Custom · Alaska

Overview

BEAR PAW yacht charter in Croatia

BEAR PAW works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Custom, 90' / 27.43m, 6 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

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Charter fit

How to use BEAR PAW

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

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

BEAR PAW should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 90' / 27.43m, 6 guests, 2010, built by Custom against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
6 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
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
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

Who this yacht suits

BEAR PAW is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Croatia and Mediterranean, BEAR PAW should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.

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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

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. BEAR PAW should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

BEAR PAW 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 Croatia and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For BEAR PAW, 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
Custom
Length
90' / 27.43m
Built
2010
Guests
6
Crew
3
Price context
$36,000 p/week + expenses
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
21' / 6.4m
Draft
10' / 3.05m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

BEAR PAW is positioned around $36,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Custom build, 90m 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 BEAR PAW suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

BEAR PAW 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

BEAR PAW by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 90m 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

BEAR PAW vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

When not cruising Bear Paw has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are two kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Bear Paw also features fishing equipment and paddleboards. Bear Paw has a 6.4m/21' RIB to transfer you from ship to shore. Bear Paw 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. Expedition yacht Bear Paw has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.

Overview

The 27.43m/90' 'Bear Paw' expedition yacht built by shipyard Custom is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 4 cabins. Offering a wealth of uncluttered spaces throughout, expedition yacht Bear Paw is tailor-made for adventures across the high seas; from the tropics to the poles, where all you need to do is kick-back, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas as you cruise on by.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and steel superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles from her 7,500 gallon fuel tanks.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2010, Bear Paw offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 4 suites comprising three VIP cabins. The bed configuration includes 3 king. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Bear Paw benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Elevator for easy access between floors
  • Impressive 5
  • 000nm range
  • Three VIP cabins
  • Sleeps 6 guests
  • 6.4m/21' RIB

Amenities

  • Bow Thruster
  • Stern Thruster
  • Firepit
  • Elevator
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ

Water toys

  • 2 x Hobie Fishing Kayaks
  • 2 x Kayaks More with paddle
  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 21' / 6.4m RIB 150 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

$45,000 p/week + expenses

Alaska

Winter Season

$45,000 p/week + expenses

Alaska

Cruising

Regions

Alaska

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether BEAR PAW's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Ask for BEAR PAW's cabin layout if the charter includes nights on board.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why BEAR PAW 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.
  • When requesting BEAR PAW, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request BEAR PAW charter availability

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

FAQ

BEAR PAW charter questions

Is BEAR PAW a good fit for Croatia?

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 BEAR PAW?

BEAR PAW is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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 BEAR PAW?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for BEAR PAW. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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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.

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

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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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