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CRAFTING LEGACIES ACROSS GENERATIONS

Bilgin Yachts blends five generations of Istanbul craftsmanship with pioneering design and innovation, creating bespoke vessels that sail the world with soul and sophistication.

Our Heritage:
What began in the early 1900s with humble boathouse beginnings on the Bosphorus has grown into a globally respected superyacht shipyard. Rooted in family legacy, today the fifth generation leads Bilgin with unwavering commitment to excellence.

Integrated Craftsmanship:
With four state‑of‑the‑art facilities across Türkiye -including hull construction, outfitting, metalwork, furniture, and interiors- approximately 90% of every yacht is built in‑house. This vertical integration enables stringent quality control and unrivaled craftsmanship.

Milestone Yachts:
Our legacy is anchored by yachts such as the 46.8 m Bilgin 155 (“Giaola‑Lu”), the 80 m “Tatiana”, and the award‑winning “Leona” and “Al Reem” that complete our acclaimed 80 m trilogy. In 2025, we introduced the 50 m Camila, offering 20% more exterior space and setting new benchmarks in design and comfort.

Innovation & Sustainability:
Bilgin leads in innovation, delivering semi‑custom superyachts that meet IMO Tier III emissions, thanks to advanced engine technologies like MTU SCR systems for cleaner performance at sea.

Global Recognition:
Named Türkiye’s leading superyacht exporter in the 24 m+ category, Bilgin continues to elevate Turkish yacht craftsmanship on the world stage -most recently honored at the 2025 Export Awards.

Our Philosophy:
Every Bilgin vessel carries more than engineering -it carries a story. A journey from bespoke vision to unforgettable voyage, built with passion, precision, and purpose. Your dream; our legacy.

Five Facilities One Vision

With over 700 highly-skilled craftspersons operating across our five facilities, Bilgin Yachts combines diverse areas of expertise to develop, build, modernize, refit, and maintain yachts. Our additional production facility at West Istanbul Marina, established in 2016, provides more space for refit projects, after-sales services, and wintering services for megayachts, complementing our robust building facilities.

Through these strategically located and specialized facilities, Bilgin Yachts maintains a recognized presence in the superyacht industry, delivering exceptional craftsmanship and innovative designs that set new standards of luxury and performance.

Main Facilty, Headquarter

Our headquarters and outfitting facility are located within the vibrant atmosphere of West Istanbul Marina, Istanbul, spanning 10,000 square meters. This includes newly added sheds covering 8,000 square meters, enhancing our capacity for meticulous craftsmanship and innovation. Here, we undertake outfitting for up to five projects simultaneously, including three units of 70 to 90-meter yachts and two units of 50 to 65-meter yachts. Our outfitting teams, comprising electrical, piping, mechanical, interior, and fairing & painting experts, work closely to ensure each project is completed to the highest standards.

Main Facilty, Headquarter

Antalya Free Zone

OUTFITTING FACILTY

Our facility in the Antalya Free Zone spans 4,950 square meters, providing dedicated services for outfitting, refits, after-sales care, and wintering facilities. This location supports comprehensive client services, ensuring that each yacht receives meticulous care and attention throughout its lifecycle. The facility was announced in the summer of 2023, coinciding with the launch of our new 42m Kaşif.

Antalya Free Zone

Yalova

HULL & SUPERSTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION FACILITY

In Yalova, we operate a sprawling 40,000 square meter facility specializing in crafting hulls and superstructures. This facility can accommodate five projects simultaneously, including two units of 85 to 120-meter yachts and three units of 50 to 65-meter yachts. Major plumbing and infrastructure works are also handled here. Once the hull and superstructure are ready, we arrange a technical launch and transport them to our main headquarters in Istanbul for further outfitting and finishing.

Yalova

Küçükçekmece

OUTFITTING & PRODUCTION FACILITY

Our state-of-the-art outfitting and production facility in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, spans 7,000 square meters. This facility is where meticulous attention to detail brings our yachts to life, encompassing comprehensive outfitting processes and ensuring each vessel meets our exacting standards of quality and luxury.

Küçükçekmece

Beylikdüzü

MARINE FURNITURE FACTORY AND STAINLESS STEEL WORKSHOP

The Furniture and Marine Stainless Steel facility in Beylikdüzü, Istanbul, spans 9,500 square meters. Here, we specialize in crafting luxurious interiors and precision stainless steel components, elevating the onboard experience for our clients. This facility houses advanced manufacturing areas, a marine furniture factory, and workshops for mechanics, hydraulics, stainless steel, and upholstery.

Beylikdüzü

BILGIN REFIT AND AFTER SALES

Bilgin Yachts offer their yacht owners the after-sales, yacht winterisation and maintenance services, while applying the Bilgin's spirit to older yachts through refit processes. With a well-designed customer support strategy and care of quality, Bilgin Yachts approach to each refıt project meticulously. Refit design and operational steps are all organized by the Bilgin Yachts Design Team. Major refit process takes place in the shipyard’s new facility within the West Istanbul Marina. Owners and crew can easily arrive at the marina and check the refit processes themselves.

OUR VALUES

Values you can trust

Honesty

Owning a boat is a lifetime journey, on which we become companions with our clients, staff, and suppliers. Companionship needs openness and honesty. And honesty is the core of the family values thatwe have preserved and carried into business.

Respect

Respect is a part of craftsmanship that we inherited from older generations. Together, led by a team of skilled managers, Bilgin prides itself on a workplace where everyone produces in harmony.

Know-how

Bilgin means “wise” in Turkish language. In the light of this, Bilgin Yachts try to combine the wiseness of previous generations with the practicality of the youth. Believing in the power of knowledge, we hire professionals who use information to deliver excellence and good care of the knowledge.

Live Green, Save Green

Bilgin Yachts shipyard is a responsible member of the global community. We believe every human being has the responsibility to protect the world we are living on. So we, as the Bilgin team, contribute to human health and the environment at every stage of our production. Because it is the only way for a sustainable future.