Style -- 2 days ago
This yacht is what we’ve all been waiting for: a unique 41m beauty that was delivered this year fresh to the charter market. If anything is going to turn heads this summer, it’s Ruya, which means ‘dream’ in Turkish. Her striking exterior and beautiful interior saw her win 2 awards at the 2016 ShowBoat Design Awards. And for a yacht this new to the market, that’s no mean feat.
Summer is perfectly translated across the interior of Ruya, which is heavily inspired by the Australian Outback. The outdoors is bought inside, helped by the use of indigenous materials such as bamboo and Australian silky oak, which create a wonderfully luxurious yet comfortable living environment. A home away from home by way of an incredible superyacht? We’ll take that.
Australian designer Sam Sorgiovanni has managed to encapsulate the brief for a casual yet sophisticated, spacious and luxurious interior. The challenging and thought-provoking landscape of the Australian Outback is highlighted throughout every space, whether it’s through artwork or interiors.
Even more impressive is the exterior of Ruya, which is put together with al fresco life in mind – just as a summer spent on board a superyacht should be. The sundeck is designed to be the hub of Ruya and boasts a vast, 93-metre-square sundeck complete with a bar, barbecue, 10-man jacuzzi and gym. And when Ruya is at anchor, members on board can take to the Sea-Doos, waterskis, wakeboards, SeaBobs, paddle boards, snorkelling gear and inflatables.
Built: 2016 by Alia Yachts, Turkey
Key features: An approved RYA training centre for personal watercraft, gym equipment on sundeck, a jacuzzi, jet-skis, waterskis, wakeboards, snorkelling gear, paddle boards
Costs (per week): High summer: €168,000. Low summer: €154,000
Cruising speed: 10 knots
Charter: With Burgess Yachts
For more information on Ruya, visit here and follow @burgessyachts
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