HOSPITALITY

Westport's 2011 delivery HOSPITALITY represents the American builder's commitment to refined performance cruising at the half-century mark. Naval architect William Garden's collaboration with the shipyard produced a 49.98-meter platform that balances substantial volume with seaworthy proportions. Donald Starkey's dual role as both exterior and interior designer ensures visual continuity throughout the yacht's 492 gross tons. His exterior lines maintain Westport's signature profile while accommodating twelve guests within thoughtfully proportioned spaces. The 9.3-meter beam provides the foundation for generous social areas without compromising the yacht's sleek appearance. Garden's naval architecture expertise, evident in the yacht's seaworthy stance, reflects decades of designing vessels that prioritize both comfort and capability. A crew of thirteen operates the yacht's systems with the professionalism expected aboard a vessel of this caliber. HOSPITALITY demonstrates how established American yacht building, when paired with experienced international design talent, produces yachts that honor traditional cruising values while meeting contemporary expectations for space and refinement.