AvA Yachts is a Turkish shipyard based in Antalya, specialising in steel and aluminium explorer yachts under the Kando series name. Founded with a focus on long-range, CE-classified superyachts in the 24 to 30-metre range, the yard builds vessels designed for extended ocean passages with the structural integrity and systems redundancy expected of expedition-class platforms. Each Kando hull is built in steel with an aluminium superstructure, combining the strength and repairability of metal construction with a displacement-efficient form that prioritises range and seakeeping over top-end speed. The yard offers a semi-custom build programme, allowing buyers to configure interior layouts, propulsion packages, and equipment lists around proven hull platforms. Turkey’s established shipbuilding infrastructure and competitive build costs give AvA Yachts a price-to-specification ratio that attracts buyers who would otherwise look at aluminium or steel builds from Northern European or Italian yards at significantly higher price points. The Kando name has become associated with capable, no-nonsense explorer yachts that trade marina glamour for genuine offshore capability and the freedom to cruise independently for weeks at a time.
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