Two outstanding brands, one leader in the world of luxury yachts. 

Cantiere del Pardo is proud to announce the acquisition of VanDutch, the prestigious Dutch brand of motorboats renowned for its strong lifestyle message and consolidated positioning overseas.
“This exciting acquisition represents a prestigious achievement for both brands, which together can now create a unique luxury yachting experience and take the market to new levels in terms of lifestyle, design, quality and performance,” says Fabio Planamente, CEO of Cantiere del Pardo.

All VanDutch models will be produced at the Cantiere del Pardo headquarters in Forlì, where production is being stepped up. The acquisition represents an opportunity for unmatched synergy in terms of production capacity and strategic development, which will enhance and strengthen the two brand identities and competitiveness by launching new challenges on the market.

The construction history of the Cantiere del Pardo speaks for itself with almost 50 years of experience in building elegant, high-performance boats that are recognized around the world for their attention to detail, quality materials and the skill of the craftsmen and women who create them.

“The acquisition means that Cantiere del Pardo, alongside VanDutch and Pardo Yachts, assumes a dominant position in the world of luxury boatbuilding,” adds Luigi Servidati, Chairman of Cantiere del Pardo. “The strength of the Dutch brand will be further enhanced by the know-how, experience and Made-in-Italy pedigree of Cantiere del Pardo.”

Work at the Forlì shipyard will begin immediately with the planning and realization of new products: three new models are expected to be launched in 2021.

Cantiere del Pardo: Italian excellence and passion.

Cantiere del Pardo has been a globally recognized and prestigious builder of luxury yachts since 1973 with over 4,500 boats built to date. The brand’s vision is to produce yachts of very high quality, combined with elegant and innovative design, and to be sensitive to the new trends and needs of the market. With headquarters and a dedicated workforce based in the heart of Italy in Forlì, and a dealer network in continuous expansion both in Italy and abroad, Cantiere del Pardo is now the parent company of four dynamic brands: Grand Soleil Yachtsfor the construction of sailing boats up to 18 meters; Grand Soleil Custom for the construction of custom sailboats from 18 to 24 meters; Pardo Yachts for stylish, comfortable and high performance motorboats since 2016; and VanDutch, the north European brand of luxury motorboats up to 75 feet. 

VanDutch: lifestyle spirit with global appeal.

The story of VanDutch began in 2008 with the arrival of a brand that immediately stood out as a leader in lifestyle, design and functionality, quickly establishing itself on a global level. The launch of the award-winning VanDutch 55 in 2013 was met with enthusiasm among celebrities, influencers and prominent business people at the time.

Its debut immediately caught the attention of the media thanks to the unmistakably elegant lines of the VanDutch model. 2020 sees the arrival of new products and special editions, including the SYE (Super Yacht Edition), VanDutch 48 and VanDutch 56.