
Latest News
Catch up on Damen Yachting’s Latest News in this issue of Finest Moments Digital.
Unlimited Possibilities
Fourth YS53 Launched
The fourth YS53 has entered the water at Damen Yachting’s Antalya facility, marking another milestone for the series. She will now move into final outfitting and sea trials ahead of delivery later this year. Designed to expand what is possible on the water, the 53-metre Yacht Support can operate alongside a mothership or independently.
Celebrating the Fleet
Four World Superyacht Awards Nominations
Four Damen Yachting yachts have been nominated at this year’s World Superyacht Awards: Amels 80 PANGEA, Amels Refit MOONSTONE, Amels 60 MEMORIES and Xplorer 60 AFTER YOU. Together, the nominations reflect the breadth of the fleet, from new build and refit to explorer yachting.
First Season Ahead
Amels 60 ALVA Delivered
The latest Amels 60, ALVA, has been delivered following a naming ceremony at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen City yard. Now ready for her first season, ALVA will cruise the Mediterranean this summer, including France, Italy and Greece, before heading to the Caribbean for winter 2026/27.
A Trinity of Amels 80s
Third Amels 80 Launched in Vlissingen
Project Zurich, the third Amels 80, has entered the water at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen-East facility, marking another milestone for the Amels Limited Editions range. The 80-metre superyacht will now move to the Vlissingen City yard for final outfitting ahead of her scheduled delivery later this year.
Second Amels 80 Launched in Vlissingen
The second Amels 80 has entered the water in Vlissingen, revealing her dolphin blue metallic hull, platinum bootstripe and white superstructure. The 80-metre Limited Editions superyacht will now move into final outfitting ahead of delivery for this summer’s Mediterranean season.
Amels 60 Sold and Launched
The latest Amels 60 has entered the water at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen City yard, marking the first milestone of 2026. Launched on 31 January and sold just weeks before, the 60-metre superyacht now moves into final outfitting and sea trials ahead of delivery later this year.
First Hull Arrival of 2026
The first hull arrival of 2026 has reached Vlissingen, following the successful launch of the 80-metre Amels Limited Editions hull at Damen Yachting’s hull facility in Romania. Now at the yard, she will begin the next phase of outfitting, where her advanced systems, bespoke interiors and final detailing will come together.