Amels

Amels 

Shipyard History

Forming part of the Damen Group since 1991, Amels is a renowned luxury yacht builder based in Vlissingen, The Netherlands. Though founded in 1918, it wasn’t until the launch of 48m Lady Georgina (ex- Katalina) in 1982 that the builder established itself within the yachting community. Since then, Amels has built a reputation for exceptional custom-built superyachts with a large range of available models. The yard’s modern climate-controlled facility, with 204m and 145m dry docks, offers direct access to the North Sea.

In 2005, the Dutch shipyard set a notable milestone by introducing the Amels Limited Editions range. This popular design launched a concept that closes the gap between a custom build and a semi-custom yacht. All of Amels Limited Edition yachts are built on a proven platform, eliminating the anxiety of employing untested technology or design. It gives owners complete control over the exterior lines and the interior layout, making each yacht built in the Limited Editions line its own work of art. The pre-engineered platform also significantly cuts build time, another bonus for time-poor buyers looking to enjoy their new yacht but not compromise on quality.

Over the years, the Damen Group has further developed its yachting portfolio. New yachting products have included the Yacht Support range in 2008 and the explorer and expedition range named SeaXplorer in 2015. All of Damen Group's yachting products were united under the Damen Yachting division in 2019.

Amels is regarded as being among the few and most valued luxury yacht builders in the world. Their reputation, quality and build speed make Amels yachts a consistent favorite on the sales and charter market.

Shipyard Specialty

Amels is one of the few selected Northern European shipyards that builds high-end motor yachts. The superyachts delivered by Amels are semi-custom or full-custom yacht projects. The semi-custom option is based on the yard's Limited Editions model range.