Diana Yacht Design

What Diana Yacht Design does

Diana Yacht Design B.V. is an independent naval architecture and yacht design firm founded in 1973 and headquartered in Alkmaar, the Netherlands. The company delivers bespoke design services for custom superyachts, combining exterior yacht design, hull form development, naval architecture, and engineering into a single integrated offering that runs from initial concept through to classification-compliant construction documentation. Its work conforms to the standards of major yacht classification bodies, including Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, and the MCA.

The firm operates as a boutique professional services practice with 11–50 employees, completing roughly two projects per year on average and having delivered more than 95 superyachts bearing the DIANA name over its five-decade history. Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model, with pricing tied to yacht size, complexity, and scope. Go-to-market is direct: the company engages high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and established luxury shipyards — most notably Moonen Yachts and Van der Valk — for long-running multi-programme relationships.

Recent commercial activity includes active construction-stage projects such as the Van der Valk Project Berlin (30-metre aluminium raised pilothouse) and the tenth hull of the Moonen Martinique series (YN208), as well as the award-winning 35.31-metre Lalabe, which received a Judges' Commendation at the 2026 World Superyacht Awards. The company is independently owned, with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, or M&A activity.

Name

Diana Yacht Design

Legal name

Diana Yacht Design B.V.

Website

https://dianayachtdesign.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diana Yacht Design is an independent Dutch naval architecture and yacht design firm offering bespoke design, hull form development, and engineering services to HNW clients and luxury shipyards such as Moonen and Van der Valk, with 95+ superyachts delivered since 1973.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Naval Architecture and Yacht Design Services

NAICS

Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Yacht Prototype, One-Off & Concept Build Programs (IMAJAMAL), Luxury Yacht Systems Integration & Commissioning (Shipyard) (IMAJAMAI)

Keywords

• Naval architecture
• Yacht design
• Marine engineering
• Hull form development
• Yacht construction documentation

Headquarters

HQ city

Alkmaar

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Yacht Design and Naval Architecture Services: Project-based professional services revenue model for bespoke yacht design, naval architecture, engineering, and construction documentation. Services are tailored to individual client requirements with pricing based on project scope, yacht size, and complexity.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diana Yacht Design is an independent naval architecture and yacht design firm based in the Netherlands that delivers a one-stop design experience for superyachts. Its services span exterior yacht design, hull form development, engineering of bespoke features, and the preparation of construction drawings and calculations compliant with classification institutes such as Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, and MCA. The firm works directly with high-net-worth clients and shipyards to translate personal visions into stylish, timeless, and seaworthy custom superyachts.

Product overview

Diana Yacht Design is an independent naval architecture and yacht design company offering a unified one-stop design experience comprising four integrated service areas: Design Services (translating client vision into stylish, timeless designs), Naval Architecture (exterior design, hull form development, and engineering), Construction Services (drawings and calculations for yacht building), and Engineering Services (designing special features like hull doors and swimming platforms). Over the last 50 years, more than 95 superyachts bearing the DIANA name have been delivered.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Design Services Complete yacht design service that translates clients' personal vision into stylish, timeless and functional designs spanning the full spectrum from classic to contemporary, delivered to high-net-worth yacht owners and shipyards.
• Naval Architecture Naval architecture combining exterior yacht design, hull form development, and engineering into a realisable design, performed to Diana Yacht Design standards compliant with Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas, RINA, and MCA requirements.
• Construction Services Preparation of construction drawings and calculations that serve as the blueprint for a safe and seaworthy yacht, with a multi-skilled construction team supporting the build process.
• Engineering Services Custom engineering of special yacht features such as hull doors transforming into swimming platforms and large tenders stored underneath oversize hatches, ensuring technical components are invisible and do not interfere with overall styling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95+ superyachts delivered bearing the DIANA name
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Moonen YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing strategic partnership with Moonen Yachts for naval architecture and design services on custom superyacht projects. Notable projects include the Martinique series (YN208) reaching the tenth hull and the Lollipop (37.4 metre) successfully completing sea trials.
• Van der Valk ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Van der Valk shipyard for custom yacht design and naval architecture services. Projects include Project Berlin (30-metre raised pilothouse) and Lalabe (35.31 metre) which won a Judges' Commendation at World Superyacht Awards 2026.
• Lloyd's RegisterminorOthersDiana Yacht Design's naval architects and engineers work according to high standards that comply with the strict requirements of Lloyd's Register for yacht classification.
• Bureau Veritas (BV)minorOthersDesigns comply with Bureau Veritas classification requirements for yacht safety and seaworthiness standards.
• RINAminorOthersNaval architecture and engineering designs meet RINA classification institute standards for yacht construction and safety.
• MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Agency)minorOthersDesigns comply with MCA requirements for yacht safety and regulatory standards.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Heesen Yachts: Netherlands-based luxury yacht builder with in-house naval architecture and design capability. Broader incumbent competing partly with Diana's shipyard clients and occasionally engaging external designers; useful comparison for Dutch luxury yacht market dynamics.

Direct peers

• Vripack Yacht Design: Dutch-based yacht design and naval architecture firm offering integrated design, engineering, and construction services. Direct peer given shared Netherlands heritage, similar full-service superyacht design model, and overlapping shipyard clients.
• Hoek Design Naval Architects: Netherlands-based naval architecture and yacht design firm specializing in both sailing and motor yachts. Comparable boutique design house operating in the same Dutch luxury yacht design ecosystem with similar customer profile.
• Dubois Naval Architects: UK-based superyacht naval architecture and design firm with a long track record of bespoke motor and sailing yacht designs. Direct peer competing for similar shipyard clients and HNW owner commissions in the custom superyacht segment.
• Winch Design: UK-based design studio specializing in yacht exterior and interior design with strong brand recognition in the superyacht sector. Direct peer competing for the same premium custom yacht commissions and luxury shipyard engagements.
• Bannenberg & Rowell: UK-based yacht design studio focused on superyacht exterior and interior design. Direct peer in the boutique luxury yacht design space serving similar HNW clientele and shipyard relationships.
• Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design: Dutch-based boutique yacht design firm providing exterior, interior, and naval architecture for superyachts. Direct peer with similar integrated service offering and target clientele of HNW individuals and premium shipyards.
• Redman Whiteley Dixon (RWD): UK-based design studio for luxury motor yachts offering exterior, interior, and naval architecture. Comparable design house competing in the same boutique luxury superyacht design market for premium shipyards.
• H2 Yacht Design: London-based yacht design firm offering exterior, interior, and naval architecture for superyachts. Direct peer with comparable full-service design model targeting similar HNW clients and luxury shipyard customers.

Others

• Moonen Yachts: Netherlands-based luxury yacht shipyard and a key customer of Diana Yacht Design. Listed as OTHERS because it is primarily a customer/partner rather than a direct competitor, but it operates in the adjacent shipyard ecosystem and is material to Diana's project pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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