Overview
About this vessel
Launched by Heesen in 2011 and refitted in 2017, 2019 and 2023, M/Y AURELIA remains one of the most recognisable yachts in the world. She has a transparent ownership structure with a British UBO, a Maltese commercial registry and is ready to charter.
The extrovert appearance of M/Y AURELIA was inspired by the owner's vision for something distinctly different—a homage to sports car heritage. The number 10 symbol on the yacht's side is a nod to her place as the tenth yacht in the Dutch yard's successful Heesen 3700 series.
Gulf Oil Racing colours were adapted by Dobroserdov Design and applied to the yacht as well as the 9 meter Custom Chase Boat built by Pascoe. The tender has just finished a complete rebuild, including a new engine, drive leg and transmission. The Lazarette of AURELIA has been converted into a comfortable guest 'Beach Club' with couches, music and a champagne fridge, and a large swim deck area is formed when the transom door folds down.
While the standard layout for Heesen's 3700 series is a 5 cabin configuration, the owner of AURELIA wanted more comfort for guests and more space for the crew, so designated a guest cabin for the captain. The result is a more realistic 6 crew for 8 guests and everyone benefits from extra living space, plus an increase in laundry and crew facilities to ensure that service is at the highest level, ideally suited for charter yachts.
With interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell, AURELIA's 'GT' car concept required considerable detail in every aspect of the design. From the Linley Aston Martin chairs to the automobile grille bookcase insets, every classic feature exudes craftsmanship. AURELIA is the only 3700 to have a luxury interior built outside the factory and was realised by Sinnex.
The master suite is located forward on the main deck and three double guest cabins are on the lower deck. All guest cabins feature LCD television screens and en-suite bathrooms. The main salon boasts ample seating via two large armchairs, an L-shaped settee and an additional sofa alongside a fully-equipped crockery and glassware cabinet.
Outdoor areas where guests can enjoy time to relax include the partially sheltered aft cockpit and the large sundeck with comfortable al fresco seating and a convivial bar. Large mattresses are located in front of the wheelhouse, perfect for sunbathing, reading or unwinding.
Additional sun lounging and socializing spaces can be found on AURELIA's spacious foredeck, while two sets of stairs lead aft towards an al fresco dining area on the main deck.
Very careful attention has been paid to eliminating noise and vibration. Double glazing in all hull-windows, sound-proof tiles on the inside of the hull, additional mass layers surrounding the Master Suite and sound-proof doors are features that distinguish this yacht from her sisters.
