Narasaki Shipyard167m12 guests6 cabins
A NORTHERN SUN charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Narasaki Shipyard · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Overview
A NORTHERN SUN charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Charter fit
NORTHERN SUN 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
NORTHERN SUN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 167' / 50.9m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1976 | 2007 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
NORTHERN SUN suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 12 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Croatia can work well for NORTHERN SUN, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Do not compare NORTHERN SUN on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
A good recommendation for NORTHERN SUN should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Charter price
NORTHERN SUN is positioned around $161,700 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Narasaki Shipyard build, 167m class
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.
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
Strong
NORTHERN SUN gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 167m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. NORTHERN SUN 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
Northern Sun knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are two Laser sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Also there is a waterslide bringing a sense of fun that all the family can enjoy. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Northern Sun also features wakeboards, kayaks, wakesurf boards, scuba diving equipment, paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Northern Sun has you covered - with three tenders, including a SEAT RIB. Based in the magical waters of South East Asia all year round Northern Sun is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Northern Sun Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the South East Asia. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard expedition yacht Northern Sun promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
The award winning 50.9m/167' expedition yacht 'Northern Sun' by Narasaki Shipyard offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. Offering a wealth of uncluttered spaces throughout, expedition yacht Northern Sun is tailor-made for adventures across the high seas; from the tropics to the poles, where all you need to do is kick-back, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas as you cruise on by.
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 Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 10,000 nautical miles from her 175,000 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Built in 1976, Northern Sun offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 1 double and 5 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 12 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Keeping comfortable and entertained on Northern Sun is easy thanks to the available amenities including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Sit back with a glass of champagne in the deck jacuzzi. Northern Sun benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including 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
Commercial
$161,700 p/week + expenses
South East Asia · Myanmar (Burma) · Philippines · Thailand
$161,700 p/week + expenses
South East Asia · Myanmar (Burma) · Philippines · Thailand
Cruising
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether NORTHERN SUN fits the route.
FAQ
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.
NORTHERN SUN is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Croatia and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
For NORTHERN SUN, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.
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