Vay
A 40-metre Iroko masterpiece in perpetual evolution, where restoration meets artistry and freedom meets the horizon.
Her Story
Vay is motion incarnate — a story still being written across the waters of the Mediterranean. Launched in 2013 by Su Marine Turkey to a Taka Yachts design, this 40.4-metre motor sailor represents the ongoing dialogue between maritime heritage and contemporary vision. Her laminated Iroko hull, with an 8-metre beam and drawing 4.9 metres, carries the weight of tradition while embracing the promise of transformation.
Powered by twin 480 HP Scania engines and supported by dual generators (27 KW and 40 KW), Vay vibrates with the energy of perpetual becoming. Her 152 GT structure, built to RINA commercial classification standards and flying the Maltese flag, serves as both vessel and canvas. The artisans who once brought her to life continue their work, each stroke of craftsmanship a conversation between what was and what will be.
This is luxury redefined — not as arrival, but as evolution. To witness Vay now is to stand at the edge of transformation, where true magnificence lies not in perfection but in the beautiful promise of what's to come. Her restoration continues with the same hands that built her, making every charter an invitation to participate in a living work of art.
Aboard Vay, you don't simply cruise — you become part of her ongoing story, where the beauty of imperfection meets the ambition of endless possibility.
The Onboard Experience
Freedom Above All Else
Where sky and sea become one, and every moment flows with the rhythm of the tide.
From the first step onto Vay's sun-warmed teak decking, the world expands into infinite possibility. Her expansive aft and midship lounges are designed for unhurried living, where mornings dissolve into afternoons and sunlight becomes the day's natural rhythm. The whisper of wind through her rigging creates a symphony of freedom you can feel rather than think about.
As evening approaches, the deck transforms into an intimate gathering space beneath stretched canvas and candlelight. The midship lounges invite slow conversations over drinks, while an open-air cinema reflects against the water, creating magical moments under the stars. Every polished curve and carefully crafted line awakens the senses — the touch of Iroko beneath your feet, the horizon stretching into light, the gentle hum of her twin Scania engines carrying you forward.
Below deck, the main salon embraces you with proportion and grace through curved seating, subtle lighting, and panoramic windows that invite the outside in. Golden morning light floods through, tracing soft patterns across the deckhead beams, while evening lamps glow like candlelight — a modern reflection of timeless maritime comfort. Here, design whispers rather than shouts, speaking a language of restraint and refinement written in natural tones and lived-in textures.
Guest Accommodation
Dreams Redefined
Five cabins where luxury lies not in excess but in essence.
Vay's accommodation philosophy centres on the gentle art of rest and renewal. Her five carefully appointed cabins include one master suite and two VIP staterooms, each designed as a private retreat where time slows and stillness becomes the ultimate luxury. The master cabin serves as a sanctuary of proportion and calm, while the two VIP cabins offer guests their own intimate spaces for reflection and rejuvenation.
Two additional guest cabins complete the accommodation, each featuring the same attention to detail that defines Vay's character. Every cabin showcases the vessel's signature Iroko craftsmanship, from the grain of the joinery to the texture of carefully chosen fabrics. Hidden lighting creates a warm glow reminiscent of candlelight, while the gentle hum of the hull and the softness of cotton sheets work in harmony to quiet the mind.
In Vay's accommodation spaces, luxury is redefined through essence rather than excess — where the scent of natural wood mingles with sea air, and where every surface tells the story of artisan hands still shaping her ongoing transformation.
Cruising Regions
The Waters She Calls Home
From Türkiye to Greece — every voyage, a new chapter.
Vay charts a course through Türkiye and Greece, offering an extraordinary range of coastlines, cultures, and hidden anchorages. Each region brings its own character — from secluded coves to storied harbours — woven together by the timeless rhythm of the sea.
Where East Meets West on Water
Along Turkey's magnificent coastline, Vay finds her natural element among the turquoise waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean. From the sophisticated marinas of Bodrum to the secluded bays of Göcek, her Iroko hull cuts through waters that have witnessed millennia of maritime heritage. The Turkish Riviera provides the perfect backdrop for her ongoing transformation — a vessel still becoming, sailing waters where East meets West.
Charter Vay along the Lycian coast, where ancient ruins perch above hidden coves and the warm Mediterranean sun illuminates her sun-warmed teak decks. From Marmaris to Antalya, every anchorage becomes part of her evolving story, where Turkish hospitality meets timeless seafaring tradition. Here, in these waters where she was born, Vay's restoration continues its dialogue with the artisans and heritage that shaped her original vision.
Gallery
Her Moments Caught in Light
41 images from life on board — every angle, every hour, every unforgettable detail.
Charter Adviser
Your Personal Concierge
Every question answered, every detail at your fingertips.
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Yacht Specs
Every detail about Vay — cabins, length, crew, and onboard features.
Life On Board
Water toys, dining, entertainment, and what a typical day looks like.
Pricing & Dates
Seasonal rates, availability windows, and what's included in charter.
Cruising Routes
Recommended itineraries, ports of call, and hidden gems along the coast.
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