Serenity 86

Overview

Operating Area: Turkey

Serenity 86 is a sleek and modern motor sailer that was launched in 2007 and has been well maintained to remain in brand new condition. Her light colour wooden interior finish is supported by spa like white bathrooms to provide a very airy and soothing ambience. Glossy mahogany strips and shiny stainless steel framing are tastefully integrated on the white coloured exterior. One of the unique distinctions of this yachts is that the quality of sound insulation used together with the fact that the generators and ventilation systems have been position far away from the cabins means that almost no noise or vibration can be heard while the air-conditioning is running. With a very comfortable aft dining area, bimini covered forward deck and a flybridge that can easily sit eight guests, this vessel offers no less exterior space than one would find in motor yachts along the 30m range. The yacht is equipped with all the modern amenities and games as well as a generous range of water sports. Serenity 86 is also a great option for guests who like to open sails to enjoy quiet crossings and take in the views.

Crew

Alpay ArslanCaptain

Alpay Arslan

Captain Alpay started his career at sea in 2007 as a chef onboard charter vessels. Until then he had been working as a very successful chef at high-end restaurants along the Turkish coast. However, he quickly developed a great interest in deck duties and changed his career path with his aim to becoming a captain. He became a captain in 2020. He has been serving onboard SERENITY 86 since 2009. Alpay has great communications skills and is a great team member. In his free time he loves repairing and riding motorbikes. He speaks Turkish and English.

İbrahim IşıkCaptain

İbrahim Işık

İbrahim has served as a chef in several high-end seafront restaurants, he started his career at sea in 2024 onboard SERENITY 86. Keeping himself up-to-date with new styles and techniques, he loves to share Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with his guests and spoils them with fresh bakes during breakfast. İbrahim maintains a good relationship with guests and crew thanks to his humble personality. He speaks Turkish and basic English.

Hasan ÇeriCaptain

Hasan Çeri

Hasan is from the small Mediterranean town of Ortaca. He gathered several years of high-end restaurant experience before becoming the deckhand on Serenity 86 in 2021. He is now in charge of all deck duties. His hobbies include swimming and fishing. Hasan speaks Turkish.

Mahmut EşitCaptain

Mahmut Eşit

Mahmut comes from Mardin which is located in the south-eastern province of Turkey and one of the oldest settled areas in upper Mesopotamia. His career as a steward started in restaurants and continued so until 2013. For over eleven years he has worked as a waiter in restaurants with international clientele and in 2013 he decided to carry his talents to the sea by joining the team onboard Serenity 86. He likes to read a lot and listen to music in his spare time. Mahmut speaks English, Turkish and Kurdish.