The new 263-foot superyacht’s owner, Leona, is not a big admirer of quiet luxury. The word itself isn’t it somewhat of an antithesis? If a luxury boat doesn’t actually appear like a floating palace, what good is it to call it one? Thankfully, the 263-footer, the newest member of the Bilgin Yachts family, avoids such errors. She is extravagant beyond description and proudly accepts the moniker “luxury vessel.” Having said that, individuals who have even a passing interest in minimalism should avoid the crimson hull, excess of gold, and Hellenic interiors. At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Leona will make her premiere as a salute to the love of maximalism. Continue reading to discover the elaborate details:
While Leona does great credit to being an openly luxurious ship, it does, in a way, go against the reason for being on a boat. Leona was built with the more is less maxim in mind. These boats are purchased by those who want to experience nature in the lap of luxury with unmatched vistas. The elaborate architecture of this five-decker structure may cause one to overlook the sea vistas in the midst of the glamor. The interior design for the theatrical production was done by H2 Yacht Design. The boat’s bullet shape houses a lavish owner’s suite in addition to four opulent guest suites.
Everything on the Bilgin Yacht—the main deck, upper deck, beach club, and spa center—seems to have been cut out of a palace and placed onto it. The wealthy owner insisted that these information be given exactly as intended since he wouldn’t have it any other way. There was no space for error or subtle modifications because he made sure the design specifics were included in the contract.
Large and luxurious, the owner’s bedroom features a spectacular bathroom with a round tub, golden basins, and a separate indoor area. A spa pool is on a balcony outside.”The interior of Leona uses a bold, opulent palette incorporating a high level of intricate detailing with a heavy use of decorative finishes and interesting textures: gloss lacquers, backlit onyx, figurative timbers, gold inlays, and luxurious textiles are combined throughout,” says H2’s design director, James Bermudez. “We learned quickly that the client didn’t react positively to the understated design. He required us to be bold and turn up the volume.”
The upper deck is a relaxing space with comfortable seating, a fully stocked bar, and an amazing entertainment system by UK-based Sensory International with voice control, iPad input, and an integrated party mode. The complex system, which includes a projection screen on the deck’s ceiling, is controlled by more than 100 iPads. A magnificent remote-controlled ethanol fireplace from Planika and an outdoor gas fire pit from Rivelin are also featured on the main deck.
This section is highlighted with an aquarium filled with tiny tropical fish. It also aids in dividing the large space. A hookah lounge, a piano bar, and a theater are located on the deck. Every crevice and detail may leave you speechless, but certain features, like the LED-lit bubble wall that rises along the main guest stairway, will force you to pause and take a closer look.
It will lead you to the gorgeous Grecian-inspired beach club where statues of Aphrodite of Milos and other nymphs and goddesses keep guests company as they unravel from the stresses of life on land.
Barrisol sheathes a 29-foot pool beneath a starlit ceiling. This place offers a ton of fun. The area is one of our favorites thanks to two lounges, two amethyst and agate bars, and a hair salon. Given the absence of flamboyance, one would anticipate the gym to be a simple setting, however the superyacht Leona appears in the photo.
Only the bespoke hand weights and Technogym equipment make the lower deck gym stand out from a 5-star hotel bathroom. The 263-footer is powered by twin 2,560 kW MTU engines and has a top speed of 19 knots. Leona is undoubtedly a show-stopping superyacht.