LONG ISLAND

Sökmen Kardesler127m10 guests5 cabins

Sökmen Kardesler · Mediterranean · Turkey

Overview

LONG ISLAND yacht charter in Croatia

LONG ISLAND works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Sökmen Kardesler, 127'11 / 39m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Croatia and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Sökmen Kardesler127m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use LONG ISLAND

LONG ISLAND 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

LONG ISLAND should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 127'11 / 39m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2019 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
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
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

Who this yacht suits

LONG ISLAND is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Croatia and Mediterranean, LONG ISLAND should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.

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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

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. LONG ISLAND should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

LONG ISLAND 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 Croatia and Mediterranean.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For LONG ISLAND, 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
Sökmen Kardesler
Length
127'11 / 39m
Built
2019
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
6
Price context
€49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500
Cruising speed
11 Knots
Model
Custom
Beam
27'11 / 8.5m
Draft
9'10 / 3m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

LONG ISLAND is positioned around €49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Sökmen Kardesler build, 127m 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 LONG ISLAND suits

Strong

Families and private groups

LONG ISLAND 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.

Review imagery

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

LONG ISLAND by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 127m 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

Check list

Ask for the latest amenities list before comparing against newer yachts.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

LONG ISLAND vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Equipped with a selection of water-toys Long Island lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. Additionally, there are kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. Long Island also sports a Tender to transport you with ease. Long Island and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Long Island is a unique gulet yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.

Overview

The 39m/127'11" gulet yacht 'Long Island' by shipyard Sökmen Kardesler offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. Elegant Long Island pairs classic looks with spectacular deck space, making it a sun-worshippers paradise that is sublime for alfresco dining and entertaining.

Performance Range

Long Island comfortably cruises at 11 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2019, Long Island offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard

Experience

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Seabob
  • Ringo
  • Banana
  • Kayak
  • 2 x SUP
  • 1 x Efoil

Tenders

  • 2 x Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€69,000 p/week + expenses Approx $81,000

Mediterranean · Turkey

Winter Season

€49,000 p/week + expenses Approx $57,500

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Turkey

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether LONG ISLAND's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether LONG ISLAND's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
  • Ask why LONG ISLAND 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.
  • For LONG ISLAND, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Croatia and Mediterranean.

Availability

Request LONG ISLAND charter availability

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

FAQ

LONG ISLAND charter questions

Is LONG ISLAND a good fit for Croatia?

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 LONG ISLAND?

LONG ISLAND is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. 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 LONG ISLAND?

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

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Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.

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.

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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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  • Coordinate booking details, pricing and itinerary notes.
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