SAN (45m) // Alia Yachts // Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design

The SAN boasts a large aft deck with seating under shade, steps leading to sun loungers, and retractable walls that expand the beach club area at the back. The deck furniture is designed to be versatile and suitable for outdoor dining, cocktail parties, or sunbathing. For instance, the high-low teak dining table can serve as a coffee table or be extended for formal dining. On the front deck, there’s another large sun lounger and table that can be lowered and covered with cushions to increase the area for relaxation. Under the front deck, there’s a compact garage and a specialized crane. The SAN’s sleek, coupé-style exterior design was the initial inspiration for the architects. The goal was to make the boat appear as low in the water as possible, yet once on the water, it should exude the luxury of a superyacht, not the speed of a boat. The raised cockpit design maximizes the use of space, yet even the cockpit has been designed to occupy minimal space yet remain operational. The interior is reminiscent of an airplane cockpit.

The stunning architecture of SAN is visible as you cross the threshold into the main deck lounge. This expansive area is entirely encircled by single-story windows that stretch from the floor to the ceiling, offering sweeping views of the sea with strategically placed openings in the walls to ensure the ocean is always visible, even from a seat. The walls are raised to give the illusion of a lower deck.

To maintain a sleek and low profile, a section of the lounge ceiling was lowered to ensure enough room for standing in the pilot house. This was cleverly offset by placing the main seating and dining area in a snug, Japanese-inspired nook on the floor. Despite these design challenges, the lounge ceiling is still 2.3 meters high, which is considered generous for a much larger yacht.

The interior design is understated yet sophisticated, perfectly matching the yacht’s exterior look. The choice of materials, including teak, stained oak, eucalyptus, and tan leather, is limited to 15 high-quality options throughout the yacht. Despite the minimalist approach, the overall feel is warm and inviting, with detailed craftsmanship evident in the delicate ‘butterfly’ joints, saddle-stitched leather, and polished stainless-steel accents.

All the furniture in the yacht is custom-made by Alia Interiors Atelier, ensuring a consistent and refined look.

The same elegant materials and finishes are continued in the guest suites on the lower deck, accessible through a spiral staircase behind the main lounge bar. This staircase leads to a lobby area with a dayhead and a small pantry accessible from the crew staircase, where guests can enjoy a selection of hot and cold beverages.

The guest suites also feature a unique design element. When needed, a full-length mirror can slide out from the bulkhead at the entrance to the sleeping area. Similarly, mirrors can be moved in the bathrooms to reveal the hull windows.

Utilizing the yacht’s bow shape, the main bedroom is situated forward, with cushioned bench seats and expansive windows for ample natural light. The space is also equipped with practical yet stylish features, such as stainless steel fiddles for the shelving to prevent items from sliding around and removable stainless steel tubes for shoe storage in the wardrobe closets.

The yacht features four guest suites, each subtly customized in various colors. One room offers twin beds that can be easily connected to form a double bed. The golden beige Luget limestone bathrooms were sourced from France and selected by the owner himself.

A service entrance at the end of the guest living area leads to the crew living quarters, including three cabins (one shared with a bathroom) and a captain’s cabin, accommodating seven crew members. The crew living area is small but well-furnished and cozy. Additionally, there’s direct access to the engine room, which houses four Volvo Penta engines, each with 700 horsepower, capable of reaching a top speed of 23 knots and cruising at 18 knots.