Amels 180, 55-metre superyacht named Lili, launched

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Amels has recently launched the new 55-metre superyacht Amels 180, named Lili, in Vlissingen, the Netherlands. The yacht, sold in May 2016, is already nearing her delivery at the Dutch yard. Imperial acted as broker for the sale, Owner’s Representative and Construction Supervisor.

The Amel 180 is a highly customisable Limited Edition yacht featuring a unique exterior styling  by Tim Heywood; one of the most refined and smooth-functioning yachts available on the market.
Lili’s sundeck has been extended by 3 metres to offer a total outdoor space of 175 square metres, allowing for a 4-metre-long swimming pool with current jets.

Lili shares the same successful colour scheme of Castle Tan and Jet Black, which create a charming and elegant look. The luxurious interior has been created by Laura Sessa, the interior design chosen by the owner.

The owner’s suite, located on the bridge deck that leads out onto an extended aft deck, allowed the design to incorporate a large VIP suite on the main deck forward with its own fold-down balcony.

“The AMELS 180 has proven highly popular on the superyacht market and Lili will add to that with her many unique customisations and beautiful colour scheme,” comments Rose Damen, Amels Commercial Director. “She is an exceptionally high quality yacht that will no doubt create many happy memories for her Owners and guests. Once again, working with IMPERIAL has been very smooth and productive and that shows in the end result.”

Julia Stewart, Imperial Director, commented: “She is another striking project jointly made with an experienced team and very talented people, confirming our strong and durable links with AMELS over the last eight years. With Lili, Imperial delivers a new superyacht option for high-end luxury journeys at sea with versatile accommodation, Dutch quality and superior level of equipment. We would like to thank all the teams involved in this project, who realised a challenging project with precise deadlines.”

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