Guest Testimonials

Premier luxury megayacht builder Oceanfast Yachts is based in Australia and owned by parent company Austal since 1999. The company builds large luxury private motor yachts.

"A shipyard sells a yacht and after the warranty period has concluded, often the client and yacht are forgotten. If you look at Oceanco, we see the client as a client for a lifetime. We take care of all of them, even if he has a 25 year old Oceanco." - Dr Mohammed Al Barwani, Oceanco Chairman, a world-class builder of custom superyachts in the 80–140 meters range: "We pride ourselves in integrating fine old world dutch craftmanship with sophisticated new world know-how and TOMORROW’S TECHNOLOGY. To our craftsmen, PERFECTION is a point of principle. We encourage a philosophy whereby each individual feels personally responsible for the quality of the entire yacht."

“There’s the pleasure derived from beauty - beautiful things alone can save us. There’s no explicit functionality which can show the way to project design related decision making. What moves everything is passion for beauty. This is the sexiest thing about the boat taken as an object which really makes it very different to houses, paintings, or other forms of art. The chance to put your boat object you have fallen in love with on show for all to see. It’s a near perverted aspect of wanting to share your very own passion with someone else. Boats can be shown off anywhere. And moreover you sleep inside her, you cruise in beautiful places with her and having style you probably enjoy better interiors than you have at home. " - Dan Lenard from Nuvolari – Lenard, a large, multi-award winning Italian yacht design firm.

"Logic dictates where two contradictory concepts are concerned, you have to choose one or the other, you just can't have both. Nauta Design are different. They see contradictions as a challenge. A yacht has to be an object of extreme beauty, that in years to come, will always give pleasure to the onlooker. Creating a balanced blend of elegance and ease of handling, style and performance, comfort and seaworthiness, is the distinctive character which fuels our pencil, when hand-in-hand with modern technology, we turn ideas into reality." - Nauta Design

"Mulder Shipyard builds motor yachts for over 75 years and has a worldwide reputation of undisputed quality based on Dutch craftsmanship. The yards global reputation for quality has been built upon three main pillars: the classic Super Favorite Cruisers, the later Favorite Superior and a range of Mulder custom-built motor yachts. The Mulder brand represents quality and a superior finish which is achieved by the company's loyal team with extensive knowledge of the latest techniques and construction methods." - Mulder Yachts

"Integrity forms the foundation of everything we achieve at Moonen, where keeping promises is a way of life. To ensure words are translated into action, we are dedicated to high efficiency, genuine teamwork (both within the yard and with our suppliers and clients) and careful planning. Throughout the yachtbuilding process, we also leverage on our rich experience." - Moonen Yachts

"Throughout our history we have worked with many of the world’s leading Naval Architects and Yacht Designers. Together with our highly skilled workforce and support staffs using their wealth of knowledge and experiences in custom yacht building, we can bring each individual Owner’s dream to life." - Montifino Yachts

"With each new project we try to raise the bar and to overcome ourselves to redefine, together with our clients a new, unique and always higher, sea level. This means that we will always strive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We do not see any possible obstacle that could make us lower our expectations in any of our projects, and we never will. We will always leverage on the best quality, the best partners and the best environment to do everything we do. Our mission is not to deliver our clients a product that perfectly matches their wishes, but to give them something that exceeds them." - Mondomarine

"From designing to construction of the mould and relative laminating in composite materials, to cutting of the metal sheets, to the final outfitting, including on-board electronics and on-board plant design, all processes are carried out by the Group. 100% made in Italy and absolute quality. The Group is based in Tuscany, Italy, with various production facilities in the areas of Viareggio, Massa and Pisa.: - Mangusta Yachts from Overmarine

A Tuscan Tradition: "The careful selection of high-quality materials and exclusively handcrafted workmanship entrusted to the most skilled and qualified workers make each Mairoa yacht a masterpiece of excellence, unique and special." - Mairoa Yachts, Italy

"I once had a client who told me, “I will put your name on the side of my boat if it’s good, but if the boat is not good, your name will appear three times as big.” We were brought up with the sense that it is a very personal obligation for the family when we sign a contract to deliver a yacht that the client expects. I cannot go to a client and say “One of my guys made a mistake.” He would say “Is he Mr. Lürssen, or are you Mr. Lürssen?” But a successful delivery is also a great reward. I take the relationships of my clients very personally." - Peter Lürssen of Lürssen Yachts (courtesy SuperYachtTimes)

"My passion for boats moved me away from architecture. from the beginning I always thought yacht design as a part of architecture, but after seeing in 1982 the m.y. nabila anchored in the port city livorno italy, it instantly sparked that passion. From that day forth, it became my mission to become a yacht designer." - Luca Dini

Leopard Yachts of Italy produce fast, sleek and streamlined luxury yachts as designed by a number of leading international yacht designers and as recognised by several yachting awards.

'Lazzara Yachts has been building private luxury yachts and super yachts in the USA for over 50 years. As a family-owned company with generations of experience in fabrication, materials and yard operation – Lazzara Yachts has come to be known as a very fine yacht brand.'

"Some choices sometimes seem immutable at Lagoon: for example, the choice of working with VPLP architects, the world’s most successful naval architects in multihull racing, or that of fixed keels rather than daggerboards for simplicity, ease of beaching and safety in case of impact. However, each new Lagoon model offers often major innovations to make cruising even more enjoyable." - Lagoon Yachts

Ken Freivokh Design, headed by Ken Freivokh has designed some very famous yachts, such as MALTESE FALCON. The company is '...a multi-disciplinary team renowned for creating unique “out of the box” design solutions. The innovative design team’s methodology involves a careful analysis of the client’s brief, examination of first principles, lateral thinking and formulation of very special designs, always aimed at raising the bar of excellence.'

'Our core business, building state of the art sailing yachts that offer the world's finest comfort, quality and performance levels. Jongert is one of the world’s foremost yachtbuilders, specialised in semi-custom and custom sailing and motoryachts built mainly in steel or aluminium.' - Jongert Sailing & Motor Yachts

'...total originality in yacht design has become more difficult to attain following Jon Bannenberg’s masterful levels of creative daring.' - “I don’t want to lead everything back to my dad — but it’s well known and accepted that, whether it’s his big round windows, or certain lines, or a way of treating wings on a superstructure, they all inspired many people and I think that’s fair game. I think all people’s design processes, whether subliminal or not, are recalling something — whether it’s something that’s stirred, or triggered something, or sparked an idea, or an unintentional homage to someone.” - Dickie Bannenberg talks of yacht design and his father Jon Bannenberg's groundbreaking work.

"First it is necessary to listen to the client’s requirement, motor or sail, private or charter, leisure or performance, business or pleasure, approximate length, how many guests, classic or modern, cruising waters, toys, tenders, equipment, communications, pools; gyms, cinemas and so no. All relating to how many crew are required to run the vessels efficiently whilst maintaining the owners requirement. Once you have that the naval architect and designer can form the body of the yacht." - John Munford

"Year after year, the know-how of its companions has brought JFA Yachts to the rank of Shipbuilding Yards renowned for their abilities to realize "top range custom-made". This requirement in quality has built the reputation, solidity and durability of the yard, dedicated to the its customers’ satisfaction." - JFA Yachts

Intermarine - Luxury yachts built and launched in the USA.

ISA represents excellence in quality, materials, finishes, technology and design. We build luxury megayachts with a maximum level of customization and the distinctive influence of “made in Italy. We are 'artisans of luxury.'" - International Shipyard Ancona (ISA)

Reia, We enjoyed our time on board very much – all the members of the crew were very capable and friendly and made an effort to make us enjoy our holidays. The cook was also very good. The crew was also very patient, helpful and friendly with the kids (three boys, 5, 3 and 2 year old…). On the boat, speed was a good thing and it was useful to have a fast boat so we could cover a fair bit of distance.

Amanda - We really had a great time down there. Very memorable and Rick & Miss were exceptional hosts. They made it easy and enjoyable and were very accepting of having 4 young kids running around and up very early. Our guests also had an incredible time. I really hope we can return again at some point. Thanks very much for your assistance.