Bilgin’s Eternal Spark has begun her summer sojourn in the Mediterranean, completing her inaugural … [+] season with a premiere at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, September 25-28, 2024.
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There is no better way to spend the long, lazy days of summer than cruising the French Riviera. Even better? Cruising on board the 50-meter Bilgin Eternal Spark. Leaving West Istanbul Marina on June 28, Eternal Spark is headed for a glorious Mediterranean summer, closing out the season with a premiere at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, Sept. 25-28.
Built for the charter market, Eternal Spark boasts features and amenities with broad appeal for a wide range of guests and cultures. The boutique shipyard, located on the European side of Istanbul, builds bespoke luxury superyachts from 50 to 120 meters.
Putting talented craftsmen to work in each of their respective disciplines, the shipyard showcases features on board the yacht from its top-of-industry marine furniture factory, alongside its comprehensive mechanical, hydraulic, stainless steel, and upholstery workshops. Each unit works closely with the others until project launch, resulting in a coordinated, smooth build process resulting in a quality build.
Eternal Spark By The Numbers
Bilgin’s Eternal Spark has been designed to appeal to a broad international range of cultural tastes … [+] for the charter market. With six cabins accommodating 12 guests, and a host of amenities to please those on board, she is ready for the 2024 charter season.
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The full displacement, semi-custom, 49.95-meter steel hull has an aluminum superstructure, with a beam measuring 9.25 meters and a draft of 2.60 meters. Two main 1450 CAT32 engines provide 1081 kW @ 2150 rpm for maximum speed of 17 knots. At cruising speed of 12 knots, Eternal Spark has a range of about 5,000 miles at half load.
Exterior Design and Naval Architecture by Unique Yacht Design of Antalya, Türkiye display smart, sporty lines with extensive glazing accented by chamfered edges. Interiors by Milan’s Hot Lab deliver a spacious, ethereal aura in cleverly lit common spaces, and six cleanly designed, chic cabins accommodating 12 guests served by 10 crew over four decks.
A 5,000 liter Jacuzzi pool sits atop the 21-meter sun deck, a spa experience at the beach club equipped with a sauna, indoor and outdoor cinemas, a 12-meter bridge deck aft, and six outdoor/three indoor salons and niches provide multiple options for socializing, wellness, and relaxation during an onboard stay.
Architecture For Voyagers
Day into night, Bilgin’s Eternal Spark offers ways to enjoy time at sea, with a Jacuzzi pool, sauna, … [+] indoor and outdoor cinema, five bars, and six guest cabins, she is charter ready, and can host up to 100 guests for stationary events.
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Hot Lab’s Partner and Head of Design Enrico Lumini described the yacht as sober, but rich in detail, calling to task over 200 different materials, top of the line features, and fresh entertainment technology. Lumini adds that the yacht aligns with Bilgin’s new studio philosophy embracing ‘Architecture for Voyagers,’ defined by clean architectural volumes and a comfortable softness of line.
Berkay Yilmaz, Commercial Director of Bilgin Yachts outlined the interior to be modern, luxurious, and elegant, commenting that ample exterior spaces stand at the ready for whatever the day brings. Yilmaz further noted that Eternal Spark offers the most technically-equipped 499 GRT yacht anywhere, comparable to Bilgin’s iconic superyachts Tatiana and Leona, both 80-meter standout examples.
Matija Longin, manager of Eternal Spark, expressed her satisfaction with Eternal Spark, singling her out as both unique and beautiful. Additionally, Longin emphasizes that Eternal Spark is capable of hosting over a hundred guests at stationary parties due to her vast storage spaces, large outdoor areas, and five bars.
The best way to explore Eternal Spark’s features, Longin advises, is to step on board. Summer’s just begun and there’s still plenty of time for an indulgent cruise.
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