Bella II: A Proteksan Masterwork of Transatlantic Sophistication
The 54.65-metre Bella II emerges as a vessel of considered elegance, her 2021 refit breathing fresh vitality into a Proteksan Turquoise designed by Jean Guy Verges. Stationed in Imperia, she represents the measured confidence of contemporary superyacht ownership.
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Bella II possesses the kind of purposeful composure that distinguishes a truly accomplished superyacht. Built by Proteksan Turquoise in 2008, she has evolved through careful stewardship into a vessel that reconciles generous internal volume with the practical range demanded by those who think in terms of ocean crossings rather than coastal circuits. Her transatlantic capability of 4,000 nautical miles speaks to an owner’s ambitions, yet she never sacrifices the refinement that defines genuine luxury at sea.
The design philosophy, shaped by Jean Guy Verges, expresses itself most eloquently in her principal living spaces. The main salon commands an impressive 100 square metres, its floor to ceiling windows dissolving the boundary between interior comfort and the surrounding seascape. The spatial generosity here allows for the kind of informal grace that characterises the finest contemporary yachts, where conversation flows as naturally as daylight.
Her accommodation arranges itself across six cabins, welcoming up to twelve guests with the kind of considered comfort that distinguishes thoughtful design. The Owner’s suite occupies the full beam of the main deck, a sanctuary that extends beyond mere sleeping quarters. A private lounge and study create the architectural equivalent of a personal retreat, whilst walk in wardrobes and direct foredeck access speak to an understanding of how those with discerning tastes actually inhabit their yachts.
Exterior living unfolds across multiple planes. The sundeck presents a jacuzzi set against an open horizon, whilst a fully equipped gym and spa cabin attend to those who maintain rigorous wellness routines regardless of geography. Dining and lounging areas multiply across the vessel’s profile, each positioned to capture different light at different hours, different views according to the season and the voyage.
A Vessel Renewed
In 2021, Bella II underwent a comprehensive refit programme that transcended cosmetic renewal. This represented a substantial investment in her technical condition and operational integrity, ensuring that the vessel’s mechanical and systems infrastructure matched the sophistication of her interiors and the ambitions of her owner.
She currently resides in Imperia, Italy, a location that places her within convenient reach of the Mediterranean’s most distinguished anchorages and the wider European coastline. For those contemplating acquisition, she represents the kind of established, proven platform upon which one builds years of genuine maritime adventure.
Imagery courtesy of Royal Yacht International (@royal_yacht).
