140 YEARS
Whether industry aficionado, or enthusiastic bystander, the name Royal Huisman needs no introduction...
MONACO YACHT SHOW
Many customers and industry professionals see this show as the world's premier event for the superyacht sector.
BESPOKE MOTORYACHTS BY ROYAL HUISMAN
"We spoke with most of the pedigree shipyards: we were frustrated to be told ‘you can’t do that’...
SUPER-SIZED SAILING YACHTS BY ROYAL HUISMAN
An attractive (and possibly even better) alternative to large motoryachts
ST. BARTHS BUCKET REGATTA
Not many can claim to have taken part in the first ever Bucket Regatta…
DESIGN MOCKUPS: GETTING IT RIGHT
Various clients of Royal Huisman requested the shipyard to build them a full-size mockups...
SARISSA’S ECO CREDENTIALS
Sailing yachts versus motoryachts are at the head of the line when it comes to being eco-conscious.
WHAT MAKES THIS GAZELLE A TECHNOLOGICAL MARVEL?
Boat International US cover story: "A client’s brief for the new 154ft Nilaya was so advanced and specific...
LESSONS LEARNED
In-build at Royal Huisman and scheduled for delivery later this year, 65-metre Aquarius II is so similar in style...
WALL OF FAME
Precious moments, stunning shots showing off global wanderings from Antarctica to Alaska...
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR
Sarissa’s forward facing retractable electric propulsion: winner of the Design & Innovation Awards 2024.
WENDY’S HOUSE: ELFJE
Sometimes the joy is almost as much in the journey when creating a beautiful boat.
NILAYA IN DETAIL
Visual previews - Editor's notes of press release "Destined for global stardom":
A HISTORY OF INVESTMENTS… FOR THE FUTURE
The shipyard from 1884 until today, home of the world’s finest custom yachts
THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: PLAYING OUR PART
All sailors have a strong affinity with the oceans and few can fail to be concerned about the steady degradation...
THE ART OF YACHT BUILDING
The Dutch are a nation of seafarers whose culture has been profoundly shaped by the ocean over the past five centuries.
AQUARIUS II – ANSWERS AND INSIGHTS
Godfrey Cray is the owner’s project manager on his third Royal Huisman build...
THE THEATRE OF THE OCEAN
Most yachties will be familiar with the excitement of landing a large ocean-going fish when on passage. The ‘what have we got?’...
AN INVESTMENT IN OUR DNA
While many aluminum vessels have some composite parts, Nilaya is much more a hybrid. The revolutionary element of the...
THE ADMIRAL’S CUPPERS
This title is a “catch-all” for the many yachts built by Huisman to compete in the British Admiral’s Cup, the US Onion Patch...
HERBERT VON KARAJAN AND HELISARA
Herbert von Karajan stepped on board his yacht and raised his arms. His crew, acting in concert, prepared the boat...
THE MAXIS AND THE FLYER CAMPAIGNS
Helisara, 1980, was the first “true” maxi built by the yard and was interesting for a number of reasons.
EXCLUSIVELY ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Tulips from Holland are being exported all over the world. The Dutch love eating “hagelslag” (chocolate sprinkles).
TAKING A DIFFERENT TACK
These sailing craft do not operate on the ocean, but in the air, on the ice, and on the land...
ULTIMATE HYBRID UPGRADE BY HUISFIT
Royal Huisman’s Huisfit is offering a wide range of green solutions to reduce the use of energy.
UNIQUE AND FLEXIBLE
The “invisible assets” of Royal Huisman are the expertise and experience of its team, which consists of more than 350 people...
MEET THE CHEFS
Delivering 5-star cuisine to guests accustomed to the very best in culinary expertise and service is a challenge even...
TAKING ON THE WORLD: ANTARES
Many Royal Huisman yacht owners are actively involved in global sailing.
WHAT GOES DOWN, MUST COME UP!
Retractable electric drive propulsion will offer lots of advantages for everyone onboard...
CAPTAIN’S REVIEW OF HYBRID BY HUISFIT
Onboard experiences of the new hybrid propulsion and energy system
ON BOARD WITH BILL JOY
New frontiers pioneer and owner of Ethereal, the world's first hybrid superyacht (delivered by Royal Huisman in 2009)
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – INDONESIA
Sailors tend to be adventurous people with a curiosity to see the world:
AN EXCLUSIVE, VIRTUAL SHIPYARD TOUR
During times of restricted freedom of travelling it is a challenge for clients, captains and representatives to visit...
SAVE THE OCEAN, FEED THE WORLD
Some of the world’s most influential chefs support a new initiative to restore the oceans and feed nine billion people...
THE NEW CUSTODIAN
Royal Huisman owners often take pleasure in recognizing that they have not only participated in the creation of...
THE ARTIST’S VOICE
One detail that was decided upon early in the design process of the graceful classic ketch Aquarius is a large portrait...
THE REMARKABLE Ms PENN
Emily Penn is a young woman with a mission. She describes herself as an “Oceans Advocate, Skipper and Artist”...
LIVING THE LIFE WITH JIM CLARK
The billionaire entrepreneur and trendsetting superyacht builder opens up about the art of living.
WORLD’S FIRST HYBRID SUPERYACHT LAUNCHED (IN 2008)
As Royal Huisman innovations tend to be well ahead of the curve, it is easy to see how a 58m / 190ft milestone project...
EASTERN HORIZONS
SEA EAGLE is the direct result of Royal Huisman’s long-term commitment to developing business opportunities in South East Asia...
Dr. SAMUEL YIN
The (build) owner of SEA EAGLE, Dr. Samuel Yin, is the founder of the Tang Prize Foundation.
THE SECCHI DISK PROJECT
Described as “the lungs of the sea”, phytoplankton account for approximately 50 per cent of all photosynthesis on Earth.
SMART THINKING
Small craft brewery produces edible packaging for six-packs. Instead of killing sea creatures, it feeds them.