Overview
SUN yacht charter in Mediterranean
SUN is worth shortlisting for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The planning focus should be matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Arcadia116m12 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SUN
SUN 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SUN should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 116'6 / 35.5m, 12 guests, 6 cabins, 2012 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 12 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic
- 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 SUN when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 116'6 / 35.5m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Route planning
For Luxury Yacht Charter, the route should start with Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising. That keeps the charter practical around matching yacht size, cruising area, and guest profile before comparing rates, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
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. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
How to compare it
A fair shortlist should explain why SUN 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
- Arcadia
- Length
- 116'6 / 35.5m
- Built
- 2012 | 2014 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 12
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 6
- Price context
- POA
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- A115
- Beam
- 24'1 / 7.33m
- Draft
- 7'7 / 2.3m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SUN is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Arcadia build, 116m 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 SUN suits
Strong
Families and private groups
SUN 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
SUN by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 116m 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
SUN vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SUN 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 SUN
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 Sun. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are two F5SR SEABOBs, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and see a variety of aquatic sea life. If that isn't enough Sun also features wakeboards, canoes, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Sun also sports a Williams Jet Tender to transport you with ease. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own motor yacht. Sun, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Overview
The 35.5m/116'6" 'Sun' motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard Arcadia is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Arcadia. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Sun is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.
Performance Range
Built with a GRP hull and composite superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin MAN engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 17 knots with a range of up to 1,700 nautical miles from her 14,000 litre fuel tanks. Sun features at-anchor stabilizers providing exceptional comfort levels.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2012, Sun offers guest accommodation for up to 12 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite, three double cabins and two twin cabins. The supremely spacious full beam master suite incorporates its own study and dressing room as well as a his and her bathroom. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 3 queen, 4 singles and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on Sun, notably a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Soak up the bubbles in style in the deck jacuzzi. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, notably 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
- Ultra-contemporary interior design
- Full-beam master cabin
- Retractable balconies attached to the dining salon
- Incredibly light communal spaces
Amenities
- Jacuzzi
- Convertible Cinema
- Exterior Bar
- Bow Thruster
- Owner Study
- Wi-Fi
- Swimming platform
- At-Anchor Stabilizers
- Hydraulic Swim Platform
- Sunpads
- Foredeck Seating
- Deck Jacuzzi
Water toys
- 2 x SeaDoo GTI SE155 Jet-Skis
- 2 x F5SR Seabobs
- 1 x Canoe
- 1 x Paddleboard
- 1 x Wake Board
- Water-Skis More (children and adults)
- Monoski More (children and adults)
- Inflatable water toy
- Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x Williams 445 Turbo Jet Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
POA
Mediterranean · Turkey
Winter Season
POA
Mediterranean · Turkey
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SUN's 12 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SUN's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why SUN beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: match the yacht to the charter area before treating global availability as realistic.
- Ask for SUN with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request SUN charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SUN fits the route.
FAQ
SUN charter questions
Is SUN a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider SUN?
SUN 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 Mediterranean.
What should I send before requesting SUN?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Caribbean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SUN fits the plan.