The format had been in the Dutch shipyard for outfitting since August 2024, and the Amels 80 had already been sold in December 2022, just a few months after the series was launched. The first unit "Pangea" was delivered in October 2025. Damen Yachting has now launched the number two in Vlissingen.
The superyacht has a dolphin blue metallic hull and white superstructure. Espen Øino International supplied the exterior lines, while the interior was designed by the Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design studio. Key features include a speakeasy bar with a 1960s casino ambience.
Proven platform plus design freedom
The Amels 80 epitomises the shipyard's Limited Editions concept. This combines a tried-and-tested technical basis with customised design options, which ultimately shortens the construction time considerably and still gives customers a yacht tailored to their needs.
The sun deck has a whirlpool, the beach club opens onto the water on three sides and integrates a spa with gym, hammam and sauna. Aft on the main deck is a 6.5 metre long pool with a glass floor, which also serves as a skylight for the beach club below. The combination of water surface and natural light characterises the spatial design of both decks.
Space for 14 guests
The yacht offers space for 14 guests in seven suites. The crew comprises 20 people plus the captain. With a gross tonnage of 2,175 tonnes, the Amels 80 belongs to the category of large-volume superyachts.
"The launch is a proud moment for everyone involved. The successful launch is the result of close collaboration, precise planning and the commitment of all colleagues and partners, including the owner's team, represented by Kees de Keizer," says Stefan Regtvoort, Project Manager at Damen Yachting. The owner should be able to take delivery of his yacht in time for the coming Mediterranean season.
Technical data of the Amels 80
- Length over everything: 80 metres
- BRT: 2.175
- Guest capacity: 14 guests in 7 suites
- Crew: 20 plus captain
- Outside lines: Espen Øino International
- Interior: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
- Construction: Ladies Yachting
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
Uske was born just outside Volkswagen in 1970 and tested various small boats with sails through her boyfriend (now husband 😊) on a quarry pond. Her studies in Kiel took her to the Baltic Sea with boats of all kinds and eventually to a regatta from Hong Kong to Mauritius via the Academic Sailing Club. Her teacher training ended at the Burda School of Journalism in Munich instead of in the classroom and finally at Boote Exclusiv. After a long break and various stories about house building, she returned to Delius Klasing and has been filling the magazine with long stories about large ships ever since. A family-owned H-boat was quickly sold again as the mother realized that sailing with two small children was neither relaxing nor fun.
