Amels has built motor yachts at Vlissingen in the Netherlands since 1918, accumulating more than a century of continuous production spanning naval contracts, ocean liners, and the contemporary superyacht fleet. The Dutch yard is recognised among owners for build process discipline, cost transparency, and quality control derived from commercial shipbuilding. In Nice, five Amels yachts represent the yard’s output from the 1990s to the present, covering 45 to 74 metres and charter fees from 130,000 to 420,000 euros per week.
Amels launched the Limited Editions series in 2009, offering semi-custom yachts on a standard platform that allowed buyers to specify interiors and deck arrangements without extending build timelines. The result is a group of yachts with similar exterior profiles but markedly different interior vocabularies, making each Amels charter a distinct proposition despite the shared naval architecture.
The advance provisioning allowance of 28 to 30 per cent covers fuel for displacement and semi-displacement passages, berthing at Nice, marina fees along the Riviera, and provisioning for guest and crew requirements throughout.
From Nice, Amels itineraries typically open with a transit to Villefranche-sur-Mer, then work southwest toward Antibes and Cannes, with Corsica accessible for programmes of ten days or more. Villefranche-sur-Mer suits these large vessels well, with excellent shelter, good depth, and proximity to the village.
