Joining this list of some of the worlds best yacht, is Super Yacht Nourah of Riyad who became the largest superyacht launched in Turkey after she left her dry dock in 2008 to enter the waters of Izmit Bay for the first time. Yachtley engineers and craftsmen take credit for the build and architecture of this super yacht while Donald Starkey can be commended for the plush interiors as well as the exteriors.
Nourah of Riyad
Nourah of Riyad has a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure and was built to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), 100 A1 Commercial Yachting Service AMS, Cayman Islands MCA, and UK MCA Code of Practice for Safety of Large Commercial Sailing and Motor Vessels Standards.
Powered by twin 3516 C 3150 HP Caterpillar diesel engines, this super yacht can achieve a top speed of 19 knots and a cruising speed of 16 knots. Power is provided by three C9 Caterpillar diesel generators rated at 175kWh each and one backup diesel generator rated at 150 kWh. With more than 57,000 gallons of fuel onboard, she has a range in excess of 6000 nautical miles when cruising at 14 knots.
Nourah of Riyad
The superyacht also boasts of a water storage capacity of more than 14,000 gallons and two reverse osmosis water makers complete with sand filters, capable of producing up to 13,000 gallons/day.
Besides the tech specs, this super yacht can also take pride in its lavish contemporary themed interiors. The Main Deck features the main entrance foyer, owner’s suite, custom theatre, and main saloon. Shades of natural colors and materials, marble floors and exotic wood paneled bulkheads that lead to the main saloon and an onboard elevator, are the main features if the yachts splendid decor.
Nourah of Riyad
From the foyer we pass through foot-activated sliding doors into the main saloon. The main saloon maintains this superyacht’s contemporary themes with a multi-level overhead arranged in a distinct decorative pattern and is fully carpeted. This space has integrated indirect lighting with special care taken to ensure that the lighting could not be seen through reflection. The main saloon also features built-in seating and loose furniture arranged in a majalis style, including a gaming table sized for six. There are also built-in cabinetry housing the audio and video equipment, that includes a large LCD and plasma televisions.
Nourah of Riyad
What is more, this yacht features not one but two his and her owner suites. Besides offering panoramic views, these owner suites each feature attached walk-in dressing rooms, oversized king-sized beds, electronically controlled adjustable bed frames, built-in cabinetry that conceals well-equipped entertainment system, and electronically operated curtains that hang on every window offer optimum privacy.
Attached to the dressing rooms, through sliding doors, are the his and hers luxury baths. The starboard bath includes a steam shower and sculptured marble vanity. The port-side bath features a shower and separate bathtub and a second sculptured marble vanity. The owner’s private area also features a dedicated lounge that spans the full width of this superyacht, offering forward-looking panoramic views, comfortable seating, and a well equipped entertainment system.
Nourah of Riyad
A purpose built private theatre with seating for nine is the highlight of the main deck starboard side. The lower deck houses six guest suites. Every guest suite has its own unique interiors and feature either a large king size bed or two extra wide single beds. Besides electronically controlled curtains and programmable indirect lighting, each of the suites is also has its own bath with Hoesch whirlpool baths that have gold-plated fixtures made by Serdanelli Princess.
Moving to the Upper and Sun Decks, this superyacht’s main features include a formal dining room for seating for 24 people comfortably. The multi-leveled overhead, over the dining tables, there is a painted scene with fiber optic lighting. An atrium staircase provides access to the Sun Deck.
Reportedly, the yacht has been built for a cost of $65 million.
Nourah of Riyad
Nourah of Riyad
Nourah of Riyad
Nourah of Riyad
Nourah of Riyad
