Van der Valk Shipyard has secured a new order for a 35-meter yacht, the latest addition to the Jangada series. This project follows the 25-meter Jangada and the 32-meter Jangada, a nominee for the World Superyacht Award. The new yacht, set to be delivered in January 2026, demonstrates the yard's ability to adapt to evolving client needs with flexibility and precision.
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The client, who commissioned the first Jangada in 2013, has worked closely with Van der Valk and designers Nick Top and Guido de Groot on all three projects. The initial Jangada was one of Van der Valk's earliest raised pilothouse models, a concept that has since influenced other notable builds.
The Jangada yachts have evolved alongside the client's changing requirements, including the need for more space to accommodate a growing family and adjustments to home berths in the Bay of St Tropez. The latest vessel will feature a steel hull and aluminium superstructure to enhance sound insulation and reduce noise and vibration.
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A key feature of the new Jangada is a jet-stream pool integrated into the aft of the flybridge deck. The pool, measuring 4.5 meters in length and 1.5 meters in depth, will hold 7,200 liters of warm water stored in a tank under the tender garage. Incorporating the pool required intricate exterior design adjustments, maintaining the yacht's elegant raised pilothouse profile while adding an extra deck.
The new Jangada will boast large windows in the main saloon and 2.6-meter ceilings, made possible by a raised seating area above the recessed pool. These design choices were made to enhance interior views, as requested by the owner. Additionally, the wheelhouse lounge will feature fold-away dashboard screens for unobstructed vistas when anchored.
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Outdoor seating areas on the aft deck, flybridge, and bow will offer panoramic views, with a specific seat on the bow positioned for sunset views in the owner’s home bay on the French Riviera. A portside passarelle will be adapted to the pontoon height for easier access.
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The new Jangada will prioritize safety and comfort with wide stairs and walkways, twin Seakeeper gyros, and Humphree fin stabilizers. The full-beam master suite is located forward on the main deck, while the lower deck cabins are tailored for the owner's children and grandchildren. The interior will be exquisitely detailed to match the family's lifestyle.
Van der Valk is a family-run company building comfortable, innovative and efficient (semi) custom motor yachts from 18m to 45m. From its humble roots in the 1960s, Van der Valk today has a global fleet of over 1000 motor yachts.
Credits: Van der Valk