Feadship is one of the most prestigious superyacht builders in the world, renowned for designing and building fully custom luxury yachts. The company name stands for “First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders,” a partnership established in 1949 between the Dutch shipyards Royal Van Lent, Royal De Vries, and the naval architects De Voogt Naval Architects. Since its creation, Feadship has become synonymous with innovation, craftsmanship, and advanced engineering in the superyacht industry.
The shipyard gained international recognition during the 1950s after presenting its yachts at the New York Boat Show and introducing steel yacht construction to the American market. Throughout the decades, Feadship continuously expanded the size, technology, and luxury level of its vessels. Famous owners have included industrialists, entrepreneurs, and celebrities, helping strengthen the brand’s global reputation.
Among Feadship’s most important deliveries are several iconic superyachts that influenced modern yacht design. Early milestones include The Highlander (1957), commissioned by Malcolm Forbes, and Santa Maria (1963), built for Henry Ford II. During the 1970s and 1980s, the shipyard delivered innovative yachts such as Al Riyadh (1978), one of the largest yachts of its era, and Gallant Lady (1985), known for pioneering hidden tender garages.
In recent decades, Feadship has produced some of the most technically advanced yachts ever built. Major deliveries include Savannah (2015), the world’s first hybrid-powered superyacht; Symphony (2015), the first yacht compliant with the Passenger Yacht Code; Venus (2012), famous for its minimalist glass architecture commissioned by Steve Jobs; Anna (2018, now renamed Ambassador).
Today, Feadship continues to lead the custom superyacht sector through innovation, sustainability research, and highly personalized yacht construction. The company remains a benchmark for quality and exclusivity in the luxury maritime industry.
Feadship’s largest superyacht deliveries :
| Name | Year | LOA | GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough | 2025 | 118.80 | 7247 |
| Launchpad | 2024 | 118.00 | 5528 |
| Ambassador | 2018 | 110.00 | 4693 |
| Ulysses | 2024 | 102.54 | 2999 |
| Symphony | 2015 | 101.50 | 3463 |
| Feadship 1014 | 2026 | 101.20 | 3840 |
| Moonrise | 2025 | 100.45 | 4124 |
| Pi | 2025 | 100.00 | 2985 |
| Moonrise | 2020 | 99.95 | 3945 |
| Madame Gu | 2013 | 99.00 | 2991 |