Overview
REEL TEXAN yacht charter in Caribbean
REEL TEXAN is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Ocean Alexander80m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use REEL TEXAN
REEL TEXAN 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
REEL TEXAN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 80' / 24.38m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2009 | 2016 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 6 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- 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
- ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
- Watch-out
- the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change
Best charter fit
Use REEL TEXAN when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 80' / 24.38m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Mediterranean summer routes. That keeps the charter practical around balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should confirm cruising region before comparing yachts because availability changes by season.
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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a high-service event charter.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why REEL TEXAN is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Ocean Alexander
- Length
- 80' / 24.38m
- Built
- 2009 | 2016 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
- Price context
- $28,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- 80 Motoryacht
- Beam
- 20' / 6.1m
- Draft
- 4'11 / 1.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
REEL TEXAN is positioned around $28,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Ocean Alexander build, 80m 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 REEL TEXAN suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
REEL TEXAN 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
REEL TEXAN by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 80m 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
REEL TEXAN vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. REEL TEXAN 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 REEL TEXAN
Toys
Reel Texan knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Also there are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Reel Texan also features fishing equipment, inflatable water toys, kneeboards and snorkelling equipment. Reel Texan also sports a Dinghy to transport you with ease. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round Reel Texan is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Reel Texan Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. A charter on motor yacht Reel Texan will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 24.4m/80'1" motor yacht 'Reel Texan' by the American shipyard Ocean Alexander offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Fujita. For outdoor living nonpareil, Reel Texan is the number one choice, offering a variety of spacious living areas and fabulous amenities, vacations aboard this yacht are sure to be nothing short of spectacular.
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 MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.5m/4'11" Reel Texan can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2009, Reel Texan offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 suites. There are 4 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you 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
- Sleeps 6 guests
- Dinghy
- Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration
Amenities
Water toys
- Water-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
- Inflatable water toy
- Wake Board
- Kneeboard
Tenders
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$28,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas · Florida
Winter Season
$33,500 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether REEL TEXAN's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether REEL TEXAN's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why REEL TEXAN 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.
- When requesting REEL TEXAN, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request REEL TEXAN charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether REEL TEXAN fits the route.
FAQ
REEL TEXAN charter questions
Is REEL TEXAN a good fit for Caribbean?
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 REEL TEXAN?
REEL TEXAN is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Caribbean.
What should I send before requesting REEL TEXAN?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether REEL TEXAN fits the plan.