Feadship is not only one of the world's leading builders of custom superyachts but also an incredibly prolific one. Not a week goes by without the company revealing details about one of its projects. And with no less than four construction sites, it's customary for the yard to be working on several projects simultaneously.
One of the latest projects revealed by the Dutch yard is Thalassa, an 80-meter (263-foot) long superyacht named after the Greek goddess that personifies the sea. Just like previous yachts in the shipbuilder's extensive fleet, Thalassa comes with unique features and amenities that make it a one-of-a-kind design.
The new vessel is elegant and graceful and cuts a dashing figure on the water. The exterior is quite different from what we are accustomed to seeing from Feadship, and that's probably becuase it has been designed by Malcolm McKeon, a designer known to be working predominantly on sailing yachts. His previous experience certainly carries over into the aesthetics of Thalassa. The naval architecture will be completed by Feadship De Voogt, while Milanese studio M2Atelier will take care of the interiors.
To honor the goddess that inspired its name, Thalassa "offers a divine experience on the seas, boasting expansive decks with panoramic windows that immerse passengers in the beauty of the ocean."
Specific details on the new yacht are still being kept tightly under wraps, but it is said to truly embody the spirit of the Greek goddess of the beach. It is built with a teak deck, a steel hull, and an aluminum superstructure, and the sleek exterior lines give it a lithe appearance. The dark hull looks stunning on the water while also having the effect of lowering the profile.
Photo: Feadship
One of the first things to catch your eye when looking at it is the extraordinarily long foredeck that gives the yacht a sporty look and enhances its visual appeal.
However, the true highlight of this new vessel is the dazzling beach club, designed as a prime location for fun and relaxation. According to Feadship, this is actually the most complex beach club it has ever created in its 75-year history. It spans a whopping 165 square meters (1,776 square feet) thanks to three large side openings and creates a seamless connection to the surrounding ocean.
This extraordinary beach club lies directly beneath a large swimming pool with a glass bottom, meaning it benefits from the resulting filtered natural light. Guests can reach the oasis of leisure and relaxation via a central, floating staircase from the aft deck, and a canopied sunken area can be fitted with lounges and sun pads to bring some coziness to the space. Massive glass doors, one spanning nearly the entire 13-meter (43-foot) beam, seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor areas, and their engineering was a complex process that implied extra structural force analysis.
Photo: Feadship
Thalassa features various other alfresco and interior areas that exquisitely blend luxury and craftsmanship, details on which will probably be revealed soon.
In terms of performance, the Thalassa superyacht is expected to reach a top speed of 16 knots and offer a range of 5,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. The yacht is currently available for sale, with delivery scheduled for pre-summer 2026.
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