Richards Shipbuilder234m12 guests6 cabins
Richards Shipbuilder · Antarctica · South America
Overview
ENIGMA XK 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. Richards Shipbuilder, 234'3 / 71.4m, 12 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.
Charter fit
ENIGMA XK 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
ENIGMA XK should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 234'3 / 71.4m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1987 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
ENIGMA XK 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.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Croatia and Mediterranean, ENIGMA XK 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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. ENIGMA XK should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
ENIGMA XK 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.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For ENIGMA XK, 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
ENIGMA XK is positioned around €290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $340,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Richards Shipbuilder build, 234m 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
ENIGMA XK 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 234m 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. ENIGMA XK 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
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 Enigma XK. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two Seadoo RXPX 260 RS WaveRunners. If you or a member of your party loves diving, then you'll appreciate the dive compressor and diving equipment. Enigma XK is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Antarctica and South America. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 19, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious expedition yacht.
The award winning 71m/232'11" expedition yacht 'Enigma XK' by shipyard Richards Shipbuilders offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Vitruvius. She originally served as a Patrol Vessel before being converted into a yacht by Atlantic Refit Center in 2013. Built in 1987, Enigma XK is made for thrilling adventure and exploration in the most remote places around the globe. She is equipped with a movie theatre and gym.
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 twin Ruston engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots with a range of up to 12,000 nautical miles from her 220,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Enigma XK offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, four double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 3 king, 2 queen and 2 singles. A crew of nineteen, who specialize in creating exceptional charters, are on hand to provide guests with a yacht charter vacation to remember.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, notably a state-of-the-art movie theatre for movie nights. You can visit the well-equipped gym so that you can keep up with your fitness routine at sea and sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Enigma XK benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Commercial
€290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $340,500
€290,000 p/week + expenses Approx $340,500
Antarctica · South America
Cruising
Antarctica · South America
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ENIGMA XK 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.
ENIGMA XK 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.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for ENIGMA XK. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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