Alia Yachts Launches the 53m Sea Club, Defining a New Genre
Alia Yachts has launched the 53-meter Sea Club, a revolutionary full custom superyacht designed to be the ultimate toy and tender carrying vessel. This 53m masterpiece, launched with synchro lift in Antalya, Turkey, is set for final outfitting and sea trials before its delivery in August. The Sea Club 53 exemplifies Alia Yachts’ capabilities and heralds a new class of superyacht.
Key Features:
- Length: 53 meters
- Guest Accommodation: Room for six guests in three cabins
- Helicopter Deck: Fully certified H-145 helicopter deck
- Storage Capacity: Cavernous storage for a submersible, sailing catamarans, tenders, Waverunners, and numerous other water sports equipment and toys.
Design and Construction:
- Exterior Design and Layout Development: Azure Yacht Design
- Naval Architecture: Diana Yacht Design
- Project Management: Technical Marine UK
- Construction Method: Built in three parts (hull, superstructure, and heli deck) before being joined in late 2022.
Functionality and Performance:
- Top Speed: 15 knots
- Capabilities: Helicopter operations, undersea exploration, and extensive water sports activities.
- Accommodation: Luxurious master cabin, two guest cabins, and dedicated relaxation areas.
- Deck Space: Enormous exterior deck areas suitable for parties and social gatherings.
- Toy Storage: 50 square meters on the lower deck, including a dedicated water sports center and over 20 modular water park elements.
Statements from Key Figures:
Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts: "The Sea Club 53 showcases the very best of our capabilities here at Alia Yachts. We’re thrilled to see her in the water demonstrating her full potential for operating in great comfort at speeds up to 15 knots. It is a testament to our expert technical, engineering and boatbuilding teams here at Alia, as well as the close collaboration we have enjoyed with Azure Yacht Design for the exterior design and layout development, and with Diana Yacht Design for the naval architecture underpinning the hull. The Sea Club 53 has been an ambitiously rapid build. Thanks to an excellent relationship with the owner’s team at Technical Marine UK and quick thinking at our end, we have brought the project from dream to floating reality in a little over two years."
Onne Logger, Azure Yacht Design: "The launch of project Sea Club marks the start of a whole new concept in the yachting industry. A unique combination of luxurious guest accommodation, enormous storage for tenders and toys, and an unparalleled number of entertainment possibilities. The owner’s goal was to fit the storage and the entertainment amenities which would be usually found on an 80m+ vessel, while keeping the rich and elegant look of a superyacht."
Conclusion
The launch of the Sea Club 53 signifies a new era in superyachting, combining luxurious accommodations with unprecedented storage and entertainment options. This project, brought to life through the collaboration of Alia Yachts, Azure Yacht Design, Diana Yacht Design, and Technical Marine UK, is set to redefine what is possible in the sub-500GT superyacht category. The Sea Club 53 is a testament to innovative design and engineering, promising to deliver an unparalleled yachting experience.
