SHOGUN

Northcoast Yachts128m12 guests5 cabins

Northcoast Yachts · Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece · Italy · France · Spain

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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Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.

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Who handles the yacht booking?

We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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