United States

Michael Smith Inc. 

The 52.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> was delivered earlier this year and is available for charter with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christie Yachts (Company)">Christie Yachts</a>. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363437/image/large-5204bbce9aa8047052afc629227b6a36.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363437">Being a custom built-yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> describes the vision for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> as “a vessel that merged the rugged, operational might of a support platform with the complete lifestyle and luxury experience of a standalone superyacht.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363445/image/large-5478508d7bf696a555750f3d98e9ebf0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363445"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363440/image/large-9a7cc3601521f2292035d5666525db44.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363440">The superyacht features naval architecture and exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design &amp; Naval Architecture</a>, while her interior design was penned in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363443/image/large-0dc317b655360fb3fb59cf67fdff8537.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363443">The vessel can accommodate up to six guests in three staterooms consisting of one master suite with a lounge area that can be converted to provide sleeping accommodations for two children. The other two suites are convertible between double and twin which offers great flexibility based on the composition of the guests onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363452/image/large-b0cbd2f8cb63ee33ae21a09eecc911c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363452">At the lower deck, a unique water sports center replaces the traditional main saloon, equipped with a coffee station and a lounge area. Meanwhile, at the bridge deck is a spacious saloon that opens out to a dining area ideal for alfresco dining.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363442/image/large-c3753d3461f334304c60edea7a3ddf18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363442"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363454/image/large-214ba8c1a6c159e206954d9f49fb25e6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363454">Below the helideck, a spacious garage carries toys for fun and adventure. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> stores four performance tenders, including a custom Wajer 38S, a 12.5-metre X-Tender, a SkiNautique GS20, and a rescue RIB. Aside from those are jet skis, foil boards, seabobs, dive scooters, kite and windsurfing gear, e-bikes, two sailing catamarans, two sailing dinghy’s and other toys. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363447/image/large-0387cf9a0e9e94e32cc06cb45cc55a4c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363447">The helideck also transforms into a sports court that can be enclosed by netting and inflatable supports, ideal for basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and football. On top of that, golfing and laser clay shooting can also be played on the court.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363455/image/large-8c332818e538761ddafa88e4f6564a8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363455"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, giving her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/363444/image/large-7769b7ff133215430f7b39da274facbd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/363444">“It's the special genius of this design that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> is at once a hugely capable standalone superyacht and a peerless support vessel brimming with toys and amenities, she represents not only the adventurous spirit of her owner, but also <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia</a>’s full-custom building ethos. Every inch was drawn, engineered, and built from a blank page,” commented Gökhan Çelik, president of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a>.All images courtesy of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christie Yachts (Company)">Christie Yachts</a>.

Onboard the Alia Yachts superyacht Limerence

SuperYacht Times takes a look onboard the new Alia Yachts superyacht Limerence.

Onboard the 53m Alia Yachts superyacht Limerence

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/364471/image/large-b31d155dce54eda575a776322e7fb088.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/364471">Spotted last week cruising here in Venice, Italy, amid the festivities surrounding Jeff Bezos’ wedding, was the 52.5-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a>. Delivered by the Turkish shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2496" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Alia Yachts (Company)">Alia Yachts</a> this January, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> was originally launched as a support vessel named Kaiyō and has been transformed into a floating playground. Designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/37" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture (Company)">Azure Yacht Design</a> with interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8282" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Michael Smith Inc. (Company)">Michael Smith</a>, she hosts six guests in three oversized staterooms and supports a crew of 12.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a>’s certified helideck serves multiple functions, from helicopter operations to basketball, open-air cinema, or nighttime entertainment. A full dive centre, golf chipping setup, and broad watersports inventory, including e-foils, RS dinghies, and kiteboards, add to her active appeal. In terms of performance, the 499 GT yacht is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C32 diesel engines, allowing her to reach a top speed of 15 knots. Now available year-round for charter at €390,000 per week through <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6451" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christie Yachts (Company)">Christie Yachts</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Limerence52.5m (172'3&quot;)Alia Yachts2025">Limerence</a> is opening her decks to guests for the very first time. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/63688" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Unmissable charter debut: Inside the superyacht turning heads this season (2025-06-27 12:15:00 +0200)">Read our full onboard experience here</a>.If you would like to see your photo featured each day, then send your submissions to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:news@superyachttimes.com" target="_blank">news@superyachttimes.com</a>.

53m superyacht Limerence cruising in Venice

The 53m superyacht Limerence, built by Alia Yachts in 2025, was seen cruising here in Venice, Italy. 