Bilgin Yachts launches 80-metre luxury yacht LEONA

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has announced the launch of the second BILGIN ...

Bilgin Yachts launches 80-metre luxury yacht LEONA

November 02, 2022

Written by Rachael Steele

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has announced the launch of the second BILGIN 263-model motor yacht LEONA, from its facilities in Istanbul.

Bilgin Yachts launch 80m superyacht LEONA - Image © Bilgin Yachts

Bilgin Yachts launch 80m superyacht LEONA – Image © Bilgin Yachts

Measuring 80m/262.5ft, luxury yacht LEONA (known as BILGIN 263-II during construction) left her build shed at the start of November 2022. Her naval architecture and exterior styling come from Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design, while the interiors are from H2 Yacht Design.

Details of the onboard amenities have yet to be revealed, however, concept images show four decks providing indoor and outdoor areas for guests, including a swimming pool on the main deck aft, a foredeck helipad and numerous seating areas forward and aft across the decks.

LEONA ready to hit water

LEONA ready to hit water

Her accommodation sleeps up to 10 guests across 5 en-suite staterooms, which include an Owner’s suite. The crew accommodation sleeps 20 to ensure that guests have exceptional service throughout their stay on board.

Superyacht LEONA has a fuel capacity of 155,000 litres (40,950 US Gallons) for a range of more than 6,000 nautical miles at 11 knots and a top speed of 19 knots.

A third unit of the BILGIN 263 model is currently under construction under the name PROJECT SILENCE and is due for delivery in 2023.

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