Turquoise Yachts140m12 guests6 cabins
A ICE 5 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.
Turquoise Yachts · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Overview
A ICE 5 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.
Charter fit
ICE 5 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
ICE 5 should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 140' / 42.67m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2002 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
ICE 5 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.
Caribbean can work well for ICE 5, 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 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 ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
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.
Do not compare ICE 5 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.
A good recommendation for ICE 5 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
Charter price
ICE 5 is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Turquoise Yachts build, 140m 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
ICE 5 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 140m 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. ICE 5 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 endless days of fun on the water with the exceptional collection of water toys and accessories aboard Ice 5. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the two Yamaha WaveRunners. In addition there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Ice 5 also features fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment, inflatable water toys, kneeboards, paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Ice 5 has you covered - with two tenders, including a Castoldi Tender. Luxury expedition yacht Ice 5 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.
The 42.67m/140' expedition yacht 'Ice 5' (ex. Capricorn) by the Turkish shipyard Turquoise Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Jean-Guy Verges. A launchpad for adventure, Ice 5 is primed for practically every expedition imaginable across the globe.
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 23 knots with a range of up to 2,700 nautical miles from her 57,500 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.83m/6' Ice 5 can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.
Built in 2002, Ice 5 offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, two VIP cabins, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 2 king, 3 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Ice 5 benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter 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
Commercial
POA
Caribbean · Bahamas
POA
Caribbean · Bahamas
Cruising
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ICE 5 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.
ICE 5 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.
For ICE 5, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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