KAYANA

Vosper Thornycroft115m12 guests6 cabins

Vosper Thornycroft · Alaska

Overview

KAYANA yacht charter in Mediterranean

KAYANA is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.

Vosper Thornycroft115m12 guests6 cabins

Charter fit

How to use KAYANA

KAYANA 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

KAYANA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 115'2 / 35.1m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1978 | 2007 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
12 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
check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
Watch-out
availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting KAYANA as confirmed

Best charter fit

Use KAYANA when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 115'2 / 35.1m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.

Route planning

For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

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: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting KAYANA as confirmed.

On-board atmosphere

The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.

How to compare it

A fair shortlist should explain why KAYANA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs, then compare rates and availability.

Decision check

The main caveat is simple: availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting KAYANA as confirmed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Vosper Thornycroft
Length
115'2 / 35.1m
Built
1978 | 2007 (Refitted)
Guests
12
Cabins
6
Crew
6
Price context
$89,500 p/week + expenses
Cruising speed
10 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
25' / 7.62m
Draft
4'6 / 1.37m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

KAYANA is positioned around $89,500 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Vosper Thornycroft build, 115m 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 KAYANA suits

Strong

Families and private groups

KAYANA 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

KAYANA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 115m 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

KAYANA vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. KAYANA 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 KAYANA

Toys

When not cruising Kayana has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are four kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. Kayana has a 5.18m/17' Novamarina Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Kayana offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. Classic yacht Kayana boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.

Overview

The 35.1m/115'2" 'Kayana' classic yacht built by the British shipyard Vosper Thornycroft is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Meticulously preserved, classic pleasure craft Kayana offers an abundance of convivial spaces, both inside and out, that showcases her timeless pedigree build off to perfection.

Performance Range

Kayana is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Deutz engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 3,455 nautical miles from her 34,069 litre fuel tanks at 13 knots. Her low draft of 1.37m/4'6" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 1978, Kayana offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The bed configuration includes 2 king, 1 queen and 2 doubles. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Keeping comfortable and entertained on Kayana is easy thanks to the available amenities, notably a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Kayana benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 3
  • 455nm range
  • Sleeps 12 guests
  • 5.18m/17' Novamarina Tender
  • Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

Amenities

  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 4 x 2 Person Kayaks
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 17' / 5.18m Novamarina Tender Honda 60 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Alaska

Winter Season

POA

Cruising

Regions

Alaska

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether KAYANA's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether KAYANA's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why KAYANA 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.
  • When requesting KAYANA, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

Availability

Request KAYANA charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether KAYANA fits the route.

FAQ

KAYANA charter questions

Is KAYANA a good fit for Mediterranean?

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 KAYANA?

KAYANA 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 Mediterranean.

What should I send before requesting KAYANA?

Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether KAYANA fits the plan.

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Safety-led planning

Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

Human contact

A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

Booking FAQ

Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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  • Discuss your vacation plans and preferred route.
  • Check availability and shortlist yachts that fit.
  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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