Palmer Johnson157m40 guests20 cabins
A ARABELLA II charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Palmer Johnson · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Overview
A ARABELLA II charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Charter fit
ARABELLA II is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
ARABELLA II should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Spain and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 157' / 47.85m, 40 guests, 20 cabins, 1983 | 2000 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
ARABELLA II suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 40 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 20 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Spain can work well for ARABELLA II, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare ARABELLA II on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for ARABELLA II should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Charter price
ARABELLA II is positioned around $80,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Palmer Johnson build, 157m class
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.
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
Strong
ARABELLA II gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 157m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ARABELLA II 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
Arabella II 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 sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. In addition there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Arabella II also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Arabella II has a 6.1m/20' RIB to transfer you from ship to shore. Arabella II 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 luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard classic yacht Arabella II promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
The 47.8m/156'10" 'Arabella II' classic yacht built by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson is available for charter for up to 40 guests in 20 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by MacLear & Harris. For a sailing experience nonpareil, classic yacht Arabella II surely has to be top of your list. Boasting a fabulous combination of luxury living with breathtaking adventure, let nature be your guide aboard this elegant vessel.
Arabella II is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.
Arabella II offers excellent versatility with her twenty cabin layout, seldom seem in a charter yacht of her size. Built in 1983, She offers guest accommodation for up to 40 guests with a layout comprising eight double cabins and six twin cabins. There are 20 beds in total, including 6 queen, 2 doubles, 12 singles and 6 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Arabella II benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
$89,000 p/week + expenses
New England
$89,000 p/week + expenses
New England
Cruising
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ARABELLA II fits the route.
FAQ
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.
ARABELLA II is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Spain and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
For ARABELLA II, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
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