Spectacular Milestone In Sea Engineering: The Largest Dutch-Built Motor Yacht By Amels, Project Tanzanite Introduces New Standard In Luxury

Published: 06 Sep 2025
Dutch yard, Amels, raises the bar in maritime luxury by launching the largest Dutch-built motor yacht, Project Tanzanite.

Famed for their maritime prowess, Dutch company Amels has yet again demonstrated expert craftsmanship with their latest venture - Project Tanzanite. This 120-metre long behemoth has grabbed the title of the largest Dutch-built motor yacht in existence, surpassing the company’s previous flagship, Here Comes The Sun, by an astonishing 31 metres. With craftsmanship that’s second to none, over the next year, more than 1,000 expert artisans will labor to ensure this mammoth vessel is ready to set sail by 2026.

Designed with elegance and luxury in mind, Project Tanzanite was last seen two years ago at the Damen Yachting’s renowned Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands. There, it was prepped and primed for the outfitting process. Damen Yachting, responsible for the naval architecture, worked hand in hand with Deeside Maritime, representing the client throughout the construction and final stages.

This supersized beauty offers not just elegance, but also the very latest in maritime technology. Project Tanzanite boasts diesel-electric engines and Azipod electric propulsion systems to ensure a smooth and peaceful cruise, promising the lowest levels of noise and vibration ever recorded on a yacht of this size.

With its launch and continuing construction, the world awaits what could be a new era in nautical luxury. Current maritime records may see displacement as the world of yachting pushes the boundaries further. Yet, for now, Project Tanzanite stands a triumphant king of the sea, a testament to the power of innovation, design, and boundless ambition.