Overview
GLORIA yacht charter in Caribbean
GLORIA works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Jongert, 126' / 38.4m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Jongert126m8 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use GLORIA
GLORIA 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
GLORIA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 126' / 38.4m, 8 guests, 5 cabins, 1986 | 2009 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Mediterranean summer routes; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season
- 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
Who this yacht suits
GLORIA 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 high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.
Local route logic
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Caribbean and Mediterranean, GLORIA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
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. GLORIA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
GLORIA 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 Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Broker caveat
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For GLORIA, 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
- Jongert
- Length
- 126' / 38.4m
- Built
- 1986 | 2009 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 5
- Price context
- $49,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 22'7 / 6.88m
- Draft
- 13'9 / 4.2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
GLORIA is positioned around $49,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Jongert build, 126m 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 GLORIA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
GLORIA 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.
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
GLORIA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 126m 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
GLORIA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. GLORIA 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 GLORIA
Toys
Onboard Gloria has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Gloria also features fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Gloria also sports a 4m/13'1" Boston Whaler RIB to transport you with ease. Gloria is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Sail yacht Gloria has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Overview
The 38.4m/126' sail yacht 'Gloria' by shipyard Jongert offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Pieter Beeldsnijder Design. Whether you are after the thrill of sailing or prefer to kick back, Gloria is custom-built for adventure, offering a ring-side seat at the heart of the action once her sails have unfurled, and afterwards there is ample space to relax and unwind as you take in the views.
Performance Range
Gloria is built with a steel hull and teak superstructure. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles from her 10,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 1986, Gloria offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Gloria benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, particularly 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
- 2
- 000nm range
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 4m/13'1" Boston Whaler RIB
Amenities
Water toys
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Wake Board
- Fishing Equipment
- Towable Toys
- 2 x Paddleboards
Tenders
- 1 x 13'1 / 4m Boston Whaler RIB 40 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$49,000 p/week + expenses
Ibiza · The Balearics
Winter Season
$56,500 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether GLORIA's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether GLORIA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why GLORIA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
- Ask for GLORIA with dates, Caribbean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request GLORIA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether GLORIA fits the route.
FAQ
GLORIA charter questions
Is GLORIA a good fit for Caribbean?
Yes, if the route is planned around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider GLORIA?
GLORIA 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.
What should I send before requesting GLORIA?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for GLORIA. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.