30 minutes from landing. Balk Shipyard is world-renowned for its no-nonsense approach, maximum flexibility and excellent craftsmanship.
www.balkshipyard.com
ROYAL HAKVOORT SHIPYARD
With a shipbuilding tradition dating back to the 1700s, Hakvoort has been in the hands of the same family for more than a century. It was awarded the designation ‘Royal’ in 2020, a rare distinction that recognised how four generations of Hakvoorts have created a leading yachtbuilder with a first-class reputation for reliability and quality. Continuous investments have ensured the ongoing modernisation of the yard that has built around 50 luxury superyachts over the past three decades. Their inherent quality has also led to constant recognition by industry peers, with Lady Marina (1994), Freesia (1998), Spada (1999), Solaia (2000), Campbell Bay (2002), Saga (2002), Perle Bleue (2007), My Trust (2008), MY SnowbirD (2011), Pamela V (2011), Apostrophe (2013), Just J’s (2016), Soprano (2017), Scout (2019), Top Five II (2021) and Milele (2023) all being finalists or winners of major awards. Located in Monnickendam, Hakvoort builds yachts up to 65 metres with joinery taken care of by its in-house furniture company Unlimited Interiors.
www.hakvoort.com
KM YACHTBUILDERS
With over 100 fine ships to their name, KM Yachtbuilders has established a strong reputation as a leading builder of outstanding explorer yachts. They stand for uncompromising craftsmanship and exceptional quality, which is why all the vessels are built in-house, from A to Z. As one of the few complete shipyards left in the world, they hold all boat-building disciplines under one roof. Besides building new yachts, KM Yachtbuilders specialises in giving new life to yachts through refits, repair, maintenance, and finishing vessels of up to 100 feet. As they hold all the expertise in-house, from casco to carpentry, you can rely on a smooth and efficient process. With a single contact point backed up by an experienced team of 50+ professionals, attention is given to not only the quality of the work, but also the journey throughout. With a fleet of yachts operating in demanding sea areas, including the arctic, the utmost attention is given to quality and reliability, every step of the way. Dutch craftsmanship as you would expect. The shipyard is located in the village of Makkum at the IJsselmeer,
which can be easily reached by boat.
www.kmyachtbuilders.com
ROYAL HUISMAN
For those considering a luxury superyacht, “Royal Huisman” is synonymous with the ultimate expression of personal freedom. Hearing “It’s a Royal Huisman!” is self-explanatory, as these yachts are renowned for unmatched build quality, unique design, and award-winning excellence. Royal Huisman sailing and motor yachts are truly rare and beyond compare. Today’s Royal Huisman blends 21st century technology with traditional craftsmanship. Established in 1884 for building small wooden boats, it was awarded the ‘Royal’ Warrant on its 100th anniversary. Now, 140 years later, Royal Huisman builds award-winning luxury custom yachts, unrivaled in quality. As one client noted, “You might get something that looks like a Royal Huisman yacht, but it won’t be a Royal Huisman yacht.” Passion for perfection drives the team, defining “quality” not just in their yachts, but in every aspect of customer service, care, and communication.
www.royalhuisman.com
FEADSHIP
Headquartered in the Netherlands, Feadship partners with owners across every continent. They often describe building a Feadship as one of the most thrilling and fun experiences of their life. As the saying goes, ‘There are yachts and there are Feadships.’ No two Feadships are the same. Each one reflects the style of its owner, how they like to relax and/or party, their ideas of the ultimate travel experience, the places they would like to discover and so much more. Feadship combines all these parameters into one package and adapts the design process for every individual owner into a pure custom design, while embarking on an unforgettable voyage through the entire process. Owners building a yacht for the first time can rest assured that Feadship will leverage on the many hundreds of times it has guided people in making a lifelong ambition come true. There is an inherent quality to every Feadship that you can only really feel when you step onboard. This is the result of a relentless pursuit of perfection in every aspect of design, construction, and engineering. Feadship also operates dedicated refit services.
www.feadship.nl
