With delivery expected this July, the Feadship superyacht represents a significant evolution in both design and onboard technology for the Dutch builder.
Design Evolution Rooted in Familiar Lines
The new Moonrise carries forward the visual identity of her 2020 predecessor, the 100m Moonrise, featuring sleek, low-slung exterior styling by Studio De Voogt and a tall, near-vertical bow. Her snow-white and grey paintwork and clean lines give her a striking, masculine presence on the water.
But while the profile of the yacht recalls the earlier vessel, the 101-meter version introduces substantial upgrades. Rémi Tessier returned as interior designer, shaping a refined onboard environment that departs from the previous layout in both form and function.
Notable changes include a taller mast and the complete removal of the usual communication domes. In a first for Feadship, the yacht integrates Starlink satellite receivers directly into the superstructure. The result is not only enhanced connectivity and streaming capabilities, but a cleaner aesthetic with no visible domes breaking the yacht’s silhouette.
High-Spec Amenities for Leisure at Sea
Across her decks, Moonrise features enlarged outdoor areas and refined detailing. Twin staircases link the expansive aft beach platform to the main deck, while the extended swim platform adds further recreational space at water level.
The sun deck is among the standout features, fitted with a massage area, a gym, and a dedicated hairdressing salon. A private owner’s deck offers personal retreat, and a cinema lounge has been installed on the bridge deck for onboard entertainment. Glazed upper levels and extensive use of glass throughout the yacht suggest a bright, naturally lit interior.
Technical Refinements and Quiet Cruising
Feadship has focused heavily on reducing onboard noise and vibration, aiming to improve both comfort and environmental performance. Specially designed propellers and hull appendages help limit underwater sound transmission. In addition, the yard has introduced what is believed to be its first fully resilient-mounted anchor winch foundation. With optimized chain routing, this setup significantly lowers vibration and interior sound levels.
According to AIS data transmitted from the yacht during trials, Moonrise reached a top speed of 22.5 knots, with an average cruising speed of 15 knots.
The yacht’s hull was constructed in 2022 at the Zwijnenburg Shipyard, with the superstructure and final outfitting completed in Makkum. The vessel was first spotted in October 2023 as she entered the water for the first time at Zwijnenburg before being transferred for outfitting.
Moonrise is built with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure and has an estimated gross tonnage of around 4,000 GT. Her lower deck includes several shell doors, suggesting a side-loading tender garage amidships, with a possible second garage located forward.
A Busy Year for Feadship
With Moonrise now undergoing trials and edging closer to delivery, Feadship continues a packed launch calendar. The yard recently celebrated the launch of the 72m Project 827 and began trials for the 80m Faith.
According to YachtBuyer Market Watch, Moonrise is the sixth-largest yacht launched by Feadship to date. However, she is expected to be overtaken by the in-build 101m Feadship 1014, scheduled for launch next year.
As Moonrise cruises through her final testing phase and heads toward Den Helder, her presence signals not just the arrival of another flagship, but a shift in Feadship’s approach to both styling and silent performance.
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