MOONRAKER

Bilgin Yachts155m10 guests5 cabins

Bilgin Yachts · Caribbean · Bahamas

Overview

MOONRAKER yacht charter in Bahamas

MOONRAKER works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Bilgin Yachts, 155'6 / 47.4m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Bilgin Yachts155m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use MOONRAKER

MOONRAKER 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

MOONRAKER should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 155'6 / 47.4m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2019 against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a high-service event charter
Guest profile
10 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
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

MOONRAKER 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 high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Mediterranean summer routes.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Bahamas and Mediterranean, MOONRAKER should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.

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

Shortlist logic

MOONRAKER 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 MOONRAKER, 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
Bilgin Yachts
Length
155'6 / 47.4m
Built
2019
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
9
Price context
POA
Cruising speed
11 Knots
Model
Bilgin 156
Beam
28'8 / 8.75m
Draft
9'2 / 2.8m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

MOONRAKER is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Bilgin Yachts build, 155m 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 MOONRAKER suits

Strong

Families and private groups

MOONRAKER 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

MOONRAKER by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 155m 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

MOONRAKER vs newer 80m+ yachts

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

Toys

Moonraker has aboard a plentiful range of water toys and accessories ready to entertain you and your guests whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on a WaveRunner. Another excellent feature are three towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Moonraker also features waterskis, a seabob, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment and much more. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 11.28m/37' Axopar Tender. Luxury motor yacht Moonraker is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.

Overview

The 47.5m/155'10" 'Moonraker' motor yacht built by the Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Turkish designer Bilgin Yachts. Built in 2019, Moonraker offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter . She is equipped with underwater lights, beach club and gym.

Performance Range

Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots with a range of up to 3,500 nautical miles from her 67,500 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An advanced stabilisation system on board reduces the side-to-side roll of the yacht and promises guests exceptional comfort levels at anchor or when underway.

Guest Accommodation

Moonraker offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, three VIP cabins and one cabin that can operate as twin or double. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 1 double and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Moonraker including a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. A gym with all the latest equipment is available for a good work out and in addition retreat to the deck jacuzzi and soak up the scenery. Moonraker benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Owner's deck suite with private terrace
  • Expansive sundeck with glass-sided Jacuzzi
  • bar and cabana
  • Alfresco cinema set-up
  • Well-equipped gym
  • including treadmill and spin bike
  • Stunning waterside beach club
  • Armada of water sports toys
  • Stunning custom design features throughout

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Underwater Lights
  • Stabilizers Underway
  • Sun Deck
  • Bow Thruster
  • Crane
  • Wi-Fi
  • Swimming platform
  • At-Anchor Stabilizers
  • Sunpads
  • Deck Jacuzzi
  • Gym

Water toys

  • 2 x Yamaha Jet-Skis
  • 1 x Stand-up Waverunner
  • 2 x Seabobs
  • 1 x Inflatable water toy More swimming pool
  • 1 x Inflatable trampoline
  • 3 x Towable Toys
  • 1 x Surf Board
  • 1 x More Foiling board
  • 1 x Water-Ski
  • 2 x Wake Boards
  • 1 x Wake Board More for kids
  • 3 x Bikes More 2 x Kids & 1 Adult

Tenders

  • 1 x 37' / 11.28m Axopar Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

POA

Caribbean · Bahamas

Winter Season

POA

Caribbean · Bahamas

Cruising

Regions

Caribbean · Bahamas

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether MOONRAKER's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether MOONRAKER's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
  • Ask why MOONRAKER 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.
  • Ask for MOONRAKER with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request MOONRAKER charter availability

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

FAQ

MOONRAKER charter questions

Is MOONRAKER a good fit for Bahamas?

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 MOONRAKER?

MOONRAKER 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 MOONRAKER?

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

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Your request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.

Clear booking terms

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.

Booking FAQ

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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