It’s that intoxicating, all-consuming longing, the kind that quickens the pulse and blurs the horizon. Aptly named, Alia Yachts’ 53-metre superyacht Limerence embodies this emotion in every sleek curve and sun-kissed deck. Launched in 2023 from the innovative yards of Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, she’s a testament to bespoke brilliance: a full-custom explorer-meets-party boat that cruises at 22 knots while pampering 12 guests in sybaritic style. As I step aboard in the crystalline waters off Monaco, the yacht’s aluminum hull gleams like liquid silver, promising adventures as boundless as the sea itself.
Alia Yachts, founded by the visionary Turkish designer Koray Erdoğan and Georgia Vermisoglou, has carved a niche for high-performance superyachts under 60 metres, vessels that blend yachting elegance with jet-like speed. Limerence is their latest triumph, commissioned by an experienced owner with a penchant for understatement and exhilaration. Exterior design comes from Francesco Guida Design, whose fluid lines evoke a predatory manta ray slicing through azure depths. Interior wizardry is courtesy of acclaimed studio Reymond Langton, transforming 500 gross tonnes into a floating palace of calm luxury.
Exteriors: A Canvas for Endless Horizons
From the waterline up, Limerence is a study in aerodynamic poetry. Her low-profile superstructure minimizes windage, enabling top speeds nudging 25 knots from twin MTU 16V 2000 M96X engines (2,720kW each), with a transatlantic range of 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knots. The semi-planing aluminum hull, penned by naval architect Rob Yates, ensures agile handling, think sports car on steroids, minus the roar.
The main deck aft unfolds into a sprawling beach club: fold-down terraces extend over the water, creating a 10-metre swim platform and infinity-edge Jacuzzi that merges with the Med. Teak decks lead to an outdoor cinema under the stars, while the bridge deck boasts a dramatic sky lounge with floor-to-ceiling glass wrapping around a convivial bar. Forward, a cozy observation lounge doubles as a yoga space, binoculars at the ready for whale-watching jaunts. No helipad here, Limerence prioritizes intimacy over ostentation, but a forward tender garage swallows a 10-metre chase boat, jet skis, Seabobs, inflatables, and paddleboards with ease.
Interiors: Subtle Sophistication Unveiled
Descending into Reymond Langton’s oeuvre feels like entering a high-end Milanese pied-à-terre, warm, tactile, and effortlessly chic. Pale limed oak panels, accented by bronze meshes and Calacatta viola marble, suffuse the spaces with golden-hour glow. The main salon is a light-flooded haven: sofas in creamy fabrics face a custom coffee table of petrified wood, while a Steinway grand piano hints at soirées that linger till dawn.
The owner’s suite on the bridge deck forward is pure romance, a king-sized bed framed by panoramic windows, a private Jacuzzi on the balcony, and a bathroom rivalling a Six Senses spa. His-and-hers wardrobes conceal vast storage. Six guest cabins belowdecks mirror this refinement: a VIP full-beam amidships, two doubles, and two adaptable twins, all en-suite with rain showers and Diptyque amenities. Crew quarters for 13 are forward and below, ensuring seamless service without intrusion.
Dining dazzles across realms. The formal area seats 12 under a monumental Murano glass chandelier, transitioning to al fresco via sliding glass. Chef de bord Antoine crafts Mediterranean fusion, from ceviche tacos to wagyu rossini, sourced from onboard hydroponic gardens and a walk-in cold room stocked for weeks at sea.
Performance and Play: Built for the Thrill
Underway, Limerence dances. Quantum zero-speed stabilisers iron out swells, while bow and stern thrusters make docking a breeze. Her 22-knot cruise devours distances efficiently, sipping 660 litres per hour. The owner, a serial yacht owner, demanded versatility: shallow 2.2-metre draft for Bahamian shallows, yet bluewater prowess.
Toys amplify the fun. The garage’s limo tender ferries beach parties; a Williams Jetjet blasts watersports; even a Flyboard lets guests soar like sea gods. Onboard, a state-of-the-art gym with Technogym kit overlooks the sea, adjacent to a hammam and massage room. Evenings unwind in the bridge-deck cinema, Bose surround sound enveloping plush recliners.
The Human Element: Flawless at Sea
Captain Martin Fouque, with 25 years helm experience, praises Limerence’s responsiveness: “She’s nimble for her size like a 40-metre with explorer soul.” Chief stewardess Maria ensures every whim is anticipated, from chilled rosé mists to bespoke pillow menus.
In a crowded superyacht scene, Limerence stands apart, not screaming wealth, but whispering seduction. She’s for those who crave connection: with guests, crew, ocean. As we anchor off Cap Ferrat at dusk, champagne flutes clinking against the Jacuzzi’s bubble, I understand her name. Limerence doesn’t just float; she captivates, leaving you yearning for the next voyage.
Charter enquiries are already buzzing via Alia Yachts. At 53 metres, she’s the sweet spot, intimate yet epic. In an age of gigantism, Limerence reminds us: true desire sails light, fast, and free.
