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BellaYacht · Refit Advisory

Buy the right yacht.
We'll make it yours.

Most yachts are not perfect. The right ones can become exceptional.

BellaYacht's personalisation advisory helps buyers see beyond dated décor — and unlock the true potential of the right vessel, from acquisition to transformation.

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104+Yacht sales completed
17Nationalities served
Since 2015Independent brokerage
Côte d'AzurFrench Riviera based
Based on the French Riviera, BellaYacht works with a trusted network of designers, craftsmen and shipyards — serving international buyers from Cannes-Mandelieu since 2015.
Satisfied yacht owner

"The right boat. Made exactly right."

The acquisition advantage

The ideal yacht
seldom looks like itself.

Many exceptional yachts on the market have outstanding hulls, strong pedigrees, generous volumes and solid build quality — yet their interiors belong to another era. The wrong palette, dated woodwork, tired upholstery.

This approach allows buyers to access a wider selection of yachts, instead of limiting themselves to already modern interiors. It is not about redesigning everything — it is about unlocking the potential of the right yacht.
  • Excellent structural base, dated visual identity
  • Good volumes, wrong atmosphere
  • Strong pedigree, misaligned style
  • Ready to become exceptional with the right guidance
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How it works

A clear process.
A seamless experience.

From initial search to final transformation, BellaYacht guides you at every stage — as both your broker and your advisory partner.

01

Find the right yacht

BellaYacht identifies vessels with strong potential — often overlooked because of style rather than substance. We read beyond the photos to assess structural integrity, layout quality, and upgrade feasibility.

02

Define your vision

Together we establish an upgrade direction aligned with your lifestyle. Light refresh or deeper transformation — we map the scope clearly, with realistic timelines and trusted partners engaged from the outset.

03

Transform with trusted partners

We coordinate the project with our network of designers, craftsmen and specialist suppliers — ensuring quality control and a seamless transition from purchase to sea-ready vessel.

Design collaboration

Partnering with
recognised talent.

BellaYacht works with a curated selection of trusted designers and project partners to guide buyers through aesthetic and lifestyle-driven upgrades — whether a considered interior refresh or a more ambitious exterior personalisation.

For buyers seeking a more elevated level of design involvement, we can connect selected projects with accomplished yacht design talent whose work has been recognised at the highest international level.

Alexandre Thiriat — Yacht Designer

Projects may involve collaboration with recognised talent such as Alexandre Thiriat. His recent work includes refit recognition at the World Superyacht Awards 2025 (Best Refit above 500GT) and the Global Project Award 2025 by The International Yacht & Aviation Awards — a measure of the calibre of partners we can mobilise when the project calls for it.

Yacht designer at work
Service levels

The right scope
for every project.

Whether you want a swift cosmetic update or a more considered interior transformation, BellaYacht tailors the approach to your ambitions and timeline.

Tier 1

Light Refresh

Style without complexity
  • Carpets & flooring updates
  • Curtains & window treatments
  • Upholstery & soft furnishings
  • Lighting atmosphere upgrades
  • Decorative accessories & art

Ideal for a yacht in good condition seeking a modern, personalised identity.

Tier 2

Full Interior & Exterior Upgrade

A complete transformation
  • Furniture replacement & custom pieces
  • Woodwork finishes & joinery updates
  • Interior atmosphere redesign
  • Exterior cockpit & deck furniture
  • Material palette & colour direction

For buyers who want their yacht to fully reflect a new vision.

Tier 3

Major Refit

Broader scope, trusted hands
  • Full structural intervention
  • Technical systems upgrade
  • Naval architecture coordination
  • Managed with specialist shipyards
  • End-to-end project oversight

Approached selectively, with the right partners, for complex transformations that merit it.

Why it matters

Buy with
greater confidence.

When you know a yacht can be transformed to match your vision, the market opens up.

Unlock more opportunities

Access a wider selection of yachts — not just those with already modern interiors. The right base is often the better acquisition, at a better price.

See beyond dated décor

Evaluate a vessel's structural quality and layout without being misled by surface aesthetics that are entirely changeable with the right guidance.

A yacht aligned with your lifestyle

Your yacht should reflect who you are — not the preferences of a previous owner. We help you create an environment that is genuinely, unmistakably yours.

Guided by a brokerage, not a studio

BellaYacht's primary expertise is finding and acquiring the right yacht. Personalisation is an additional layer — one that makes good acquisitions exceptional.

Reserved for selected buyers

A private advisory
reserved for few.

BellaYacht works with a limited number of buyers at any one time, ensuring the attention each project deserves — from first contact to final delivery.

Private Design Review & Upgrade Direction Session

Reserved for selected buyers: a private design review and upgrade direction session following your yacht search consultation. We assess the transformation potential of shortlisted vessels and establish a clear personalisation vision — before any commitment is made. Advisory-led, unhurried, and entirely focused on the right outcome for you.

  • Included within BellaYacht's acquisition advisory service
  • Upgrade scope defined before purchase decision
  • Design talent engaged at the right stage of the process
  • Available to a limited number of buyers per season
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Ready when you are

Let's find the right yacht —
and make it yours.

Whether you have a specific vessel in mind or are beginning your search, BellaYacht guides every step — from acquisition to transformation.