With this new addition, Alia Yachts aims to showcase what the Antalya-based shipyard does best: translating an owner’s unconventional visions into a reality crafted by skilled hands. “Fully bespoke and refreshingly unconventional, ‘Genie Blu’ is exactly the sort of yacht we love to build at Alia,” said Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts, at the launch in June.
Working closely with the owner throughout the entire construction period was a privilege, and the launch was a proud moment for everyone involved. The new vessel is said to have left the shipyard in the Turkish city of Antalya on 1 August and is now en route to Italy.
Less is more for the 45-metre yacht
The guiding principle of the project can be summed up in a single sentence: less is more. “The project is based more on subtraction than on addition,” explains Luca Dini, founder and creative director of Luca Dini Design & Architecture.
“We have removed barriers, reduced unnecessary bulk and opened up the yacht wherever possible.” Rather than maximising the gross tonnage, the focus was on the owner’s experience at sea. Furthermore, the yacht was consistently designed from the outside in, not the other way round.
Glass, light and transparency
The most striking feature of the 45-metre yacht is the generous use of glass. Floor-to-ceiling windows run the length of the main deck, almost completely blurring the boundaries between the interior and exterior. Natural light thus becomes an integral part of everyday life on board.
The sleek profile, with its fold-down bulwarks and clean lines, gives the Custom from Alia Yachts a presence that is both powerful and understated – a combination that is rarely achieved in the superyacht sector.
A genuine yachting experience rather than a floating showroom
Luca Dini has carried the yacht’s open-plan design through to every corner of the interior. Neutral colour tones, natural textures and carefully chosen details create an elegant ambience without overshadowing the vessel’s maritime character.
“Luxury today is no longer about excess,” says Dini. “It’s about authenticity, comfort and an emotional connection. We wanted guests to feel as though they were living on board a yacht – surrounded by the sea, not in a floating showroom.”
Outdoor decks: The water as a living space
In the cockpit, raised seating areas give way to wide steps leading down to the rear swim platform. This creates a natural, almost instinctive connection to the water.
At the front of the boat, a lounge area and sun loungers invite you to enjoy the sea breeze. The flexible layout allows for a variety of uses: from a private family outing to a larger gathering with guests.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
