First look: Damen Yachting relaunches 72m Delta Marine yacht Albatross after major refit

7 March 2025 • Written by Gabrielle Lazaridis

The Delta Marine motor yacht Albatross has been relaunched from Damen Yachting's Vlissingen facility in the Netherlands, following an extensive 26-month transformation with Amels Refit.

Works included major upgrades to the naval architecture and exterior profile, along with a significant overhaul of the Francois Zuretti interiors from the yacht's 2016 delivery.

Originally measuring 72.2 metres, Albatross emerged from the shed with a seven-metre hull extension, where 10 metres had been removed and 17 metres added. A major consideration during this portion of the rebuild was how to maintain the yacht's stability, which Damen Yachting addressed by lifting the exhaust systems due to the increased weight and reengineering several onboard systems.

Harrison Eidsgaard oversaw both the exterior and interior transformations, which included a newly reconfigured layout. This allowed for the addition of a beach club with a wellness centre, large outdoor pool, winter garden and enlarged exterior seating areas.

According to Michel Coens, head of Refit & Services at Damen Yachting, special care was given to maintaining the yacht's original DNA, while still managing to rework the platform to meet the needs of the owner. "It has been an incredible journey undertaking the refit of Albatross in collaboration with everyone involved including the owners' team, Harrison Eidsgaard and our Amels Refit specialists," he said. "The scale and magnitude of this refit has been a team effort. We have reconfigured the layout and carried out major engineering reworks. Her transformation is stunning."

Albatross prior to her refit

With an enhanced volume of 2,149GT, Albatross comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests with additional space for 2 staff and 19 crew, including her captain, Nathan Milicich.

"The owners are passionate about boating and are eagerly awaiting the boat’s return," Milicich said of the yacht's relaunch earlier this week. Albatross has since been lowered back into the water for her final outfitting and sea trials.