About MY Shine

Formerly known during construction as Project EVO, Shine was christened at a launch ceremony at Van der Valk’s facilities in Waalwijk, attended by her owners and the full design and engineering teams behind the project. She represents the largest vessel the yard has ever built.

Exterior styling was created by Cristiano Gatto Design, building on an original concept SFG Yacht Design and Fancy by Dada. The design evolved from an initial 36-metre concept into the current 40-metre vessel, shaped closely by the owners’ involvement at every stage.

A central objective was keeping Shine manageable for an owner, while delivering the fit and finish typically associated with much larger vessels. The interior incorporates some 78 different materials, including ebony wood and fine leather, alongside bespoke furniture pieces designed specifically for the yacht.

Another Fully Custom Van der Valk

Shine is the latest example of Van der Valk’s philosophy of building truly bespoke motoryachts. A family-run company with a pedigree spanning generations, Van der Valk has earned a worldwide reputation for custom motoryacht construction in the 25- to 45-metre range, accommodating clients who refuse to settle for an off-the-shelf product.

Every Van der Valk yacht is designed and built from the keel up to the owner’s individual vision. Each bespoke yacht is engineered and crafted to the highest standards, with performance to match her looks. Shine exemplifies this approach: her owners brought their own exterior designers to the table, working alongside Van der Valk’s craftsmen across every discipline, metalwork, carpentry, engineering, painting and interior construction, to create a luxury motor yacht that is truly theirs.