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The mahogany corridors are large, enjoyable for strolling,
he “Sister Ships” were originally intended for
and remind us of the mythical transatlantic liners. The four
transporting freight and passengers between
outdoor decks offer access to unique areas: a lounging area
the ports of Odessa, Yalta, Sebastopol,
on the fly-bridge, a vast sunbathing area around the Jacuzzi
Istanbul, and between the Azov and Crimea
at the bow and two outside dining and lounging areas
Seas. In 1970, amidst global political tension,
located on the aft upper and embarkation deck.
however, the “Sister Ships” became very particular
Master craftsmen were commissioned to use the finest
vessels. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union gradually
materials, including sculpted wood, marquetry, and shiny
started using them for strategic purposes within various
varnishes, all of which were meticulously selected, to
ministries. During the Soviet space exploration age, the
enhance the experience of the remodelled yacht. The one
“Sister Ships” became part of the heroic saga of an entire
hundred square meter reception area includes a lounge
nation. When the Soviet Union fell, the glory of Aji-Petri
and dining hall on the upper deck.
was nearly forgotten. With her
Detailed carvings into solid wood
elegant silhouette, design, strength,
GIVEN THAT LA SULTANA’S
adorn the walls and ceilings. Massive
and exceptional history, the ship
UNIQUENESS AND CHARM
sculpted glass walls allow you to peek
was too charming to be forgotten
DERIVES FROM HER CLASSIC
into the cozy lounge. Copper and
for long though. In 2007, Aji-Petri
LINES, IT ONLY MADE SENSE
frosted crystal chandeliers provide a
returned to the public eye under its
TO MAINTAIN THE ORIGINAL
warm glowing atmosphere.
new name, “La Sultana.” Today,
EXTERNAL APPEARANCE WITH
There are four “Prestige” cabins
the rebuilt yacht embodies the ideal
ONLY A FEW MINOR CHANGES. and two “Suites” on the main and
of travel with exceptional décor.
upper decks. The “Suite Armateur”
Given that La Sultana’s
overlooks the sea through its large portholes and also
uniqueness and charm derives from her classic lines,
has an adjacent private office. No matter the cabin, the
it only made sense to maintain the original external
artfully mastered woodwork and variety of exotic essences
appearance with only a few minor changes. For example,
transform each space into a precious setting. The master
the embarkation deck superstructure is slightly longer for
craftsmen have done exceptional work by using rare wood,
technical reasons. The principal portholes are of origin.
such as mahogany, cherrywood, and cedars, from Atlas and
Even the new superstructure has been deliberately redone
America; millettia and Brazilian cherry wood for the floors;
to match the model: plated and riveted in the traditional
iroko and ipe for the decks. The bathrooms are brightened
manner. The entire exterior space was redesigned carefully.
with shiny marble and onyx, of which colors vary according
Clearly, it was very important to save the original ship’s
to their origin.
character, while at the same time improving the living areas.
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