Alia Yachts won the World Superyacht Awards 2025 with ‘San.’.
Antalya-based Turkish superyacht manufacturer Alia Yacht, The shipyard achieved a major success at the World Superyacht Awards 2025, one of the most prestigious events in the global yachting world. The 45-meter ’San,“ built by the shipyard, was awarded first place in the ”Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 40 to 49.9 meters“ category by a wide margin. This award represents a source of international pride not only for Alia Yacht but also for the Turkish yacht building industry.
The 45-meter motor yacht ‘San’ won first place by a wide margin in the semi-displacement and planning yachts category, deeply impressing the jury members.
The exterior and interior design of the San is by Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design, while the naval architecture is by Lateral Naval Architects. The San stands out for its contemporary lines, spacious interior, and boundary-pushing layout. The jury was particularly impressed by the extraordinary arrangement on the main deck. With its spacious open-plan salon and maximum sightlines, the San offers its owner a panoramic view from stern to bow.
The intelligent solutions in the yacht's interior also attracted attention. The gradual lowering of the salon floor to maintain ceiling height, the wide glass panels that allow natural light to filter deep into the interior, and the fine woodwork were praised. High-quality materials such as teak, painted oak, and eucalyptus perfectly combine aesthetics, comfort, and functionality.
All Award-Winning Categories at the 2025 World Superyacht Awards
Motor Yacht of the Year: Kismet
Lürssen
Sailboat of the Year: Kiboko 4
Southern Wind
Refurbished Yachts, 499 GT and Under: Ravenger
Baltic Yachts
Refurbished Yachts, 500 GT and Above: Alfa G
Oceanco
Sailing Yachts: Kiboko 4
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 30m to 39.9m: AB110
EU Yachts
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 40m to 49.9m: San
Alia Yachts
Semi-Displacement or Planing Motor Yachts – 50m and Over: Santosha
Heesen Yachts
Jury Special Award: Special One
Royal Huisman
Displacement Motor Yachts – 499 GT and Under, 30m to 34.9m: Pazienza
Marche Shipyard
Displacement Motor Yachts – 499 GT and Under, 35m to 39.9m: Mangusta Oceano 39
Mangusta – Overmarine Group
Displacement Motor Yachts – 499 GT and Under, 40m to 45.9m: Lt. Pete Maverick Mitchell
Marche Shipyard
Displacement Motor Yachts – 499 GT and Under, 46m and Over: M
Sanlorenzo
Motor Yachts with Displacement – 500 GT to 1,499 GT: B
Feadship
Displacement Motor Yachts – 1,500 GT and Above: Kismet
Lürssen
Voyager Award: Asteria
Anastassiades & Tsortanides
Jury Special Prize (Second): Northern Sun
Narasaki Shipbuilding Co.
Legacy Award: Jack Setton
Highlights of the World Superyacht Awards 2025:
Destiny, It won two awards at once, both for “Motor Yacht of the Year” and in the category of yachts with a displacement of over 1,500 GT. This achievement is recorded as a rare success in the industry.
Kiboko 4, It was crowned both “Sailboat of the Year” and in the general “Sailboats” category, drawing attention with its innovative design.
Jury Special Awards, for extraordinary engineering solutions and the vision they bring to the sector The Special One and Northern Sun’was given to.
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