Turquoise Vento (87.7m) debuts from Pendik as Turkey’s largest yacht by volume

Hull-out and outfitting: Pendik facilities handle Vento’s final assembly

Launched from Turquoise Yachts’ Pendik outfitting facility, the 87.7-metre Project Vento arrived at outfitting after a 2023 sighting en route to final works. At 2,550GT and an overall length of 87.7 metres, the steel-hulled, aluminium-superstructure yacht represents the yard’s largest build by both length and internal volume, superseding the 79-metre Water lilies by almost 10 metres and some 404GT. Delivery to the owner is scheduled later this year, followed by a Mediterranean charter campaign marketed exclusively by Edmiston.

Design language and onboard lifestyle: H2 Yacht Design signature

Exterior and interior architecture are the work of H2 Yacht Design, continuing a partnership that spans more than a dozen projects. The exterior employs soft lines and angled grilles set against a distinctive “Tour de France” blue hull, while interiors favour an Art Deco palette with curved joinery, rich materials and blue accents tailored to the owner’s brief.

Wellness, entertainment and guest flow

Wellness and entertainment drive space allocation across decks. The yacht includes a full spa featuring a hammam and sauna, a panoramic gym on the bridge deck and a 6.5-metre glass-surround main-deck pool with contra-flow. Entertainment fit-out covers DJ stations throughout, a golf simulator, an outdoor cinema and convertible leisure spaces such as a touch-and-go helipad that converts into a basketball court.

Principal specifications and operational features

Key delivered elements

• Beach club with drive-in tender dock, fold-down terraces and pool skylight illumination
• Main saloon with statement bar and formal dining for 16
• Central atrium with suspended Dale Chihuly sculpture
• Large tender and water toy complement for operations and guest transfer

Implications for Turkish shipbuilding and charter markets

As the largest yacht by volume constructed in Turkey, Vento signals Turquoise Yachts’ capacity for complex, high-volume projects and expands the country’s footprint in the global superyacht supply chain. The yard’s pipeline — including an in-build 81.3-metre project Rafale — revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show — suggests a strategic push towards larger bespoke builds that will feed both owner deliveries and the high-end charter market in the Mediterranean.

Operational logistics and tourism spin-off

From a logistics perspective, large builds like Vento intensify demand for local shipyard services, skilled labour, and project management capabilities in ports such as Pendik. For tourism, the appearance of an 87.7m charter-capable yacht in the Mediterranean contributes to destination appeal: luxury charters can boost port revenues, support marina services, and create bespoke excursion opportunities for high-net-worth visitors.

What charter guests can expect at a glance

• Wellness suites and on-deck spa indulgences
• Large water-sports inventory and rapid tender deployment
• High-capacity entertainment options for yacht parties and events
• Flexible indoor/outdoor dining and cinema experiences

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