The maritime pedigree and heritage behind Amels stretch back centuries. With Dutch family shipbuilding at the core. Starting in 1918, the Amels family paved the way for what Amels has become today under the ownership and guidance of the Damen family.

Amels was one of the first movers in building superyachts as we now know them. An evolution into yacht building that intially grew from building wooden fishing boats, steel tugboats, and coasters. The first Amels superyacht, KATALINA, made an immediate impact. And as she still sails the oceans decades on, she represents the birth of the steadily-growing Amels fleet which is recognised as the pinnacle of luxury superyachts.

Kommer Damen, second-generation owner of Damen Shipyards, acquired Amels in 1991. Since then, the Amels brand has been part of the Damen family’s own shipbuilding group. Adding yet another century of his own family’s unique Dutch shipbuilding experience and expertise whilst retaining the Amels brand and preserving its roots.

From day one, it’s always been about creating something better. Changing and improving, generation after generation. It has always been, and still is, in our DNA.

That’s why we are also strongly committed to evolving our portfolio towards even greater efficiency. Exploring new and better ways to make our processes cleaner and build our yachts greener. Raising the standard in terms of safety, reliability, ease of use, transparency and sustainability.

Our next genertaion Limited Editions, the Amels 60 and 80, further expand the Amels fleet of serenely sophisticated timeless classics.

Combining centuries of experience, elegance and innovation, they raise the bar and set a new standard. Amels captures the elegance of conscious modern yachting at its essence.