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So many of the world’s best shipyards are in Holland, it’s actually pretty hard to choose a top ten. Luckily for us, we were able to draw on the substantial experience of Dutch Yachting founder Hanco Bol who kindly provided his suggestions. To be honest, we couldn’t have come up with a better selection…
#10 BEIJA FLOR
Shipyard: Feadship
Launched: 1967
Length: 34.74m/ 114’0”
Why: Unmistakable Van der Voogt design with a beautiful flared bow and canoe stern. It is like going back to the 60s from the moment you step on board.
#9 ELEANORE
Shipyard: Mulder Shipyard
Launched: 2007
Length: 24.00m/ 78’80”
Why: ELEANORE is an elegant retro yacht with classic lines designed by the unnecessarily humble designer Theo Werner.
#8 LEGEND
Shipyard: IHC Holland/ Icon Yachts
Launched: 1974
Length: 77.40m/ 253’1”
Why: A cool exploration yacht able to sail anywhere in the world. No sea is too high for this beauty, which has been created thanks to the tireless efforts of Jan Verkerk and his team in cooperation with Diana Yacht Design.
#7 HOME
Shipyard: Heesen Yachts
Launched: 2017
Length: 49.80m / 163’4″
Why: HOME is Heesen Yachts’ first hybrid yacht with a stunning vertical bow designed by Omega Architects.
#6 PREDATOR
Shipyard: Feadship
Launched: 2008
Length: 72.80m/ 238’1″
Why: PREDATOR was the first Feadship with an axe-bow. We love this aggressive looking yacht able to reach a speed of 28 knots thanks to her four-engine system delivering over 23,000 bhp.
#5 MADAME GU
Shipyard: Feadship
Launched: 2013
Length: 99.00m/ 324’1″
Why: Designed by Winch Design, her head-spinning blue hull and long elegant bow make MADAME GU one of the most well-known yachts in the World today.
#4 JUBILEE
Shipyard: Oceanco
Launched: 2017
Length: 110.10m/ 361’2”
Why: Igor Lobanov’s design has breathtaking curvaceous blue lines which make Jubilee truly distinctive from all other yachts.
#3 ATHENA
Shipyard: Royal Huisman
Launched: 2004
Length: 90.00m/ 295’3”
Why: One of Royal Huisman’s showpieces with her exterior designed by Pieter Beeldsnijder and the interior by Rebecca Bradley Interior. This schooner is not just a yacht, it is a masterpiece both inside and out.
#2 SAVANNAH
Shipyard: Feadship
Launched: 2015
Length: 83.50m/ 273’1”
Why: What more can we say about this multi-award-winning CG Designed yacht. Perfection in every way.
#1: BLACK PEARL
Shipyard: Oceanco
Launched: 2016
Length: 106m/ 347′1″
Why: This elegant lady with her stunning lines is our #1 favourite. Launched one year ago with a hefty list of points of attention, this DynaRig sailing yacht is probably one of the most complex yachts ever built.
All images have been provided to us by Dutch Yachting
