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Feadship is one of the most respected names in luxury yacht building. Founded in 1949, the Dutch shipyard brings together two long-standing family yards, the Royal Van Lent and the De Vries Scheepsbouw, along with naval architects De Voogt. Each project is custom-built, starting from a blank page and crafted in steel and aluminum to suit the owner’s vision.
Operations are split across four shipyards, Aalsmeer, Makkum, Kaag, and Amsterdam, with design and engineering led by De Voogt in nearby Hoofddorp. Feadship specializes exclusively in full-custom superyachts built in steel and aluminum. Each project begins from scratch, with no reliance on platforms or templates. The yard’s output spans from 130’ (40m) to more than 360’ (110m), with every yacht built around the specific goals of its owner.
Among its most defining projects are Symphony, Ecstasea, and Anna. Each one reflects a different ambition, but all show the same level of precision. Promise.d, a recent launch with ice class and electric propulsion, reveals how the brand continues to evolve. For Feadship owners, this isn’t simply a purchase, it’s the beginning of a long-term collaboration rooted in performance, trust, and legacy.
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Feadship Yachts
An Overview of the Shipyard's History, Specialty, Iconic Builds, and Partnerships
Feadship Shipyards
Shipyard History
Feadship, short for First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders, is known as one of the world's most prestigious and distinguished shipyards. With a rich history spanning over 170 years, Feadship has established itself as an industry leader in luxury yacht construction and innovation. The story of Feadship began in 1849 when two Dutch shipyards, Royal Van Lent and Royal de Vries, joined forces to create a cooperative venture. They aimed to combine their expertise and craftsmanship to build exceptional vessels. This collaboration laid the foundation for what would later become Feadship.
One of the key turning points in Feadship's history came in the 1960s when they introduced a groundbreaking construction method called the "Steel and Aluminium" technique. This innovative approach revolutionized yacht building, allowing for larger and more luxurious vessels to be created. Feadship quickly became synonymous with the highest standards of engineering, design, and customization in the yachting industry.
Shipyard Specialty
Customization is at the heart of Feadship's specialty. The shipyard collaborates closely with owners, designers, and naval architects to bring their visions to life. Whether it's a classic or more contemporary design, Feadship's team will translate the clients' preferences into fruition. From personalized interior layouts and handcrafted furnishings to tailored onboard amenities and state-of-the-art technology, Feadship ensures that each yacht is a reflection of its owner's unique style and taste.
Feadship's decades of expertise and artistic craftsmanship come together to create spectacular yachts of exquisite form and exceptional function. Every step from the initial keel laying to the final touches is meticulously undertaken with the finest materials and techniques, creating unparalleled vessels that are both elegant and sophisticated.
The shipyard's commitment to excellence is reflected in its comprehensive after-sales services, ensuring that owners receive ongoing support and maintenance throughout their yachting journey. Feadship's global network of service centers and experienced technicians stands ready to provide assistance, ensuring that each yacht continues to deliver exceptional performance and unparalleled comfort.
Notable deliveries and models
Feadship has delivered some of the world’s most celebrated superyachts, many of which introduced innovations that went on to set industry standards. A few stand out:
The 78.2m VENUS, delivered in 2012, was commissioned by Steve Jobs and designed with Philippe Starck. Her minimalist profile and extensive glazing made her one of the most recognizable superyachts of her generation.
The 99m MADAME GU, built as Project DREAM and delivered in 2013, was the largest Feadship and the largest yacht built in the Netherlands at the time of her delivery. Her bow conceals a hidden helicopter hangar.
The 83.5m SAVANNAH, delivered in 2015, was the world’s first hybrid superyacht. She pairs a single main diesel engine with three generators, a lithium-ion battery bank and an azimuthing thruster behind the main propeller, a combination that cut fuel consumption by around 30% compared with Feadship’s previous builds.
The 118.8m BREAKTHROUGH, delivered in 2025, is the world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht and, at the time of her delivery, the largest Feadship ever built. Running on liquid hydrogen, her fuel cells can power the yacht at anchor or at low speed for up to a week without emissions, advancing Feadship’s work to reduce the environmental impact of large yachts.
Feadship has also built two limited semi-custom series, the 44.7m F45 Vantage, with six hulls delivered between 2007 and 2013, and the SL39. Otherwise, the shipyard builds only fully custom superyachts, each developed from a blank sheet of paper to the owner’s requirements.
Design collaborations on models and projects
Feadship has a long-standing tradition of working with the world’s leading yacht designers and naval architects.
Two in-house studios anchor that work: De Voogt Naval Architects, responsible for naval architecture and engineering since Feadship’s foundation, and Studio De Voogt, which draws the exteriors that define the Feadship look. Its work on the 101m MOONRISE won Outstanding Exterior Design for motor yachts 70m and above at the 2026 BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards.
Feadship has collaborated with Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design on the 87.8m near-sisterships MUSASHI and FOUNTAINHEAD, the 60.3m ROCK.IT, the award-winning 92m AQUARIUS and the interior design themes of the F45 Vantage series, pairing contemporary styling with technical innovation.
Winch Design has shaped several landmark Feadships, among them the 99m MADAME GU and the award-winning 62m SEA OWL, working on both exterior and interior.
Another long-standing creative partner, Bannenberg & Rowell Design, traces its Feadship work back to founder Jon Bannenberg, who drew the lines of the 1983 Feadships AZTECA and PARAISO and, later, the 63.6m SIRAN. Under Dickie Bannenberg and Simon Rowell the studio styled the interior of the 72.8m PREDATOR and drew the exterior of the 70m JOY, its first exterior design since Jon Bannenberg’s death.
RWD, formerly Redman Whiteley Dixon, ranks among the yard’s most active partners. The studio designed the 118.8m BREAKTHROUGH inside and out, drew the exteriors of the 80m FAITH and the 101.2m DESTINY, and created the interiors of the 89.6m MILKY WAY.
Feadship also commissions designers project by project. Chahan Interior Design created the interiors of FAITH and, with RWD, of DESTINY, whose naval architecture is by Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture. Jarkko Jämsén drew the 100m PI with interiors by Liaigre, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design gave the 80m Project 826 her low, sculpted profile with interiors by m2atelier, and Rémi Tessier styled the interiors of both yachts named MOONRISE.
Earlier Feadships came from John Munford, Donald Starkey, Tim Heywood, Eidsgaard Design and CG Design, among others.
Feadship builds some of the world’s most advanced fully custom superyachts. Deliveries of the mid-2020s include BREAKTHROUGH, ONE, FAITH, PI, MOONRISE, MILKY WAY and DESTINY, work that reflects the shipyard’s focus on innovation, sustainability and bespoke yacht construction.
If you are in the market for a Feadship yacht, we encourage you to contact one of IYC’s Yacht Sales Consultants. IYC has a strong track record in selling pedigree yachts, and as one of the most reputable names in yachting, Feadship builds yachts that hold their value and are highly sought after on the brokerage and charter market.
Feadship is a member of SYBAss (Superyacht Builders Association).