Overview
MARAE yacht charter in Caribbean
MARAE is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Alloy Yachts108m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use MARAE
MARAE 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
MARAE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 108' / 32.92m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2004 | 2020 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 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
Best charter fit
Use MARAE when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 108' / 32.92m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why MARAE 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
- Alloy Yachts
- Length
- 108' / 32.92m
- Built
- 2004 | 2020 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $59,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 8 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 25'11 / 7.9m
- Draft
- 18'8 / 5.7m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
MARAE is positioned around $59,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Alloy Yachts build, 108m 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 MARAE suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
MARAE can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
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
MARAE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 108m 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
MARAE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. MARAE 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 MARAE
Toys
Marae has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Principle among these are two Laser sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Another excellent feature are 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 Marae also features scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and paddleboards. Marae also sports a 5m/16'5" Williams Jet Tender to transport you with ease. Marae is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. This luxury gulet yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.
Overview
The 32.97m/108'2" 'Marae' gulet yacht built by the New Zealander shipyard Alloy Yachts is available for charter for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins. This award winning yacht features interior styling by Ted Fontaine. Renowned for its wide generous deck spaces and unrivalled outdoor living, Marae is the ideal vessel for supreme relaxation and entertainment on a luxury yacht charter around the glittering East Mediterranean coastline.
Performance Range
Marae is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Lugger engines, she comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 3,092 nautical miles from her 13,721 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Marae thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2004, She offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one twin cabin. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 queen, 1 double, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Marae such as a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Marae benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Styled with Walnut Panelling & Luxurious Fabrics
- Cockpit with Collapsible Spray Hood
- Upper Salon has Full Wet Bar & Offers Panoramic Views
Amenities
Water toys
- 2 x Laser Sail Boats
- Water-Ski
- Wake Board
- Towable Toys
- 2 Person Kayak More (inflatable)
- 2 x Paddleboards More (inflatable)
- Fishing Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
- 2 x Mountain bikes
Tenders
- 1 x 16'5 / 5m Williams Turbo Jet Tender 110 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$59,000 p/week + expenses
New England
Winter Season
$65,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether MARAE's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether MARAE's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why MARAE 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.
- Ask for MARAE with dates, Caribbean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request MARAE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether MARAE fits the route.
FAQ
MARAE charter questions
Is MARAE a good fit for Caribbean?
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 MARAE?
MARAE 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 Caribbean.
What should I send before requesting MARAE?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether MARAE fits the plan.