Based in Antalya AvA Yachts, has added a new milestone to its operations in the long-range explorer yacht segment. The shipyard has launched its new Kando 85 the first model in the series M/Y V’launched it at its facilities in the Antalya Free Zone.
Launching ceremony, AvA Yachts’This marks a new addition to the brand’s explorer yacht portfolio. As the latest member of the brand’s long-range Kando series, the Kando 85 combines long-range performance with spacious living areas and a robust engineering approach.
Built with a steel hull and an aluminum superstructure, the yacht offers owners the operational reliability required for extended voyages while maintaining the level of comfort expected from a modern explorer yacht. Designed with ample storage space and a spacious interior, the model was developed with long-range voyages in mind.

AvA Yachts KFounder and Chairman of the Board Atilla Küçükdiker, In a statement following the launch, he noted that the project had come to fruition thanks to the yacht owners’ trust in the brand and the dedicated efforts of the shipyard team. Küçükdiker also thanked Smart Yachts and Maria Razumi for their support throughout the project.
M/Y V, it will undergo commissioning procedures and sea trials prior to delivery. Following delivery, the yacht is scheduled to be showcased at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show, two of the industry’s most prominent events.

Kando The series is part of AvA Yachts’ product range in the explorer yacht segment. Characterized by its long-range capabilities, a design approach that prioritizes functionality, and spacious interior living areas, the series combines the essence of an explorer yacht with the expectations of today’s yacht owners.
With the launch of the M/Y V, the first hull of the Kando 85 series has taken to the water. Following delivery, the yacht will be showcased at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show, offering visitors the opportunity to experience firsthand the Kando 85’s signature spacious interior, long-range capability, and explorer spirit.








