Alia Yachts

Alia Yachts is giving the world a sneak peek at its new custom cruiser.

The Turkish yard has shared images of the 148-foot SAN on sea trials ahead of its official debut in the fall. The superyacht, which first hit the seas in May, features a sleek, all-aluminum exterior and distinctive layout designed for alfresco entertaining.

With exterior and interior styling by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design and naval architecture by Lateral Naval Architects, SAN showcases a fully open main deck that runs from the stern to the bow and folding aft bulwarks that provide additional outdoor living space. The superstructure is wrapped in full-height glass and is fitted with sliding doors forward and aft that create a sense of flow throughout the living quarters. Similarly, the innovative raised pilothouse has large wraparound windows that offer sweeping, panoramic views.

The exterior decks are adorned with multi-functional furniture designed to support myriad activities: The dining table can transform into a cocktail bar come evening, while the sunbathing areas can convert into more intimate seating. The interior decks haven’t been unveiled at this stage, but Alia says the contemporary, richly detailed decor was tailored to the owners’ personal preferences. The yacht can sleep up to 10 seafarers, with four generous guest cabins and a spacious owner’s suite on the lower deck.

“SAN is a striking and innovative boat that highlights our strengths as a truly custom builder,” Alia President Gökhan Çelik said in a statement. “It’s projects like this that attract the best clients from all over the world.”

In addition to SAN, Alia has recently signed contracts for another custom 148-foot superyacht and a bespoke 141-foot explorer. Currently, the Turkish builder has five yachts ranging from 141 to 197 feet under construction. Alia has delivered 10 vessels over the past decade or so, including the 102-foot Virgen del Mar VI in 2018, the 197-foot Samurai in 2019, and the 180-foot Al Waab II in 2021. The latter was crowned the world’s longest steel and aluminum superyacht below 500 GT upon delivery.

SAN is set to be delivered to her owners this June, after which she will make her international debut at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show in September.