The new full custom Ximena from Alia yachts was recently launched in Palm Beach

Alia Yachts

I’ve had a soft spot in my heart for Alia Yachts ever since I stepped aboard the 147-foot-long SAN they launched back in 2024. In fact, I believe the main deck layout of Sinot-designed full-custom build is one of the more interesting, innovative, and effective I’ve seen in a while.

But coming up with something uniquely satisfying to an owner is what building full-custom boats is all about, really. Starting a new yacht build project with nothing but an owners dream a blank sheet of paper (or computer screen) is exciting. Maybe even a little dangerous, because a full custom yacht allows designers and owners and builders to challenge the limits of what’s possible. To challenge the status quo of the-way-its-always-been-done.

And that’s what I love about newest full custom yacht, the 141-foot-long Ximena, that the Alia Yachts recently introduced. “It was incredibly rewarding to see Ximena come to life in Palm Beach,” said Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts. “She captures exactly what we stand for at Alia, a truly custom yacht, built without compromise. Every aspect of her design and performance is driven by the owner’s vision. She is fast, distinctive and deeply personal. In many ways, she represents the direction we believe this segment should be heading.”

Designed by Omega Architects with naval architecture from Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Ximena’s sharp profile and pronounced bow give her a sense of forward motion even at anchor.

Beneath the surface, her fast displacement hull has a top speed of 22.6 knots and a 20-knot cruising speed. While her shallow draft opens up cruising grounds from the Bahamas to more remote, shallow anchorages.

As you can see, Ximena’s exterior spaces feature just the right balance of shade under the sleek black hardtop and open areas for sunbathing around the hot tub. A fully equipped bar and a large pop-up screen transform the space from daytime retreat to evening venue, while twin pilot seats offer a front-row experience of the yacht’s performance underway.

Forward, the foredeck lounge provides a more intimate but equally sociable setting, while the versatile main deck continues the theme of flexible living. At the water level, Ximena’s beach club is where guests will end up spending most of their time. The wide teak aft deck with a centrally positioned hydraulic platform simplifies both swimming access and the launch of water toys. While the fully equipped gym adds another layer to the beach club experience.

Meanwhile the interior developed by Yodezeen in close collaboration with Alia’s in-house team, blends contemporary loft aesthetics with carefully layered materials and detailing. Pale ivory onyx from Antolini appears as both a sculptural bar element and a dining table centerpiece.

“This project was about creating a very liveable, open environment,” said Artur Sharf, co-founder of Yodezeen. “The owners wanted something modern, but not cold, a space with warmth, texture and personality. The combination of soft curves, natural materials and refined detailing allowed us to achieve that balance. Alia’s ability to execute complex details in-house made a real difference in bringing the concept to life.”

Oak parquet flooring echoes the scale of the exterior teak decking. Wavy smoked glass, brass accents, royal gloss lacquer and natural leather create a rich but controlled palette, while soft curves replace hard lines to shape the spaces.

Light interacts constantly with reflective and textured surfaces, creating depth and movement in the main saloon. A circular ceiling feature in wavy glass acts almost like a living chandelier, while the curved seating and onyx bar draw guests naturally into the space.

The owner’s suite, located forward on the main deck is a spacious private retreat. Guest accommodation continues the same design language, with two VIP cabins aft and two additional cabins forward.