Overview
ACAIA yacht charter in Caribbean
ACAIA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Southern Wind, 99'1 / 30.2m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Southern Wind99m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ACAIA
ACAIA is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
ACAIA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 99'1 / 30.2m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2008 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
- Compare by
- compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone
- Watch-out
- the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed
Who this yacht suits
ACAIA is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Caribbean and Mediterranean, ACAIA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
Planning window
peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
Guest experience
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. ACAIA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
ACAIA should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ACAIA, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Southern Wind
- Length
- 99'1 / 30.2m
- Built
- 2008 | 2023 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $55,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- SW 100 DS
- Beam
- 22' / 6.7m
- Draft
- 12'10 / 3.9m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ACAIA is positioned around $55,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Southern Wind build, 99m class
Guest experience
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Operating reality
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Who ACAIA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ACAIA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
ACAIA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 99m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
ACAIA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ACAIA should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
About ACAIA
Toys
Acaia knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Extreme sports fans will appreciate the included Kite Surfers. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Acaia also features WindSurfers, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Acaia also sports a Highfield Tender to transport you with ease. Book your next the South Pacific luxury yacht charter aboard Acaia this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Sail yacht Acaia boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
Overview
The 30.2m/99'1" sail yacht 'Acaia' by shipyard Southern Wind offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by American designer Nauta Yachts. For serious sailors looking to add some luxury to their vacation, sailing yacht Acaia has plenty of appeal. With luxurious living spaces, both inside and out, as well as the opportunity for some fabulous sailing whilst on charter, she's sure to please even the most discerning seafarer.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and GRP superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Acaia comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 10 knots with a range of up to 3,915 nautical miles from her 5,000 litre fuel tanks.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2008, Acaia offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
- Impressive 3
- 915nm range
- Interior design from Nauta Yachts
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Highfield Tender
Water toys
- Inflatable Windsurfer
- 3 x Inflatable SUPs Paddleboards
- 2 x Water-Skis More Monoski
- Wake Board
- Kite Surfer
- Efoil Carbon fibre
- Efoil Inflatable
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- Highfield CL420 Tender 50 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$62,000 p/week + expenses
South Pacific · French Polynesia
Winter Season
$62,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ACAIA's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ACAIA's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why ACAIA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
- When requesting ACAIA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request ACAIA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ACAIA fits the route.
FAQ
ACAIA charter questions
Is ACAIA a good fit for Caribbean?
Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider ACAIA?
ACAIA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
What should I send before requesting ACAIA?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ACAIA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.