Overview
SHOGUN yacht charter in France
SHOGUN is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Northcoast Yachts128m12 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SHOGUN
SHOGUN 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SHOGUN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around France and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 128' / 39.01m, 12 guests, 5 cabins, 2002 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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 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
Best charter fit
Use SHOGUN when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 128' / 39.01m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether the route protects hosting time on deck.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season. That keeps the charter practical around turning a global yacht shortlist into a realistic private charter plan, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should decide the first cruising area before comparing rates, cabins, and crew style.
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 best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
On-board atmosphere
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why SHOGUN is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone, then compare rates and availability.
Decision check
The main caveat is simple: the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Northcoast Yachts
- Length
- 128' / 39.01m
- Built
- 2002
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 6
- Price context
- $110,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 13 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 26' / 7.92m
- Draft
- 6'5 / 1.95m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SHOGUN is positioned around $110,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Northcoast Yachts build, 128m 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 SHOGUN suits
Strong
Families and private groups
SHOGUN 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.
Strong
Event or hosting briefs
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
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
SHOGUN by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 128m 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
SHOGUN vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SHOGUN 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 SHOGUN
Toys
When not cruising Shogun 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 towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. In addition there are two Inflatable kayaks - a tranquil and relaxing way to pass the time. If that isn't enough Shogun also features fishing equipment, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Shogun features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 9.75m/32' Intrepid Tender to transport you in style. Shogun offers you and your guests the perfect platform from which to enjoy your next luxury yacht charter. Please enquire for details of her summer and forthcoming winter cruising grounds and availability. A charter on motor yacht Shogun will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 39m (128ft) motor yacht was built in 2002 by Northcoast Yachts. Her elegantly appointed interiors come courtesy of Robin Rose & Associates
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 13 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots.
Guest Accommodation
This gracefully styled yacht is a tranquil oasis that welcomes up to 12 guests across 5 sumptuous staterooms. Her main deck master suite is a glorious full-beam cabin, featuring an ensuite bathroom and a private marble Jacuzzi, for peaceful repose in luxurious solitude. The additional staterooms (comprising a VIP and two queen cabins) can be found on the lower deck, and also have excellent en-suite facilities for guests to enjoy. She also has the capacity for up to six crew. Her interiors are characterized by their generous size, with large windows throughout allowing swathes of light to shine through its maple mahogany adorned spaces. Highlights include her sky lounge, offering incredible panoramas on the open water. Outside, she has another Jacuzzi located on the sundeck, and numerous al-fresco dining spots for guests to relish. Whenever you are ready to explore secluded anchorages on jump on-shore, her plethora of tenders can be used. And for the more adventurous, she has a splendid array of water toys to choose from.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Shogun benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably the underwater lights, adding spectacle and style after dark. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Fabulous sky lounge
- Voluminous sundeck Jacuzzi
- Elegant
- traditional decor
- Superb array of tenders and toys
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Underwater Lights
- Sun Deck
- Bow Thruster
- Crane
- Outdoor Shower
- Swimming platform
- Sunpads
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 2 x Inflatable Kayaks
- 2 x Inflatable Paddleboards
- Towable Toys More Tube
- Fishing Equipment
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Wake Board
- Inflatable water toy More swimming platform
Tenders
- 1 x 32' / 9.75m Intrepid Tender
- 1 x 14' / 4.27m Caribe Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$110,000 p/week + expenses
Winter Season
$110,000 p/week + expenses
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SHOGUN's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SHOGUN's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Croatia, Greece, Italy, France, or Spain depending on season.
- Ask why SHOGUN 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.
- For SHOGUN, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on France and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request SHOGUN charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SHOGUN fits the route.
FAQ
SHOGUN charter questions
Is SHOGUN a good fit for France?
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 SHOGUN?
SHOGUN is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to France.
What should I send before requesting SHOGUN?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around France and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SHOGUN fits the plan.
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