Royal Huisman, a reputable Dutch superyacht builder, originated in the marine-rich region of Vollenhove, Holland in 1884. Shipwright Wolter Huisman commenced his career in establishing a small shipbuilding yard, tasked with manufacturing and repairing wooden fishing boats. With the advancement of technologies and shifts in market demands in the 20th century, Royal Huisman gradually pivoted towards building leisure crafts and yachts, thereby marking their place in the high-end sailing and motor-yacht industry. Notably, the company earned its 'Royal' prefix in 1984, as a mark of its centenary and remarkable contribution to the Dutch yachting industry.
In the early years, the initial projects of Royal Huisman revolved around custom sailing and motor yachts; fame truly reached them when they delivered the 47-foot sailing yacht, 'Flyer', which subsequently triumphed in the 1977-1978 Whitbread Round the World Race. Today, their portfolio spans an impressive range of aluminium and carbon composite superyachts, demonstrating their unrivalled expertise in blending traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technologies. It was under Wolter Huisman's son's (also named Wolter Huisman) guidance that the company rose to prominence, particularly amongst a clientele demanding uniqueness and top-end sailing performance.
Following the family tradition, Wolter Jr.'s daughter Alice Huisman continues to hold the helm of Royal Huisman, preserving the brand's heritage while steering it towards a promising future. Presently, the company operates from a sprawling 30,000sqm shipyard in Vollenhove, deploying its team of 280+ skilled employees dedicated to conceiving, designing, and crafting some of the world's most exceptional seafaring vessels. Royal Huisman's reputation for innovation, quality and reliability indeed reinforces the brand's mission statement - "If you can dream it, we can build it."