Overview
OCTAVE yacht charter in Bahamas
OCTAVE works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Sanlorenzo, 119'9 / 36.5m, 10 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Sanlorenzo119m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use OCTAVE
OCTAVE 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
OCTAVE should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Bahamas and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 119'9 / 36.5m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2018 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
OCTAVE 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, OCTAVE 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. OCTAVE should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
Shortlist logic
OCTAVE 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 OCTAVE, 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
- Sanlorenzo
- Length
- 119'9 / 36.5m
- Built
- 2018
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 8
- Price context
- $132,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- SL118
- Beam
- 24'11 / 7.6m
- Draft
- 7'5 / 2.25m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
OCTAVE is positioned around $132,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Sanlorenzo build, 119m 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 OCTAVE suits
Strong
Families and private groups
OCTAVE 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
OCTAVE by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 119m 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
OCTAVE vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. OCTAVE 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 OCTAVE
Toys
When not cruising Octave has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Principle among these are sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Guests can experience the thrill and adventure of riding one of the WaveRunners. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Octave also features waterskis, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, scuba diving equipment and much more. Octave also sports a 5.71m/18'9" Williams Jet Tenders to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of South East Asia all year round Octave is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Octave Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the South East Asia. Octave is a unique motor yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.
Overview
The 36.5m/119'9" motor yacht 'Octave' by the Italian shipyard Sanlorenzo offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Francesco Paszkowski Design. Built in 2018, Octave offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 26 knots with a range of up to 1,845 nautical miles from her 19,200 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
Octave offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite features extensive storage space provided by the dressing room. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Octave benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to and you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Full-beam master cabin with dressing room
- Vast array of toys
- 1
- 845nm range
- Two VIP cabins
- Interior design from Francesco Paszkowski Design
Amenities
- Tender Garage
- Underwater Lights
- Outdoor Bar
- Stabilizers Underway
- Bow Thruster
- Stern Thruster
- Wi-Fi
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Hydraulic Swim Platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
- Satellite TV
Water toys
- Waverunner
- 2 x Kayaks
- Sail Boat
- 2 x Paddleboards
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- Inflatable water toys
- Towable Toys
- Scuba Diving Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 18'9 / 5.71m Williams Jet Tenders 565
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$132,000 p/week + expenses
South East Asia · Philippines · Singapore · Thailand
Winter Season
$141,000 p/week + expenses
South East Asia · Philippines
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether OCTAVE's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether OCTAVE's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why OCTAVE 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 OCTAVE with dates, Bahamas as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request OCTAVE charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether OCTAVE fits the route.
FAQ
OCTAVE charter questions
Is OCTAVE 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 OCTAVE?
OCTAVE 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 OCTAVE?
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for OCTAVE. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.