Amels Yachts

The Netherlands’ strong seafaring tradition has spawned and supported superyacht builder Amels, which is part of the Damen Group of shipbuilding companies.

History of Amels Yachts

Amels draws its heritage and its skilled artisans from the town of Vlissingen, where it is located, a shipbuilding centre since the 14th century. Over the years, countless naval ships, submarines and transatlantic liners have launched from the island town, which is home to both Amels and its parent, Damen.

Founded in 1918, the Amels shipyard began specialising in luxury superyachts in 1982 with the launch of the 48m Katalina. Another turning point came in 2005, when Amels’ construction of the 50m Tigre d’Or, the world’s first MCA-compliant certified superyacht. That yacht was the genesis of Amels’ “semi-custom” Limited Editions series of superyachts, designed by Tim Heywood, which are built on proven, blueprinted hull-and-engineering platforms from 55m to 83m.

Notable Launches

Amels’ largest motor yacht to date is the 75m Here Comes The Sun designed by Tim Heywood, which launched in 2016. The Redman Whitely Dixon-designed 73.69m Ilona, launched in 2004, also won plaudits for her graceful lines, while in 2013, the 60m Amels Limited Editions 199 Event attracted worldwide attention for her dramatic exterior.

Specialisations

Amels’ two shipyards in Vlissingen include extensive, climate-controlled covered dry docks capable of housing yachts up to 200m-plus. In addition to building new luxury superyachts, Amels also offers total refit services. In conjunction with Damen, it also builds Yacht Support vessels to carry a superyacht’s tenders and toys.

Amels   120 m •  2025
Amels   89 m •  2016
Amels   82 m •  2003
Amels   80 m •  2025
Amels   80 m •  2026
Amels   78.03 m •  1995
Amels   77.8 m •  2022
Amels   76.61 m •  1999
Amels   74.5 m •  2006
Amels   74 m •  2016
Amels   74 m •  2017
Amels   74 m •  2018
Amels   74 m •  2021
Amels   74 m •  2022
Amels   74 m •  2019
Amels   74 m •  2022
Amels   67.6 m •  2019
Amels   67 m •  2007
Amels   65.7 m •  2014
Amels   65.7 m •  2012
Amels   65.7 m •  2011
Amels   62.4 m •  2013
Amels   62.4 m •  2015
Amels   62.4 m •  2018
Amels   62 m •  2002
Amels   61.5 m •  2003
Amels   60.8 m •  1974
Amels   60 m •  2023
Amels   60 m •  2022
Amels   60 m •  2021
Amels   60 m •  2024
Amels   60 m •  2024
Amels   60 m •  2023
Amels   60 m •  2024
Amels   60 m •  2021
Amels   59 m •  1974
Amels   59 m •  1974
Amels   58 m •  2006
Amels   57.7 m •  2018
Amels   57.7 m •  1986
Amels   57 m •  1985
Amels   56.2 m •  1991
Amels   55.02 m •  2003
Amels   55 m •  2013
Amels   55 m •  2017
Amels   55 m •  2013
Amels   55 m •  2018
Amels   55 m •  2015
Amels   55 m •  2014