Overview
CABERNET yacht charter in Caribbean
CABERNET 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.
Sensation Yachts147m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use CABERNET
CABERNET 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
CABERNET should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 147' / 44.81m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2006 | 2018 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 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 CABERNET when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 147' / 44.81m, 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 CABERNET 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
- Sensation Yachts
- Length
- 147' / 44.81m
- Built
- 2006 | 2018 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 8
- Price context
- $124,500 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 17 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 28'10 / 8.8m
- Draft
- 6'7 / 2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
CABERNET is positioned around $124,500 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Sensation Yachts build, 147m 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 CABERNET suits
Strong
Families and private groups
CABERNET 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
CABERNET by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 147m 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
CABERNET vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. CABERNET 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 CABERNET
Toys
Cabernet has a good selection of water toys and accessories to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. If you or a member of your party loves diving, then you'll appreciate the dive compressor and diving equipment. Additionally, there are two SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 10.67m/35' EVERGLADES Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Cabernet is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Cabernet Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, motor yacht Cabernet certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
Overview
The 44.2m/145' motor yacht 'Cabernet' by shipyard Sensation Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by British designer Evan K Marshall. Motor yacht Cabernet boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours.
Performance Range
Built with a fiberglass hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 17 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots with a range of up to 4,000 nautical miles from her 52,996 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Her low draft of 2m/6'7" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Cabernet features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2006, Cabernet offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room benefits from a his and her bathroom. There are 8 beds in total, including 2 king, 2 doubles and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly 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
- Guest elevator
- Master cabin with dressing room and his/her en suite
- Impressive 4
- 000nm range
- Interior design from Evan K Marshall
- Sleeps 12 guests
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Sun Deck
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Sunpads
- Elevator
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x SeaDoo GTX 155 Jet-Skis
- 2 x Seabobs
- Bauer Dive Compressor
Tenders
- 35' / 10.67m EVERGLADES Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$143,500 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Winter Season
$143,500 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether CABERNET's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether CABERNET's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why CABERNET 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 CABERNET with dates, Caribbean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request CABERNET charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CABERNET fits the route.
FAQ
CABERNET charter questions
Is CABERNET 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 CABERNET?
CABERNET 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 Caribbean.
What should I send before requesting CABERNET?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether CABERNET fits the plan.