Pardo is the motor-yacht brand of Cantiere del Pardo, an Italian builder founded in 1973. The company’s origins are in Italy, and its heritage is closely tied to the Grand Soleil sailing line.
What kinds of boats does Pardo build?
Pardo builds luxury motor yachts, especially walkaround day boats. Its parent company also builds sailing yachts under the Grand Soleil name.
What is Pardo known for?
Pardo is known for sporty Italian design and easy-to-handle motor yachts. The Pardo 43 established the brand in the powerboat market and helped define its style.
Pardo is the motor-yacht brand of Cantiere del Pardo, an Italian boatbuilder founded in 1973. The company began with sailing yachts under the Grand Soleil name and later expanded into powerboats under the Pardo Yachts brand. Its current production includes sporty sailboats and luxury motor yachts.
History and shipyard
Cantiere del Pardo was founded in 1973 in Italy and first built performance-oriented sailboats. The shipyard’s early identity was shaped by the Grand Soleil line, starting with the Grand Soleil 34, which established the company in the sailing market. In 2016, the builder entered the motorboat segment with the Pardo Yachts brand. The move extended its portfolio from sailing yachts to luxury powerboats while keeping the focus on Italian design and easy handling.
Model range and design
Pardo Yachts is known for walkaround motor yachts and day boats with clean lines, open decks, and layouts intended for social use and relaxed cruising. The brand’s first and best-known model was the Pardo 43, a 13-metre walkaround introduced as the opening model of the motor range. The line later expanded to include models such as the Pardo 50 and Pardo 38, while the parent company also continued to develop sailing yachts under Grand Soleil.
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