Feadship Yacht Alvia, a.k.a. Project 822, Finally Visible

UPDATE, MAY 7, 2024: The yacht Alvia has departed on her delivery voyage. Read on for our original article.

The last time any part of her was visible was back in September 2021. Now, though, the Feadship yacht Alvia, which still remains relatively clandestine, is in the water. Dutch citizens residing near the Royal Van Lent shipyard on Kaag Island were able to watch today as she floated out of her enclosed drydock.

For perspective, the last time anyone in public could see her was when she was largely bare metal. She further was known only as Project 822 (“822” being her Royal Van Lent hull number). The joined hull and superstructure shell departed from Feadship’s subcontractor in Rotterdam, under the assistance of tugs. She’s remained at the shipyard ever since.

Delivery for the yacht Alvia is on pace before the end of the year. Very little publicity is permitted at this point. For instance, the Seattle interior-design studio Susan Young Interiors has been working with RWD and the owners. RWD additionally is responsible for exterior styling across what appears to be three decks. Naval architecture and engineering comes from the shipyard’s own De Voogt Naval Architects.

With an LOA of 248 feet (75.7 meters), the superyacht had her mast go into place shortly after she slipped outside. Further relatively shortly, coinciding with her official launch, Feadship pledges to release more information about her design and construction.

In the meantime, it’s interesting to note that her real name is different than what some yacht brokerage websites have listed for some time. Although we have confirmation that she is indeed the yacht Alvia, brokers have referred to her as Hanami.

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