BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards
We're proud to play a prominent role at the distinguished Superyacht Design Festival, the leading event celebrating the artistry and ingenuity that define the superyacht world. This will return to Kitzbühel from February 1st to 3rd, 2026.
The BOAT Design & Innovation Awards, part of the Superyacht Design Festival, is an industry event that recognises excellence in everything from naval architecture, styling, innovation and engineering.
In 2026, we have three nominations: Amels 60 MEMORIES for Best Interior above 40m under 1000GT, Xplorer 60 AFTER YOU for Best Interior above 40m under 1000GT and also Best New Series.
Our nominated yachts
Amels 60 MEMORIES
MEMORIES is nominated for Best Interior above 40m under 1000GT. As the first Amels 60 to feature custom interiors by Harrison Eidsgaard the interior challenge was to conceive a neutrality that could be built upon without impacting the delivery schedule. MEMORIES interior is informal, undeniably contemporary, a home from home with a sophisticated and refined take on beach house luxury. With touches of antique bronze, fluted details, and plenty of natural oak, providing a tactile and warm ambience.
Xplorer 60 AFTER YOU
The Xplorer 60, AFTER YOU, is nominated for both Best Interior above 40m above 1000GT and Best New Series. Designed as a rare convergence of superyacht refinement and expedition capability, her interiors address one of the project’s greatest challenges: creating spaces that feel equally compelling in both hot and cold climates. A carefully balanced palette of warm timbers, textured wooden floors, light tones and soft leathers frames the experience of the outside world, offering comfort when desired and operational reliability when needed, whether in polar waters or remote tropical anchorages.
Superyacht Design Festival
The Superyacht Design Festival brings together the most influential designers, naval architects, shipyards, owners, and industry leaders from around the world. Renowned for its depth of insight and creative exchange, the festival explores the ideas, technologies, and cultural shifts shaping the future of yacht design.
Set against the inspiring alpine backdrop of Kitzbühel, the festival combines thought-provoking talks, panel discussions, and design-led debates.