One week Cruise & discovery on the Turkish coast on one of the most beautiful and luxury yacht of the world

The luxury ocean-going yacht, Savarona, was designed by William Francis Gibbs, the leading American naval architect of his day, and built in 1931 for Mrs. Emily Roebling Cadwalader.

For seven years, the Savarona plied the waters of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Then in 1938 she was purchased by the Turkish government and presented to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. Atatürk took great pleasure in his new acquisition. By his own account, he waited for its arrival in Istanbul with the expectancy of a "restless child". Atatürk held cabinet meetings and entertained world leaders aboard his yacht. Thus, the Savarona has played its part in history.

After Atatürk's death, the Savarona passed to the Turkish Naval Authorities. Then, in 1989, the yacht was purchased by Mr. Kahraman Sadikoglu. By this stage, the Savarona was in very poor condition and Mr. Sadikoglu embarked on an ambitious campaign of restoration, employing no less than 425 skilled workers.
The interior was designed by Donald Starkey, and no expense was spared. To take one example, the ship contains 260 tons of polished marble, 65 in the hamam alone. In memory of Atatürk, his private suite has been restored as a museum containing many of his personal belongings.

The Savarona remains the largest private, historic yacht in the world. She presents her distinguished guests with spacious decks from which they can fully appreciate Türkiye's extraordinary natural beauty and historic sites. The Savarona is 136 meters long (446 feet) and has 3,600 square meters (38,735 square feet) of open space. The sun deck alone measures 550 square meters (5,920 square feet). In addition, there is a 300 square meter (3,230 square foot) covered deck with an open dining area. Since the Savarona carries a maximum of 34 passengers, it isn't hard to find all the privacy and seclusion you might need.
The Savarona is particularly well equipped for tough ocean-going conditions. If need be, the ship can sail non-stop from Türkiye to Miami. Her maximum speed is 18 knots and her cruising speed is 14 knots. Thanks to her highly qualified crew and advanced technical specifications, passengers can relax in the knowledge that a safe voyage lies ahead of them.

The Savarona isn't just a ship, but rather a floating gallery of art and antiques. As soon as you board the ship, you realize that its restoration and embellishment were a labor of love on the part of Mr. Sadikoglu and his wife Julide. Everywhere you look you see antique furniture, ornate gilded mirrors, authentic kilims (some as much as 100 years old), bronze statues, and an outstanding collection of paintings and prints by contemporary Turkish artists. In the Bosphorus Lounge for example, there are two remarkably handsome large abstract paintings by Bilge Alkor. The décor, in general, flawlessly combines the classical with the modern. The Savarona is also the only ship on which you can sit at Louis Quinze table and read a book from Ataturk's private library. When you board the Savarona, expect the exceptional.

Since her staff and crew easily outnumber her guests, the Savarona can offer a level of service that surpasses that of even the finest 5 star hotels. From meticulously trained waiters to gourmet chefs, our service crew will do everything they can to create an ambiance of intimacy and luxurious ease.

In our lavishly appointed dining rooms, you can sample authentic Turkish dishes and a diverse selection of international cuisines, accompanied by a wide variety of choice beverages, including vintage wines, champagnes, and cognacs.

The Savarona's magnificent public spaces include the Bosphorus Lounge, the Sultan's Coffee House, and the Swan Dining Room. All are exquisitely furnished, so as to induce a sense of serenity and sensuality.

The ship's facilities include a fully equipped movie theater, computer games, a library, board games, and for the more actively inclined, there is a fully equipped gym and fitness center. Guests can also avail themselves of our extensive collection of water-sports equipment. Eight launches are at your service at all times for any shore excursions you may wish to make.