The Sirena 48 is the smallest model in a four-boat lineup from the Turkish builder, which extends up to an 88-foot flagship. Designed by Argentine naval architect Germán Frers, the 48 carries the same design language as her larger sisters: a graceful plumb bow, plentiful hullside glazing and a tall pilothouse with forward-facing windows that mirror the bow’s straight profile. The result is a modern, cohesive aesthetic that works consistently across Sirena’s model range.
At the Cannes Yachting Festival, the Sirena 48 made a confident debut. An optional passerelle connected me from the dock to the hydraulic swim platform and into the cockpit, where owners can specify different layout options. Choices include fixed or loose cockpit furniture, a deep lazarette and a transom door that opens onto the swim step. The transom area can also be configured as a crew cabin, but Sirena expects many buyers will opt to operate the yacht themselves.
Inside, the Sirena 48 continues the brand’s emphasis on light, openness and practical luxury. A large aft door links the cockpit to the galley, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow that is ideal for entertaining. Moving forward from the galley, two steps lead up to the salon, where a portside C-shaped settee provides a comfortable vantage for watching the horizon. The helm is located to starboard and includes a double companion seat so a navigator or guest can sit alongside the captain.
The belowdecks arrangements make full use of the hull’s generous volume. The yacht offers three staterooms with near-7-foot headroom, demonstrating efficient use of space. The forward VIP impresses with proportions that could easily pass for a primary stateroom, but the amidships master remains the standout: a full-beam layout with a king-size, walkaround berth flanked by a settee, vanity and dresser. A small step down from the master’s private companionway into the sleeping area provides additional headroom and a sense of separation and privacy. The guest stateroom features twin berths that can be converted into a double and has shared access to the VIP head, which enhances flexibility for family cruising or accommodating friends.
Boarding the flybridge is simple via molded teak stairs, and the space feels purpose-built for leisure. On the day of the Cannes run, the aft C-shaped seating comfortably hosted about eight people while a forward sunpad offered a restful spot in front of the portside helm. The flybridge hardtop includes a thoughtfully designed support beam that is integrated into cabinetry housing an electric barbecue, a refrigerator and an ice maker—features that support alfresco dining and socializing without compromising the clean lines of the deck layout.
Out on the Bay of Cannes I found the lower helm offered improved sightlines and a comfortable command position. The test boat was fitted with the standard propulsion package of twin 550-hp Cummins QSB6.7 engines driving V-drives, though owners can choose an optional upgrade to 670-hp Volvo Penta units. Sirena reports a cruising speed of about 16 knots and a top speed near 24 knots. During our run, with full fuel and water, additional optional gear and a dozen or more people onboard, the yacht reached 20.7 knots at 3,200 rpm. Economical cruising numbers include a range of approximately 760 nautical miles at a steady 7.6 knots; at 10 knots the range is about 477 nautical miles.
Sirena says it already has orders for 20 hulls of the 48, and the model is expected to remain the smallest fiberglass (FRP) flybridge yacht in the yard’s offering as the company pursues expansion into steel-hull superyachts. For buyers seeking a compact flybridge yacht with modern lines, abundant natural light and flexible interior arrangements, the Sirena 48 presents a compelling choice.
Sirena 48
LOA: 52’7”
Beam: 16’5”
Draft: 3’5”
Displ: 60,053 lbs.
Fuel: 502 gals.
Water: 159 gals.
Power: (2) 550-hp Cummins QSB6.7
This article was originally published in the April 2024 issue.