Where it all began
Tuxedo Yachting House was founded in 2020 by Laura and Francesco Ceccarelli. Its roots reach back to 1962, when Aldo Ceccarelli entered the yachting industry by acquiring a shipyard in Liguria, laying the foundations for an entrepreneurial history that would continue to grow.
The remarkable 1970s
The Ghibli brand was established in the 1970s, becoming known for elegant, distinctive yachts that continue to be highly regarded by enthusiasts today.
During the early years of its management, the shipyard experienced significant growth, expanding its production facilities from 1,000 to more than 12,000 square metres and strengthening its industrial capabilities.
Cantieri Navali Lavagna and the introduction of aluminium
Cantieri Navali Lavagna was acquired in 1980. In 1982, with the construction of the Admiral 22, the group became one of Italy’s pioneers in aluminium yacht construction, introducing a material that would become central to its identity.
UCINA Presidency and a new generation of leadership
Between 1983 and 1993, Aldo Ceccarelli served as President of UCINA (now Confindustria Nautica), contributing to the development of the Italian yachting industry.
In the following years, under the leadership of Laura and Francesco, the shipyard continued to evolve, undertaking increasingly complex projects and progressing to the construction of megayachts measuring up to 54 metres.
Megayachts and RINA Green Class environmental certifications
Some of these yachts received international recognition and environmental certifications, including RINA Green Class.
Refitting and consultancy
Between 2011 and 2018, the business also focused on refitting and advanced technical consultancy, further strengthening its expertise and design know-how.
The founding of Tuxedo Yachting House
In 2020, Tuxedo Yachting House was established as a natural evolution of this journey, bringing together experience, contemporary vision and bespoke yacht construction.
Projects and developments
Throughout its history, the Ceccarelli family has developed yachts that reflect a constant pursuit of balance between elegance, performance and reliability.
From the Ghibli models to the aluminium yachts of the 1980s and the megayachts of the 2000s — with constructions reaching up to 54 metres — every project has contributed to defining a distinctive approach to yacht building.
Transformation as a guiding principle
With Tuxedo Yachting House, this experience takes on a new form. The Tuxedo 44 was the first model developed in this new chapter, followed by the Tuxedo 54 and the Tuxedo 65, extending the evolution of the design philosophy alongside further projects currently in development.
These models are conceived as adaptable design platforms, allowing each project to evolve according to the owner’s vision.
