Damen Yachting: industrial scale, Dutch precision
Damen Yachting occupies a unique position in the superyacht market. The parent group — Damen Shipyards — is an industrial shipbuilder with 35 yards, 12,000 employees, and annual revenue exceeding €2 billion. This is not a boutique yacht builder; it is a global engineering conglomerate that happens to have one of the most capable superyacht divisions in the Netherlands.
The advantage for buyers is tangible: Damen Yachting benefits from industrial-grade supply chain management, engineering systems tested across thousands of commercial and naval vessels, and a global service network that no pure yacht builder can match. When an Amels Limited Editions yacht needs warranty work in the Pacific, Damen has facilities that can support it. When a SeaXplorer requires ice-class hull maintenance in Norway, Damen has the infrastructure.
Amels Limited Editions
The Amels Limited Editions programme is the core of Damen Yachting's superyacht business. Five models — the LE 171 (52m), LE 188 (57m), LE 206 (63m), LE 242 (74m), and LE 272 (83m) — use proven steel-aluminium platforms with customised interiors. The approach delivers Dutch engineering quality with semi-custom pricing and 24–30 month delivery times.
On the brokerage market, Amels Limited Editions vessels are among the most liquid Dutch-built superyachts. The platform consistency means buyers know what they're getting — the hull has been tank-tested, the systems have been proven across multiple builds, and classification is streamlined. See our dedicated Amels for sale page for current inventory and detailed pricing.
SeaXplorer expedition yachts
The SeaXplorer range represents some of the most capable expedition yachts available from any builder. Designed for extended operations in high-latitude and remote waters, the SeaXplorer platform features Polar Code compliance (ice strengthening to PC7 or PC6), ranges exceeding 8,000 nautical miles, and operational specifications that allow the vessel to be entirely self-sufficient for extended periods.
The range spans four sizes: SeaXplorer 55 (55m), SeaXplorer 62 (62m), SeaXplorer 77 (77m), and SeaXplorer 100 (100m, project basis). The most notable delivery to date is La Datcha (SeaXplorer 77, 2021) — a 77-metre expedition yacht with helicopter facilities, a dive centre, and full ice-class certification. For buyers seeking expedition capability from a proven Dutch platform, the SeaXplorer is the most credible option outside of a fully bespoke commission.
Yacht support vessels
Damen is the market leader in yacht support vessels — dedicated ships that accompany a primary superyacht carrying the equipment, tenders, and supplies that the main vessel cannot accommodate. The Fast YSV 6211 is the reference product: a 62-metre vessel capable of 20+ knots, with capacity for multiple tenders, jet skis, submarines, helicopters, and vehicles.
Yacht support vessels are increasingly popular among owners of 60m+ superyachts who want extensive toy programmes and expedition equipment without compromising the primary yacht's aesthetics or deck space. On the brokerage market, YSVs are available from approximately €8 million for older or converted vessels; purpose-built Damen YSVs command €15–€30 million depending on specification.
Damen Yachting pricing
| Product line | Size range | Brokerage range |
|---|---|---|
| Amels LE 171–188 | 52–57m | €18M–€38M |
| Amels LE 206–242 | 63–74m | €30M–€58M |
| Amels LE 272 | 83m | €50M–€70M+ |
| SeaXplorer 55–62 | 55–62m | €28M–€48M |
| SeaXplorer 77–100 | 77–100m | €45M–€90M+ |
| Yacht support vessels | 50–70m | €8M–€30M |
For the broader Dutch market, compare with Feadship and Heesen. For expedition vessels specifically, see explorer yachts for sale. For the full buyer's guide, see how to buy a superyacht.