Alia Yachts Delivers 45-Metre Motor Yacht Genie Blu
The custom superyacht, built on a semi-displacement hull, was handed over to its owner in early August.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Cruises
Alia Yachts delivered Genie Blu, a 45-metre custom motor yacht, after launching it at its Antalya shipyard in June. The yacht was handed over to its owner in early August and sails under the Malta flag.
Why it matters
The delivery shows how a hull form originally developed for offshore oil and gas crewboats is being adapted for luxury superyacht use. It also illustrates the growing role of Turkish shipyards in building large custom motor yachts.
Manufacturer-reported specifications list a 45-metre length overall, 386 gross tonnage and a 23-knot top speed, with a 14 to 16 knot cruising speed and a 1,400 nautical mile range. Independent verification of these performance figures was not included in the source material.
The players
Alia Yachts
Alia Yachts is a Turkish shipbuilder that designed and built the yacht at its Antalya shipyard.
Luca Dini Design and Architecture
Luca Dini Design and Architecture is an Italian design studio that refined the yacht's exterior and managed its interior from concept to completion.
Lateral Naval Architects
Lateral Naval Architects is a UK-based naval architecture firm that engineered the hull on a fourth-generation platform.
The details
Genie Blu accommodates up to 10 guests in five staterooms and a crew of seven, with four Volvo Penta diesel engines. Its open-plan main deck saloon features floor-to-ceiling glazing and drop-down side wings, and Luca Dini Design and Architecture handled the interior and refined the exterior.
Timeline
June 2026: Genie Blu launched at Alia Yachts' Antalya shipyard.
August 2026: Genie Blu was handed over to its owner.
Roadmap
Genie Blu extends the semi-displacement hull lineage first developed for offshore oil and gas crewboats into the superyacht market. The adaptation refines that platform with a more gently contoured foreship, greater displacement and a transom designed for alternative propulsion options.
For travelers considering private yacht charters, the 10-guest capacity and 1,400 nautical mile range set practical limits on trip length and group size. Cruising at 14 to 16 knots rather than the 23-knot top speed will shape realistic itinerary planning.
The takeaway
Custom superyacht construction is increasingly drawing on proven commercial hull designs, showing how engineering from one maritime sector can be refined for luxury use. For readers, that cross-industry lineage can help explain why some yachts combine speed with stability.
Further reading
Explore more on Cruises to see how custom yachts fit into the wider world of luxury sea travel.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Baird Maritime.
