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
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
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.