Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

What Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design does

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is a Dutch boutique design agency founded in 1991 and headquartered in Eemnes, Netherlands, that creates bespoke exterior and interior designs for superyachts ranging from 45m to 160m+ LOA. The firm operates a fully integrated in-house studio of nearly 50 international creative professionals spanning architecture, industrial design, interior architecture, styling, 3D modelling, design engineering, and production consultancy, supported by advanced in-house CGI 3D visualization technology used to provide clients near-photorealistic renderings throughout the design process. Sinot's portfolio includes 42 yachts afloat, the longest of which is the 117m Oceanco Infinity (the largest yacht ever constructed in the Netherlands), along with multiple named concept designs (AURA, AQUA, INSPIRE, BEACH, Poetry, ZEN, Nature, Art of Life, AWARE) and award-winning delivered yachts.

The firm's business model is professional services: revenue is generated through custom design fees on each client engagement, with each project representing a full bespoke design developed through direct dialogue with the client. Sinot serves two primary segments: ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking personalized superyachts, and luxury hospitality brands (notably Aman Resorts and Cruise Saudi) expanding into the superyacht-inspired cruise segment. The firm works in close cooperation with major European shipyards including Feadship, Heesen, Amels, Oceanco, Wajer Yachts, and T. Mariotti. Its distribution is primarily direct enterprise sales, supplemented by earned media in yacht industry publications (BOAT International, Superyacht Times) and presence at shows such as the Monaco Yacht Show. Sinot operates as part of the founder-led Sinot Group and has no disclosed external investment or public-market activity.

Name

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

Legal name

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

Website

https://sinot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is a Dutch boutique design agency, founded in 1991, that creates fully bespoke exterior and interior designs for superyachts (45m to 160m+) for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and luxury hospitality brands, working in close partnership with leading European shipyards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Superyacht Design Services

NAICS

Boat Building (336612), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Yacht Prototype, One-Off & Concept Build Programs (IMAJAMAL)

Keywords

• Custom yacht design
• Superyacht architecture
• Yacht interior design
• Naval architecture design
• Luxury yacht styling

Headquarters

HQ city

Eemnes

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Design Services: Sinot designs both exterior and interior for superyachts, with each project representing a full custom design for a specific client. Revenue is generated through design fees for custom yacht projects ranging from 45m to 160m+ LOA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is a Dutch luxury yacht design agency that creates fully bespoke exterior and interior designs for superyachts ranging from 45m to 160m+ LOA. The firm delivers complete custom design packages—covering profile, deck layouts, interior architecture, FF&E, and 3D visualization—directly to ultra-high-net-worth clients and luxury hospitality brands in close cooperation with major shipyards such as Feadship, Heesen, Amels, and Oceanco. Each project is a unique, hand-crafted design reflecting the owner's personality, combining sophisticated engineering with refined style.

Product overview

Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design is a Dutch luxury yacht design agency creating exceptional full custom designs for superyachts from 45m to 160m+. The company operates as a unified design studio offering both exterior and interior yacht design, supported by in-house 3D visualization technology, custom furniture design, and FF&E/art curation services. Their portfolio includes multiple named yacht concepts (AURA at 141m, AQUA with hydrogen-electric propulsion at 112m, INSPIRE at 138m with submersible Nemo room, BEACH series in 77m/88m/99m variants, ZEN, Poetry, Nature, Art of Life, and AWARE), as well as launched production yachts including the 117m Oceanco Infinity (largest yacht built in Netherlands), 103m Feadship Ulysses, 79.8m Amels Netto II, and 72.3m Heesen Ananda. The company has 42 yachts afloat as of today, with their international team of approximately 50 creative professionals working directly with clients, shipyards, and industry professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exterior Yacht Design Services
• Interior Yacht Design Services
• FF&E and Art Curation Services
• 3D Visualization Services
• Custom Yacht Concepts

Quantifiable outcome

• 42 yachts afloat as of today
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• T. MariottimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2027T. Mariotti is the Italian shipyard constructing the Amangati superyacht for Aman Resorts. Sinot designed the yacht while T. Mariotti handles construction, representing a key shipyard partnership for delivering complex superyacht projects.
• Aman ResortsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Aman Resorts partnered with Sinot to design Amangati (their first-ever superyacht) and Project Sama (183-metre hotel yacht). Sinot serves as the design partner for Aman Hotels' entry into the superyacht-inspired cruise market.
• Cruise SaudimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between luxury hotel group Aman and Cruise Saudi for the 183-metre hotel yacht Project Sama. Sinot is the design partner for this ambitious hospitality project.
• FeadshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeadship is a key Dutch superyacht shipyard partner. Sinot has designed multiple Feadship vessels including Ulysses (103m), Lonian (87m), Aquarius, Musashi (88m), and Callisto (42.5m).
• Heesen YachtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHeesen Yachts is a key shipyard partner. Sinot created exterior and interior for Heesen's largest yacht yet, Ananda (72.3m), as well as Lusine (60m) and Galactica Super Nova.
• AmelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmels is a Dutch shipyard where Sinot designed interiors for Amels 80 (shipyard's new flagship) and 79.8M Netto II.
• OceancocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOceanco is a Dutch shipyard where Sinot designed the largest yacht ever constructed there - 117m Infinity (formerly Project Y719) - as well as 109m Project Y720.
• Wajer YachtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinot designed the 24m Wajer 77 motor yacht for Wajer Yachts, their largest yacht to join the fleet.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• H2 Yacht Design: UK-based superyacht design firm offering exterior styling, interior design, and naval architecture for motor yachts typically 40m+. Direct peer to Sinot: a similarly-sized multidisciplinary design house serving UHNW clients and major shipyards with bespoke, full-custom projects.
• Nuvolari Lenard: Italian superyacht design firm founded by Carlo Nuvolari and Dan Lenard, designing both exterior and interior for motor and sailing yachts from 30m+. Direct peer to Sinot: comparable boutique, design-led firm serving major Italian and international shipyards.
• Terence Disdale Design: Long-established superyacht interior design firm with deep relationships across the major Dutch and Italian shipyards. Direct peer to Sinot: comparable boutique interior design studio serving the same client and shipyard base.
• Studio Indigo: UK-based luxury design firm offering architecture, interior design, and yacht design. Direct peer to Sinot in the yacht division: similar multi-disciplinary boutique design practice serving UHNW clients with bespoke projects.
• Bannenberg & Rowell: London-based yacht and residential interior design studio. Direct peer to Sinot in the superyacht interior design space, serving similar UHNW clients and shipyards with bespoke, award-winning interiors.
• Winch Design: London-based luxury design firm spanning superyachts, private aviation, and residential. Direct peer to Sinot in the yacht division: bespoke exterior and interior design for UHNW clients with an in-house multidisciplinary team and 3D visualization capabilities.
• RWD (Redman Whiteley Dixon): UK-based superyacht design firm with a long track record of exterior and interior design for major shipyards including Feadship, Heesen, and Oceanco. Direct peer to Sinot: similarly positioned, multi-decade boutique design studio with deep shipyard relationships.

Broad incumbents

• Oceanco: Dutch superyacht shipyard (Alblasserdam) and repeat Sinot partner on Infinity (117m) and Project Y720 (109m). Broad incumbent: builds the largest yachts in the Netherlands with in-house naval architecture and growing design capability alongside external design partnerships.
• Feadship: Dutch superyacht shipyard (Royal De Vries / Royal Huisman) and Sinot's most important repeat shipyard partner. Broad incumbent: a fully integrated builder with in-house naval architecture, engineering, and design, who both commissions Sinot and competes with external designers on other projects.
• Heesen Yachts: Dutch superyacht shipyard (Oss, Netherlands) and repeat Sinot partner on Ananda (72.3m), Lusine (60m), and Galactica Super Nova. Broad incumbent: a top-tier shipyard with in-house design and engineering teams that both buys and competes with external design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Sinot-Yacht-Architecture-Design-100079895650569
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sinot-exclusive-yachtdesign

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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