Overview
KONTIKI yacht charter in France
KONTIKI is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Varadero Mariduena131m18 guests9 cabins
Charter fit
How to use KONTIKI
KONTIKI 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
KONTIKI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 131'3 / 40m, 18 guests, 9 cabins, 2011 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 18 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
- Port logic
- decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style
- 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
Best charter fit
Use KONTIKI when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 131'3 / 40m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season. That keeps the charter practical around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
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: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why KONTIKI is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Varadero Mariduena
- Length
- 131'3 / 40m
- Built
- 2011
- Guests
- 18
- Cabins
- 9
- Crew
- 13
- Price context
- $140,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Conversion
- Beam
- 26'11 / 8.2m
- Draft
- 5'11 / 1.8m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
KONTIKI is positioned around $140,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Varadero Mariduena build, 131m 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 KONTIKI suits
Strong
Families and private groups
KONTIKI 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
KONTIKI by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 131m 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
KONTIKI vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. KONTIKI 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 KONTIKI
Toys
Kontiki knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. In addition there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Kontiki also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Kontiki has a AB Inflatables Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Kontiki is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in Central America. With a highly experienced and talented crew of 13, you can be sure that each and every need will be met and exceeded while on board this prestigious motor yacht.
Overview
The 40m/131'3" motor yacht 'Kontiki' by shipyard Varadero Mariduena offers flexible accommodation for up to 18 guests in 9 cabins. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Kontiki is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.
Performance Range
Kontiki comfortably cruises at 12 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.8m/5'11" Kontiki can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.
Guest Accommodation
Kontiki is notable for her nine cabin layout, offering great flexibility for a charter yacht of this size. Built in 2011, She offers guest accommodation for up to 18 guests. She is also capable of carrying up to 13 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 serene luxury spa, for the utmost in relaxation. Soothe tired limbs and reinvigorate yourself in the sauna plus soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity plus you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Premium beauty and wellness amenities
- including spa and sauna
- Sleeps 18 guests
- AB Inflatables Tender
- Able to access shallow bays and coves
Amenities
- Gym Equipment
- Outdoor Bar
- Sun Deck
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Satcom
- Deck Jacuzzi
- Spa
- Sauna
- Air Conditioning
- BBQ
- Inflatable Water Slide
Water toys
- Seabob
- Kayak
- Paddleboard
- Floating Pool
- Inflatable jet-ski dock
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 2 x AB Inflatables Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$160,000 p/week + expenses
Winter Season
$160,000 p/week + expenses
Central America · Costa Rica
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether KONTIKI's 18 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether KONTIKI's 9 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why KONTIKI beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
- Confirm the port plan: decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether KONTIKI is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request KONTIKI charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether KONTIKI fits the route.
FAQ
KONTIKI charter questions
Is KONTIKI a good fit for France?
Yes, if the route is planned around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider KONTIKI?
KONTIKI 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 France.
What should I send before requesting KONTIKI?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether KONTIKI fits the plan.