A sports resort on the high seas

Yachting | 2026

A week on board barely scratches the surface of „Limerence’s“ possibilities. This 53-metre custom build from Alia Yachts is less a yacht than a floating sports resort – a seamless blend of expedition capability and superyacht luxury, created in collaboration with Azure Yacht Design. “Limerence reflects both her owner’s adventurous spirit and our full-custom philosophy – every detail was designed from a blank page,” says Alia Yachts president Gökhan Çelik.

Her sculpted blue superstructure and dark glazing give “Limerence“ a bold, athletic presence. From her explorer bow, wide side decks lead aft to a vast helideck certified for aircraft such as the Bell 429 or Airbus H145, complete with onboard refuelling – a feature rare even among larger yachts. When no helicopter is aboard, the helideck transforms into a multi-sport arena for basketball, volleyball or football, or even a driving range and laser-clay range. Beneath it lies a vast toy garage: four high-performance tenders including a Wajer 38S, a 12.5-metre X-Tender and a Ski Nautique, plus jet skis, foilboards, Seabobs, kite and windsurfing gear, e-bikes and two sailing catamarans. There is a fully equipped dive centre for ten guests — and space reserved for a seven-seat submersible.

By night, “Limerence“ reveals her glamorous alter ego. The aft deck becomes a candle-lit beach club or open-air nightclub with professional sound and lighting, while the helideck transforms again into a cinema beneath the stars. A shaded mezzanine lounge above the swim platform offers the perfect retreat for sunset cocktails. Inside, CT Mimarlık and Alia Interiors have created an atmosphere closer to a boutique hotel than a explorer yacht. Three elegant ensuite cabins, including a full-beam owner’s suite with an optional children’s area, offer exceptional comfort.