Scheepswerf Gebr. va282m24 guests19 cabins
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Overview
CHAKRA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Scheepswerf Gebr. va, 282'2 / 86m, 24 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
CHAKRA 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
CHAKRA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 282'2 / 86m, 24 guests, 19 cabins, 1998 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
CHAKRA is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Bahamas and Mediterranean, CHAKRA 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.
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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. CHAKRA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
CHAKRA 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 Bahamas and Mediterranean.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For CHAKRA, 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
Charter price
CHAKRA is positioned around €495,000 p/week + expenses Approx $581,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Scheepswerf Gebr. va build, 282m 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
CHAKRA 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 282m 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. CHAKRA 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
Chakra has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready 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. Also there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Chakra also features a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, wakesurf boards, scuba diving equipment and much more. When it comes to Tenders, Chakra has you covered - with two tenders, including a 10.5m/34'5" Limo Tender. Chakra and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Bermuda and the Caribbean. Motor yacht Chakra is an outstanding pedigree yacht that delivers on all fronts for superlative luxury yacht vacations.
The 86m/282'2" 'Chakra' motor yacht built by shipyard Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf is available for charter for up to 24 guests in 19 cabins. She originally served as a North Atlantic weather ship before being converted into a yacht by Devonport in 1998. Built in 1998, Chakra is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, you'll be in for a treat from the moment you step on board. She has sensational features such as a beauty salon, spa, elevator and gym.
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. Powered by 1 x MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots with a range of up to 5,116 nautical miles from her 136,100 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots. Chakra features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Chakra offers guest accommodation for up to 24 guests in 19 suites comprising a master suite, seven VIP cabins, six double cabins, four twin cabins and two single cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study. She is also capable of carrying up to 30 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained such as a piano, perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere for you and your guests. If you're in need of indulgence, the beauty salon offers a range of treatments to pamper and restore. For the ultimate relaxation experience, she plays host to a luxury spa and in addition a gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as an elevator, making any part of the yacht quickly and easily accessible. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to and in addition you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€495,000 p/week + expenses Approx $581,500
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Abu Dhabi · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · Dubai · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics
€495,000 p/week + expenses Approx $581,500
Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Abu Dhabi · Dubai · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Bermuda · Caribbean · Antigua · Bahamas · Cuba · Saint Martin · St Barts · Abu Dhabi · Amalfi Coast · Corsica · Dubai · French Riviera · Ibiza · Mykonos · Sardinia · The Balearics · Virgin Islands
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether CHAKRA fits the route.
FAQ
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.
CHAKRA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for CHAKRA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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