Van der Valk Shipyard has commenced sea trials for MY Shine, the shipyard's largest custom-built motor yacht to date. The 39.92-metre aluminium superyacht has entered her final phase of testing, where performance and onboard systems will be thoroughly evaluated ahead of her scheduled delivery.
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Dutch boutique shipyard Van der Valk has launched its largest yacht to date, the 39.92-metre Project EVO, at its facilities in Waalwijk, the Netherlands. The yacht was officially christened MY Shine during a launch ceremony attended by her owners, the craftsmen who brought the project to life, representatives from the design and engineering teams, owner’s representative Thom Conboy, who introduced the owners to Van der Valk, and other members of the project team.
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Waalwijk, the Netherlands - Van der Valk Shipyard, builder of bespoke and boutique custom superyachts up to 45 metres in length, have started construction of a new, 30-metre custom aluminium yacht being built as Project Berlin. The raised pilothouse yacht, which features purposeful and dynamic lines, offers the space and comfort of a larger superyacht while staying under the 24-metre regulatory threshold, offering the best of both worlds for her experienced owners who are moving up from a serial production yacht.
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Boutique Dutch shipyard Van der Valk has officially started construction of its most ambitious and largest custom build to date: the 46-metre Project WV0149. This sleek, low-profile raised pilothouse design combines the refined exterior and interior vision of Guido de Groot with the cutting-edge expertise of Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Commissioned by an experienced owner, the aluminium yacht promises to deliver an exceptional balance of style, performance and substance.
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Under blue skies and with the late Spring sun shining down, Van der Valk launched its latest custom superyacht at its Waalwijk shipyard in the south of the Netherlands on Saturday 24 May. The launch of the 35-metre Project Samba signifies the move to sea trials and final fit-out of the yacht before she is delivered to her owners this summer bearing the name LALABE.
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Having firmly established itself as a niche leader in the market for fully custom motoryachts between 25 and 47 metres in length, Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has opened a brand-new construction facility. Offing a state-of-the-art environment for the yard’s expert craftsmen, Hall 7 joins six other facilities on premises spanning over 9000 square metres and offering access to the water via 120 metres of dock.
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Starting the new year in style, we’re pleased to share some brand-new images of the recently completed 34-metre superyacht ONE. This striking photoshoot showcases a highly sophisticated interior by Carla Guilhem Design that was superbly engineered and built by the Van der Valk craftsmen.
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The impressive and expanding fleet of bespoke superyachts built by Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands will be joined by the 35-metre Samba in the summer of 2025. Ordered by clients who are highly involved in all aspects of the design process together with Guido de Groot, every aspect of this all-aluminium tri-deck explorer is being custom-built from the waterline up to create an exceptional residence at sea.
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has announced a new order for the tailor-made superyacht Jangada. Following on from the 25-metre Jangada and 32-metre World Superyacht Award nominee Jangada, this 35-metre project will showcase how evolving client wishes can be seamlessly met when a yard has the flexibility, capacity and willingness to fully go with the flow.
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has released the first images of the striking new EDGE 65 in her natural habitat of the Bahamas. While this sporty blend of luxury cruiser and offshore speed machine would be equally at home exploring shallow waters and breathtaking bays the world over, the launch model for the new bespoke line was custom-created with the Exumas in mind. And, as these photographs and video footage show, living life on the EDGE as rarely looked so good.
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Known during her build as Project 111.11, this latest addition to the bespoke Van der Valk fleet is a true testament to experience. The rich knowledge of owners who have spent over three decades on the water and the proven performance offered by the full displacement reinforced all-aluminium hull pioneered on our very own Lady Lene.
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Van der Valk in the Netherlands has started construction on Project EVO, a completely custom 40-metre superyacht that will be the largest built by the yard to date in terms of length and volume. Its sleek exterior was originally penned by SFG Yacht Design and Fancy by Dada, with Cristiano Gatto Design adding new length and angles to the profile while also creating an exceptionally detailed interior. This all-aluminium bluewater cruiser will have a round bilged fast displacement hull and a target top speed of 24 knots.
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Blending the bespoke ideas of owners who’ve enjoyed three decades on the water with the creative talents of exterior designer Guido de Groot and interior designer Carla Guilhem, Project 111.11 is now under construction at Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands. This 34-metre superyacht takes the proven hull design of the award-winning Lady Lene as a platform for a fully custom superstructure and four decks of entertainment facilities.
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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.
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands is taking its fully custom approach to the next level with the 21.27-metre Project Micamo. This bespoke flybridge motoryacht has been ordered by a client with precise requirements in terms of range and led to new rules being set by the Japanese flag state authorities. With a sophisticated exterior and interior by Guido de Groot Design, Project Micamo is set to showcase the finest Dutch craftsmanship to Japan in a unique way when delivered. It also confirms how far Van der Valk is prepared to go to meet custom demands.
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Delivered to her owners in October, the 34-metre Blue Jeans is stopping onlookers in their tracks on her maiden voyage. After the handover by Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands, this all-custom superyacht cruised though Belgium, France and the UK to London, where some iconic shots were captured in front of Tower Bridge. Blue Jeans is due to arrive at her home berth in the Far East in february.
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Van der Valk in the Netherlands has delivered the 26-metre Dutch Falcon. The launch model for an innovative new take on the yard’s award-winning Flybridge range, she marries a proven-in-practice aluminium hull with a sleek-lined superstructure and show-stealing slabs of glass. And her highly experienced owner, a true perfectionist who has built more than 20 boats himself, is delighted with every aspect.
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Repeat clients are a key success factor for all leading yachtbuilders but it is rare indeed for three generations of the same family to order their own distinctive custom build from the same yard. The new EDGE 65 under construction at Van der Valk in the Netherlands breaks new ground in other ways too, combining a 40-knot top speed with the ability to make ocean crossings in comfort and also explore the shallow waters of the Bahamas.
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The 34-metre tri-deck explorer Lady Lene has won a host of admirers since her launch as her owners embarked on the first of many adventures. Custom-built by Van der Valk in the Netherlands for repeat clients, Lady Lene has now received official recognition too by winning a prestigious Judges Commendation at the recent World Superyacht Awards
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has teamed up with Vripack to create a ground-breaking design concept that defies all convention. Setting a new benchmark in the fast weekender market, the 25-metre Meteor platform combines a wide range of inland water options with the ability to head offshore in considerable style.
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We are proud to announce the launch of the 34-metre explorer motor yacht Lady Lene, which took place on 15th October. Lady Lene features exterior design from the drawing boards of Guido de Groot Design, naval architecture by Ginton Naval Architects and Diana Yacht Design, and interiors penned by Carla Guilhem in collaboration with Guido de Groot Design.
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has confirmed another new assignment in its expanding feet of explorer motoryachts. The 23.55-metre Project Capella has been ordered by clients determined to create the ultimate home-at-sea for their family.
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Helga means blessed in Old Norse and the owners of this newly launched 26-metre motoryacht can certainly look forward to a very pleasant summer of cruising ahead. The fifth 26M model created by Van der Valk, Helga showcases the exceptional degree of genuinely custom choices on offer to clients of this boutique Dutch yard.
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Van der Valk in the Netherlands has started constructing another fascinating custom project, a 33-metre motoryacht with a wide range of innovative features. Blue Jeans will be one of the first Van der Valk yachts to have a Far East owner as the Dutch yard continues to attract an increasingly global clientele.
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Premium Dutch builder Van der Valk has received an impressive new order to build a fully custom 34-metre motoryacht. To optimise efficiency and meet a wide range of very specific requests from the clients, the yard has brought together a team of four leading players from the Dutch superyacht sector for the design, naval architecture and technical construction aspects.
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Premier Dutch yachtbuilder Van der Valk has announced an exciting cooperation with Italian yacht design company Hot Lab. The Milan-based studio has created two sumptuous styles for the new Van der Valk Pilot series in turquoise and yellow that will ensure a superlative level of interior comfort for these contemporary explorer superyachts.
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Van der Valk Shipyard has announced the addition of a new concept to its existing line of premium Dutch motoryachts. The Pilot range combines the rugged exterior evocative of an explorer vessel with the superlative comfort, quality and equipment of the very latest contemporary yachts. Designed by Cor D Rover and available in lengths of 23 metres and above, these all-aluminium motoryachts will blend the best of both worlds by providing lots of outdoor space as well as plenty of interior volume.
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Premium Dutch motoryacht builder Van der Valk has enjoyed a very successful few months as its newly delivered Raised Pilothouse Jangada was one of the stars of the show at Cannes Yachting Festival, as was the launch model in the revolutionary BeachClub range, which won a coveted World Yachts Trophies award. The yard has also just received a new order for a 26-metre Raised Pilothouse and started construction on the first Modern version of its successful Flybridge range.
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Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has unveiled a striking new modern version of its successful Flybridge series of powerboats. Designed by Cor D. Rover, the new 24-metre model features the premium quality and craftsmanship typical of Van der Valk, while introducing floor-to-ceiling windows that allow sweeping vistas of the outside world. Van der Valk will present the new design at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival from 10 to 15 September.
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