PLEIADES

Van der Valk's 2013 design prioritized an expansive stern platform that transforms PLEIADES into a floating beach resort, with hydraulic swim steps that lower guests directly to water level and integrated seating that makes the yacht's transom a natural gathering point for swimming, diving, and waterside entertaining. Forward thinking extends throughout the 20.4-meter hull, where the Dutch builder's methodical approach to space planning becomes evident in surprisingly generous social areas that feel uncompromised despite the yacht's focused proportions. Large windows wrap the main saloon in natural light, while the galley's strategic placement keeps meal preparation connected to both interior and exterior dining zones. PLEIADES strikes that rare balance between intimate scale and serious capability, with naval architecture that prioritizes stability and comfort over outright speed. Her beam creates interior volume that rivals larger yachts, while maintaining the maneuverability and fuel efficiency that makes spontaneous coastal exploration genuinely practical. Guest accommodations reflect the same thoughtful proportion, offering privacy and comfort without the overwhelming scale that can make smaller groups feel lost aboard oversized vessels.