The Boat International Design & Innovation Awards 2025, held in February at the prestigious Kitzbühel, Austria, brought together industry leaders, yacht builders, and enthusiasts to celebrate outstanding achievements in the world of yachting. The Innovation of the Year category celebrated a lineup of standout models, showcasing the best the industry had to offer. With outstanding effort, the title was secured by Raven, with several other notable finalists, including entries from Royal Huisman, and Nautor Swan. The event was exclusively for industry professionals, offering a dedicated platform to celebrate the year’s finest yachts.
The yacht Raven was the winner of the Innovation of the Year in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards.
Baltic Yachts
Raven
Interior Design by: Jarkko Jämsen
Exterior Design by: Jarkko Jämsen
Naval Architecture by: Botin & Partners
AWARDED FOR: Guest cockpit "bird's nest"
The following yachts were finalists in the Innovation of the Year in 2025 at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards
Royal Huisman
Special One170.604ft Custom
Interior Design by: Vripack
Exterior Design by: Vripack
Naval Architecture by: Vripack
Vacuum elevator
Nautor Swan
DreamCatcher92.749ft Swan 88
Interior Design by: Misa Poggi
Exterior Design by: Lucio Micheletti
Naval Architecture by: German Frers
Deep blue system (hybrid propulsion)