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Founded in 1997 by Begüm Doğulu, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begüm Yachting</a> has established itself as a prominent player in the luxury yacht industry, driven by a deep passion for yachting and an unwavering commitment to the highest standards. Originally based in Kuşadası, Turkey, the company has expanded its operations, setting up branches in key coastal cities including Istanbul, Didim, Bodrum, Marmaris, Göcek, and Antalya.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308001/image/large-c92726b25ffbe9f11b49aabb07937b85.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308001"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Person/10910" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begüm Dogulu , Turkey (Person)">Begüm Yachting</a> stands out as the largest superyacht and charter agent along the Turkish coast, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clientele. Specialising in superyacht agency services, the company has served over 1000 superyachts, including notable vessels such as the 90-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DAR90.13m (295'8&quot;)Oceanco2018">Dar</a>, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> 90.1-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ice90.1m (295'7&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2005">Ice</a>, the 73.51-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nobiskrug (Company)">Nobiskrug</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1713" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mogambo73.51m (241'2&quot;)Nobiskrug2012">Mogambo</a>, the 99.15-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/297" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Canadian Vickers (Company)">Canadian Vickers</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/336" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Christina O99.15m (325'4&quot;)Canadian Vickers1943">Christina O</a>, and the 96-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/96" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Devonport (Company)">Devonport</a> superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1711" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vava II96.0m (314'12&quot;)Devonport2012">Vava II</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306467/image/large-36eadddac7c46961197da2aa964edf4e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306467">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begüm Yachting</a> extends its expertise beyond superyacht agency services to include comprehensive yacht management for a fleet of 22 yachts. With a dedicated charter department, the company showcases a remarkable track record, organising approximately 40 charters each season, underscoring its expertise in the sector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308200/image/large-f37e86487352f5c1a5811c7cf1af2001.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308200">Responding to the increasing demand for Turkish shipyards to meet European standards <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begüm Yachting</a> launched <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka Shipyard</a> in 2005 on the Bodrum peninsula. The shipyard has successfully completed refits on 80 superyachts and constructed and delivered four new yachts, including two 36-metre schooners, a 40-metre steel motor yacht, and a 35-metre motor yacht. Specialising in super yacht refits ranging from 30 to 100-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Barka Shipyard (Company)">Barka Shipyard</a> ensures each project meets the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship in every project.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308187/image/large-493d0506be25b83f1b21c365fdebf2d9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308187"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308188/image/large-0b6f83de5e0051f9f87da461e5f09026.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308188">Furthermore, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begüm Yachting</a> ensures its yacht construction and refit projects, meticulously adhere to the highest standards set by the global class organisations including CE, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd's Register</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1457" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RINA (Company)">RINA</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1453" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ABS (Company)">ABS</a>, MCA, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1463" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bureau Veritas (Company)">Bureau Veritas</a>. This rigorous compliance ensures quality and customer satisfaction, affirming the company’s emphasis on maintaining quality yachting experiences.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308189/image/large-3b0216076a9e97f3f988f2457870ae4a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308189"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308176/image/large-ac92f60c112fce9fe293bb33a955b09b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308176">Looking ahead, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2033" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Begum Yachting (Company)">Begüm Yachting</a> has a new 35-metre yacht under construction, scheduled for launch in the summer of 2025. Additionally, the company is the exclusive distributor of Mercedes-Benz yachts in Turkey, recently unveiling its new model, the Arrow 460 GT 001, at the Bosphorus Boat Show in February. The Arrow 460 GT 001 promises to redefine luxury yachting with its elegant design, cutting-edge technology, and comfort, offering discerning clients the ultimate yachting experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308196/image/large-43d3196eee7953e8e9c5b379f450b83f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308196">

Begüm Yachting: Setting the standard for luxury yachting experiences along the Turkish coast

Founded in 1997 by Begüm Doğulu, Begüm Yachting has established itself as a prominent player in the luxury yacht industry.

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<img src="/uploads/store/photo/29107/image/large-6573981c5686dffe8b80d3d102233b4b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29107">Lürssen’s 90-metre motor yacht Ice was built in 2005 to a design by Tim Heywood and launched as motor yacht Air. The yacht was built under the project name Rainbow and features a Terence Disdale interior that accommodates up to 14 guests and 27 crew members. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB diesel-electric engines, which power her twin azipods. Here she is seen departing the colourful port entrance of Willemstad on the island of Curaçao.Photo by Cornelis Bustraan

Superyacht Ice departing the port of Willemstad

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The 90m superyacht Ice in Antigua

Seen here moored in Falmouth, Antigua is Lürssen’s 90 metre superyacht Ice that was launched in the year 2005 as M/Y Air. The yacht was built under the project name Rainbow to a design by Tim Heywood. Her Terence Disdale interior offers accommodation for up to 14 guests and 27 crew members. On the main deck aft, Ice features a large pool with is a helicopter pad on the bridge deck. Her top deck features a fully equipped gym as well as a Jacuzzi forward. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB diesel-electric engines, which power her twin azipods. Ice departed the Caribbean island some days ago and is expected to make landfall later this week when she arrives in Gibraltar.

 

Photo by Chris Thain

The 90m superyacht Ice in Antigua

The Top 100 largest superyachts in the world

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/143590/image/large-47688fa4b0ea202f7dc18b7002fda6a2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/143590">Lürssen’s Ice off AntibesThe 90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a> (launched as Air, and built as project Rainbow) was built by Lürssen in Germany in 2005 to a design of Tim Heywood. She features a modern interior by Terence Disdale, that offers accommodation for up to 14 guests, and 27 crew. On the main deck aft, Ice features a large pool, and there is a helicopter pad aft on the bridge deck. Her top deck features a fully equipped gym, as well as a Jacuzzi forward. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB Diesel-electrics, which power her twin Azipods.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Benoit Donne

The 90 metre Lürssen superyacht Ice

The 90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a> (launched as Air) was built by Lürssen in 2005 to a design of Tim Heywood and features a modern interior by Terence Disdale. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB Diesel-electric, which power her twin Azipods. Ice offers accommodation for up to 14 guests, and 27 crew.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141768/image/large-4e108a73210c357f0c5088060626629e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132007"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141769/image/large-9bbb6cb27f17056eaafd2e76d76ae04f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141769"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141770/image/large-5b9ceaac913fcdc9fc1e3816f0dd3b76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141770"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141771/image/large-3f42679fbc2dc93bf3839b371d22e9cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141771"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141772/image/large-7cfd7509a1eba0d3398784aa87da7ee3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141772"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141773/image/large-3a321bbc51102d209cf687921fd3f9f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141773">By Maarten Janssen Photos by Ricardo Pilguj and Giovanni Romero / SuperYachtPhoto.com

The top 100 in photos: Number 39, the 90.10 metre Ice

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/132007/image/large-fd0542c93d1a9875a9cc3df1ffc9dddd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/132007">Lürssen’s Ice off AntibesThe 90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a> (launched as Air, and built as project Rainbow) was built by Lürssen in Germany in 2005 to a design of Tim Heywood. She features a modern interior by Terence Disdale, that offers accommodation for up to 14 guests, and 27 crew. On the main deck aft, Ice features a large pool, and there is a helicopter pad aft on the bridge deck. Her top deck features a fully equipped gym, as well as a Jacuzzi forward. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB Diesel-electrics, which power her twin Azipods.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Ricardo Pilguj

The Lürssen Ice off Antibes at night

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/131621/image/large-5cbe57fbf212a04818d157d2e5e53bd3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/131621">Lürssen’s Ice in GibraltarThe 90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a> (launched as Air) was built by Lürssen in 2005 to a design of Tim Heywood and features a modern interior by Terence Disdale. She is powered by twin 3400 HP ABB Diesel-electric, which power her twin Azipods. Ice offers accommodation for up to 14 guests, and 27 crew.By Maarten Janssen, photo by Giovanni Romero

The 90 metre Ice in Gibraltar

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/129179/image/large-4a46f771d58b9492637184d6a1121602.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/129179">Lürssen’s Ice and Abeking’s Eminence off AntibesThe 90 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a>, pictured on the left, was built by Lürssen in 2005 to a design of Tim Heywood and with an interior by Terence Disdale. The 78 metre <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/60">Emenince</a> was built by Abeking &amp; Ramussen in 2008 to a design of Reymond Langton Design. She is the first from Abeking’s 78 metre series and a sistership, <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/938">C2</a>, was launched late last year. By Merijn de Waard

Lürssen’s Ice and Abeking’s Eminence off Antibes

<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/128152/image/large-2d792119531b11aa4aff1b7844fb0872.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/128152" class="legacy">Superyacht Ice<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Ice</a> (ex: Air) was launched in 2005 by the world renowned shipyard Lürssen Yachts in Germany, and is a design by Tim Heywood. She features a beautiful modern interior by Terence Disdale. She is powered by 2 x 3400 HP ABB Diesel-electric engines, that power twin Azipods.By Maarten Janssen

Lürssen's Ice

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/123606/image/large-4fa81153910770adff8ae0762338c31c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/123606"><a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23">Lürssen</a>'s <a href="#managed-by-application" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/281">Ice</a>Photo credit: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.superyachtphoto.com">Merijn de Waard / Yacht-Images.com</a> (If you have a yacht or yacht related photo then please send it to <a href="mailto:info@superyachttimes.com?subject=Photo%20of%20the%20Day&amp;body=Please%20attach%20your%20photo%2C%20a%20short%20photo%20caption%20and%20the%20photo%20credit%20and%20we%20will%20consider%20publishing%20it%20at%20Photo%20of%20the%20Day.%0A">info@superyachttimes.com</a> for Photo of the Day)