AQUA

Jordi Puig130m24 guests12 cabins

Jordi Puig · South America

Overview

AQUA yacht charter in Bahamas

AQUA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Jordi Puig130m24 guests12 cabins

Charter fit

How to use AQUA

AQUA 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

AQUA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 130'3 / 39.69m, 24 guests, 12 cabins, 2007 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
24 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
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 AQUA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 130'3 / 39.69m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.

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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why AQUA 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
Jordi Puig
Length
130'3 / 39.69m
Built
2007
Guests
24
Cabins
12
Crew
21
Price context
$161,000 p/week + expenses
Cruising speed
6 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
23'11 / 7.3m
Draft
4'11 / 1.5m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

AQUA is positioned around $161,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Jordi Puig build, 130m 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 AQUA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

AQUA 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.

Strong

Event or hosting briefs

The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.

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

AQUA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 130m 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

AQUA vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. AQUA 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 AQUA

Toys

Onboard Aqua has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are four kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. Aqua also sports a Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of South America all year round Aqua is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Aqua Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the South America. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 21, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.

Overview

The 39.69m/130'3" 'Aqua' motor yacht built by shipyard Jordi Puig is available for charter for up to 24 guests in 12 cabins. Built in 2007, Aqua offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.

Performance Range

Aqua comfortably cruises at 6 knots. Her low draft of 1.5m/4'11" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Aqua offers excellent versatility with her twelve cabin layout, seldom seem in a charter yacht of her size. She offers guest accommodation for up to 24 guests. The bed configuration includes 12 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 21 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Aqua benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Twelve cabins
  • Up to 21 crew
  • Sleeps 24 guests
  • Tender
  • Able to access shallow bays and coves

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 4 x 2 Person Kayaks
  • 10 x Bikes

Tenders

  • 3 x Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

$161,000 p/week + expenses

South America

Winter Season

$169,000 p/week + expenses

South America

Cruising

Regions

South America

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether AQUA's 24 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether AQUA's 12 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why AQUA beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
  • Ask for AQUA with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request AQUA charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether AQUA fits the route.

FAQ

AQUA charter questions

Is AQUA a good fit for Bahamas?

Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider AQUA?

AQUA 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 AQUA?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Bahamas and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether AQUA fits the plan.

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Your request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.

Clear booking terms

Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

Safety-led planning

Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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Share your dates, destination and guest count. We will check availability, shortlist suitable yachts, and shape the route into a practical itinerary before you commit.

  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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