Built in 2011 by Proteksan Turquoise, Turquoise is fresh from an exterior and interior redesign. Work took place at Amico & Co. in Genoa, with H2 Yacht Design tapped by the owners to imprint their style in the various spaces.
The big change outside for the 181’8” (55.4-meter) Turquoise was the reconfiguration of the sundeck. It gained shaded dining space, a TV, a bar, and a barbecue. Meanwhile, the hot tub and sunpads, perfectly positioned fully forward, remain in the same location.
The main aft deck was slightly remodeled, too. As the photo here shows, it can become an alfresco cinema. The TV drops down from the overhead when wanted. The crew (a total of 13) can arrange the modular furnishings for big or small gatherings. For the ultimate movie atmosphere at night, the side curtains are a nice touch.
The rest of the work entailed the interior spaces. H2 Yacht Design and the owners of Turquoise created an atmosphere rich in luxe touches. Silver, grey, cream, and white tones, accented with turquoise (naturally), are found throughout. They’re in a mixture of materials, like velvet, leather, silk, and mother of pearl. Deep ebony Makassar wood strikes a strong contrast.
Some of the stand-out rooms aboard Turquoise include the saloon (above). It’s equally adept at hosting afternoon tea as it is pre- or post-dinner cocktails. The open floor plan means the formal dining area is visible forward, yet feels like a distinct space due to furnishing arrangements. Celebrations or simple sing-alongs can take place in the sky lounge, due to a grand piano there. Another nice feature: a main-deck VIP (below). Of course, while the master suite, also on the main deck, has more floor space, Turquoise makes the guests granted the VIP feel like kings and queens. Four further guest staterooms, including a twin and a twin that converts to a double, are below decks.
Even with the elegant decor, Turquoise still welcomes the small set. Burgess, which holds her central listing for charter, reports that families have been booking her throughout the summer so far. The crew are clearly comfortable with kids. While the velvets, leathers, and other textures might be lost on the children, they’ll clamor for the watertoys. Turquoise totes two-person PWCs and a sea pool with a trampoline and waterslide, for example. There are further SeaBobs, sea kayaks, paddle boards, waterskis, and more from which to choose.
Turquoise is available for charter this summer for €294,000 during high season and €266,000 in low season. Come winter, she’ll relocate to the Caribbean. Her rates will change, too, as will the currency: $336,000 for high season and $294,000 for low season.
EXTRA PHOTOS: See our full photo gallery of Turquoise on the Megayacht News app (available in both the Apple App Store and Google Play).
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