SAN by @Alia Yachts
Ah, the world of superyachts—a playground for those with deep pockets, even deeper tans, and an appetite for luxury that borders on the comically indulgent. Enter SAN, the latest all-aluminum, 45-meter marvel from Alia Yachts, which will make its grand entrance at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show. And what better place to unveil this floating temple of opulence than at a show where the yachts are shinier than the jewelry and the champagne flows like seawater?
Designed by the ever-futuristic Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, with naval architecture courtesy of Lateral Naval Architects, SAN is less a boat and more a floating mansion for people who believe land-based real estate is just so last century.
The Folding Yacht: A Solution to All That Pesky Extra Space
Let’s start with SAN’s pièce de résistance: the aft deck. Now, most yachts are content with providing a sunbathing area where you can stretch out, sip on your chilled rosé, and soak up the sun. But SAN is not most yachts. Oh no. SAN’s aft bulwarks actually fold down like the arms of a Transformer, expanding the sunbathing area like it’s trying to one-up your neighbor’s yacht just across the marina. Because why settle for “enough space” when you can literally unfold more?
Of course, this isn’t just about making room for more tanning—though, let’s be honest, that’s probably priority number one. It’s about enhancing that sweet alfresco socializing experience. You know, the one where you sip cocktails while pretending not to notice the other guests Instagramming your yacht from the harbor.
Full-Height Glass: Because Who Needs Privacy?
Another bold feature of SAN is its open main deck, which is encased in full-height glass facades. This provides a panoramic view of the ocean—a bit like living inside a luxury fishbowl. Sure, it’s stunning, and yes, you’ll feel at one with the sea, but it also means that unless you’ve hired a bodyguard for privacy, every passing boat will get a peek at your high-seas lounging. Think of it as your personal red-carpet moment, but in the middle of the Mediterranean.
Sliding doors at both the bow and stern complete this air of seamless openness. The entire deck allows for a straight walk from aft to forward, with no walls to impede your way. Because, obviously, walking around obstacles is for land-dwellers.
Minimalism Meets Mega Rich
SAN’s interior follows a minimalistic yet richly detailed approach, or as I like to call it: “How to Make Sure People Know You’re Rich Without Saying It Out Loud.” Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design has done a fantastic job of making sure that even though the interior is minimalistic, it’s still drenched in luxury. After all, this is a superyacht, not a Scandinavian Airbnb.
The owner’s stateroom and four guest cabins on the lower deck are personalized, but in a way that screams, “I could have gone bigger, but I didn’t need to.” Think sleek lines, neutral tones, and materials that probably cost more than your car.
Performance? Yes, It’s a Supercar on Water
With quadruple Volvo IPS drives under the hood—or hull, in this case—SAN is no slouch. This beauty ensures not only speed but efficiency, so you can jet from port to port, turning heads and causing envy at every marina. But let’s be honest, no one’s buying a superyacht like SAN for fuel efficiency. You’re buying it to have something shinier, sleeker, and more Instagrammable than your billionaire pals.
Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts, is understandably beaming with pride. “SAN is a striking and innovative superyacht,” he says, highlighting that it’s projects like these that draw in the world’s wealthiest clients. Translation: if you’re reading this and don’t have a yacht yet, step up your game.
Specifications: Because Size Does Matter
In case the 45-meter length didn’t impress you enough, let’s break down some more specs: SAN clocks in at 370 gross tons and hosts up to 10 guests in five staterooms, ensuring that no one feels cramped—though if someone does, I suppose you could always just fold out another section of the boat.
Art or Excess?
In the end, SAN is not just a yacht; it’s a statement—a gleaming aluminum middle finger to those “smaller” yachts trying to make it in the big leagues. Sure, it’s got the glass facades, the folding aft deck, and the minimalistic (but not really) interior. But what SAN really offers is a chance to one-up everyone else at the Monaco Yacht Show.
So, is SAN a masterpiece of nautical design? Absolutely. Is it also an exercise in gleeful, unapologetic excess? You bet. But if you’re in the market for a superyacht, why would you want anything less?
SAN by @Alia Yachts
