Van den Hoven First Voyager launched, more to follow
Voyager Probing
With the launch of the Voyager 61, the first in a brand-new line of luxury mini-superyachts, the Van den Hoven yard in the Netherlands has made true its promise to offer something genuinely different. Designed and built to allow fans of this pedigree brand to travel significantly further at higher speeds, the Voyager range covers every conceivable wish for a high-end motoryacht between 50 and 80 feet.
Van den Hoven has successfully carved out a niche over the past two decades among connoisseurs of fine cruising, creating around 60 fully custom steel motoryachts between 15 and 24 metres. The yard’s clients already embraced the exclusive blend of space, finishing, comfort and performance found in this size range. They have also been the inspiration behind the Voyager concept, which is being built in aluminum in order to meet a specific request.
Van den Hoven: Designed to Last
In addition to client consultation, Van den Hoven invested considerable time and energy into several years of R&D to ensure that this new flagship line would meet the yard’s stringent quality template. It also led to a close cooperation with leading experts from the Dutch superyacht scene.
Speed and Comfort
Designing a hull that synthesizes comfort, speed and low fuel consumption was obviously a key element of this performance and teamwork paid dividends here too. Award-winning Dutch naval architect Fred Dorresteijn has drawn a hull with the smallest possible stern surface. The keel line ascends from forward to aft, minimizing resistance and swell when going slower than hull speed.
Van den Hoven: Looking Good
The Voyager 61 has been given a beautiful light-blue livery, one of many personal choices open to clients. The Van den Hoven signature look is instantly recognizable from a distance within a timeless, elegant and sturdy #design that stands out from the crowd. The #voyager61 also showcases how the concept makes excellent use of al fresco spaces. A large flybridge comfortably accommodates eight #people who will enjoy the pleasures of the outside galley and the sun loungers. The aft deck is a pleasant spot for shaded relaxation in the open air while the foredeck is a fabulous spot to watch the world go by from the large sun beds.
The interior design offers the finest possible blend of space, lightness and transparency, all within a very comfortable living area. A large open galley on the main deck is connected to the lounge and dining room, with one flowing piece of furniture bringing simplicity to the layout while generating a lot of space in optical terms. In a similar vein, the lower deck uses glass walls and doors in the bathrooms to create a unified space. An extensive use of glass in the superstructure complements the light and airy ambience on the Voyager 61 while guaranteeing superb views.
Next steps
The instant success of this first Voyager has confirmed the yard’s decision to unveil the designs for 50, 71 and 80 models, with a Voyager 50 Coupe already under construction. Like all Van den Hovens, every aspect of the build is covered in-house, assuring clients maximum efficiency, a competitive price and a genuinely personalized service. The use of aluminum gives future Voyager owners a wealth of bespoke choices in terms of layout, while the greater speed offered by the #design and hull can be further optimized by a range of custom propulsion installations.
The brand-new Voyager 61 will be presented to the general public for the first time at the Hiswa te Water boat show in the Netherlands from 1 to 5 September 2021. Head for stand B-035 on the VIP quay to see this impressive innovation with your own eyes.
