Feadship | Royal Dutch Shipyards
Dutch Mastery, Custom Yachting at Its Highest Level
Feadship is widely regarded as the gold standard in custom superyacht building.
The brand represents the pinnacle of Dutch craftsmanship, combining precision engineering, timeless design, and an uncompromising approach to quality.
Every Feadship yacht is built entirely to order, with no standard models and no shortcuts.
The name Feadship stands for First Export Association of Dutch Shipbuilders. Formed in 1949, the brand united two of the Netherlands’ most respected shipyards, Royal Van Lent and Royal De Vries, to showcase Dutch yacht-building expertise to the world.
To this day, Feadship yachts are built exclusively in the Netherlands.
Feadship’s Vision
Feadship’s vision is to create the finest custom yachts in the world, without compromise.
Rather than pursuing volume or visibility, Feadship focuses on perfection at every stage of the build process.
Each yacht is designed to be technically superior, aesthetically timeless, and meticulously engineered for long-term ownership.
Innovation is embraced when it adds measurable value, whether in efficiency, comfort, or longevity.
This vision has positioned Feadship not just as a yacht builder, but as a reference point against which other custom shipyards are measured.
What Makes Feadship Exceptional
Feadship’s reputation is built on an unwavering commitment to quality and detail.
True Full-Custom Construction
Every Feadship begins with a blank sheet of paper. No shared platforms, no repeated layouts, and no design limitations beyond what is technically achievable.
Unmatched Build Quality
Feadship’s construction standards are among the highest in the world. From steel and aluminium work to paint finishes and system integration, tolerances are exceptionally tight.
Engineering-Led Innovation
Feadship invests heavily in research and development, including hydrodynamics, noise reduction, and sustainability. Many technologies now considered industry standards were first developed or refined by Feadship.
Longevity and Value Retention
Feadship yachts are built to endure. Their reputation for reliability, timeless design, and meticulous upkeep contributes to strong long-term value and owner confidence.
Feadship Yacht Portfolio
Feadship does not offer ranges in the conventional sense. Instead, its portfolio consists entirely of bespoke yachts, each defined by the owner’s vision.
Custom Superyachts
Feadship specialises in large custom yachts built in steel or aluminium, often featuring advanced propulsion systems, complex engineering solutions, and highly personalised interiors.
Typical size range: 60–100+ metres
Landmark Builds
Many Feadship yachts are considered industry benchmarks, introducing new standards in layout, efficiency, or technical complexity.
These projects often influence design trends across the wider superyacht sector.
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Feadship is not about visibility or trend-driven design. It is about precision, restraint, and absolute confidence in execution.
For Yachts and Living, Feadship represents the highest expression of custom yacht building, where craftsmanship, engineering, and owner vision align to create yachts that remain relevant and respected for generations.
Feadship Heritage Fleet launched in Amsterdam
Feadship has announced the formation of the Feadship Heritage Fleet, an association for the owners of Feadships that are more than thirty years old.
The inaugural meeting of the association took place on 16 April 2013 in the historic De Roode Leeuw restaurant in Amsterdam, which was also the location of the very first Feadship meeting in late 1949.
The association’s objectives are to unite the owners of classic Feadship yachts, promote the continuance of the sailing Feadship heritage, organise events for its members and offer them services related to their yachts.
Membership will be strictly restricted to owners of registered Feadships built more than thirty years ago. In recognition of people who have been of particular service to the association, honorary members can also be appointed by the annual general meeting.
The board of the Feadship Heritage Fleet will be comprised of Feadship owners and the association, with support from Feadship directors. “Our intention is to organise various events around the world that will attract owners and their Feadships,” says Bas Nederpelt, Feadship sales and marketing director.
“There is an incredible number of Feadships sailing that were launched more than three decades ago. As well as being a testimony to Feadship standards of construction, many of these yachts have been scrupulously maintained by their owners. They are very proud of the heritage of their superyacht and still enjoy cruising the world in the style and comfort which is unique to the Feadship brand.”
The first three members of the Feadship Heritage Fleet have already been accepted: The 16-metre Ammerland, launched in 1966, the 35.42-metre The Highlander from 1967, and the 32.22-metre Heavenly Daze (launched in 1972 as Aldebaran).
The owners of these three Feadships – Arthur van Berge Henegouwen, Victor Muller and Rory Brooks, respectively – will be the founder members of the board.
“It all started about a year ago when Rory contacted us for more information on his classic Feadship. After a long day of opening dusty boxes and scanning faded photographs with my uncle Huib de Vries, Feadship archivist, the idea came up that it would be nice to create a club for owners of vintage Feadship yachts“, recalls Henk de Vries, Feadship director.
“When Henk de Vries approached me to help found the Feadship Heritage Fleet I did not have to think twice,” comments Victor Muller, who has been appointed chairman of the association.
“Having been a yachting enthusiast for decades and a proud owner of a classic Feadship since 2007, I feel privileged and honoured to help preserve the fabulous legacy of Feadship for the future. We are grateful to Feadship for their ongoing support and look forward to working closely together to achieve the ambitious plans we have for our members.“