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LEONA is a 80.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Turkey by Bilgin and delivered in 2023. She is one of 3 263 models.

Her top speed is 19.0 kn, her cruising speed is 15.0 kn, and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 6000.0 nm at 11.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 staterooms, with 24 crew members. She has a gross tonnage of 1680.0 GT and a 12.2 m beam.

She was designed by Unique Yacht Design , who also completed the naval architecture. Unique Yacht Design has designed 9 yachts and created the naval architecture for 12 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

Her interior was designed by H2 Yacht Design , who has 51 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a Steel hull, and Aluminium superstructure.

LEONA is in the top 5% by LOA in the world. She is one of 66 motor yachts in the 80-90m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her cruising speed is 0.06 kn above the average, and her top speed 0.64 kn above the average.

LEONA is currently sailing under the Cayman Islands flag, the 2nd most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1414 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Turkey. For more information regarding LEONA's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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  • Name: LEONA
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Bilgin
  • Naval Architect: Unique Yacht Design
  • Exterior Designer: Unique Yacht Design
  • Interior Designer: H2 Yacht Design

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Leona Shines at Cannes: Wins Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres Award

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We are proud to announce that M/Y Leona, the 80-meter masterpiece from our renowned 263 series, has been awarded the Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres Award at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024, held in Cannes on May 31st.

Marketing Director Tuğba Şengün was present to receive the award. Reflecting on this achievement, she stated, “We are deeply honored and grateful to be recognized by the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024 with the Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres Award for Leona. The Bilgin Yachts family and our esteemed partners, Unique Yacht Design and H2 Yacht Design, have invested their time in creating this extraordinary superyacht. Leona is a true reflection of our commitment to excellence in luxury yacht design. We extend our heartfelt thanks to design et al and the judges for this prestigious award.” After making her premiere at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show and captivating audiences with her extraordinary design and luxurious features, Leona also won first place in the category “Outstanding Exterior Design - Motor Yachts, 60m and above” at the BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards 2024.Leona, an 80-meter masterpiece from our renowned 263 series, embodies the perfect blend of sleek, eco-friendly exterior design and opulent, spacious interiors. The yacht is a collaborative effort featuring naval architecture and exterior design by Unique Yacht Design and an interior meticulously crafted by H2 Yacht Design. Leona's design focuses on enhancing room sizes, creating larger, more luxurious accommodations while maintaining an elegant aesthetic. The yacht’s exterior exudes an aura of modernity and grace, characterized by sleek lines and a dynamic hull form. According to Emrecan Özgün, the CEO of Unique Yacht Design, “

The yacht offers generous areas for socializing, including a large spa and a beach club, as well as a sporty, bullet-like exterior appearance. The striking red hull and Her main attraction in terms of exterior design and difference compared to her sister ship Tatiana is the red and white color combination on the hull.” elongated profile makes her clearly stand out. Her clean, linear design also belies her size effectively, while her relatively narrow beam still yields generous decks and interior volume.

At the heart of Leona lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Boasting a steel-aluminum structure and a special exhaust system for 100% clean air emissions, she sets new benchmarks for eco-friendly luxury yachting. Her two 2,560 kW engines propel her to speeds of up to 19 knots, demonstrating a remarkable fusion of performance and sustainability.

The exterior design of the superyacht, part of the 263 series from Bilgin Yachts, is sleek and sexy with a dynamic hull form and a focus on eco-friendliness.

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BRIEF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hull configuration: Displacement Hull material: Steel S/Structure material: Aluminum LOA: 80.00m LWL at full load: 71.01m B.max: 12.25m Draught at full load: 3.50m (approx.) Displacement at full load: 1,510t Gross tonnage: 1,730 gt Fuel capacity : 168,000lt Water capacity: 48,000lt Main engines : MTU 16V 4000M73 Engines power: 2x2.560 kW @ 1,970 RPM Maximum speed: 19 knots Cruising speed: 15 knots Range at economical speed at half load: @5,000+ miles Exterior Design: Unique Yacht Design Naval Architect: Unique Yacht Design Interior Design: H2 Yacht Design Builder: Bilgin Yachts

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But all this glitz shows how talented the shipyard was in following the owner’s brief. The interior fit and finish, range of materials, and quality levels are all superb. And the one-of-a-kind design is well executed.

A central staircase leads from the beach club to the gold-and-cream main salon where the eye is drawn to a large tropical aquarium that sits atop a tiger-onyx, bioethanol fireplace. The structure divides the lounge from the formal dining table with seating for 12 people. Velvet and animal print-themed loose furniture by Roberto Cavalli fills the interior space, from sofas and armchairs to coffee tables and lamps.

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The five-decked yacht is the second hull from Bilgin Yachts ’s 263 series, though it bears little resemblance to its sistership Tatiana . Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design handled the naval architecture and exterior design, while British studio H2 Yacht Design penned the interior.

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It employs lots of high-gloss gold paint, polished brass finishes, and 18-carat gold leaf applied by hand by artist Alex Turco. Italian and Turkish marble feature in the two en suites. There are two separate dressing rooms. In the owner’s salon, a large yellow-velvet pleated sofa is twinned with a Boca Do Lobo armchair and coffee table.

Mosaic surfaces, patterned carpets, and mirror-tiled ceilings compete for attention alongside multiple artworks, including handcrafted pieces by Turkish artist Gülay Semercioğlu. At the foot of the bed is a double-sided TV, so that two programs can be watched simultaneously from either the bed or the sofa.

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There are a total of 24 TV screens on board—nine of which are mirrored televisions in the guest bathrooms and gym—as well as 12 surround-sound systems. More than 100 iPads remotely operate the entertainment system, lighting, and even the night-vision security camera on the mast that records a 2-mile radius of the yacht.

The sky lounge enjoys a large circular digital ceiling, used to display a cloud-filled sky. It’s echoed in the circular sofas beneath and a small circular games table forward. Large glass wraparound doors open on to a large circular dining table on the aft deck. Cool blue views match the dark blue interior. This level also features the most elaborate day head onboard, dressed in backlit blue agate.

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Lighting is a key feature across the yacht. Crystal chandeliers and LED strip lights are found in every room. The central staircase enjoys a quirky “bubble wall” filled with distilled water, which ascends from the main deck to the dedicated owner’s deck.

The cinema is a Moulin Rouge-inspired red-velvet room with two large sofas and a screen, the gym has a leather and mirrored ceiling, a treatment table for sports massage and gold dumbbells. Onyx pillars continue the Grecian theme.

Leona is equipped with MTU 16V4000M73 engines integrated with their own SCR system for reduced NOx emissions. Considering the yacht isn’t available for charter, and the owner hasn’t stepped foot aboard since taking delivery in February, only time will tell if the boat ever really leaves its home port.

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  • Bilgin Yachts has launched the 80m superyacht Leona

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The new vessel features an eye-catching scarlet hull designed by Unique Yacht Design and interiors by British studio H2 Yacht Design. The yacht is equipped with two MTU engines, with which the vessel produces a maximum of 17 knots, cruising speed is 11 knots.

Leona has become the next incarnation of the Bilgin 263 project: in 2020, the first hull, Tatiana, went into the water, and next year the third hull under the name Silence is expected to be launched.

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Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has launched its second Bilgin 263 superyacht. Standing at 80m in length, ‘LEONA’ hit the water at the yard’s outfitting facilities in Istanbul, marking a proud moment for the shipyard as the second completed superyacht from the world-renowned series.

Sporting an eye-catching red hull and gleaming white superstructure, 80m LEONA certainly caught the attention of those watching on at her launch. 

With her naval architecture and exteriors designed by Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design, LEONA boasts exclusive and large spaces onboard, characterised by sharp, yet harmonious exterior lines. 

Her yet-to-be-revealed interiors have been designed by British design studio H2 Yacht Design: marking yet another collaboration between the shipyard and the studio. Little has currently been revealed about 80m LEONA, however, Bilgin teased that more details of the new launch are due to follow soon. 

LEONA follows the first 80m Bilgin 263 superyacht, TATIANA, who, at the time of her launch in February 2020, became the Turkish shipyard’s largest built yacht to date. 

Similarly to TATIANA, it is expected that LEONA will also have a commitment to minimising carbon emissions through Bilgin’s innovative exhaust system. 

As the second hull launched from the Turkish shipyard’s iconic 263 series, LEONA is another remarkable achievement for Bilgin Yachts. However, the series doesn’t stop there, as Bilgin revealed in 2020 that a third yacht from the same series is also under construction, with her build process now expected to be well underway.

Superyachts.com would like to congratulate Bilgin and all those involved in this spectacular launch, and we are looking forward to keeping our readers updated with the latest details of LEONA, as well as future news from the yard.

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By Nina Done   1 November 2022

Representing the second hull in Turkish yard Bilgin’s 263 series, 80m (263ft) superyacht LEONA has just launched from their outfitting facility in Istanbul . Showcasing a sleek flowing silhouette and striking crimson hull, her exterior design is a collaboration between the shipyard and Antalya-based naval architects Unique Yacht Design, with the esteemed H2 Yacht design responsible for her interiors.

While few details thus far have been revealed, what we do know is that she features an aft deck infinity pool and expansive terraced beach club connected to her main saloon, alongside her other decks that have been optimised for relaxation and entertaining. Emrecan Özgün, the CEO of Unique Yacht Design, teases “both exterior and interior areas of Bilgin 263-II are full of surprises.”

Both exterior and interior areas of Bilgin 263-II are full of surprises

Her interiors are expected to be signature H2 Design, featuring a slew of crowd-pleasing amenities, generous living areas – courtesy of her 12m beam – and high-end luxurious finishes, with floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise natural light and create wide vistas to provide a harmonious balance with her surroundings.

Superyacht LEONA will also provide accommodation for 16 guests across 8 staterooms, including a vast upper deck owner’s suite. She also boasts an impressive top speed of 19 knots, with an equally impressive cruising range of 6,000nm, making her ideal for far-flung oceanic adventures. 

Technical launch of Bilgin's 263-II yacht LEONA

Along with her sistership TATIANA , she is the largest yacht built in Turkey to date. She will undertake final outfitting before beginning her series of sea trials later this month and is expected to be delivered to her owner before Christmas. It is not yet known whether motor yacht LEONA will become available for luxury yacht charters . 

If you'd like to charter a yacht of a similar calibre, you can view and compare all Bilgin superyachts for charter .

To find out more about booking a yacht rental please consult your chosen charter broker . 

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  1. Watch: 80m Bilgin superyacht LEONA hits the water

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  4. VIDEO: The Exclusive video debut of 80 meter LEONA

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  5. News: Bilgin Launches 80M "Leona"

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  1. Inside Bilgin's dazzling 80m Leona

    A wealth of interior details and complex technical achievements meet on board the 80-metre Leona. Cecile Gauert steps on board ahead of her Monaco Yacht Show debut...

  2. LEONA yacht (Bilgin, 80m, 2023)

    LEONA is a 80m superyacht built by Bilgin in Turkey and delivered in 2023. Explore her photos and specifications here.

  3. LEONA Yacht

    LEONA is a 80m luxury motor mega yacht built in 2023 by Bilgin Yachts. View similar yachts for Charter around the world

  4. Leona Yacht

    Leona is a motor yacht with a length of 80m. The yacht's builder is Bilgin Yachts from Turkey who delivered the superyacht Leona in 2023.

  5. Bilgin's New 263-Foot Superyacht Has a Grecian-Inspired Beach Club

    The newly launched "Leona" is the second superyacht in Bilgin's 263 series and features a lavish interior that sets it apart from its predecessor.

  6. BILGIN 263 II 80m luxury mega yacht

    Bilgin Yacht has currently built three units of the 80-metre Bilgin 263 series. The second unit of the series, Leona celebrated her launch in October, 2022. Bilgin Yachts partnered with Antalya-based Unique Yacht Design for naval architecture and exterior design, and H2 Yacht Design for the interior living areas.

  7. Leona Second unit of 80-meter Bilgin 263

    Second unit of 80-meter Bilgin 263, Leona: Like Tatiana but more exclusive and with bigger spaces. Bilgin Yachts celebrates the launch of the superyacht on October 26th 2022.

  8. VIDEO: The Exclusive video debut of 80 meter LEONA

    Introducing LEONA, the second hull from the 80m 263 series,  built by the renowned Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts, LEONA sets itself apart from her sister ship TATIANA with a number of remarkable features and designs.

  9. M/Y Leona, the second hull of the flagship 80-meter Bilgin 263 series

    M/Y Leona builder's statement. M/Y Leona, the second hull of the flagship 80-meter Bilgin 263 series, proudly follows in the footsteps of her sistership, Tatiana, establishing herself as the newest largest private superyacht to be built in Turkey. Meticulously constructed according to the owner's precise specifications, M/Y Leona epitomizes a ...

  10. Bilgin Yachts- Luxury Superyacht Builder

    We are proud to announce that M/Y Leona, the 80-meter masterpiece from our renowned 263 series, has been awarded the Motor Yacht Over 60 Metres Award at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024, held in Cannes on May 31st.

  11. Bilgin Yachts launches 80-metre luxury yacht LEONA

    Bilgin Yachts launches 80-metre luxury yacht LEONA. Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has announced the launch of the second BILGIN 263-model motor yacht LEONA, from its facilities in Istanbul. Measuring 80m/262.5ft, luxury yacht LEONA (known as BILGIN 263-II during construction) left her build shed at the start of November 2022.

  12. Bilgin Yachts's 262-Foot Superyacht Has a Bonkers Marble Beach Club

    Bilgin Yachts's flashy 262-foot superyacht 'Leona' has a bonkers marble-clad beach club, ruby-red exterior, Greek statues, and gold-leaf ceilings.

  13. Leona Yacht • Saudi Royalty $60M Superyacht

    The Leona yacht is a luxurious motor yacht built by Bilgin Yachts in 2023 and designed by Unique. With her elegant and sleek design, she is a stunning sight to behold on the open seas.

  14. 80m superyacht Leona cruising in Monaco

    The 80m superyacht Leona, built by Bilgin Yachts, is seen here cruising in Monaco

  15. Bilgin Yachts Leona Superyacht: Features, Photos & Specifications

    Explore the features of the amazing superyacht Bilgin Yachts Leona! Interior and exterior photos, performance specs and more on itBoat.

  16. SuperYacht Times

    SuperYacht Times is the authority in yachting. News, yachts for sale & charter and superyacht intelligence.

  17. Bilgin Yachts has launched the 80m superyacht Leona

    Bilgin Yachts has launched the 80m superyacht Leona. The new vessel features an eye-catching scarlet hull designed by Unique Yacht Design and interiors by British studio H2 Yacht Design. The yacht is equipped with two MTU engines, with which the vessel produces a maximum of 17 knots, cruising speed is 11 knots.

  18. Bilgin Yachts Launches Second 80m Bilgin 263 LEONA

    Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts has launched its second Bilgin 263 superyacht. Standing at 80m in length, 'LEONA' hit the water at the yard's outfitting facilities in Istanbul, marking a proud moment for the shipyard as the second completed superyacht from the world-renowned series.

  19. Watch: 80m Bilgin superyacht LEONA hits the water

    Watch: 80m Bilgin superyacht LEONA hits the water. Representing the second hull in Turkish yard Bilgin's 263 series, 80m (263ft) superyacht LEONA has just launched from their outfitting facility in Istanbul. Showcasing a sleek flowing silhouette and striking crimson hull, her exterior design is a collaboration between the shipyard and Antalya ...

  20. This dazzling 263-foot-long superyacht has such an elaborate

    This dazzling 263-foot-long superyacht has such an elaborate entertainment system that it is controlled by more than 100 iPads. Commissioned by a secretive millionaire the Leona has a hookah room, an aquarium, gold bathroom fittings, and a stunning beach club.

  21. Yacht LEONA, Bilgin

    80m/262ft superyacht LEONA (ex. BILGIN HULL 263-II) was built by Bilgin Yachts as the second hull in the Bilgin 263 series and is due for launch in the final quarter of 2019. Constructed using a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she has naval architecture and exterior styling from Unique Yacht Design, while her interiors are the work of ...

  22. Yacht LEONA, Bilgin Yachts

    View the latest images, news, price & similar yachts for charter to LEONA, a 80.0m (262'6") luxury yacht launched by her owner in 2022.

  23. Sicily yacht sinking: Possibility of manslaughter charges as final body

    Prosecutors in Italy are investigating potential manslaughter charges relating to the sinking of the superyacht Bayesian as a body believed to be Mike Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, was ...

  24. Sicily yacht disaster: relief in north Sligo as Irish woman alive after

    A community in north Sligo expressed relief on Wednesday after learning Irish woman Sasha Murray (29) had escaped technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch's Bayesian, the luxury yacht which sank off ...

  25. Superyacht LEONA

    This image is featured as part of the article Award winning superyachts: Boat International announces the winners of the International Design and Innovation Awards 2024. Superyacht LEONA

  26. Charges filed in fatal Coon Rapids crash

    Yang shared that they had struggled with infertility, but with the help of treatment Melinda became pregnant and the couple learned that the baby was a daughter, who they named Leona.