Niigata Shipyard147m12 guests6 cabins
Niigata Shipyard · South Pacific · Australia · Fiji · Papua New Guinea · Sydney · Whitsundays
Overview
SOUTHERN CROSS works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Niigata Shipyard, 147'8 / 45m, 12 guests The strongest fit is a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
SOUTHERN CROSS 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
SOUTHERN CROSS should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Croatia and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 147'8 / 45m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 1996 | 2023 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
SOUTHERN CROSS is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a larger group day where deck flow matters, and a route shaped around Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Croatia and Mediterranean, SOUTHERN CROSS should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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 shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. SOUTHERN CROSS should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
SOUTHERN CROSS 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 Croatia and Mediterranean.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For SOUTHERN CROSS, 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
Charter price
SOUTHERN CROSS is positioned around $120,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Niigata Shipyard build, 147m class
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.
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
Strong
SOUTHERN CROSS gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Strong
The guest profile supports larger private groups when service flow, boarding and deck use are planned early.
Inspect style
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
5/5
The 147m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SOUTHERN CROSS 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
When not cruising Southern Cross has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. If that isn't enough Southern Cross also features fishing equipment and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Southern Cross has you covered - with two tenders, including a 4.6m/15'1" Polycraft Tender. Based in the magical waters of the South Pacific all year round Southern Cross is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Southern Cross Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the South Pacific. With its luxurious interiors, vast array of onboard facilities and a highly-trained and professional crew, a luxury yacht vacation onboard expedition yacht Southern Cross promises to be nothing short of spectacular.
The 45m/147'8" expedition yacht 'Southern Cross' by Niigata Shipyard offers flexible accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. A launchpad for adventure, Southern Cross is primed for practically every expedition imaginable across the globe.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Niigata engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots.
Built in 1996, Southern Cross offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 9 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you such as conference facilities, should you need to take care of business matters. Whether you want to work, use social media or stream movies on board this yacht, you can with Wi-Fi connectivity and in addition you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
$130,000 p/week + expenses
South Pacific · Australia · Fiji · Papua New Guinea · Sydney · Whitsundays
$130,000 p/week + expenses
South Pacific · Australia · Fiji · Papua New Guinea · Sydney · Whitsundays
Cruising
South Pacific · Australia · Fiji · Papua New Guinea · Sydney · Whitsundays
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SOUTHERN CROSS fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
SOUTHERN CROSS is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for SOUTHERN CROSS. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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Trust & booking clarity
We help guests move from enquiry to booking with the right checks in place: suitable yachts, transparent terms, safety context and partner brokers who understand professional charter standards.
Learn about MYBAYour request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.
Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
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.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
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.
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Share your dates, destination and guest count. We will check availability, shortlist suitable yachts, and shape the route into a practical itinerary before you commit.
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