Explorer Yachts Built for the Long Haul
Established in 2005, AVA Yachts is a naval architecture and engineering company with nearly two decades of experience designing and engineering a wide range of luxury vessels, including superyachts, motor yachts, and sailing yachts. Their portfolio showcases expertise in constructing yachts from materials such as steel, aluminum, wood, and GRP. Today, AVA Yachts specializes in building long-range explorer yachts between 24 and 50 meters, featuring steel hulls and aluminum superstructures. All manufacturing takes place in a 5,000-square-meter closed facility located in the Antalya Free Trade Zone, a tax-advantaged industrial hub. The company draws on a skilled Turkish workforce and benefits from the region’s robust yacht-building infrastructure.
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Ava Yachts
Founded in 2005, Ava Yachts began as a naval architecture and engineering firm and has since grown into a respected name in custom yacht construction. Based in the Antalya Free Trade Zone, the shipyard benefits from a skilled Turkish workforce and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure. Over nearly two decades, Ava Yachts has delivered a wide variety of vessels, from luxury motor yachts to performance sailing yachts.
Ava Yachts emphasizes flexibility and individuality in every build, working closely with clients to turn unique visions into seafaring reality. The shipyard specializes in explorer-style yachts featuring steel hulls and aluminum superstructures, designed for long-range cruising and adventure. Attention to balance, stability, and onboard comfort is prioritized at every stage.
The shipyard is best known for its Kando series—sleek, modern explorer yachts that blend luxury with serious ocean-going capability. Notable deliveries include the Kando 110 and Kando 130, both praised for their volume, efficiency, and cutting-edge interiors. These vessels underscore Ava’s ability to compete in the global semi-custom superyacht market.
Ava Yachts incorporates the latest in marine engineering, including efficient propulsion systems and hybrid-readiness in select models. The Antalya-based facility uses modern build techniques and lightweight materials to reduce environmental impact. Ongoing investment in R&D ensures their yachts remain competitive in performance, safety, and sustainability.
Turkey – Ava Yachts is based in the Antalya Free Trade Zone, a hub for advanced yacht construction and marine engineering.
Long-range explorer yachts, semi-custom superyachts, and full-custom motor yachts designed for global cruising.
24 meters to 50 meters, with flexibility to accommodate unique design and range requirements.
Primarily displacement hulls designed for efficiency, stability, and ocean-crossing capability.
Steel hulls paired with aluminum superstructures; experience with composite and wood in earlier designs.
New construction, naval architecture, interior design coordination, project management, and post-delivery technical support.
Ava Projects
Ava Yachts is recognized for its expertise in building long-range steel-hulled explorer yachts with aluminum superstructures, offering a balance of durability, efficiency, and refined design. With construction based in the Antalya Free Trade Zone, the shipyard benefits from a skilled Turkish workforce, advanced infrastructure, and the cost-efficiencies of a tax-advantaged industrial zone. Their in-house naval architecture and engineering capabilities allow for a high level of technical precision and customization from the earliest stages of design.
Clients choosing Ava Yachts for custom or semi-custom construction gain access to a facility that emphasizes quality craftsmanship, reliable delivery timelines, and design versatility. The Kando series in particular has gained global recognition for its performance, range, and layout flexibility. With several hulls already in progress, including partially started builds, Ava Yachts offers opportunities for owners to reduce lead times while maintaining full control over personalization. From structure to systems, Ava Yachts delivers an elevated construction experience for those seeking true ocean-going capability.
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