THE RETURN OF A LEGEND

Creators of Spirit, winner of the International Superyacht Design Award. Reimagined for a new era of the ultimate ocean experience.

Crafted for Visionaries

New Zealand Yachts creates one-of-a-kind wavepiercer superyachts, tailored to discerning owners who seek elegance, performance, and legacy.

A large white wavepiercer superyacht floating on calm blue ocean water with people on the deck

Our Legacy: Spirit

In 2005, Spirit redefined the superyacht world—earning the International Superyacht Design Award for Best Power Yacht (32–43m). Designed by Ken Freivokh and built in New Zealand, it became a blueprint for modern performance.

Engineered to Glide Through the Sea

Unlike conventional hulls, wavepiercers slice through waves—reducing drag, improving fuel efficiency, and delivering exceptional onboard comfort even at speed.

35m Spirit wavepiercer superyacht, white yacht, cruising through the ocean, leaving a wake behind it, with land visible in the distance.

At New Zealand Yachts, no two yachts are the same. Every vessel is a bespoke commission—tailored entirely to its owner’s vision, lifestyle, and ambitions.

A Platform of Possibility

Side view of a luxury yacht named 'Spirit' with a New Zealand flag at the stern, set against a cloudy sky.
Illustration of a large luxury yacht sailing on the water with a helicopter flying above getting ready to land on the yacht and people visible on the decks.
Luxury superyacht with four decks sailing on the ocean.
Allen Jones, wearing a black jacket, standing on a balcony overlooking a large indoor shipyard with workers assembling a wooden structure.

LED BY VISION

LED BY VISION

Founder and CEO Allen Jones brings decades of maritime leadership, including ownership of the Whangārei port and the original vision behind Spirit. Today, he leads a return to bespoke yacht building with experience, clarity, and innovation.

Allen Jones, dressed in a tuxedo with a pink bow tie and boutonniere, standing outdoors in front of a vineyard with hills and trees under a blue sky.

An Experience as Exceptional as the Vessel

Each yacht begins with a private consultation and evolves into a fully custom commission—designed around your lifestyle, destinations, and aesthetic vision. From conception to sea trial, we offer a deeply personal process that ensures no two vessels are ever the same.

 

Let’s Begin

To discuss commissioning your luxurious waivepiercer, please contact us directly.

We offer complete discretion and personalized service from the very first conversation.