From first sketch to first voyage.
Shipyard Selection
Matching your ambitions to the yards genuinely capable of them, technically and commercially.
Naval Architecture
Independent oversight of hull form, performance and engineering from concept onward.
Interior Design
Coordinating designers whose sensibility matches the yacht you actually want to live aboard.
Specification
Line-by-line technical specification that protects you from ambiguity later in the build.
Build Supervision
Regular on-site presence throughout construction, reporting directly to you.
Contract Negotiation
Commercial terms structured to protect milestones, quality and timeline.
Working relationships, not cold introductions.
We’ve placed clients with each of these yards multiple times — meaning contract terms and delivery expectations are calibrated by experience, not guesswork.
Feadship
Full-custom, 40-120m
Lurssen
Large custom superyachts, 60m+
Oceanco
Aluminium & steel custom, 60-120m
Benetti
Semi-custom & full-custom, 35-100m
Heesen
Fast aluminium, 30-70m
Damen Yachting
Explorer & expedition platforms
What to actually expect, phase by phase.
Vision & Brief
Lifestyle, budget and performance requirements translated into a design brief.
Design & Specification
Naval architecture, exterior styling and interior design developed in parallel.
Shipyard Contract
Yard selection, commercial negotiation and contract signing.
Construction
Steel cutting through systems installation, with regular supervised site visits.
Sea Trials & Delivery
Independent sea trials, snag resolution, and formal handover.
Before you commit.
How long does a new build actually take?+
For a full-custom yacht in the 50-70m range, expect 3-4 years from signed contract to delivery. Semi-custom platforms with a proven hull can move faster, around 24-30 months.
What does Aurelis charge for new-build advisory?+
A fixed advisory fee agreed at the outset, structured around project milestones rather than a percentage of build cost. This keeps our incentives aligned with your budget, not against it.
Can you get us into a yard that's fully booked?+
Often, yes. Relationships built over years mean we frequently know about upcoming slot availability before it's publicly discussed.
Do you supervise construction in person?+
Julian Cole or a delegated technical advisor visits the yard on a recurring schedule throughout construction, with independent reporting back to you, not filtered through the yard's own project manager.
Considering a new build?
The earlier we’re involved, the more the process protects your time, budget and outcome.