Diamond Binta is the latest masterpiece from Tankoa Yachts, the renowned Italian shipyard specializing in the construction of large luxurious yachts. Sold in 2021 and delivered in summer 2024, this 58-meter superyacht perfectly blends elegance and innovation, ensuring it never goes unnoticed. In fact, Diamond Binta was crafted with the same bespoke philosophy as a high-fashion boutique. Every detail—from its sophisticated exterior to its exquisitely refined interiors—reflects tailor-made craftsmanship and an impeccable focus on quality.
The genesis of a marvel
The owner of Diamond Binta was already familiar with Tankoa Yachts, having previously owned a 50-meter yacht from the same shipyard—the S501 Binta D’Or. This time, however, he wanted to take things even further. Diamond Binta is a full-custom yacht, designed with a bold and ambitious vision: to create a larger yacht, built for long-range cruising, with a unique and distinctive style that would fully reflect his personality and needs. Tankoa Yachts executed this mission flawlessly, once again partnering with Francesco Paszkowski Design to bring this vision to life. The result is a yacht that exudes timeless elegance, both inside and out. Thanks to Tankoa’s boutique approach and relentless pursuit of perfection, Diamond Binta is a seamless fusion of form and function, where refined design meets extraordinary practicality.
Collaboration between the shipyard, the owner, and the design team was key, generating a synergy that is evident in every aspect of the final product. Francesco Paszkowski, leading the overall design with the collaboration of Margherita Casprini on the interiors, steered the project to align perfectly with the owner’s vision. “Our design philosophy for Diamond Binta included the owner’s requests and extended beyond them, focusing on creating a welcoming ambience defined by understated elegance – Francesco Paszkowski states – We emphasised the interplay of architectural forms, extensive wood applications, and a neutral colour palette to craft spaces that are harmonious and timeless”.
The shipyard’s technical expertise and state-of-the-art facilities provided the confidence to proceed swiftly from design approval to realisation. “Diamond Binta, our first 58-metre T580 yacht, showcases perfectly why discerning owners choose to build with us and to stay in the family when their needs evolve – enthuses Tankoa Yachts CEO Vincenzo Poerio – She speaks to the skill and craftsmanship of our shipyard team in her engineering and her quality, and to our ability to realise and enhance the dreams of an owner. Her exquisite, refined but no less innovative design is a perfect reflection of what we do at Tankoa ”.
Diamond Binta in detail
Diamond Binta takes many elements found on modern yachts – a large beach club aft, for example, and a panoramic top-deck gym, main deck master suite, large tender garage capable of housing a 9-metre limo tender, and a helipad forward on the upper deck – and gives each a new twist to elevate them further. The spacious beach club includes a generous seating area, and a treatment room with glass wall that allows light to flood in when the two side terraces are lowered and the transom door is opened – and there’s also a skylight from the main deck to further illuminate this beautiful area.
The owner’s passion for engineering is evident in a striking lower deck feature – a guest corridor, with large panoramic windows into the spotless engine room, runs on the centerline between the beach club and the lower-deck guest accommodation.
Diamond Binta boasts five guest cabins including two with Pullman beds to cater to up to 12 guests, and in addition there’s a full-beam master suite forward on the main deck complete with starboard side lounge and study area next to a drop-down owner terrace. Here, design cues abound, from asymmetric shaped motifs in the carpet and deckhead to the fine detailing in the cabinetry and finishing.
The interior showcases extensive use of oak in a variety of finishes – striped, glossy, brushed, and dark brown with a distinctive ‘tatami’ texture for the flooring. The neutral palette, ranging from dove grey to deeper shades, creates a serene and seamless ambiance, exuding understated elegance. A selection of high-quality materials, including leather, metal, and glass, further enriches the décor. For example, thin satin metal profiles embellish the walls of the living areas, while the owner’s desk is finished with light cream leather. Decorated leather panels in tones of wet sand enhance the lobby walls, and hard leather are used for custom-designed bedheads and bases, adding tactile sophistication.
Marble surfaces lend luxurious touches throughout. Cappuccino marble adorns the coffee table tops on the main deck, while Calacatta marble enriches the lobby. Botticino marble is used for the dining area floors, and Fior di Bosco marble highlights the bathrooms. Smoked glass features prominently in the bathroom doors for the VIP suites and the owner’s dressing room.
Nearly all the onboard furniture was custom-designed, including coffee tables in the living spaces, the owner’s suite and the beach club lounge, as well as the owner’s office desk and galley counter. These bespoke elements are complemented by high-end pieces from renowned brands including Minotti sofas, armchairs, dining tables, and chairs that furnish the main and upper deck living areas, as well as the owner’s suite. Poltrona Frau stools add refinement to the galley, which also serves a dual purpose as a technical room for the crew and an owner and guest area.
The interior reflects Tankoa’s boutique ethos and innovative approach, showcasing a departure from conventional yacht design. Smooth, rounded lines replace traditional geometric shapes, creating a softer, more organic aesthetic. Even functional elements are elevated: coffee tables, for example, feature unconventional, playful forms—one pairs a triangular leather band with a glossy surface, while another combines three separate pieces into a cohesive whole. Low furniture with beveled corners is accented by black-varnished oak slats, while light grey oak walls in the owner’s office curve elegantly to form stage-like partitions that subtly define the spaces. Round-shaped sofas and chairs further enhance the design, harmonizing seamlessly with the circular carpets beneath them.
Ceilings, Paszkowski points out, also feature prominently in the design.“They blend lacquered pearl grey and grey-brown panels,” he enthuses. “Integrated LED strips run along irregular, curved beams around the ceiling perimeters, accentuating key areas like the living spaces on the main and upper decks. This thoughtful lighting design highlights the round-shaped sofas and the cozy conversation area in the owner’s suite ”.
Up top on the fly deck there’s a pool with built-in spa jets developed in-house by the shipyard, and a generous lounging and alfresco dining area aft. The central section is given to a protected, enclosed gym with spectacular views out to keep guests inspired while working out. Glass doors fore and aft can be left open to create and inside/outside area through which the breeze can blow freely, or closed off to function as a sun-sheltered and climate controlled retreat. Alongside the pool, a custom-designed bar and two round sunbeds complete the amenities.
The helm station also gets its own design treatment, highlighting its more technical nature, for which the team drew inspiration from automotive design. The use of dark brown hard leather, accented by subtle red details, achieves a refined balance between elegance and functionality. This masculine and understated ambiance sets the wheelhouse apart from the yacht’s other interiors, reflecting its focused and specialized purpose.
