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At Heesen, we are dedicated to building superyachts in aluminium and steel that offer speed, style and fuel-efficient cruising. With an unrelenting focus on quality, craftsmanship and innovation, Heesen has created one of the world’s most impressive shipbuilding legacies. Our portfolio consists of three build concepts, which address our customers’ differing requirements regarding delivery times and personalisation. All rely on proven engineering and the renowned ‘Crafted in Holland’ build quality.

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Half a millennium of maritime history has helped make the Dutch masters in yachtbuilding. The wealth of  experience has enabled Holland to become global market leader in the production of superyachts and  smaller (semi) custom built luxury yachts. All yachtbuilders presented on this website are certified members of the Dutch Boating association HISWA.

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Mulder Shipyard delivered Favorite 1500 RESPIRE

Mulder Shipyard has succesfully delivered the new Favorite 1500 RESPIRE to her owners.

New order for Jachtbouw De Alm

Jachtbouw De Alm has started building a new Almclassic on behalf of a Dutch client.

Mulder Shipyard finished renovating Mulder Marina

Mulder Shipyard finished the renovation of the Mulder Marina in Warmond.

Yachts Holland

A representative selection of Dutch yards has joined forces to create a comprehensive overview of the yachts that they have to offer. To make the selection process even more convenient, we have organised them in three categories: motoryachts, sailing yachts and launches. You can make your own selection of favourites and compare. 

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NETHERLANDS YACHT CHARTERS

248 boats available for bareboat or crewed charter

Yachts from professional fleet operators in Netherlands

Free cancellation of reservation without obligations within 4 days

Most popular boats For rent in NETHERLANDS

Bavaria 40 Cruiser (2008)

Bavaria C42 (2021)

Barkas 1080 (1998)

Bavaria C38 (2022)

Pénichette Flying Bridge1020 FB

Renal 40 (4) (2003)

ComfortClipper (2002)

Bavaria Cruiser 37 - 3 cab. (2017)

ComfortElegance (2002)

ComfortMagnifique (2001)

Top destinations in netherlands for boat rental.

51 boats for charter

from ₽36,630 per week

47 boats for charter

from ₽33,120 per week

OUD-LOOSDRECHT

31 boats for charter

from ₽58,680 per week

HINDELOOPEN

24 boats for charter

from ₽42,660 per week

21 boats for charter

20 boats for charter

from ₽69,840 per week

• Friezenwijk 18 boats in Friezenwijk 18
• Yerseke 15 boats in Yerseke 15
• Lelystad 8 boats in Lelystad 8
• Akkrum 8 boats in Akkrum 8
• Kerkdriel 7 boats in Kerkdriel 7
• Alphen aan den Rijn 6 boats in Alphen aan den Rijn 6
• Breskens 1 boats in Breskens 1

Types of boats available for rent in Netherlands

Power boat charter

172 powerboats available in Netherlands for rent, starting from ₽33,120 per week. Bareboat or crewed options available for sailing vacations.

Sailboat charter

There are 43 sailboats available for charter in Netherlands, prices start from ₽59,580 per week. Most budget friendly option for a vacation.

Houseboat charter

33 houseboats available for rent in Netherlands, from ₽58,680 for one week. Perfect for relaxed vacation on lakes and rivers with comfort of a floating home.

Catamaran charter

Currently not available for charter in this country. Check other boat types.

Trimaran charter

Gulets charter

Yacht charter types available in Netherlands

Bareboat charter, crewed yachts, skippered boats, cost of boat rental in netherlands.

Average yacht charter cost in Netherlands starts from ₽157,140 per week. Graphic below represents fluctuation of charter prices in Netherlands during the year, based on a sample of 50 boats ranging from 40 to 50-foot. This graphic shows months with lowest prices during the year as well high season when prices are above average. Before booking the boat at lowest rate, please check sailing conditions as usually best prices are during off season.

Sailing conditions in Netherlands

Air temperature, precipitation and wind force may vary significantly during the year. Below you may find graphics with min and max temperature and average precipitation days in Netherlands during the year. Book your charter vacation in Netherlands wisely! Considering sailing conditions along with the best price offers

Temperature by month

Average air High and Low temperature during the year

Rainy days by month

Average number of days with precipitation during the year.

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Netherlands yacht charter

Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in the  world. Wherever you sail, there is no chance to get away from  civilization. Almost all cities are highly populated, especially in the  Randstad area, where traffic jams is serious problem. Most of the  country territory is at, or below the sea level with landscape dominated  by plains and waterways. This makes the Netherlands an ideal country  for agriculture and sailing vacations. Hills can be found only in the  Veluwe and in the southern Limburg. In almost all rural areas you will  find highly developed farms, which make the Netherlands one of the  world's largest food exporters.

Netherlands boat charter

When on a Netherlands yacht charter, you can sail to some  wonderful places, unavailable for tourists and see picturesque villages,  tulips and windmills. The most beautiful places simply cannot be  reached by land. Geography these grounds are speckled by waterways. The  whole country is covered with rivers, canals and dams. Renting a boat in  Netherlands you will easily find some beautiful beach somewhere nearby.  Nothern Sea coastline has the most spectacular beaches and it is an  absolute must see during your sailing vacation.

Netherlands sailing tips

Netherlands yacht charter offers unique and challenging sailing  experience. You will find moderate sea climate throughout the country.  Summer here is always warm but not hot, with consistent sea breezes  perfect for exiting and comfortable sailing vacation. In June – August  air temperature reaches +20 +22 ° C while during the winter it may drop  to 0 + 5 ° C. Precipitation here can be expected throughout the  year, mostly in the form of rain, fog accompanied by cloudy days.  Southwest winds prevail in this area but some may also bring a very  dense fog that will significantly limit the view.

Boats in Netherlands are the most important way of transport than  cars, so you may easily find yacht charter even in remote areas of  Holland. Rent a motorboat, houseboat, sailing yacht or gulet in  Netherlands with 12 Knots.

Sailing in Netherlands don't miss Breskens in Zeeland that boasts  five-kilometer long beach located close to the Belgium border. Or you  can set up sails and make a passage to see the highest sand dune in  Northern Holland or the oldest nude beach. Westkapelle in Zeeland is a  great place to do some fishing near the spot called Kreek. Party lovers  may go to Zandvoort in the North Holland well known for its restaurants,  bars, and luxury accommodations.

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Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts is specialized in purchasing and selling Dutch-built and designed quality sailing and motor yachts. Take a look at our portfolio to see the yachts for sale.

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NEW LISTING | FRANK MULDER SOSSEGO

We are delighted to add this Frank Mulder motor yacht  to our listings. She was built in 2015 at Gebroeder van Enkhuizen.

NEW LISTING | VITTERS TRAWLER YACHT

We are delighted to add this Vitters trawler yacht  to our listings. She was built in 1999 after a design of Klaas Bes and René van der Velden.

Yachtsnl 2023 Dutch-built yacht sales report available

Yachtsnl.com has released the 184 page, annual Dutch-built yacht sales report of 2023, offering a detailed examination of the international Dutch-built yacht sales

NEW LISTING | HAKVOORT BEELDSNIJDER 3135

We are delighted to add this Royal Hakvoort  to our listings. She was built in 1985 after a design of Pieter Beeldsnijder and has undergone a refit in 2022.

NEW LISTING | MULDER 88 FLYBRIDGE

We are delighted to add this Mulder 88 Flybridge to our listings. She was built in 2001 after a design of Guido de Groot and has undergone an extensive refit in 2022.

SOLD FOR THE 2ND TIME | LOWLAND 98

Van der Vliet Dutch Quality Yachts is delighted to announce the sale of this 29-meter Lowland for the second time.

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The Very Best of Dutch Yacht Builders

Dutch yacht builders have crafted a reputation as being among the world’s very best, with an extraordinary density of high quality, high value shipyards operating out of the Netherlands.

Part of the reason for the dominance of Dutch yacht builders in the superyacht industry stems from Holland’s prestigious history of boat building, which stretches back centuries and was perfectly poised to make the shift to constructing luxury yachts during the 20th century. The word ‘yacht’ originally comes from the Dutch word ‘jacht’, meaning hunt.

Some of the towering names of the yachting world have emerged from Holland, with the great heritage yards Amels, Hakvoort, Royal Huisman, De Vries and Royal Van Lent more recently joined by other outstanding Dutch yacht builders such as Heesen, Vitters, and Oceanco.

Dutch shipyards are heralded not only for their world-class build quality, high tech yards, and innovation, but are also renowned for reliability in finishing projects on time and on budget. With Dutch shipyards producing many fully-custom ‘one-off’ yachts, many of the yachts launched from Holland’s shipyards are extremely iconic and often win international awards.

Dutch yacht builders have also capitalized on their individual reputations for quality construction by forming strong collaborations including Feadship and HISWA, which serve to market the best of Dutch yachting internationally, thereby growing the influence of the Dutch yacht builders.

Notable Dutch Yacht Builders

This prestige brand is often known as the ‘Rolls Royce’ of yacht builders, constructing fully custom yachts from a ‘blank slate’ beginning. Feadship is actually a partnership between two of the greatest Dutch shipyards: De Vries and Royal Van Lent, with yacht building roots dating back to 1849. The Feadship fleet today is more than 450 strong, and includes some ground-breaking yachts including AQUARIUS and ECTASEA.

Founded in 1918 and boasting the largest and most high-tech shipyard in the Netherlands, Amels turned its hand to superyacht construction in the 1980’s. Amels builds fully custom yachts up to 656’ (200m), as well as their highly sought-after ‘Limited Edition Series’. Known for exceptional build quality and iconic yachts including HERE COMES THE SUN, Amels also builds a popular range of support yachts for superyachts through DAMEN, its parent company.

Royal Huisman

This family-run shipyard was founded in 1884, and has produced some of the finest sailing yachts afloat, with a long line of regatta honors and design awards across its fleet of maxi-yachts and performance cruisers. While its fame is recognized across the world for building sailing yachts such as ATHENA, Royal Huisman also builds motoryachts, including the award winning ARCADIA.

Hakvoort is another illustrious Dutch shipyard which dates back to 1919 and builds sailing and motoryachts up to 215’ (65m). With yachts constructed in steel and aluminum, Hakvoort offers a full-custom service from design to launch, as well as a 180’ (55m) semi-custom series. They have launched many notable, award-winning yachts, from LADY MARINA in 1994 to APOSTROPHE in 2013.

Founded in 1979, Heesen has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the yachting industry, and is now considered one of the most innovative Dutch yacht builders. Initially known as a builder of fast performance yachts, Heesen has expanded its yacht building capacity up to 260’ (80m) and has achieved notoriety for its revolutionary design and engineering, such as the Fast Displacement Hull Form first seen on multi-award-winning GALACTICA STAR.

One of the most respected names in sailing, the Vitters shipyard was founded in 1990 and has gone on to launch luxury sailing yachts known for winning superyacht regattas and international design awards. Constructing yachts over 30m with an uncompromising focus on quality and design, Vitters has received accolades for yachts including SARISSA, GANESHA and AQUIJO. Vitters also owns the Green Marine yard, which is responsible for building the Volvo Ocean Race fleet.

This Dutch yacht builder specializes in the large yacht market, constructing fully custom superyachts over 260’ (80m) in aluminum and steel. Oceanco opened its doors in 1990 and has been responsible for the launch of some of the industry’s most well-known yachts, including ALFA NERO, ANASTASIA and the largest Dutch yacht to be built thus far, the 360’ (110m) JUBILEE.

Located in the medieval Dutch town of Den Bosch, Moonen Shipyards is one of the world’s most well-known motoryacht builders. Having launched their first boat in 1963, Moonen pride themselves in quality and service and offer diverse options in the upper echelons of the yacht industry for fully customized superyachts up to 150’ (45m), custom series displacement yachts, explorer vessels or fast displacement all-aluminum powerboats.

Established as a family-owned shipyard in 1938, Mulder has become a renowned member of the Dutch yacht building family. The yards’ global reputation for quality has been built upon three main pillars: the classic Super Favorite Cruisers, the later Favorite Superior and a range of Mulder custom-built motor yachts from 42’ to 147’ (13m to 45m).

Van der Valk

A passionate yacht enthousiast, Wim van der Valk started the company that bears his name in 1967, and is still driving force behind it today. In applying the most advanced solutions, systems and materials possible, this pedigreed Dutch yacht builder believes in creating yachts that will stand the test of time. In the late 1990s, they introduced their signature product – the Continental I series. Today, to ensure unrivaled quality and exclusivity, Van Der Valk produces a select, limited number of Continental yachts each year.

Hartman Marine Group

Founded in 2003, Hartman Marine Group has roots which span back to 1775 with a heritage of seven generations of skipper-owners. Hartman yachts hold a timeless and fresh style without compromising practicality and superb comfort, in the true fashion of Dutch boatbuilding excellence. Leveraging on experience, innovation as well as tradition, Hartman applies their robust standards from the drawing table to the unique finishing touches in every custom build.

Worth Avenue Yachts have many yachts for sale in their fleet built by these renowned Dutch yacht builders, and are experts in the sale, construction and charter of Dutch yachts. Contact us to find out more about which Dutch yacht builder is right for you.

Yacht Charter Netherlands - Yacht Rentals Netherlands

Top-rated yacht charters in netherlands - preselected yacht rentals:.

Sailing yacht Bavaria 38 Cruiser for hire in Lemmer

• Bavaria 38 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]
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Sailing yacht Bavaria 46 Cruiser available for charter in Lelystad

• Bavaria 46 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]
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Sailboat Bavaria 46 Cruiser for charter in Lemmer

Yacht Bavaria 33 Cruiser available for charter in Lemmer

• Bavaria 33 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Sailboat Sun Odyssey 439 for hire in Lemmer

• Sun Odyssey 439 [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Sailboat Bavaria 37 Cruiser available for charter in Lemmer

• Bavaria 37 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Sailboat Dehler 42 for rent in Yerseke

• Dehler 42 [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]
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Yacht Bavaria 37 Cruiser for rent in Lemmer

Sailing yacht Bavaria 40 Cruiser for charter in Lemmer

• Bavaria 40 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Sailing yacht Bavaria 37 Cruiser for hire in Lelystad

Sailing boat Bavaria 37 Cruiser available for charter in Lelystad

Sailing yacht Bavaria 37 Cruiser for charter in Lelystad

Sailing yacht Dehler 38 SQ available for charter in Yerseke

• Dehler 38 SQ [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Yacht Bavaria 41 Cruiser available for charter in Lemmer

• Bavaria 41 Cruiser [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]

Sailing yacht Dufour 310 Grand Large for rent in Yerseke Harbour

• Dufour 310 Grand Large [Yacht Price incl. Taxes]
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Yacht Charter Netherlands - Sailing in the Netherlands

A lot has happened on the land, and beautiful big lakes were made from the wild sea.

If anyone in western central Europe really well and truly knows the North Sea , its ‘moods’ and its coasts as well as its waves and deluges, it is no doubt the Dutch. They have been mastering the sea for the last many centuries to the point where they know it inside and out, even having wrested land out of the its grasp. Intrepid seaman have researched and detailed its nuances in their cartography, and the daring courage of the Dutch paired with their love of discovery led them to their own colonial empire, to which today Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, Saba, Sint Eustatius , and Sint Maarten still belong and are “special municipalities” or autonomous parts of the Kingdom of the Netherlands . At home, however, the subtle and technically perfect dikes, dams, polders, and salt marshes of the countrywide Zuiderzeewerk system – especially important around the Ijsselmeer in Flevoland and in Kroon (Wering Sea) in the province North Holland – are the benchmark of the effective domestic landscape architecture that has made the country what it is.

How do you make the most of the sea? What all you can do with Water:

Huge areas have been reclaimed through drainage and made possible to settle on. Originally the draining was planned for a different province, more specifically for a polder with the proposed name “Markerwaard” where today the Marker Sea exists, in order to protect Amsterdam against possible heavy storm tides. Instead, it was limited due to the costs, in order to keep the sea and the local recreation areas in tact, and to protect the “Houtribdijk”/”Markerwaarddijk” dam between Lelystad and Enkhuizen. This now serves as a major road connection between North Holland, Flevoland and Glederland. Water is highly respected in the Netherlands, but not feared. Instead, the Dutch use it in ways that strategically, wisely, and safely, in terms of protection, benefit them in the long run. They also go for using it to gain profit, if it so allows. Above all, people like to find fun in the wet element, and do so by fishing, swimming, wading, paddling, sailing , and surfing. Boats are in many areas more important for transport than cars, and yacht charters are available almost everywhere. Living on a houseboat in the Netherlands is less a sign of hard times in some cities and towns than in other countries, but rather a completely normal and widespread way of living.

Nature, Nautics, and Navigation next to and around the North Sea in neighboring countries

Canals of Captains, with Kings, Queens and Princesses right next door

The Veluwemeer south of Flevoland is a popular relaxation and vacation area in large part because of the recreational boating tours, especially to the Ijsselmeer. In addition, many of the more than 60 countrywide canals are open for leisure vehicles and sport boats to use. Some such canals include the Ems Canal between Groningen and Delfzijl, the Gent-Terneuzen Canal, the canal through Zuid-Beveland between Westerschelde and Oosterschelde, the Noordhollandsch Kanaal from Amsterdam to Den Helder, the North Sea Canal from the North Sea to the Ijsselmeer and the berths at Wohnbooten and the very popular Ringvaart des Haarlemmersmeerpolders. Find a route sggestion for the Ijsselmeer here. The Prinses-Margriet-Kanal from Lemmer to Groningen, the Schelde-Rhine Canal as a connection to Antwerp along with the Rhine-Maas Deltas, the Wilhelmina Canal in the Nordbrabant province, the Zuid-Willemsvaart canal as a connection from Maastricht and ‘s-Hertogenbosch and the Twentekanal between Zuphten and Amelo are popular waterways among house- and motorboat travelers. Through the Haren-Rütenbrock-Kanal and the Ems-Vecht-Kanal in western Lower Saxony in Germany, in the districts Grafschaft Bentheim and Emsland, there is also a direct connection to the Dutch canals.

The beach and sea are never far: well known Dutch seaside resorts

The lakes and canals in the Netherlands are connected to each other, and also often with the always-close-by North Sea , whose 450-kilometer-long coast has nearly three-dozen venerable seaside resorts that practically line the shores. The largest of the resort towns is the Scheveningen district of Den Haag (the Hague), with the area of large dunes called Uilenbosch. Also well known and especially popular in the summer are Bergen aan Zee in Alkmaar, the port town Breskens in Zeeland with its marina, Cadzand-Bad on the border to Belgium and with its five-kilometer-long beach, and Callantsoog, which is the oldest nude beach in the Netherlands and has the highest sand dune in North Holland. De Koog on Texel is effectively the tourist center of the island, Westkapelle in Zeeland offers its fishing waters called Kreek, and Zandvoort in North Holland boasts its many restaurants, bars, and accommodations. Katwijk near Leiden on Prins Hendrikkanaal in South Holland is loved by tourists, especially German ones, and is a lively vacation town. Julianadorp is a part of Den Helder and is loved especially for its direct access to the waterways of North Holland. People have been going to swim in the waters of the seaside resort Domburg on the Walcheren peninsula in Zeeland since the early 19th century, as they have at the third largest resort in the Netherlands, Noordwijk. Renesse and Westerschowen are part of the Schouwen-Duiveland municipality in Zeeland. They are located on the sea, and are very popular for vacations and weekends away. Ouddorp and Vrouwenpolder, both on the island Goeree-Overflakkee, are popular surfing spots, and Zoutelande and Dishoek belong to the so-called Zeeland Riviera. In addition, Vlissingen is a hub of maritime transport, and also has a large marina.

By Sea, Lake or Canal: with a boat from YACHTICO in the Netherlands, everything will go perfectly

Over 130 yachts and boats of various models and build years are available in the Netherlands to book with YACHTICO.com , the new platform for international boat charters. Prices per week start at about 250 euro and go up to around 4000 euro, but the majority of the boats are available for 1000 to 2000 euro for the same amount of time.

The weather on the Ijsselmeer is similar to that of the North Sea. However, the wind here is somewhat weaker. In strong wind the Ijsselmeer can be dangerous due to a low water depth of about 4m, thus allowing for fast short waves build up. Usually winds from the west or south-westerly direction prevail. The strongest wind is commonly found in the region of Makkum. Also, it can quickly lead to very dense fog which significantly limits the view.

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HISWA-RECRON is the Dutch business association for water sports companies and recreation companies. Only companies can become members of HISWA-RECRON. Are you an entrepreneur and do you want your interests to be optimally represented? View the benefits you have as a HISWA-RECRON member. Such as HISWA General Terms and Conditions and contracts, extensive knowledge base, informative meetings and discounts on fairs.

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Renting a boat for a day or a boating holiday starts at HISWA Vakantievaren. All rental companies that rent boats through the Dutch boat rental site or the German Yachtcharter Holland website are affiliated with HISWA Association and therefore reliable partners. They use reliable and clear HISWA General Rental Conditions that have been coordinated with ANWB and Consumentenbond. So every boat you rent is well insured. Renting from a HISWA company means carefree sailing!

Yachts Holland… Beyond Sailing

Half a millennium of maritime history has helped make the Dutch masters in yachtbuilding. The wealth of  experience has enabled Holland to become global market leader in the production of superyachts and  smaller (semi) custom built luxury yachts. Our premium quality yachts are designed and built to your own personal ideas and sail where others stop. Have a safe journey, relax and enjoy life on your unique Dutch luxury yacht. Why settle for anything less?

Think Yachts Think Holland

The HISWA Holland Yachting Group represents the world’s leading companies in the superyacht industry: people that combine heritage, stability and personality to create motor and sailing yachts of the highest quality. Here we give you a virtual introduction to our members and their stories, ambition and passion. All of them would be delighted to meet you in the real world too.

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The 5 tragic minutes that sank a superyacht

PORTICELLO, Italy — Survivors of a storm that sank a superyacht off Sicily recounted their ordeal to one of the doctors who rushed to their aid, with some saying it took mere minutes for the 180-foot ship to go down. 

Dr. Fabio Genco, head of the Palermo Emergency Medical Services, told NBC News on the phone Thursday that he arrived in the seaside village of Porticello before dawn Monday, about an hour after the $40 million Bayesian sank in the violent and sudden storm.   

Of the 22 people onboard, 15 survived despite storm conditions and darkness, climbing onto a lifeboat before being rescued by a nearby sailboat. The crew members have made no public statements so far, though some have been interviewed by investigators.

“They told me that it was all dark, that the yacht hoisted itself up and then went down,” Genco said, recounting what the survivors told him. “All the objects were falling on them. That’s why I immediately made sure, by asking them questions, if they had any internal injuries,” he said. 

It appears they had just minutes to abandon the sinking ship, Genco said. 

“They told me that suddenly they found themselves catapulted into the water without even understanding how they had got there,” he said, “And that the whole thing seems to have lasted from 3 to 5 minutes.”

Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, which owns Perini Navi, the Bayesian's shipbuilder, told Sky News that there were no flaws with the design or construction of the yacht. He said their structure and keel made boats like that “unsinkable bodies.”

In an interview with the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, he disavowed responsibility, blaming instead the actions of the crew. “Mistakes were made,” he said. 

Genco said one of his colleagues who arrived at the scene before him initially thought that only three people survived, but the coast guard reported there were other survivors and more emergency services were called in. 

When Genco arrived, he found scenes of panic and despair. 

“Unfortunately, we are used to such panic scenes because we are used to the shipwrecks that happen on Lampedusa ,” Genco said, referring to the island southwest of Sicily, where the wreckage of boats carrying migrants on the sea journey from North Africa to Italy are often found . 

Six of the passengers were declared missing Monday, and by Thursday, the bodies of five had been recovered from the wreck , some 160 feet underwater.

Among those who survived is Angela Bacares, wife of the British tech mogul Mike Lynch , whose body was recovered Thursday. 

Another survivor has been identified as Charlotte Emsley, 35. She told the Italian news agency ANSA that she had momentarily lost hold of her year-old daughter, Sofia, in the water but managed to retrieve her and hold her over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were pulled into safety.

Dr. Domenico Cipolla at the Di Cristina Children’s Hospital in Palermo is also part of a team of medical professionals treating the shipwreck survivors. He told the BBC on Wednesday that Emsley and her daughter, as well as the father of the child, who Cipolla said also survived, are continuing to receive psychological help. 

“Psychological support was constant and is constant even today, because basically it is the wounds of the soul that are the most in need of healing in these cases,” Cipolla said.

Genco also told NBC News that he was especially concerned about the child. “She did not understand anything. She was soaking wet and cold,” he said. 

Karsten Borner, the Dutch captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, a yacht that was anchored near the Bayesian, said by phone Wednesday that he saw a thunderstorm come in at around 4 a.m. local time (10 p.m. ET) Monday, followed by what looked like a waterspout, a type of tornado that forms over water. 

The International Centre for Waterspout Research noted on X that there was a “waterspout outbreak” off Italy on Monday, the day the Bayesian sank. 

“I turned on the engine and made maneuvers so that we wouldn’t collide with the Bayesian, which was anchored about 100 meters from us,” Borner said. “Then all of a sudden it disappeared. Then the wind calmed down, we looked around and saw a red flare.”

Borner said he got into his boat’s tender and saw a life raft with 15 people on it. Members of the crew were administering first aid. 

“I don’t know why it sank so quickly, but it may have something to do with the mast which was incredibly long,” he said. Questions have been raised about whether the mast was to blame for the accident as tall masts, even with the sails down, have more surface area exposed to the wind, which can contribute to tipping a vessel in a storm.

The CCTV footage that emerged Tuesday showed the yacht’s 250-foot mast, believed to be one of the tallest aluminum sailing masts in the world, lashed by the storm as it appears to tilt to one side before disappearing.

Claudia Rizzo is an Italy based journalist.

Claudio Lavanga is Rome-based foreign correspondent for NBC News.

Yuliya Talmazan is a reporter for NBC News Digital, based in London.