$940K Yacht Sinks Just Minutes into Maiden Voyage — Passengers Jump Overboard in Panic

A luxury yacht worth nearly a million dollars vanished beneath the waves off the coast of 🇹🇷Turkey — just 15 minutes after setting sail for the first time.

In jaw-dropping footage captured by bystanders, the 85-foot vessel — named Dolce Vento — is seen smoothly cruising off the northern Turkish coast before dramatically tipping and slowly descending into the sea, according to the New York Post.

The luxury yacht, reportedly valued at $940,000, had just been delivered to its owner from Istanbul and was making its maiden voyage in the Eregli district of Zonguldak.

And then, disaster.

The ship tilted ominously before taking on water. On board were the yacht’s new owner, the captain, and two crew members — all of whom were forced to abandon ship and leap into the water as the vessel began to sink. Incredibly, all four managed to swim to safety, reaching the shoreline without any injuries.

Authorities moved fast. “The 🪖Coast Guard and port teams responded to set up a security perimeter around the flailing watercraft,” local officials said, as crews rushed to secure the area and prevent any further maritime risk.

While no injuries were reported