Luxury Yacht Design Services
Expert Guidance, Exceptional Results at Sea
Chrysalis Yacht Design provides world-class yacht design consultancy services – guiding owners, builders and shipyards from the earliest concept through to sea trials and delivery.
What is Yacht Design Consultancy?
Commissioning or refitting a superyacht is one of the most complex and significant projects an owner or builder can undertake. A dedicated yacht design consultancy ensures that every decision – technical, aesthetic and commercial – is made with authority and precision.
At Chrysalis Yacht Design, our consultancy service provides direct access to over four decades of hands-on superyacht expertise. Whether you require independent design oversight, project direction, or specialist guidance on naval architecture and engineering, our team brings clarity and confidence to every stage.
We act as your trusted partner: translating complex requirements into workable solutions, liaising with shipyards and contractors across Europe, and protecting your interests from first drawing to final handover.
How We Advise & Guide You
Concept & Brief Development
We help owners and project teams define exactly what they want — translating ambitions, lifestyle requirements and budget into a clear, actionable design brief that shipyards and designers can work with confidently.
Expert Yacht Design Guidance
Our yacht design consultancy spans structural design, stability analysis, propulsion systems and regulatory compliance – ensuring your vessel performs as beautifully as it looks, meeting all classification requirements.
Interior Design Direction
From spatial planning and material specification to 3D visualisation and FF&E procurement, we provide complete interior design consultancy for superyachts – creating bespoke spaces that reflect your personality and lifestyle.
Shipyard & Builder Liaison
We have deep working relationships with leading shipyards. Our consultancy team manages these relationships on your behalf, ensuring design intent is respected throughout the build process.
Project & Construction Oversight
Our consultants provide on-site and remote project monitoring throughout the construction phase – reviewing progress, managing quality control, resolving technical issues and keeping your project on time and on budget.
Refit & Refurbishment Advisory
Planning a refit? We provide independent consultancy on scope definition, shipyard selection, specification writing and budget management – helping you achieve a transformed vessel with minimum disruption and maximum value.
A Seamless Consultancy Process
Our Approach
Discovery
We invest time understanding your vision, requirements, timeline and budget before a line is drawn. This foundation defines the entire project.
Concept & Strategy
Our team develops the design concept and project strategy, with preliminary GA plans, 3D visualisations and engineering parameters agreed before commitment.
Design & Engineering
Detailed design work progresses in parallel with engineering solutions, maintaining a constant feedback loop with all stakeholders to ensure alignment.
Delivery & Handover
We oversee the final stages of construction, sea trials and handover – ensuring the finished vessel precisely matches the original design intent and your expectations.
Why Chrysalis Yacht Design
Choosing a yacht design consultancy is one of the most important decisions in any superyacht project. The right partner will save you time, money and significant stress – the wrong one will cost you all three.
Founded by Beau Mansfield, Chrysalis brings more than 40 years of practical superyacht expertise to every consultancy engagement. Our team has worked on some of the world’s most prestigious vessels.
As an independent yacht design consultancy, our sole obligation is to our clients. We have no vested interest in any shipyard, supplier or contractor – our advice is always objective and in your best interests.