Overview
OSSUM DREAM yacht charter in Caribbean
A OSSUM DREAM 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.
Hargrave96m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use OSSUM DREAM
OSSUM DREAM 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
OSSUM DREAM should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 96' / 29.26m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2005 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 8 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
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
OSSUM DREAM suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Caribbean can work well for OSSUM DREAM, 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 and booking notes
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 compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean.
Life on board
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.
Compare before booking
Do not compare OSSUM DREAM 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.
What to verify
A good recommendation for OSSUM DREAM 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
Specifications
- Builder
- Hargrave
- Length
- 96' / 29.26m
- Built
- 2005 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $45,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 12 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 20' / 6.1m
- Draft
- 6' / 1.83m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
OSSUM DREAM is positioned around $45,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Hargrave build, 96m 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 OSSUM DREAM suits
Strong
Families and private groups
OSSUM DREAM 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
OSSUM DREAM by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 96m 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
OSSUM DREAM vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. OSSUM DREAM 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 OSSUM DREAM
Toys
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Ossum Dream. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Ossum Dream also features kayaks, fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Ossum Dream also sports a 4.57m/15' Nautica Tender to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Ossum Dream is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Ossum Dream Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. A charter on motor yacht Ossum Dream will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 29.26m/96' 'Ossum Dream' (ex. Restless) motor yacht built by the American shipyard Hargrave is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by American designer Yacht Interiors by Shelley. Built in 2005, Ossum Dream is the ideal luxury yacht for kicking back and relaxing whilst on charter, showcasing clever use of space with an artful combination of integrated systems and luxurious features, she's a crowd-pleaser for sure.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 12 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 22 knots with a range of up to 700 nautical miles from her 3,429 gallon fuel tanks at 11 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Ossum Dream thanks to her child-friendly setup. She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 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 Ossum Dream including a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Ossum Dream 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 or you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Master cabin with his/her en suite
- Interior design from Yacht Interiors by Shelley
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 4.57m/15' Nautica Tender
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Underwater Lights
- Stabilizers Underway
- Sun Deck
- Bow Thruster
- Crane
- Bathing Platform
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Foredeck Seating
- Deck Jacuzzi
Water toys
- 2 x SeaDoo RS2 Sea-Scooters
- Wake Board
- Water-Ski
- Towable Toys
- 3 x Paddleboards
- 1 x 2 Person Kayak
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 15' / 4.57m Nautica Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$45,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Winter Season
$45,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether OSSUM DREAM's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether OSSUM DREAM's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why OSSUM DREAM 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether OSSUM DREAM is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request OSSUM DREAM charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether OSSUM DREAM fits the route.
FAQ
OSSUM DREAM charter questions
Is OSSUM DREAM a good fit for Caribbean?
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 OSSUM DREAM?
OSSUM DREAM is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Caribbean and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting OSSUM DREAM?
For OSSUM DREAM, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.