Overview
ADASTRA yacht charter in Bahamas
ADASTRA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
McConaghy Boats139m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ADASTRA
ADASTRA 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
ADASTRA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 139'5 / 42.5m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2012 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 6 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
Best charter fit
Use ADASTRA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 139'5 / 42.5m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
Before confirming dates
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. The broker note should be honest about limits: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why ADASTRA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- McConaghy Boats
- Length
- 139'5 / 42.5m
- Built
- 2012
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- POA
- Cruising speed
- 17 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 53'2 / 16.2m
- Draft
- 3'8 / 1.12m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ADASTRA is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
McConaghy Boats build, 139m 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 ADASTRA suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
ADASTRA can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
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
ADASTRA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 139m 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
ADASTRA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ADASTRA 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 ADASTRA
Overview
The multi-award winning 42.5m/139'5" motor yacht 'Adastra' by shipyard McConaghy Boats offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. Built in 2012, Adastra offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter .
Exterior Design
The hull of Adastra is constructed from a glass and Kevlar sandwich using Corecell foam with the superstructure moulded from a carbon fibre laminate on a Nomex honeycomb core. All the hull structures were resin infused to ensure high quality and reduce weight and virtually every part of the yacht is custom built.
Performance Range
Adastra is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 17 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 32,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. With a shallow draft of 1.12m/3'8" Adastra can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. Adastra offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, motor yacht Adastra has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.
Guest Accommodation
Adastra offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one twin cabin. There are 4 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 double and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Adastra benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Impressive 4
- 000nm range
- Multi-award winning
- Sleeps 6 guests
- 4.8m/15'9" Tender
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
Amenities
Tenders
- 1 x 15'9 / 4.8m Tender
- 1 x 9'10 / 3m Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Winter Season
POA
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ADASTRA's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ADASTRA's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why ADASTRA 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.
- Ask for ADASTRA with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request ADASTRA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ADASTRA fits the route.
FAQ
ADASTRA charter questions
Is ADASTRA a good fit for Bahamas?
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 ADASTRA?
ADASTRA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Bahamas.
What should I send before requesting ADASTRA?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Bahamas and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether ADASTRA fits the plan.
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