Cetacea is a 40.25 m / 132′1″ luxury motor yacht. She was built by Feadship in 1970.
With a beam of 7.62 m and a draft of 2.39 m, she has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure. This adds up to a gross tonnage of 253 tons.
She is powered by Caterpillar engines of 925 hp each giving her a maximum speed of 12 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots. Cetacea's maximum range is estimated at 4000 nautical miles.
The motor yacht can accommodate 8 guests in 4 cabins with an interior design by Robin Rose and an exterior design by H.W. De Voogt.