Joy

• LOA: 70 m
• Gross tonnage: 1,095 GT
• Beam: 11.5 m
• Delivered: 2016
• Builder: Feadship (De Voogt Naval Architects)
• Exterior design: Bannenberg and Rowell
• Interior design: Studio Indigo
• Propulsion: two MTU 16V 4000 engines with three Scania generators, top speed about 16 knots

An award-winning 70 metre

Delivered in 2016 at 70 metres, Joy arrived as a compact flagship that quickly became one of the most decorated yachts of her year. At 11.5 metres in the beam and 1,095 GT she packs real volume into a compact hull. She offers the full-custom finish that defines the yard in a size that stays manageable in port. She won several awards after launch for her design and detailing. She stands among the most admired Feadships of the middle of the decade.

Her significance lies in the depth of craft packed into her size. Joy shows how much richness the yard can build into a 70 metre yacht through material and detail. Her interior became a reference for finish and invention at this length. For owners who value craft over sheer scale she set a clear standard. She proves that a smaller Feadship can carry a very rich interior.

Bannenberg and Rowell on the exterior

The exterior is the work of the studio Bannenberg and Rowell, who gave Joy a clean and elegant profile that carries her volume with balance. The lines are modern and confident, with generous glazing opening the interior to the sea. De Voogt Naval Architects developed the hull form beneath the styling. The proportions read as graceful for a yacht of this length. Her draft of around 3 metres keeps a wide range of anchorages within reach.

The exterior spaces are arranged for relaxed cruising in warm grounds. Broad decks give owner and guests room to spread out across several levels. A beach club and sun areas open the yacht to the water and the light. The outdoor areas offer a range of settings through the day. Wide walkways and low guardrails keep the connection to the sea open across the deck.

A 70 metre Feadship built around a cantilevered wood staircase, a glass lift and 250 different finishes.

Studio Indigo and 250 finishes

The interior is the work of Studio Indigo, and it is the heart of the yacht's appeal. A centrally placed cantilevered wood spiral staircase wraps around a glass lift connecting every deck, giving guests an instinctive sense of where they are aboard. The interior draws on more than 250 different finishes and materials, a remarkable depth of craft for a 70 metre yacht. Joy accommodates 12 guests across six staterooms. Rich timber, stone and metal give each space its own distinct character.

The richness of material gives each space its own character while keeping a coherent whole. There is room for dining, lounging and wellness areas across the decks, supported by a crew of around 19. Light fills the guest areas through large windows. Feadship joinery underpins the whole interior with the finish expected at this level. The central staircase and lift make the compact yacht easy to move through.

MTU power and easy range

Joy is powered by two MTU 16V 4000 series engines, supported by three Scania generators, giving her a top speed of around 16 knots. Her reported range of about 4,500 nautical miles allows long ocean cruising between fuelling stops. The displacement hull is set up for comfortable passage-making. Her tankage supports extended time away from port. Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure keep the compact yacht light and efficient.

A yacht of this quality is built with redundancy across its critical systems for cruising far from support. Quantum stabilisers keep her steady at anchor and under way. The volume of the hull allows generous technical and storage spaces below the guest areas. The machinery is arranged for reliable voyages over long distances. Her systems are set up to keep a small crew running the yacht smoothly.

A jewel box for a craft-led owner

Joy answers the brief of an owner who wanted a compact flagship with the richest possible interior. Her awards and her 250-material interior gave her a lasting reputation for craft. Yachts of this quality hold steady interest whenever they appear on the market. She is a jewel box at sea for a discerning owner. Her multiple design awards keep her interest strong whenever she appears for sale.

For an owner she offers generous private quarters, richly detailed social spaces and the reach of a genuine ocean cruiser. The size suits family groups and long itineraries in comfort while staying manageable in port. Running a 70 metre yacht is a commitment that rewards an owner who values craft and detail. Joy stands among the most admired compact Feadships of her generation. Her interior remains a benchmark for finish at her length.

Who it is for: The craft-led owner who wants a compact flagship with an exceptionally rich interior and genuine ocean range.