Tankoa calls the T580 a go-anywhere explorer, but that description barely scratches the surface. This 58m (190.3ft) yacht accommodates 12 guests in six cabins and features a 9.6m (31.5ft) limousine tender, as well as a second 7.5m (24.6ft) crew boat, both stowed forward under the helideck.
There’s bold thinking everywhere. You walk past glass walls to see the engines, step into a sunken beach club, and find a working galley with a breakfast bar in the heart of the main deck. This is a yacht that’s built to roam, but it doesn’t forget how people live on board.
Tankoa T580
- LOA 58m
- Model Year 2024
- Cabins 6
- Crew 14
- Max Speed 17 knots
- Status In Production
- Yacht Type Superyacht
- Use Type Oceangoing
- Vessel M/Y Diamond Binta
Review Video
The T580 is a 58.4m (191 ft) full-displacement explorer with a steel hull, an aluminium superstructure and volume of just under 1,000GT. It was designed by Francesco Paszkowski, with interiors by Paszkowski and Margherita Casprini. The layout and styling were drawn from a repeat client’s brief, and the first hull, Diamond Binta, is a full-custom execution of that vision. Tankoa calls it a platform, but nothing about the finish feels serial.
The styling is low, lean and balanced. The bow rises nearly vertical and cuts forward in line with Paszkowski’s other Tankoa projects. The hull has crisp architectural lines and inset glazing that blends into the superstructure, with dark window bands and a low overhang at the bridge deck.
Tankoa builds the T580 with ocean range and guest comfort in mind. The hull form is engineered for stability and long-range passage. Power comes from a pair of Caterpillar 3512Es, rated at 2,550hp each, on conventional shafts. Fuel capacity sits above 125,000 litres, giving the yacht a transoceanic range of over 5,400 nm at a cruising speed of around 10 knots. Maximum speed is 16.5 knots.
Zero-speed and underway stabilisers come as standard. The engine room, which can be crossed on foot via a glass-walled corridor, is one of the cleanest ever built by the yard, and the engineering is laid out with pride. Seriously, why don't more yachts make more of a fixture of their engine rooms? They're spectacular!
The hull is designed to accept hybrid systems. Diamond Binta runs twin Caterpillar diesels on shafts, but the tank deck has room for additional battery banks and generators. Tankoa has installed full hybrid packages on previous builds, and the same system could fit this hull with little modification.
The main deck saloon serves as the primary internal dining space, but it is also a really rather lovely lounging area. It is actually the biggest internal social space on the boat - a far bigger affair than the more intimate lounge found upstairs on the bridge deck. When there is a full house on board, this is precisely the spot to settle in for a nightcap and enjoy a really rather beautiful interior.
The aesthetic here is all about that really nice contrast, pitting dark woods against lighter panelling for a look that is both beautiful and ornate. There is some really quite eye-catching artwork on this deck as well, particularly a massive, textured fixture on the bulkhead that adds a real sense of occasion to the room. The experience is heightened by the surfaces underfoot, which constantly shift texture from the cool, clinical marble to warm, squishy carpet.
On the starboard side, the central guest passageway serves as the main artery of the deck, housing the steps that lead down to the sleeping quarters or up toward the bridge. A sliding door on this side allows for a quick escape out onto the side decks, while the port side remains the domain of the crew, leading toward the galley and the engine of the ship’s service.
Galley
The galley on this boat is a brilliant departure from what you’d expect on a yacht of this scale. Typically, these spaces are the stainless-steel domain of the crew, away and out of sight. Not on Diamond Binta, as this is a "country kitchen" in every sense, designed because the owner actually enjoys hanging out in the kitchen and doing a bit of cooking when they aren’t entertaining. It comes complete with a breakfast bar where you can pull up a seat and have a front row seat to the Michelin-star chef at work.
Being situated on the main deck, the space is elevated and light, with a view out even while the dishes are being done. The spec is top-quality, professional-grade stuff throughout - with induction cooking, twin ovens, a hot plate, and a grill.
Upper Saloon
While the main saloon downstairs is all about entertaining, this room is far more focused on relaxation. It’s a cosier, more personal affair, with the furniture all cleverly angled to face the large flat-screen TV. This makes it the ideal spot for a family movie night, catching the sport, or simply retreating for a quiet nightcap away from the main hubbub of the boat.
The design continuity here is excellent, carrying over the same beautiful and ornate contrast of dark woods and light panelling, but the bandwidth of the room is entirely different. It feels less like a formal lounge and more like a private games room or a high-end sanctuary. Because the bridge deck aft handles the heavy lifting for dining and socialising, the upper saloon can afford to be smaller and more specialised.
Owner's Cabin
Forward into the main deck owner’s suite, you’re met with masses of storage as you first come in, alongside a rather beautiful angled desk finished in marble on the starboard side.
Beyond the semi-walk-in dressing room lies what is, crucially, the owner’s private balcony. Interestingly, the owner’s previous 50-metre boat had two balconies, but he learned the hard way that you simply don’t use both. Even more clever is the addition of a sliding glass window; it means you can drop the balcony for the view without the wind howling into the cabin and making things uncomfortable when you’re out at anchor.
The bedroom itself features a super king bed, slightly offset to face a very large flat-screen TV, with a dedicated bureau for makeup and dressing tucked to the side. Right at the front of the suite is the ensuite, which uses a mix of marble and carpet on the floor, a touch that feels remarkably good underfoot. The layout is split into generous compartments, including a dedicated space for the toilet and bidet, and a truly huge shower stall. With a massive rain shower head and its own window for a view out over the water, it’s a very luxurious setup.
Guest Accommodation
The layout features a pair of spacious doubles amidships, each with a big double bed and plenty of storage. One of the standout design choices here is the semi-open arrangement for the bathrooms. Keeping the sinks and showers visible from the cabin enhances the sense of space and keeps everything feeling bright, though there are pocket doors on hand if you prefer to close things off. The finishes are top-shelf - lots of marble and beautiful detailing that gives each room a high-end feel.
Further forward, you’ll find a pair of twins that are equally well-appointed. One of these is particularly versatile, featuring a Pullman drop-down bunk that folds away flush into the wall when you don’t need it, providing that extra bit of accommodation for more guests. Both cabins continue the theme of opening the bathrooms to the living space to avoid that cramped, "lower deck" feel you get on some boats of this size.
What is relatively unique for a 58-metre vessel is the addition of a fifth guest cabin on this level, situated right forward alongside the crew quarters. Even here, it doesn’t feel as though they’ve had to shoehorn it in; there is still enough room for a bureau and an impressive ensuite.
With its massive marble shower trays and overhead rainfall heads, the specification remains consistent with the rest of the yacht. It’s a sophisticated, well-balanced arrangement that ensures every guest on board gets a slice of that "wellness" and refinement, regardless of which deck they’re sleeping on.
Crew Spaces
Because the main galley is located upstairs, the crew has their own dedicated crew galley, and this allows them to feed and water themselves without needing to venture into the guest areas for every meal. It’s a practical space, neatly partitioned from the crew mess to keep things organised.
The mess itself is a generous area, anchored by a big central table designed to accommodate the full team. While the captain resides in a dedicated suite near the bridge, there is room for ten crew members to sleep down here.
This area also serves as a secondary nerve centre for the yacht; it’s fitted with screens providing a live feed of the cameras and full digital switching for systems control. Given that the lower deck is a long way from the bridge, having this level of oversight is essential for the crew when they're off shift. From here, a dedicated internal passageway allows the crew to move between decks entirely out of sight.
The bridge is an incredibly stylish, dark-soaked space, all bathed in red light for night-time work, which is exactly how a serious bridge should look. You’ve got a leaning post in the middle flanked by comfortable captain’s chairs and four main screens dominating the helm. It’s all about flexibility here; you can have the radar, charts, and systems information exactly where you want them. To port, there’s a separate, independent screen for comms, and the whole setup feels remarkably purposeful.
Just behind the helm is the captain’s cabin, which is luxurious enough to pass as a guest cabin, but the repeaters for the bridge screens next to the bed give the game away - you can keep an eye on things even from under the duvet. It’s got a private bathroom and plenty of storage, allowing the skipper to stay close to the action. Right next door is the crew pantry, where the dumbwaiter pops up to serve coffee or snacks to those on watch.
The vast aft platform is flush to the water, with good depth and enough beam to feel wide open when the sides fold down. Diamond Binta’s has a teak-laid surface and high gloss on the bulwark tops, but the detailing is clean. Steps lead up both sides, but it’s the centreline garage that really draws your attention.
Fold-down terraces to port and starboard expand the beach club beam to over 12m (39ft), transforming the whole area into a single-level waterside room. Sunlight floods in through the skylight above.
Inside, the mood shifts. Floors and wall panels are finished in pale brushed oak, with textured stone surfaces and a subtle curve to the cabinetry. There’s a massage room to starboard, a dayhead and shower to port, and access to the lower guest lobby through a central sliding door.
The starboard staircase rises to the main aft deck, which feels broad and open. Glass balustrades ensure the view is clear and there’s no fixed furniture, so the owner can reconfigure the seating or dining layout. Diamond Binta carries a loose dining table and modular chairs, placed to port with a full wet bar opposite.
Overhead, the upper deck overhangs just far enough to shade without closing the space. The finish sticks to the same materials as below, tying the decks together without repetition. From here, walkways run forward to the Portuguese bridge and helideck, or up the port stairs to the upper lounge and sundeck above.
Side Decks & Foredeck
The side decks rise gently as you head forward, wide enough for two people to pass without squeezing. There are no level changes or drains underfoot, just long runs of clean teak and scuppers tucked into the bulwarks.
At the bow, the teak gives way to a recessed landing zone built into the deckhead. It’s a proper helideck, rated and reinforced, with pop-up lighting and tie-down points hidden out of sight. There’s a small bench moulded into the coaming just aft, but the rest of the space is clear.
Bridge Deck Aft
This is effectively the yacht’s primary alfresco dining room, and it is well-protected by a vast overhang, meaning guests can enjoy the views and a lovely trickle of a breeze. The centrepiece is a gargantuan dining table featuring a rather clever honeycomb pattern inset into the surface, a motif that repeats across the wet bar and the side tables to tie the whole look together.
For those who enjoy a bit of culinary theatre, the starboard side houses a dedicated unit fitted with a Teppanyaki grill. It’s a lovely touch that allows the chef to whip up a meal right in front of the guests.
To stop the wind from funnelling down the side decks and ruining the atmosphere, there are heavy glass doors that can be pulled across, keeping the dining area serene and comfortable. At night, the space transforms again; strip lighting embedded in the pillars and spotlights in the overhead create a subtly lit environment that’s perfect for longer dinners.
Sun Deck
While sundecks on yachts of this size are always impressive, Tankoa has done something a bit different here. Aft, you’ve got a lovely sun terrace with big, squidgy sun loungers tucked under a canopy shade, alongside a table for snacks and a drink, and a massive daybed over on the starboard side. It’s the perfect spot for taking in the air, but as you move forward, the layout gets clever.
The central section is semi-enclosed with sliding doors, allowing you to fully seal off what is currently set up as the gym. Often, gyms are buried away down in the bows of a boat where it’s dark and uninspiring, but having it up here is a masterstroke. You get the views, plenty of natural light, and a dedicated day head, so you don't have to go wandering down decks mid-workout. There’s a bar here as well for when you’re done with the weights and ready for something a bit more relaxing.
But the real highlight is right forward. You can climb off the Peloton and step straight into a freshwater, fully heated hot tub. It’s glass-sided, which looks fantastic, and it lets you drink in the views over that massive foredeck while you soak. It’s a sundeck that genuinely does everything, blending wellness and serious lounging with a level of sheer capability that is really rather impressive.
Down on the lower deck, there is something that is, quite frankly, a masterstroke of engineering theatre. Most guest corridors on yachts of this size are rather plain affairs, but here, the passageway serves as an "engine gallery." To starboard is the massage room, with a day head handily located opposite, but the real show-stopper is further along. The yacht is running a pair of burly, 2,500hp Caterpillars, and through a guest passageway, you can actually see them.
There is glazing on either side of the corridor, allowing you to inspect the engines from within the luxury of the interior. It is something truly unique. Having the two big Cats on full display through these panoramic windows is a brilliant touch for anyone with even a passing interest in the phenomenal power required to shift a nearly thousand-tonne vessel. It’s a sophisticated way to bring the heart of the ship into the guest experience without the heat and noise of a usual engine room visit.
Our Verdict
Adapting to the occasion is what the T580 does best. The layout adjusts with ease, shifting from quiet mornings on the beach club to late dinners on the bridge deck. When the yacht needs to host, there’s space for 12 across six cabins. When it needs to become a family escape, the galley feels like a country kitchen. Even the engine room turns into a feature. Tankoa’s aim with the T580 was to fuse long-range capability with liveable luxury, delivering a custom platform that feels just as natural off-grid as it does stern-to in the Med. They’ve done that by threading good ideas through every level.
The YachtBuyer Score provides a clear, category-by-category assessment of how the yacht performs in the areas that matter most. In this review, the Tankoa T580 receives an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars
Reasons to Buy
- Spa at water level
- That corridor through the machinery
- Full-beam owner's cabin with private terrace
- Outstanding sun deck
- Family kitchen
Things to Consider
- Not much stowage in the cabins
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Rivals to Consider
The Benetti B.Yond 57M (57m / 187ft) targets the same long-range cruising brief as the T580 but takes a more structured and eco-conscious route. Its E-Mode hybrid propulsion, backed by SCR exhaust filters, delivers over 5,000 nautical miles at 10 knots and allows for silent running in Hotel Mode while at anchor. Where the T580 links its decks with a continuous flow and central corridor, the B.Yond divides its four levels by function, giving guests and crew more privacy but less internal connection. Owners can choose from several stern layouts, including a full-beam beach club, a helipad, or a gear-heavy watersports garage. Tankoa keeps its concept tighter, building in a forward helideck, a large fixed beach club aft, and a glass-walled walkway through the engine room that ties everything together. The B.Yond leans on classic explorer cues, with a plumb bow and clean lines. The T580 has a more sculpted silhouette and sharper styling.
The Benetti B.Loft 58M (58m / 190ft) answers the explorer brief with something more like a floating loft apartment. Interiors open up to nearly 4m (13ft) in height, with a layout that blends indoor and outdoor spaces in a single continuous volume. The beach club shifts to the main deck and takes on the feel of a cabana lounge, giving guests direct access to the sea without heading below. That comes with trade-offs, as the Tankoa has more vertical range and its beach club sits low and stays cool, while the gym and pool occupy the upper deck for better privacy and views. The B.Loft compresses its social space into one generous tier. It removes physical barriers and delivers light and height in ways the T580 doesn’t try to match. Both are steel and aluminium, both capable of hybrid propulsion, but the B.Loft steps away from technical complexity. There’s no helideck and no visible engineering drama. It’s designed for comfort over reach.
The Benetti B.Now 60M (60m / 197ft) reworks the aft end entirely and turns it into one continuous living space. Its Oasis Deck merges the saloon with a saltwater pool and two folding sea terraces, creating an open area that covers about 130 sq m (1,399 sq ft) and forms part of a main deck that stretches across 202 sq m (2,174 sq ft). There’s no clear barrier between indoor and outdoor zones, and no stairs to separate sea from salon. It answers a different type of brief. While the T580 splits its wellness space onto the lower deck and puts the pool and gym high up for the views, the B.Now keeps it all at sea level. The result is calm, casual, and deliberate. The layout comes at a cost, since the 60M skips a standard helipad and limits tender storage to preserve open space. The Tankoa fits a full-sized limo tender under the foredeck helideck and keeps systems tucked into defined zones. Both yachts promise long legs and will cruise at around 15 knots, but the B.Now does it with a relaxed resort feel.
The T55 Sportiva (55m / 180ft) comes from the same shipyard but takes a different path. It trades expedition gear for party tricks and makes its case with high-spec guest spaces. The aft deck is built around a plunge pool that converts into a dance floor and backs onto a DJ booth. Its mood is lighter, more sociable. The T580 doesn’t chase that atmosphere. Its aft space is a wellness zone with a massage room and fold-down terraces, and its decks are arranged for quieter enjoyment. The Sportiva’s twin Caterpillar C32s deliver a 17-knot top speed and a 3,800-nautical-mile range at 12 knots, which is more than enough for serious cruising but short of the T580’s 5,000-nautical-mile threshold. The beam is also narrower at 9m (30ft) compared to 10m (33ft), which leaves less room inside for dedicated technical spaces or guest accommodation. Tankoa counters this with clever layout ideas, like a knuckle crane that doubles as a collapsible mast and foldaway stairs that free up the swim platform.
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Specifications
- Builder Tankoa Yachts
- Model T580
- Length Overall 58m
- Beam 10m
- Draft(full load) 3.3m
- Hull Steel
- Cabins 6
- Berths 12
- Crew 14
- Yacht Type (Primary) Superyacht
- Use Type (Primary) Oceangoing
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 126,000 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 30,000 Litres
- Engine Model 2x Caterpillar 3512C C06
- Engine HP 2583
- Engine economic speed 10 knots
- Engine max range (speed type) 5400 (nm)
Tankoa T580 Layout
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Sun Deck
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Upper Deck
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Main Deck
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Lower Deck
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Under the Lower Deck
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