Before diving into this custom project by Alia Yachts, it's worth clarifying the yacht's naming history, which might cause some confusion. During construction, it was referred to as Project Sea Club, and upon launch, the name Kaiyō appeared on the transom—a nod to the WWII Japanese escort carrier of the same name. However, after delivery, the owner quickly renamed it to Limerence (don't be misled by the different names in exterior photos).
The exterior and interior design of Limerence were crafted by the Turkish shipyard in collaboration with Azure Yacht Design & Naval Architecture, while Diana Yacht Design contributed to the naval architecture. Initially conceived as a support vessel for another superyacht, its main role was to serve as a floating garage for numerous water toys. However, the project evolved beyond these boundaries.
Alia Yachts' President, Gökhan Çelik, highlights Limerence's versatile nature: "This exceptional yacht uniquely combines practicality and luxury without compromise. It features impressive storage for toys, including a helicopter and Triton submersible, while also accommodating and entertaining six guests with superyacht-level comfort. Limerence meets the growing demand for utilitarian vessels."
The developers are proud of the gadget storage, humorously dubbing the yacht a "treasure chest."
In addition to the Triton 660/7 mini-submarine, the main deck houses a fleet: a 13-meter guest boat (designed by Alia), an 8.2-meter Cockwells tender, a 6-meter Ski Nautique towboat, two RS Teras sailboats, and two RS Cat 14 catamarans. The garage holds two 230-horsepower Sea-Doo WakePro jet skis, two Yamaha Superjets, and two Seabob water scooters. The collection includes water bikes, paddleboards, electric jetboards, flyboards, tandem kayaks, and various water skis and wakeboards. A dive station is equipped with full gear. Additionally, a 50-square-meter space stores 20 modular inflatable water park elements, allowing the crew to create new configurations daily to keep guests entertained.
The second deck is considered the project's "ace in the hole" by Mr. Çelik. Its raised section creates a multifunctional space. A small aft lounge with sofas faces the wake, mirrored by another near the superstructure. Between them is a raised square platform extending beyond the main deck's width (Limerence measures 8.6 meters in beam). The sturdy steel hull supports this large aluminum superstructure. Certified for Airbus H145 landings, the deck doubles as a party venue or dance floor when the helicopter is absent. With high mesh fencing, it can also serve as a volleyball or basketball court.
The yacht offers diverse outdoor leisure options. Designed for six passengers (and a crew of 12), its open lounges rival much larger yachts in per capita space.
Guests enjoy a sundeck with a bar, solarium, and sofas (with telescopic tables for dining); an additional dining area on the "helicopter" deck; and a spacious beach club at the water's edge.
With a gross tonnage of 499, Limerence provides ample living spaces. The superstructure mainly houses a salon with panoramic windows (besides the wheelhouse). Beige walls, white floors, ceilings, and furniture visually expand the space, adding airiness and positivity. While decor is minimal, accents like black blinds, ceiling slats, and accessories enrich the interior with contrast, making it elegant and modern. The two guest cabins and master suite share this style, with the suite impressing with its size. It includes a bedroom, walk-in closet, marble bathroom, and a mini-salon that doubles as a cinema, complete with a cozy sofa, wall-sized screen, and modern audio system for relaxing movie nights.
Twin Caterpillar engines, each delivering 1115 horsepower, power the yacht, enabling a top speed of 15 knots. At a cruising speed of 12 knots, Limerence has a range of 4,100 nautical miles.
"A yacht with such pedigree isn't meant to spend most of its life in harbor," asserts Gökhan Çelik. "Its maiden voyage across the Atlantic to the United States was straightforward. The owner has ambitious plans to leverage both the boat's technical capabilities and its unparalleled ability to entertain guests in style."
