KHALILAH

Palmer Johnson162m11 guests5 cabins

Palmer Johnson · Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Overview

KHALILAH yacht charter in Bahamas

KHALILAH works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Palmer Johnson, 162'5 / 49.5m, 11 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Palmer Johnson162m11 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use KHALILAH

KHALILAH 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

KHALILAH should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 162'5 / 49.5m, 11 guests, 5 cabins, 2014 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a larger group day where deck flow matters
Guest profile
11 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
Route style
Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
Port logic
match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
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

KHALILAH 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Bahamas and Mediterranean, KHALILAH 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.

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. KHALILAH should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

KHALILAH 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 Bahamas and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For KHALILAH, 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
Palmer Johnson
Length
162'5 / 49.5m
Built
2014 | 2023 (Refitted)
Guests
11
Cabins
5
Crew
9
Price context
€225,000 p/week + expenses Approx $264,500
Cruising speed
15 Knots
Model
48M SuperSport
Beam
35'5 / 10.8m
Draft
6'3 / 1.9m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

KHALILAH is positioned around €225,000 p/week + expenses Approx $264,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Palmer Johnson build, 162m 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 KHALILAH suits

Strong

Families and private groups

KHALILAH 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

KHALILAH by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 162m 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

KHALILAH vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Onboard Khalilah has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are three towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Khalilah also features a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment. When it comes to Tenders, Khalilah has you covered - with two tenders, including a 6.85m/22'6" Custom Tender. Khalilah and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard motor yacht Khalilah promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

Overview

The 49.5m/162'5" 'Khalilah' motor yacht built by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson is available for charter for up to 11 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by American designer Palmer Johnson. Motor yacht Khalilah boasts a wealth of convivial spaces, perfect for luxury yacht charters with families of friends, offering ample opportunities to kick back and relax, or enjoy the water on the yacht's array of water toys, the choice is yours. She is equipped with underwater lights and beach club.

Performance Range

Khalilah is built with a carbon fibre hull and carbon fibre superstructure. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 25 knots with a range of up to 1,508 nautical miles from her 40,000 litre fuel tanks at 18 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.9m/6'3" Khalilah can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.

Guest Accommodation

Families will particularly love Khalilah thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2014, She offers guest accommodation for up to 11 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin, one double cabin and one twin cabin. There are 7 beds in total, including 2 king, 2 doubles, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, notably a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to and in addition guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Eye-catching sporty lines
  • Fast displacement motor yacht
  • Pearlescent golden finish
  • Fun and colourful interior
  • Innovative glazing
  • Huge 110-square-metre aft deck
  • Jacuzzi and sunning station on bow

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Tender Garage
  • Underwater Lights
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Beach Club
  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 1 x SeaDoo GTR-X Jet-Ski
  • 1 x SeaDoo Spark Trixx Jet-Ski
  • 2 x Stand up Paddleboards
  • Aquaglide Inflatable water toy More Sea pool 4mx4m
  • 2 x Hobie Kayaks
  • Wake Board
  • Water-Ski
  • 3 x Towable Toys
  • 1 x Kite Surfer
  • Dive Compressor
  • Scuba Diving Equipment
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 22'6 / 6.85m Custom Tender with 2 x 160 HP engines
  • 1 x Custom Foldable RIB Yamaha 20 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Winter Season

€250,000 p/week + expenses Approx $293,500

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · France · Italy · Monaco · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Sardinia

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether KHALILAH's 11 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether KHALILAH's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
  • Ask why KHALILAH beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
  • Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
  • For KHALILAH, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Bahamas and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request KHALILAH charter availability

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

FAQ

KHALILAH charter questions

Is KHALILAH a good fit for Bahamas?

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.

Who should consider KHALILAH?

KHALILAH 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 KHALILAH?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for KHALILAH. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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  • 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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