Keep up to date with the latest news and information from Diana Yacht Design. Find out more about the latest projects our team is working on, our new designs and the recent projects who have been delivered. You can also keep track of our developments through our social media channels.
Keep up to date with the latest news and information from Diana Yacht Design. Find out more about the latest projects our team is working on, our new designs and the recent projects who have been delivered. You can also keep track of our developments through our social media channels.
1971 – 2026 | Celebrating 55 years of naval architecture and yacht engineering In 2026, Diana Yacht Design marks its 55th anniversary. Since its foundation in 1971, the Dutch studio has contributed to the naval architecture, design and engineering of custom yachts, working alongside owners, designers, shipyards and project teams. Founded by three Dutch engineers;…
Moonen 122 Martinique series reaches tenth hull as construction of YN208 progresses Construction of Moonen Yachts’ YN208 has reached a major milestone with the successful turning of the steel hull at Talsma Shipyards in the Netherlands. The project remains on schedule for delivery in June 2027. YN208 is the tenth yacht built on the Moonen…
Lollipop completes sea trials ahead of delivery LOLLIPOP, the eighth hull in the Moonen Yachts’ 122 Martinique series, has successfully completed her final sea trials in the North Sea ahead of delivery later this summer. The 37.4-metre steel-hulled superyacht is part of the proven Dutch-built platform developed by Moonen Yachts together with Diana Yacht Design.…
LALABE receives a Judges’ Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2026 We are proud to see LALABE recognised with a Judges’ Commendation at the World Superyacht Awards 2026 in the category Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 35m to 39.9m. The award was presented during the ceremony held in Venice, Italy. The recognition follows an exceptional awards…
Moonen Yachts launches 122 Martinique YN206 LOLLIPOP Moonen Yachts has launched and christened YN206, the eighth hull in the 122 Martinique series, now named LOLLIPOP, at its shipyard in Den Bosch, the Netherlands. The 37.4-metre superyacht is part of the Moonen 122 Martinique series, a proven Dutch-built platform designed for long-range cruising, comfort and efficient…
Van der Valk shipyard launches 39.92m Motor Yacht Shine Dutch shipyard Van der Valk has launched Shine, a 39.92-metre motor yacht and the largest vessel the yard has built to date. The yacht, formerly known as Project EVO, was christened at a ceremony held at Van der Valk’s facilities in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, attended by…
Moonen 122 Martinique YN 207: Hull and Superstructure merge Moonen Yachts has marked a major construction milestone with the successful merge of hull and superstructure for YN207, the ninth hull in its acclaimed Moonen 122 Martinique series. The 37.4-metre yacht is now moving into the outfitting phase, with delivery scheduled for January 2027. The merge…
LALABE wins triple awards at 2026 Superyacht Design Festival We’re thrilled to annouce that LALABE has won three awards at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2026 in Kitzbuhel, Austria; Best Naval Architecture- Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts, Outstanding Exterior Design – Motor Yachts, 24m to 39.9m, and Best Interior Design – Motor Yachts,…
Lalabe and Limerence selected as finalists BOAT Design and Innovation Awards In February 2026 the BOAT Design & Innovation Awards will return to the Superyacht Design Festival in the town of Kirtzbuhel, Austria. The awards celebrate the design teams behind aspects of the most impressive yachts launched in the preceding calendar year. While the World…
Moonen Yachts unveils the Moonen 133 Mallorca During the New Build Conference at the Monaco Yacht Show in September Moonen Yachts proudly unveiled its latest flagship; the Moonen 133 Mallorca. This new 40-m etre superyacht expands the Dutch shipyard’s portfolio, blending contempory design with advanced naval architecture and engineering excellence. Developed in collaboration with Diana…
Lalabe wins World Yachts Trophee The 35-metere LALABE build by by Van der Valk Shipyard wins the best Semi Custom Yacht Trophee at the awards gala of the World Yachts Trophies 2025 in Cannes. LALABE made her world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival and is another custom design based on the proven platform of…
Lalabe launched Van der Valk Shipyard successfully launched the 35-metre custom superyacht Lalabe (ex. project Samba) at its Waalwijk facility. Designed for a discerning multi-generational family, Lalabe will now enter the next phase of final outfitting and sea trials before her delivery this summer. The sleek, all-aluminium tri-deck yacht is based on the proven platform…
Hamburg Martime Forum 2025 On April 1st and 2nd, the Hamburg Maritime Forum 2025, organized by the IGGS Group, welcomed global maritime leaders to the historic Fischauktionshalle—one of Hamburg’s most iconic venues. The two-day event brought together over 450 top maritime professionals, including shipowners, ship managers, shipbuilders, classification societies, port authorities, and technology innovators. With…
Moonen Martinique YN206 under construction During the Palm Beach International Boat Show 2025, Moonen Yachts proudly presented the highly anticipated Moonen Martinique 122 (37.4m/345GT) – build number YN206. This impressive motor yacht marks the eighth addition to the acclaimed Martinique line and continues the legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and design. The fast-displacement, transatlantic yacht showcases…
Two nominations for the World Superyacht Awards 2025 Each year, the World Superyacht Awards recognise the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable superyachts from across the globe. The nominees for the 20th edition have been revealed. The winners will be annouced during an exclusive ceremonu on 2-3 May 2025 in Venice, Italy. Two superyachts…
New Milestone: Van der Valk’s Largest Raised Pilothouse to Date Designed in collaboration with renowned designers Nick Top and Guido de Groot, the new Jangada, 35-meter, is a true testament to innovation and bespoke craftsmanship. Developed closely with the visionary owner over several months, resulting in a vessel that seamlessly blends aesthetic beauty with functional…
Sea Club 53 launched Last week Alia Yachts launched the 52.5-metre custom support vessel Sea Club 53 at their facilties in Antalya, Turkey. The superyacht has been described as a ‘beast”by the shipyard and was constructed in three seperate parts comprising the hull, superstructure and the helideck. The design highlights include massive storage for tenders,…
Introducing Project 111.11 Van der Valk shipyard has launched motor yacht ONE (34m), known during her build as Project 111.11, on May 30 2024, at their facilities in Waalwijk. Born from the vision of owners with over three decades of maritime adventure, motor yacht ONE embodies the pinnacle of bespoke yacht design. The journey began…
The Construction of Project 111.11 – Episode #2 We’re excited to share the latest build update on Project 111.11, the stunning 34-metre full-aluminium superyacht by Van der Valk shipyard in The Netherlands. Catch a glimpse of the meticulous craftsmanship and design that goes into building this beauty. Project 111.11 is a full-displacement superyacht, based on…
Moonen launches 36.3m Moonshine Moonen Yachts has launched and christened the new 36.3m Martinique Moonshine YN204 on April 26, 2024, at their facilitiies in The Netherlands. The newly christened MOONSHINE is yard number YN204, the sixth Martinique from Moonen’s successful fast displacement steel hull design. Following her dewlivery before the summer season, MOONSHINE YN204 will…
Christening ceremony Extra Time On Sunday, April 21, the official christening ceremony of Extra Time (motor yacht C144s) by Conrad Shipyard took place in front of the Hilton Hotel in Gdansk Old Town. The Conrad shipyard team, along with 250 guests including employees, business partners, and media, celebrated the premiere showcase of the motor yacht.…
Extra Time launched at Conrad Shipyard Conrad Shipyard successfully launched EXTRA TIME, the second luxury yacht from the Conrad C144s series, at their facilities in Gdansk.. This new vessel follows the success of its predecessor, ACE, and represents the next largest privately-owned yacht to be entirely built in Poland. Created by Reymond Langton Design, with…
Lumière launched at Moonen Yachts Moonen Yachts has successfully launched LUMIÈRE, a magnificent 37.8 meter Martinique (YN203 – 124ft) from their renowned shipyard in the Netherlands, The motor yacht will be delivered to her Australian owners before the summer and is expected to spend her first season in the Mediterranean. Meticulously crafted to reflect the…
Milestone for Moonen Martinique YN205 Moonen Yachts has successfully completed the marriage of its latest 37.4m Moonen 122 Martinique’s steel hull and aluminium superstructure. The major construction milestone took place at the Dutch yacht builder’s busy shipyard. Martinique YN205 will be the seventh yacht of the premium semi-custom Martinique design. Her naval architecture and engineering…
Size matters: Engineering, exterior design and naval architecture at every size Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes The team at the Dutch studio, Diana Yacht Design have 53 years of naval architecture, exterior design and engineering behind them. This encompasses an impressive ream of superyacht projects of all shapes and sizes, from the hardy and…
ACE wins three Neptunes at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards Gala 2024 During the opening gala of the Superyacht Design Festival 2024 organized by Boat International Media, Conrad C144s ACE stole the show by winning three Neptunes in the following categories: Best New Series, Best Interior Design Motor Yacht 499GT and above 40m,…
Launch Project Asia On January 20th 2024, Royal Hakvoort shipyard launched YN253 / Project Asia at their facilities in Monnickendam in The Netherlands. Designed by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and featuring naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design, YN 253/ project Asia was commissioned by a passionate owner looking for a seamless blend of style,…
Moonen Martinique YN205 gets flipped Moonen Yachts has turned its latest Martinique’s steel hull at the shipyard in the Netherlands. The in-build 37.4m Moonen 122 Martinique (345GT) is available for sale and scheduled for completion on April 25, 2025. The Martinique’s hull flip marks another successful construction milestone for what will be the seventh yacht…
Custom van der Valk Project Pilot (34m) hits the water The first images and video footage has been released of a striking new superyacht built by Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands. Kept fully under wraps until now, the 34-metre launch model for a custom-series called Pilot has been designed by Cor D. Rover.…
ACE receives two statuettes at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2023 ACE the latest flagship by Conrad Shipyard was voted Best Motor Yacht between 40M – 60M and Best Global Project 2023 at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards – Design et Al. held on June 9th at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice.…
Blue Jeans winner WSA 2023 “A very pleasant all-rounder that certainly met the owner’s challenge,” was how the judges of this year’s World Superyacht Awards described Blue Jeans. Despite being up against four other superb nominations in the ‘Semi-displacement or planing motoryacht 30 to 34.99m’ category, Van der Valk’s fully custom entry won by a…
Moonen 110 completes sea trials The first 34m Moonen 110 has completed a week of sea trials including a successful endurance test off the Dutch coast on the North Sea. She is available for delivery on May 31, ready to enjoy the summer. The Moonen 110 recaptures the impeccable quality and proven ocean-going performance of…
World Superyacht Awards 2023 nominees revealed Each year the Boat International World Superyacht Awards recognise the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the most remarkable superyachts from across the globe. Now in its 18th edition, take a look at the nominees for the 2023 World Superyacht Awards, in association with AKYACHT. The winners will be revealed during…
Felis – Project Capella – launched Felis – Project Capella – Launched at Van der Valk shipyard This February, the 23,65m Explorer motor yacht “Felis” has been launched at Van der Valk shipyard in Waalwijk, The Netherlands. The yacht is under construction for experienced yacht owners, and was initially introduced to the market under the…
Design Awards for Lady Fleur Lady Fleur wins two BI Superyacht awards We know we’ve created something special with the X-treme 105 Lady Fleur but entering her for one of the top superyacht prizes was a new step for our yard. Could we possibly win one of the esteemed BOAT Design & Innovation Awards in…
A paradigm shift in yachting: Diana Yacht Design and the 33m superyacht Lady Fleur Written by: Alexander Griffiths Publication: SuperyachtTimes Changes in yachting are notoriously glacial – until last year. When Holterman Shipyard delivered its 32.65-metre superyacht X-treme 105, Lady Fleur, it was quite literally the ‘talk of the town’, and when she debuted at…
Cocoon launched and christened Moonen YN201 – COCOON – Launched and Christened The Moonen Yachts team has celebrated the christening and launch of COCOON, a 37.8m Moonen Martinique (124 ft). On a crisp Dutch winter morning at the shipyard in Den Bosch, COCOON’s owners joined the build team and the crew to see their new…
Moonen Martinique YN203 Hull turning of the Moonen Martinique YN203 Moonen Yachts has celebrated the hull turning of project YN203, the 37.8-metre Moonen Martinique (124 ft) now under construction in the Netherlands. The Moonen Martinique hull flip marks another successful construction milestone before the start of outfitting at the Moonen Yachts facilities. Following the sale…
ACE – CONRAD C144s C144s ACE: a history-making superyacht by Conrad Shipyard Any new superyacht project should prioritize allowing owners to embrace unrivaled comfort and ravishing surroundings, while still being able to enjoy privacy and tranquility without compromise. With fittings of the highest quality, this 44.5-meter superb craft sets new standards in every sphere. Thoughtfully…
Blue Jeans Blue Jeans – 34m – launched Van der Valk has announced the launch of its 33.74-metre raised pilothouse motor yacht Blue Jeans. The fully-custom build is the most complex motor yacht built by the design team at Van der Valk and is notably the third largest yacht built by the yard.The sleek and…
Lifting the lid on the 70m superyacht design Project Kaizen Written by: Alexander Griffiths Publication: SuperyachtTimes Last year was gilded in gold for Diana Yacht Design as the yacht architecture and design studio celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. More than 77 yachts are in the global fleet that sport a design coined by the Dutch-based studio. Diana Yacht Design has…
Crossover 27 launched at Lynx Yachts MY AVONTUUR launched at Lynx Yachts The Dutch shipyard, Lynx Yachts, has rounded off the first quarter of 2022 with a major announcement: the launch of its first 27.4-metre Crossover 27 superyacht, Avontuur. Avontuur, which first hit the water on 18th March, is the first in Lynx Yachts’ Crossover…
Moonen YN200 – Botti – launched MY BOTTI Launched at Moonen Yachts The much anticipated launch of Moonen built 36 metre M/Y BOTTI is finally upon us. Designed by René van der Velden in collaboration with naval architects Diana Yacht Design and interior designers Studio Indigo, the third Martinique sets herself apart with some striking…
Careers 101: How to enter the superyacht industry. Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes As we emerge from a hectic and enjoyable in-person boat show season, following two years of Covid-19 complications, there is a palpable sense of excitement and energy in the industry. Now more than ever, yachting is under the spotlight as offering…
Moonen 110 gets flipped First 34m Moonen 110 gets flipped Announced in January 2021 as project YN202, the 34 metre superyacht from Dutch shipyard Moonen Yachts, has reached its next milestone since the keel laying. Representatives from Moonen Yachts and Diana Yacht Design gathered at Talsma Shipyards in Friesland, where four heavy duty cranes carefully assisted in turning the 34 metre hull…
Royal Hakvoort delivers 61m custom superycht TOP FIVE II Royal Hakvoort Shipyard is proud to announce the delivery of the yard’s latest custom superyacht TOP FIVE II. Known as Project YN251 throughout her build, the 61-metre motor yacht departed the Netherlands on September 2nd after completing sea trials on the North Sea in July. Sinot…
What 50 years as a yacht design company looks like Written by: Laura Nicholls Publication: BOAT International Over five decades ago, three passionate Dutch engineers agreed to start working together on a handful of superyacht design projects as a brand-new freelance collective. As innocent as it seems, what became of this collaboration is now…
50 Years of Diana Yacht Design Written by: Parisa Hashempour Publication: SuperYacht Times In 1971, Diana Yacht Design first opened its doors in Amstelveen, the Netherlands. Over the past 50 years, the naval architecture and design company has championed Dutch Maritime heritage, developing award-winning naval architecture and engineering for some of the world’s most exciting superyacht projects.…
Diana Yacht Design celebrates 50 years of crafting yachting legends Press release Alkmaar, February 2021 Diana Yacht Design is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary as a Dutch independent naval architecture and design company. Revealing a new logo to commemorate 50 years in business, 2021 will see the launch of a dedicated anniversary campaign celebrating…
44m Conrad C144S under construction Conrad Shipyard is pleased to announce their latest custom-designed and built superyacht C144S. The C144S model is the step up from the Conrad C133, whose incarnation is the impressive ‘Viatoris’, winner of the 2019 World Superyacht Award. In C144S, the “S” stands for Straight bow which makes her even more…
A day in the Life of a superyacht marine engineer Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperyachtTimes What does the job entail? In a nutshell, marine engineers design the yacht’s construction details, technical spaces and systems (including engine rooms, emergency generator rooms and so on) to ensure the smooth daily operation of the vessel and that…
A day in the life of a superyacht exterior designer Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes Who isn’t intrigued by the life of a superyacht designer? Of all of the industry’s careers, that of the superyacht exterior designer must rank amongst the most fascinating and mysterious out there. And demanding too: with a barrage…
5 Top Tips for custom yacht design Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes So, you’ve decided that the superyacht lifestyle is the one for you. You are determined to take the plunge and design your dream vessel from scratch: your very own custom yacht. However, when you actually contemplate making a start on this…
Moonen 110 becomes YN202 Moonen 110, the newest design concept from Dutch superyacht builder Moonen Yachts hasofficially become the next yacht in line to be built at their shipyard in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. The engineering of YN202 has started, in preparation of the yacht construction that will begin in June. Characterised by her sleek, low profile design,…
New 34-metre explorer Lady Lene Premium Dutch builder Van der Valk has received an impressive new order to build a fully custom 34-metre explorer motoryacht. To optimise efficiency and meet a wide range of very specific requests from the clients, the shipyard has brought together a team of four leading players from the Dutch superyacht…
A Day in the Life of a Naval ArchitectFind out more about the day-to-day life of a naval architect. Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes When looking at all of the available careers in the superyacht industry, it has to be said, that of the naval architect seems to be one of the least…
Tune in for a webinar on the latest changes and adaptions to IMO Tier III. Even in these challenging times it’s good to expand our understanding of the latest developments in our sector. This certainly holds true for the upcoming IMO Tier III regulations on nitrogen oxide emissions for large new yachts sailing in…
New concept yacht: Blue AngelDiana Yacht Design and Exmar Yachting unveil new concept: Blue Angel Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes The Dutch naval architecture and design studio Diana Yacht Design has unveiled a brand new, radical superyacht concept in time for this year’s Monaco Yacht Show: the 36-metre Blue Angel superyacht. With hydrogen propulsion providing…
Fuel Efficiency of your yacht 5 ways to boost the fuel efficiency of your yacht Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes A topic which is increasingly on the mind of the modern superyacht owner is that of fuel efficiency. Of course, for a new owner looking to commission a new-build yacht, this is something…
The finalists of the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2020 have been announced. 64 m super yacht MY Scout, designed by H2 Yacht Design, built by Hakvoort shipyard and naval architecture by us Diana Yacht Design is finalist in the categories; – Outstanding Exterior Motor Yacht – 50 m and above – Best Motor…
Planning your superyacht refit 5 things to consider when your superyacht refit Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes Owning a superyacht brings with it many of life’s greatest joys, whether that’s fabulous travel, relaxation or creating unforgettable memories with friends and family. That said, however, these spectacular vessels also require a huge amount of…
A guide to yacht stability 5 ways to improve the stability of your yacht Written by: Georgia Tindale Publication: SuperYachtTimes Following the marked improvement in yacht stabilisation technology over the last few decades, an increasing number of superyacht owners are becoming attuned to the importance of yacht stability to their experience on the water.…
Brigadoon and Viatoris winners World Superyacht Awards 2019 Last Sunday the World Superyacht Awards took place in London. The glamorous ceremony hosted by Boat International was held at the Old Billingsgate. Two yachts with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design have been nominated and became winners. Both yachts had to compete in their category with…
The World Superyacht Awards 2019 The nominees of The World Superyacht Awards 2019 have been announced. 40 m super yacht Viatoris, designed by Reymond Langton, built by Conrad shipyard and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design is nominated in the category “Displacement Motor Yachts below 500GT – 30m to 47.9m”. Nominated in the category “Semi-Displacement…
YXT 24 Evolution Last Friday Lynx Yachts in Nijkerk has launched the 27 metre long YXT 24 Evolution. It already is the fourth hull in the succesfull YXT series. With a total of 75 square metres of deck space there is enough space for water toys, tenders and a Land Rover. A fitness area, gym,…
Top 5 reasons why Beyond is the ideal explorer yacht Written by: Vivian Hendriksz Publication: SuperYachttimes For adventurous future yacht owners keen to cruise outside the well-trekked routes of the Mediterranean, an explorer yacht is the ideal vessel of choice. Developed with long-range, autonomous travel in mind, a true explorer yacht is capable of…
Diana Yacht Design unveils Beyond: a new 60m explorer superyacht design Written by: Vivian Hendriksz Publication: SuperYachttimes Diana Yacht Design has unveiled a brand new concept for a 60-metre explorer yacht, designed to reach even the most remote areas of the world. The new explorer design follows on the success of Legend, a fully…
The Dutch design studio, Diana Yacht Design, have revealed new details on their most recent superyacht concept: the 55-metre Bluebird. Diana Yacht Design unveil new details of 55m superyacht concept, Bluebird Written by: Georgia Tindal Publication: SuperYachttimes With exterior styling and naval architecture from Diana Yacht Design, Bluebird has been designed to be the…
From Imagination to Realization Creating a superyacht. The animation you will see is of the yacht Pamela V. Design and naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and built by Hakvoort Shipyards. The movie was recorded by Bruce Thomas. See our magazine publicationsVacancies
At the heart of Dutch design Written by: Gemma Fottles Publication: SuperYacht Time newspaper Diana Yacht Design has been one of the Dutch yachting industry’s most constant players since the company was established in the early 70s, but the retention of this presence hasn’t come without its ups and downs. Established as the Dutch,…
Superyacht Brigadoon Luxury motor yacht Brigadoon with design by René van der Velden, naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design and interior design by Nauta Yachts is launched! The hull of the 36 metre long superyacht is made from high-tensile steel and she has an aluminium superstructure. Brigadoon can accommodate 10 guests in 5 staterooms and…
Superyacht Viatoris delivered Conrad Shipyard has successfully delivered the 40 metre long superyacht Viatoris (project C133) to her owners. She was christened Viatoris what is latin for traveller. Her exterior design is by Reymond Langton Design, naval architecture and engineering is by Diana Yacht Design and her interior design comes from the boards of Conrad’s…
New 28-metre explorer Van der Valk in the Netherlands has received the order for the third in its impressive line of Explorer motoryachts. This 28-metre project with a raised pilothouse is being built for a repeat client and will benefit from the full range of Van der Valk’s expertise and craftsmanship as well as the…
The World Superyacht Awards 2018 The nominees of The World Superyacht Awards 2018 have been announced. 38.3 Metre long motor yacht Soprano, with design and naval architecture by DIANA and built by Hakvoort shipyard is nominee in the category Displacement Motor Yachts Below 500GT – 30m to 39.9m. 43.7 Metre long motor yacht Cyclone with…
A family apartment with ever-shifting panoramas Diana Yacht Design unveils a new concept for a 55-metre family home on the seas. Designed for extended voyages, the Bluebird provides a completely private two-storey apartment, in addition to abundant space for guests elsewhere. Click to discover the complete concept. What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
From finalist to winner! Last Sunday the prestigious Boat International Desgin & Innovation Awards were held in Kitzbühel Austria. Motor yacht Cyclone was finalist in two categories and became the winner in the category Best Exterior Styling – Motor Yachts Below 45m. Congratulations to all involved! What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
M/Y Cyclone and M/Y Soprano This weekend Kitzbühel Austria is the decor for the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards. The 43.7 metre long motor yacht Cyclone, designed and built by Tansu Yachts is finalist in two categories; Best Exterior Styling Motor Yachts Below 45m and Best Interior Design Motor Yachts Below 399 GT. The…
55m Bluebird After 10 years of ownership Hans-Maarten Bais, Creative director of Diana Yacht Design, says: ‘It is time to look back at the past, see what we did and to make plans for the next decade.’ The last decade 21 yachts have been delivered based on our naval architecture and engineering. The total amount…
Winner World Superyacht Awards 2017 When you are submitting a motor yacht to the World Superyacht Awards you always hope that she will become the winner in that specific category. Every person that is involved in designing and (re)building a yacht works hard to get the best out of his/her work. The hope to become…
Soprano launch Shipyard Hakvoort as the builder, Diana Yacht Design as the exterior designer and naval architect and Felix Buytendijk Yacht Design as the interior designer teamed up for the eighth time to create another masterpiece. The result is this beauty with classic bold lines with matching interior. Her Moondust colored hull give her personality…
World Superyacht Awards 2017 We are proud to announce that motor yacht Legend is finalist in the category Rebuilt Yachts. After a 2 year during extensively rebuilt/refit 77.4 m long Legend successfully hit the water on March 24, 2016. She is capable to sail 30 guests in all luxury and comfort to even the thoughest…
Just three months after her successful launch, expedition yacht Legend left for her maiden trip. With exterior design and naval architecture by DIANA she transformed into an icebreaking passengership with a 1B-Swedish/Finnish classification. She was lengthened in the stern by 3,60 metre, completely restyled by extending the superstructure and rebuilding the mast to make her…
On Saturday May 14, early in the morning, motor yacht Bijoux hits the water at Moonen Shipyards in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. She is the first in the Moonen Caribbean series and has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure. With her 30 metres in length, and a total of four cabins she is a perfect family and friends yacht.
It was an exciting moment on March 24, 2016. After months of hard work, explorer yacht Legend is launched at Icon Yacht in Harlingen, Holland. The in 1973 IHC built expedition yacht was extensively refitted and renovated, transforming her into an icebreaking passengership with a 1B-Swedish/Finnish classification. She was lengthened in the stern by 3,60…
DN 457 Picturesque Monnickendam was the decor for the launch of the 61 metre long super yacht Just J’s. She easily accommodates 12 guests in seven luxurious guest cabins. The deck above the main deck is completely dedicated to the owners and comprises a master stateroom, a his and hers bathroom, a study and a…
Monaco Yacht Show 2015 From September 23-26, Port Hercules, Monaco, is the decor for 121 superyachts, 500 exhibitors and 33.000 participants. Two yachts with design and naval architecture by DIANA will be present on the show. The 33.4 metre long motor yacht Heliad II is able to sleep up a total of 10 guests in…
DIANA 472 On September 10th 2015, the hull of DIANA 472 was launched at Shipyard Buijs and will be transported to Shipyard Hakvoort in Monnickendam where she will be finished and is due to final launch in 2017. Her exterior is based on other famous DIANA yachts, like Pamela V and Heliad II. With her…
Refit Legend The 3.6 meter long stern extension of Legend recently completed, she now measures a total length of 77.4 meters long. The extra space which is created by this extension will be equipped with a swimming pool and swim platform. Some other modifications which are in progress are the fully certified helicopter platform, a…
The World Superyacht Awards 2015 On May 9th Amsterdam is for the second consecutive year the decor of the World Superyacht Awards. The spectacular awards ceremony is combined with a gala dinner and dance and will be attended by an international audience of yacht owners and the most influential players in the superyacht industry. Two…
Matica With proud we present the first building pictures of the Moonen Matica. One of her features is that the entire transom has been turned into a giant hatch that opens aft to form a large swimming platform for guests. A fixed stairway on the starboard side connects this fabulous leisure area to the main…
ShowBoats Design Awards 2015 On February 23rd 2015 in Kitzbühel, Austria the most glamorous event in the yachting industry will take place. Our team is nominated with So’Mar and Alyssa in the category Naval Architecture Award – Semi-Displacement Motor Yacht. We are very proud and excited to be one of the finalists. So’Mar is also…
Motor yacht Alyssa Tansu Yachts launched its second super yacht this year. Alyssa has the typical Tansu Yachts look with sturdy and sharp lines. She is a luxury motor yacht completely constructed in cold moulded wood. Her total length is 38.75 metres and she offers comfortable accommodation to 8 guests in 4 staterooms 1 owner…
Fraser London In central London, financial heart of the capital of the United Kingdom, where pleasure and business meet, broker Fraser Yachts run one of their offices. The cooperation between Diana Yacht Design and Fraser Yachts goes back a long time and on behalf of their invitation we now have the honor to display our…
YXT One The superb 24 metre long YXT One is a semi-displacement motor yacht support vessel. With her sleek and strong lines she has a sturdy look. She accommodates four guests in two double guest cabins and a total of two crew in two cabins, including the captain. The guest cabins are provided with a…
ShowBoats Design Awards 2014 Last Monday the annually ShowBoats Design Awards were presented again. Motor yacht Apostrophe is winner in the category Exterior Design and Styling Award – Displacement Motor Yachts 30m – 59.99m. We would like to congratulate Reymond Langton Design and Hakvoort shipyard with this award. They did a great job and made…
Heliad II and Apostrophe After the first announcement that motor yacht Heliad II is a finalist at the ShowBoats Design Awards we now received the message that motor yachts Heliad II and Apostrophe are finalists at the second famous and prestigious award show. Capital city Amsterdam has the honour to host this years glittering ceremony…
We are very proud and excited that once again one of our yachts is a finalist at this show. This year the most famous and glittering event of the year will take place on February 24th in Wattens, Austria. The designers perfectly translated the owners wishes into this practical no-nonsense yacht which is very pretty…
Within a couple of weeks Discovery Channel will broadcast a new series called SuperYachts. In this series all aspects about designing and building a superyacht will be highlighted. The dutch yachting industry is well known all over the world because of the high quality we deliver and knowlegde we have. Yards, designers and sub-contractors tell…
Heliad II It was a perfect day for a perfect launch of motor yacht Heliad II. After two years of hard work she is ready to be shown to the world. Ten guests, including the owners, can stay comfortably on board in five cabins (two double guest cabins, 2 VIP cabins and an owners suite).…
Only Now is a winner! Last saturday, May 4th, was a fabulous evening. All guests looked at their best, women in beautiful dresses, men in black suits and everybody was a little excited what the evening would bring. After a delicious dinner the awards ceremony started. Motor yacht Only Now was one of the five…
Superyacht Awards An other second famous awards show is the ShowBoats Design Awards, which will be held on Friday June 21. And on that show there are even 2 yachts with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design nominated. The 30m Alaska build by Moonen Shipyard, is finalist in the category Interior Design Award – Displacement…
Apostrophe Last Saturday Hakvoort has launched motor yacht Apostrophe. This beautiful stylish yacht is truly a individual owners yacht. The elegant profile is in perfect harmony with the exterior spaces and the large windows give the idea that this boat is longer than 40 meter. All decks offer beautiful panoramic views that simply strengthen the…
Dubai Boat Show The Dubai International Marine club is preparing itself for the largest marine show of the region. During these 5 days exhibitors will show theirlatest and finest collections. 430 Yachts will be displayed to 26.000 visitors. To make the access to the show easier free water taxis and shuttle buses provide transportation to…
Today we pronounce the coupe version of the DIANA Blu. The hull is, apart from the back completely the same as the flybridge version.
Fort Lauderdale Boatshow 2012 The Fort Lauderdale Boat Show is held from October 25-29, 2012. Diana Yacht Design is also present during this show without a booth so we can increase our accessibility and make appointments according to your wishes. If you are interested in an appointment you can send an e-mail to info@dianayachtdesign.com or you…
DIANA Blu flybridge A comfortable yacht, inviting, elegant and with plenty of comfort. The new beautiful 28 meter Diana Blu is created with the focus on comfort for families as well as the charter market. The suites are of a good size and well appointed. The sun deck is a real treat, it has enough…
ShowBoats Design Awards Superyacht owners, designers and industry leaders from all over the world will come together for the prestigious ShowBoats Design Awards that will be held in the Monaco Opera House during the Rendezvouz in Monaco on June 22, 2012. MY Pamela V, designed by our team, is one of the finalists in the…
Hainan Rendez Vous The show will take place from April 5th – 8th in Sanya, Hainan Province, China. Over 100 superyachts, catamarans, jewellery, exotic travel services, luxury real estate and much much more is wrapped in a inspirational environment of tropical Sanya. A part of our team is also present at this show, you can…
Boot Dusseldorf 2012 In 17 halls 1600 exhibitors over more than 50 countries will present their products. This international Boat Show will be held from 21 to 29 January 29 2012. Diana Yacht Design will be present at this show. If you’d like to make an appointment for a meeting you can call us. What’s…
Attessa IV The refit for super yacht Attessa IV has completed, and what a stunning yacht she became. Luxury, modern, comfort and a touch of classic are the keywords for her. The refit has taken over 3,5 years to complete. In the november edition of ShowBoats International you can read the complete refit story. You…
Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show 2011 The “Yachting Capital of the World”, Fort Lauderdale Florida, is preparing itself for the 52nd international yacht show on October 27-31, 2011. The show counts 3 million square feet in land and in water and is spread over 6 locations. Bus shuttles, water taxis and riverboats ensure attendees can easily…
Monaco Yacht Show 2011 Monaco is preparing itself for the 21st Monaco Yacht Show this year. The show data are from September 21st until September 24 2011. 500 Exhibitors with well known expertise will present top quality services and products. A selection of 100 exceptional super and mega-yachts from 25 to over 90 m long…
Diana 408 Tomorrow the Diana 408 will be delivered to her owner. The sea trial that was done 2 weeks ago went perfect. She’s a true sea worthy yacht with all luxury and comfort one could wish. Eye catcher of this design is the owner’s deck with the luxurious master stateroom at the foreside with…
Diana 436 The yacht industry seems to be slowly recovering from the recession. We attended several yacht shows (Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Monaco Yacht Show, China (Shanghai) International Boat Show) and noticed that during these shows the visitors increased and that the demand for new yachts expands. This is also noticeable in our office. The…
Diana 408 It was a perfect day for the launch of this beautiful yacht. Naval architecture and exterior lines are from Diana Yacht Design and the interior is designed by Jacques Grange. The Diana 408 is a yacht with steel hull and aluminum superstructure. 10 Guests can stay the night in 5 staterooms and will…
Shipping & Marine magazine 2011 Read our interview with Shipping and Marine magazine 2011 of our newest design D-series. What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
World Superyacht Awards winner 2011 Yesterday ATTESSA IV won THE BEST REBUILT YACHT AWARD at the World Superyacht Awards 2011. ATTESSA IV is awarded during a fantastic event in the Guildhall, in the centre of London. We would like to congratulate the complete building team, the team at WYG, the shipyard, the yacht designer Glade…
International Yacht Award winner 2011 (1) We are very proud to announce that at The International Yacht Awards 2011 super yacht MYSTIC is awarded in the category of Power Yachts over 40m. Thanks to all who voted!!! The DESIGN ET AL International Yard Awards were held in the UK on April 15 2011. Mystic is…
International Yacht Award winner 2011 (2) We would like to congratulate Arredamenti Porto with the award for Eleanor Allen nominated in the category Refit/Rebuild/Conversion. Diana Yacht Design did the original design and naval architecture for this yacht. She is built in 1979 at De vries Scheepsbouw, Feadschip A perfect example that a Diana designed yacht…
Shanghai Boat Show 2011 Over 400 various brands from more than 20 countries and nearly 300 boats will be displayed at the Shanghai Boat Show 2011. The show runs for 4 days from 14th April to 17th April in 2011 and during these days Diana Yacht Design will be present at this show. If you…
Dubai Boat Show 2011 Diana Yacht Design will be present at the Dubai International Boat Show in Dubai on the 2nd and 3rd of March 2011. The Dubai International Boat Show is the undisputed leader and the most anticipated event in the yachting calendar. If you want to arrange a meeting you can contact us…
D-250, The third is unveiled! Enthusiasm has been translated perfectly into 3 outstanding motor yachts. Today the world is about to discover the final piece of our magnificent series of 3 yachts, the 68 meters Diana 250. She offers everything for an active but relaxing stay on board. What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
World Superyacht Awards 2011 nominations Again two yachts with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design are nominated for a World Superyacht Award! M/Y Livadia is nominated in the category Best Displacement Motor yacht of below 500GT (30m to approximately 49.9m). M/Y Attessa IV is nominated in the category Best Rebuilt Yacht. What’s going on See…
Diana’s new order We proudly pronounce that we are the winners of a new order. A 33.5m yacht with code name: Jericho. A beautiful elegant yacht, with all luxury and comfort for the owners and guests. Take a look! What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
D-190, The second is unveiled! The most recent unveiling is the glamorous and impressive spacious 57m motor yacht Diana 190. Elegant looks, excellent sea-keeping, first-class layout and streamlined. We believe she will turn many heads. D-190 is designed and will be built to the highest international standards. What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
METS 2010 Today we pronounce the coupe version of the DIANA Blu. The hull is, apart from the back completely the same as the flybridge version. The back of the yacht is slightly slanted away just like the window at the salon which results in a good symmetry and a playful effect. What’s going on…
Fort Lauderdale Boatshow 2010 From October 26th until November 2nd 2010, the 51st Fort Lauderdale Boatshow will be held in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Diana Yacht Design is also present at this boatshow. If you’d like to make an appointment for a meeting give us a call! What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
D-150, The first is unveiled After months of calculating, fitting and drawing she’s ready! Diana 150, 45 meters, steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Guests are really pampered on this yacht. Spacious cabins, extensive decks and two large salons on different levels. No space is wasted on this yacht! What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
New Design P.B. Behage Yacht Designer and Diana Yacht Design joined forces and designed a new superyacht, Nostalgic ll. Modern and classic lines brings back the feeling of the classic modeled yachts, modeled with new updates. The team for this new nostalgic design is striving towards a reduction of CO2-emission with dear 15 per cent…
From September 22/25 2010 the 20th Monaco Yacht Show will be held at Port Hercules-Principality of Monaco. Diana Yacht Design is also present at this event. Without a stand this year but we will have an active approach. Making a appointment for a meeting at the show is possible. We are telephonically contactable during our stay in Monaco.
Tel: 0031 ( 0 ) 72-5200155.
On friday June 11th 2010, Hakvoort launched the hull of project 417, at casco builder/shipyard Made in Moerdijk. With over one year to go before the final launch, the casco will now be towed to shipyard Hakvoort in Monnickendam where she will be finished. Naval architecture is done by Diana Yacht Design.
From February 25th until February 27th 2010 the 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show will be held in Yas Marina. Worlds most outstanding power and sailing super yachts ranging from 30m to 100m are showcased.
World Superyacht Awards 2009 Two yachts,My Trust and Darsea, with naval architecture by Diana Yacht Design are nominated for the World Superyacht Awards 2009! Yachts in the category of best displacement motor yacht of below 500GT (approx 30m-49m). What’s going on See our magazine publicationsVacancies
