GLORIOUS

Built by Esen Shipyard, the 36-metre GLORIOUS is a handcrafted sailing yacht combining authentic sailing performance with motor-yacht-level luxury. Featuring a mahogany hull, ketch rigging, and award-nominated interior design by Fatma Kisar, she accommodates 8 guests in 4 bespoke cabins and offers refined cruising throughout Turkey and Istanbul.

With eight guests in four cabins and a crew of six, GLORIOUS offers three crew members for every four guests, a level of attention that suits couples, families and small groups of friends. Her spacious sunbathing decks give everyone room to stretch out between swims, and the alfresco dining area means meals can be enjoyed in the open air, which is where much of a summer charter in Turkey is spent.

Her ketch rig divides the sail area between two masts, a configuration that lends her a classic profile under sail. Paired with the handcrafted mahogany hull, it gives her the feel of a traditional sailing yacht, making her an appealing choice for guests who want to spend time under sail rather than simply motoring between anchorages.

Her cruising grounds span two very different settings. Turkey's Mediterranean coast is known for deep bays, pine-covered hills and ancient sites close to the shore, while Istanbul offers a contrasting backdrop, its historic skyline and busy waterways giving time on board there a distinctly urban character. Built in Turkey in 2011, she is very much at home in these waters.