BLUE II

BLUE II is a 55.99-metre steel displacement motor yacht built by Turquoise Yachts in 2020, registered under the Maltese flag. Designed by Hoek Design with interiors by Hoek Design and Vickers Studio, she represents a recent generation of long-range cruising yachts that balance serious ocean capability with refined living. Her full-displacement hull and twin Caterpillar engines deliver a cruising range of 6,500 nautical miles, allowing extended passages without range anxiety. What distinguishes BLUE II is the synthesis of utilitarian offshore pedigree with a genuinely luxurious interior programme — a combination that is rarer than it appears at this length.

BLUE II accommodates up to 12 guests across six cabins and is operated by a crew of 11, a ratio that supports attentive, personalised service. As a yacht charter proposition, she is well suited to groups seeking a blend of activity-focused days and comfortable evenings in protected anchorages. Her primary charter regions span the western Mediterranean — Amalfi Coast, Corsica, France, the French Riviera, Italy, Monaco, and Sardinia — territories where her range and onboard amenities are assets rather than luxuries. She is not ideally suited to guests seeking a fast passage yacht or those prioritising high-speed transfers between destinations; her cruising speed of 10 knots is deliberate and economical rather than quick.

What sets BLUE II apart is the thoughtfulness of her amenity specification for a yacht of her age. A hammam, sauna, steam room, and dedicated massage room form a cohesive wellness suite rarely assembled so completely on a 56-metre hull. The outdoor cinema and owner's study suggest a vessel designed for extended stays rather than brief stints, where guests can genuinely settle in. Her at-anchor stabilisers make extended anchorages considerably more comfortable, particularly in the swell patterns common to Corsica and the southern Tyrrhenian coast.

Onboard, the mood is active but unhurried. The hydraulic swim platform and tender garage facilitate easy water access, and the toy inventory is comprehensive: E-foils, Seabobs, inflatable kayaks, paddleboards, sailing dinghies, wakeboard setups, and a full suite of towed water toys and fishing equipment. The foredeck seating and sunpads support relaxed afternoons at anchor, while the gym and spa facilities mean guests are not wholly dependent on shore excursions for physical activity. The overall experience aboard BLUE II is one of considered, low-pressure cruising with resources to suit both energetic and restorative days.

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