M/Y Leona Named Best of the Best in Marine by Robb Report 2024
Istanbul, June 2024 – We are thrilled to announce that M/Y Leona, an 80-meter marvel from Bilgin Yachts' esteemed 263 series, has been honored with the title of Best of Marine in Robb Report's 36th Annual Best of the Best list for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognizes Leona's innovative design, engineering excellence, and unparalleled luxury, with particular praise for her stunning beach club.
A Marvel of Design and Luxury
Leona’s beach club, the crowning jewel of this extraordinary yacht, is seamlessly integrated with the main living area on the lower deck, adjacent to the engine room. This space features an 8.7 x 3 x 1.4-meter swimming pool, holding a voluminous 34,000 liters of water, complete with a bespoke heating system and water jets, allowing for year-round enjoyment. Translucent glass sliding doors provide breathtaking sea vistas, even in cooler weather, while leading to a tranquil wellness room and a cozy hookah retreat. The area is further enhanced by meticulously crafted reproductions of iconic sculptures, including the Aphrodite of Milos, adding an artistic touch to the luxurious surroundings.
A True Icon in Yachting
Leona has captured the attention of the yachting world with her sleek, eco-friendly exterior and opulent interiors, the result of a collaboration between Unique Yacht Design and H2 Yacht Design. After making a stunning debut at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, Leona has continued to impress, winning the “Outstanding Exterior Design - Motor Yachts, 60m and above” at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2024, and the “Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres” Award at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024. Her distinctive red and white hull, expansive social areas, and commitment to environmental stewardship, with 100% clean air emissions, set new benchmarks in luxury yachting. This latest recognition from Robb Report underscores Leona’s position as a true icon of modern yacht design.
Technical Specifications
- Hull Configuration: Displacement
- Hull Material: Steel
- Superstructure Material: Aluminum
- Length Overall (LOA): 80.00 meters
- Length at Waterline (LWL) at Full Load: 71.01 meters
- Beam Maximum: 12.25 meters
- Draught at Full Load: 3.50 meters (approx.)
- Displacement at Full Load: 1,510 tons
- Gross Tonnage: 1,730 GT
- Fuel Capacity: 168,000 liters
- Water Capacity: 48,000 liters
- Main Engines: MTU 16V 4000M73
- Engine Power: 2 x 2,560 kW @ 1,970 RPM
- Maximum Speed: 19 knots
- Cruising Speed: 15 knots
- Range at Economical Speed: 5,000+ miles
- Exterior Design: Unique Yacht Design
- Naval Architect: Unique Yacht Design
- Interior Design: H2 Yacht Design
- Builder: Bilgin Yachts
About Bilgin Yachts
Bilgin Yachts is a boutique shipyard located on the European side of Istanbul, specializing in the construction of bespoke luxury superyachts ranging from 50 to 120 meters. A family-run business for five generations since the early 1900s, Bilgin Yachts employs over 700 highly skilled craftsmen and performs 90% of its work in-house. The shipyard operates across five facilities covering more than 79,450 square meters, including manufacturing areas, a state-of-the-art marine furniture factory, and comprehensive workshops for mechanics, hydraulics, stainless steel, and upholstery. Situated at the West Istanbul Marina, just 40 minutes from Istanbul Airport, Bilgin Yachts is committed to delivering high-quality, customized yachts to its discerning clients.
