Turquoise Yachts Unveils a New 265-Foot Superyacht With 3 Pools
This new superyacht is a swimmer’s paradise.
Turquoise Yachts just announced that it was building a new 265-foot behemoth for the seas that comes with three pools for its guests to enjoy—one on the main deck, the owner’s deck, and the sundeck. Known as Rafale, the Turkish yard’s latest creation was unveiled at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, Boat International reported.
Turquoise tapped British studio H2 Yacht Design to bring the project to life. The new vessel will be home to five decks in all, with sculptural lines and panoramic views throughout. Those design features can be seen in action on the tiered exterior, including a beach club and plenty of spaces for eating and entertaining, such as a 16-person formal dining spot. Looking toward the bow, that area could become a helipad, and the vessel can house two Jet Skis, a waverunner, and two tenders.
A look at the tiered exterior.
Rafale Turquoise Yachts
Inside, meanwhile, you can expect a massive spiral staircase at Rafale’s center. Guest accommodations include six cabins, but, of course, the star is the owner’s suite. That space comes with his and hers dressing rooms and bathrooms, a private office, and a private terrace—as well as one of those pools.
In terms of grunt, the new vessel will be powered by a hybrid propulsion system mated with twin MTU engines, which have a battery capacity of up to 1,920kWh. That means the yacht offers up a top speed of 17, all while cruising with less emissions. Rafale, the second-largest superyacht Turquoise is working on right now, is expected to be delivered in 2028.
Plenty of exciting new yachts are splashing down at the Monaco Yacht Show this year, which officially begins this week. At the 34th annual edition of the event, Admiral Yachts 72 by the late Giorgio Armani is making its debut, with upper decks that unfold like suspend terraces. The first hull in Tankoa’s T55 Sportiva range will also make an appearance, as well as Bilgin’s 263-foot Al Reem, completed with a circular elevator, and Heesen’s 180-foot Solemates, which offers up a rather vibrant interior from the minds of Silvia Margutti of Luca Dini Design and Architecture.
