Overview
BIG EAGLE yacht charter in Caribbean
A BIG EAGLE 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 matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Mie Zosen172m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use BIG EAGLE
BIG EAGLE 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
BIG EAGLE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 172' / 52.43m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1980 | 2008 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 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
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
BIG EAGLE suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Caribbean can work well for BIG EAGLE, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season and booking notes
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 compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare BIG EAGLE on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for BIG EAGLE 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
Specifications
- Builder
- Mie Zosen
- Length
- 172' / 52.43m
- Built
- 1980 | 2008 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 10
- Price context
- $212,500 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 13 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 25'7 / 7.8m
- Draft
- 9' / 2.74m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
BIG EAGLE is positioned around $212,500 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Mie Zosen build, 172m 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 BIG EAGLE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
BIG EAGLE 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
BIG EAGLE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 172m 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
BIG EAGLE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. BIG EAGLE 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 BIG EAGLE
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Big Eagle. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the four WaveRunners. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Big Eagle also features kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and snorkelling equipment. Big Eagle features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.75m/32' to transport you in style. Big Eagle is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean and Central America. Luxury classic yacht Big Eagle is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
Overview
The 52.43m/172' 'Big Eagle' classic yacht built by shipyard Mie Zosen is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Puleo Inc.. Iconic yacht Big Eagle cuts a fine figure in the water, showcasing elegant lines and an array of spacious living areas, this yacht is sure to turn heads wherever she goes.
Performance Range
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Big Eagle comfortably cruises at 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 6,500 nautical miles from her 104,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. Big Eagle features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1980, Big Eagle offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and three twin cabins. There are 9 beds in total, including 2 king, 1 queen and 6 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 10 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Big Eagle is easy thanks to the available amenities including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including 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
- Enormous party deck
- Sports bar
- Outstanding water toy selection
- Hot tub
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 4 x Waverunners
- 2 x 2 Person Kayaks More clearbottom kayaks
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Water-Skis
- Wake Board
- Tube
- Banana
Tenders
- 32' / 9.75m Regulator with 2 x 300 HP engines
- 14' / 4.27m Novurania RIB 60 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$212,500 p/week + expenses
Alaska
Winter Season
$212,500 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Central America · Costa Rica
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether BIG EAGLE's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether BIG EAGLE's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why BIG EAGLE 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether BIG EAGLE is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request BIG EAGLE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether BIG EAGLE fits the route.
FAQ
BIG EAGLE charter questions
Is BIG EAGLE a good fit for Caribbean?
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 BIG EAGLE?
BIG EAGLE is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Caribbean and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting BIG EAGLE?
For BIG EAGLE, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.