Gianmaria Costantino

For more than four decades, Henk de Vries has been a cornerstone of the luxury superyacht world. As the former director of the de Vries branch of Feadship, he helped guide one of the most respected shipbuilding brands through monumental industry growth. Now newly retired, Henk reflects on a life spent not just building yachts—but […]

Buying a superyacht shipyard might take most people months or even years of planning. But Dutch entrepreneur and yacht owner Laurens Last closed the deal to buy 100% of Heesen Yachts in just five weeks. Now the new owner of one of the Netherlands’ most iconic yacht builders, Last is bringing bold ideas, personal passion, […]

What happens when a seasoned entrepreneur, a wellness pioneer, and a rugged ice-class explorer yacht set off together on a global mission? You get BlueCruise—an 18-month longevity expedition aboard the 45-meter Prometej, designed to push the boundaries of how we age, live, and connect. This journey was first introduced on the Longevity by Design podcast, […]