M/Y VALOR (Project 715) 79m Explorer Yacht by Feadship 🇳🇱

€150,000,000 💰

Monaco Yacht Show | New Construction | Sold | Expedition Yacht | Superyacht 🚢

From her ice-class credentials and zero-emission cruising capability to her bold exterior profile and highly personalised interior, she stands as one of the most ambitious deliveries of 2025. Her debut at the Monaco Yacht Show (Sep 24-27, 2025) will showcase Feadship’s vision of sustainable large-yacht design. 🌟

Overview

Sighting: Observed September 13, 2025, in Puerto Banús waters near Marbella, heading to Monaco Yacht Show. 🌅🚤
Previous Stop: Refueled September 12, 2025, in Gibraltar after anchoring off Falmouth, UK, post-delivery from Feadship Aalsmeer. ⛽⚓

About the Yacht 🚢

Name: Valor (ex-Project 715). 🏷️
Type: Explorer yacht for polar and remote cruising (e.g., Borneo, Tasmania, Northwest Passage). 🌍❄️
Length: 79.5m (260.8ft). 📏
Beam: 12.5m. 📐
Draft: 3.45m. ⚓
Gross Tonnage: 2,025 GT. ⚖️
Builder: Feadship, Netherlands (De Vries shipyard, Aalsmeer). 🏗️🇳🇱
Exterior Designer: De Voogt Naval Architects (lead: Chris Bottoms). ✏️
Interior Designer: Bannenberg & Rowell Design. 🛋️
Launch: May 17, 2025, Aalsmeer. 🎉
Delivery: September 2025, post-sea trials. 📦
Hull: Steel with 2m ice belt (Bureau Veritas Young Ice 2 for first-year ice navigation). 🧊
Superstructure: Aluminum with expansive windows for natural light. 🔩
Decks: Six, with walk-around decks, widened bulwarks, and contra-flow infinity pool (8.35m x 2.55m, among largest for 80m Feadship). 🛫🏊‍♂️
Range: 5,000nm at 12 knots (cruising 11 knots, max >15 knots). 🗺️
Guests: 14 in 7 suites (6 main deck, 1 owner’s deck). 🛏️
Crew: 18 (including captain), cabins on bridge and lower decks. 👨‍✈️
Propulsion: Feadship Advanced Electrical Drive (FAED) hybrid diesel-electric, DC grid, 4 variable-speed high-efficiency generators, 5.34 MWh water-cooled lithium-ion battery bank (Norway, 5x capacity of 83.5m Savannah, 2015), mast-mounted high-efficiency solar array, HVO biofuel trials (90% CO2 reduction). ⚡🔋☀️🧪
Zero-Emission Mode: 48 hours silent, zero-carbon cruising for sensitive marine areas. 🌿
Thrusters: Twin Schottel EcoPeller azimuthing, Schottel Rim-Drive bow thruster for precision. 🔄
Stabilization: Quantum Marine Stabilizers with XT Fin and MAGlift for all-sea comfort. 🌊
Features: Sustainably heated infinity pool, beach club with fold-down doors and large starboard tender door, 2 Jacuzzis (sundeck forward with wraparound sunpads), bridge-deck gym, massage room, water toy storage, elevator to all decks, bow tender garage, energy-recycling heat exchangers for Arctic ops. 🏊‍♂️🏖️🛁🏋️‍♂️🛗❄️
Pet-Friendly: Owner’s deck grass relief station and shower for three Golden Retrievers. 🐕‍🦺🚿
Purpose: Arctic/polar expeditions, including Northwest Passage, with transoceanic capability for remote, ice-laden regions while prioritizing luxury and eco-impact. 🧊🗺️

About the Owner 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Identity: Robert “Bobby” Genovese, repeat Feadship client; Canadian-American entrepreneur, self-made millionaire since age 25; founder/CEO of BG Capital Group (venture capital/investments). 🇨🇦🇺🇸💼
Background: Born 1964, Ontario farm; overcame adversity to build wealth via serial entrepreneurship; professional polo player (12+ years); philanthropist for education/community causes; Bahamas resident; starred in 2008 documentary “Bobby G: Adventure Capitalist” with CEO Marco Markin. 🚜🏇🤝📺
Yachting History: Yacht owner since 1990s (started with Malibu ski boat); first superyacht 2014; fleet includes BG (47m Feadship, ex-Charade/Valor, ex-Paul Allen, Below Deck seasons 4,5,7, refitted for family/charter, $15M value, $2M annual costs), BG JR (78ft Lazzara LSX, 8 guests, 30kn), BG3 (74ft Sunseeker Predator); founded BG Signature Luxury Collection (2014, 22+ yachts, outperforms market); prioritizes low-maintenance, family-friendly, revenue-generating yachts; transparent about crew/repair costs. ⛵📺❤️
Plans for Valor: Custom-built for global family expeditions with three Golden Retrievers; targets remote ice-covered regions like Northwest Passage; pet-friendly design reflects adventure, sustainability, and family focus. 🐾🌬️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Specifications 📋

Dimensions & Construction 📏

• Length: 79.5m (260.8ft). 📐

• Beam: 12.5m. 📐

• Draft: 3.45m. ⚓

• GT: 2,025. ⚖️

• Construction: Started 2021, Feadship Slob facility, Papendrecht; hull moved to Aalsmeer 2024 for outfitting; completed September 2025. 🏗️

• Materials: Steel hull, aluminum superstructure; large windows, bow tender garage. 🪚

• Cost: €150,000,000, reflecting bespoke craftsmanship and advanced tech. 💰

Propulsion & Efficiency ⚙️🌱

• System: FAED hybrid diesel-electric, DC grid (no main engines). 🔋

• Generators: 4 variable-speed, high-efficiency (output exceeds Savannah by 5x). ⚡

• Batteries: 5.34 MWh lithium-ion (Norway), water-cooled for safety/efficiency. 🔋

• Solar: Mast-mounted high-efficiency cells for supplemental zero-carbon power. ☀️

• Biofuel: HVO trials (90% CO2 reduction, supports Feadship’s net-zero 2030 goal). 🧪

• Emission-Free: 48 hours silent cruising. 🌿

• Ice Class: Bureau Veritas Young Ice 2 (2m ice belt above/below waterline). 🧊

• Range: 5,000nm at 12kn (cruising 11kn, max >15kn). 🗺️

• Fuel Capacity: Approx. 150,000 liters, optimized for transoceanic voyages. ⛽

Design & Amenities 🎨

• Exterior: De Voogt’s “battleship dreadnought” bow and guided missile frigate aesthetic, per owner’s “recognizable from outer space” vision; bold hull numbers; robust steel hull for extreme environments. 🚢

• Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell’s natural materials (wood, stone, metal, glass) blend vintage elegance with modern craftsmanship; bespoke furnishings by George Nakashima, Linley, Pollaro, Silver Lining; high-gloss wood finishes, hand-stitched leather. 🪵🪑

• Custom: Linley billet titanium director’s chairs (exterior dining), unique Italian stonework, McIntosh stereo with turntable/reference vinyls (main saloon), main staircase with 48,001 bronze/stone components, custom LED lighting system. 🪨🎶🏛️💡

• Layout: Owner’s deck with forward-facing suite (panoramic views, private lounge, Jacuzzi, dressing room, office); main deck with 6 suites, lounge, alfresco dining (14 guests, sliding glass walls); skylounge; sundeck with forward Jacuzzi, wraparound sunpads, aft informal dining. 🛏️🍽️🥂

• Pet Areas: Owner’s deck grass relief station and freshwater shower for three Golden Retrievers, integrated into deck design. 🐕‍🦺🚿

• Other: Helipad (certified for medium helicopters), bow tender garage (stores multiple tenders/jet skis), walk-around decks, starboard tender door (largest for 80m Feadship), water toy storage (sea kayaks, dive gear), massage room with foldable treatment table. 🛫🚤🏄‍♂️

Accommodation 🛏️

• Guests: 14 (7 suites: 1 owner’s, 6 main deck). 👥

• Owner’s Suite: Forward, 180-degree panoramic windows, private lounge, en suite with dual vanities, Jacuzzi, dressing room, office with secure satcom. 🌅

• Crew: 17 + captain (bridge/lower deck cabins with high-end crew mess). 👨‍✈️

• Accessibility: Elevator serves all six decks; wheelchair-compatible corridors. 🛗

Status 📅

• Stage: Delivered September 2025; sea trials completed (tested FAED, HVO, ice-class performance); transited from Aalsmeer to Falmouth, Gibraltar, now Puerto Banús. ⚓

• Debut: Monaco Yacht Show 2025, competing for World Superyacht Awards. 🎪

• Availability: Private for owner; not for sale; Feadship resale value often near original cost. 🔒💸

Why Feadship 🏆🇳🇱

1. Heritage: Founded 1849; Royal Dutch shipyard (Van Lent, De Vries); built 450+ yachts. 👑

2. Customization: Fully bespoke (e.g., Valor’s bow, pet areas, staircase). 🎨

3. Sustainability: Net-zero 2030 goal; FAED, HVO, solar tech lead industry. 🌱

4. Explorer Capability: Ice-class hulls, long-range for polar/tropical voyages. ❄️🗺️

5. Value: Resale often matches build cost; strong global demand. 💸

6. Awards: Three 2023 World Superyacht Awards (e.g., Shinkai). 🏅

7. Clients: Elites and repeats (e.g., Genovese, Bernard Arnault of LVMH, Van Lent owner). 🤝

8. Prestige: Iconic builds like 101m Symphony, Steve Jobs’ Venus. 🌟

Why Valor 🚤

• Innovation: 48hr zero-emission, 5x Savannah’s power, solar/HVO integration. ⚡

• Exploration: Young Ice 2 for Northwest Passage; durable for extreme climates. 🧊

• Luxury: Bespoke interiors, pet-friendly, military-inspired exterior. 🛋️🐾

• Efficiency: Energy recycling, HVO biofuels for eco-adventure. ☀️🧪

Keywords: Feadship Valor 2025, explorer, zero-emission, hybrid, ice-class, 79.5m, Northwest Passage, solar, HVO, De Voogt, Bannenberg, battleship bow, dog-friendly, helipad, beach club, 14 guests, Arctic, long-range, eco, resale, sea trials, sustainable, Bobby Genovese, BG Capital. 🔑

 

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Details

Value Estimate: €150,000,000. 💰
Type: Feadship. 🏗️
Status: Monaco Yacht Show, New Construction, Sold. 🎪
Name: VALOR. 🏷️
Yard: Feadship. 🇳🇱
Designer: De Voogt. ✏️
Interior: Bannenberg & Rowell. 🛋️
Length: 79m. 📏

 

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