Falcon Yachts

Falcon Yachts Shipyard — Viareggio, Italy

Falcon Yachts are a long-established Italian brand that had some difficulties in recent years. However, they have been successfully taken over by an International Group and are looking as good as ever. The shipyard now heavily focuses on Navetta, a full displacement model in steel and alumunium within the 30-50-metres segment.

Originally the company named ''Cielo Terra Mare'' focused on luxury asset brokerage with ''Cantieri Navali Falcon'' established in 1988 in Viareggio. The CNF focused on building quality yachts combining quality engineering and unique designs with classic, well designed interiors, focusing on luxury motor yachts in the 86-121ft range.

Executive Summary:

When modern Falcon Yachts was founded in 1988 in Viareggio by Edoardo Spreafico, the yard quickly became known for fibreglass motor yachts in the 20–35m range, defined by classic lines, refined interiors, and strong performance at sea. By 1992, demand for larger yachts led to the creation of a second facility—Falcon Yachts Srl—strategically located in the heart of Viareggio’s port area, enabling the construction of the larger Falcon models including the Falcon 102 and the flagship Falcon 115. Lately, the shipyard is focusing on genuine superyachts in the 30-50metres range.

What Falcon Yachts is known for

1. Classic GRP Motor Yachts (86’–121’)

Falcon earned international recognition for:

• High‑quality GRP construction

• Clear, elegant Italian exterior lines

• Refined interiors

• Strong, reliable performance

These traits became the signature of the Falcon 86, 90, 100, 102, and 115 series.

2. Skilled Tuscan craftsmanship

The Viareggio and Pisa region is a historic shipbuilding hub, giving Falcon access to highly experienced local artisans and craftsmen—a major factor in the yard’s reputation for quality.

3. MCA and RINA‑compliant builds

Falcon yachts were built to recognised international standards, reinforcing their reputation for strength, safety, and longevity.

The Modern Era — Falcon’s Rebirth

After the passing of founder Edoardo Spreafico in 2018, Falcon Yachts was acquired by a Middle Eastern investment group in 2019–2020. The new ownership is repositioning Falcon as a builder of Navetta‑style full‑displacement yachts in steel and aluminium, in the 30–50m segment.

This marks a strategic shift:

• No new GRP planing yachts (like the Falcon 115) are being produced

• The brand is being revived with a focus on larger, slower, long‑range yachts

• The heritage of the classic Falcon models is being emphasised as part of the brand’s identity

MODELS IN FALCON YACHTS RANGE

Older models such as SANREF are now considered legacy models, but are showing enduring quality and reliability of the shipyard.

SANREF (2007) - 115ft in charter in Turkiye
https://www.supersailyachts.com/yacht/sanref/

She remains a quality boat, chartering from 42,000 Eur per week.

FALCON 50MT - 50-METRE -
This is a 163ft new full displacement superyacht with alumimum alloy superstructure and high strength stell hull. She will have 8ft draught and 499FT gross tonnage and 550GT full load displacement. Engines are 2x CAT C32 with 1081kW and cruising speed is expected to be around 15kn offering 4000nm range at 10kn speed. The exterior design is by Horacio Bozzo Design while the naval architechture and engineering is from Axis Group Yacht Design.

FALCON 45MT - 45-METRE -
Similar to 50MT, this is a 147ft new full displacement superyacht with alumimum alloy superstructure and high strength stell hull. She will have 7.10ft draught and 6-cabins layout. Engines are 2x CAT C32 with cruising speed expected to be around 15kn offering 3200nm range at 10kn speed. The exterior design as well as the naval architechture and engineering is by Ginton Naval Architects BV. Hot Lab is responsible for interior design.

FALCON 38MT- 38-METRE -
Similar to 45MT & 50MT, this is a 123ft new full displacement superyacht with alumimum alloy superstructure and high strength stell hull. She will have 7.10ft draught and 7-cabins layout for guests and 4-cabin layout for up to 7 crew. The engines are 2x CAT C18 with 814hp each and cruising speed expected to be around 11kn offering extended 4200nm range at 9kn speed. The exterior design is by Horacio Bozzo Design while the naval architechture and engineering is the FALCON YACHTS themselves. Massari Design are responsible for interior design.

Because Falcon is now focused on steel/aluminium Navetta yachts, the 115 is considered a legacy model—a “modern classic” from the yard’s golden period.

Editorial Summary (for your yacht profiles)

Falcon Yachts of Viareggio is a heritage Italian shipyard renowned for its elegant GRP motor yachts from 86’ to 115’, blending classic lines with strong performance and refined interiors. Today the brand is being revived under new ownership, but the Falcon 115 remains a standout of its golden era—an enduring example of Tuscan craftsmanship and timeless Italian design.

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