Overview
TRUE NORTH yacht charter in Caribbean
A TRUE NORTH charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits balancing destination, season, guest count, and onboard style before dates are confirmed and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Broward118m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use TRUE NORTH
TRUE NORTH 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
TRUE NORTH should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 118' / 35.97m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2000 | 2019 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 8 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
- compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean
- Watch-out
- the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board
When this yacht makes sense
TRUE NORTH suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Caribbean can work well for TRUE NORTH, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. peak season dates, when cruising area, berth access, and crew availability should be checked early. A useful shortlist should also explain why compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Caribbean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare TRUE NORTH on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Mediterranean summer routes easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for TRUE NORTH should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- Broward
- Length
- 118' / 35.97m
- Built
- 2000 | 2019 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- $60,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 15 Knots
- Model
- Raised Pilothouse
- Beam
- 23'11 / 7.3m
- Draft
- 6'3 / 1.9m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
TRUE NORTH is positioned around $60,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Broward build, 118m 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 TRUE NORTH suits
Strong
Families and private groups
TRUE NORTH 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.
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
TRUE NORTH by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 118m 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
TRUE NORTH vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. TRUE NORTH 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 TRUE NORTH
Toys
True North knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with an extensive selection of action packed water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Guests can feel the wind in their hair and jump the waves on one of the two WaveRunners. Another excellent feature are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough True North also features waterskis, wakeboards, kayaks, fishing equipment, inflatable water toys. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 9.75m/32' Cape Horn. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean all year round True North is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let True North Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean. A charter on motor yacht True North will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 35.97m/118' motor yacht 'True North' by shipyard Broward offers flexible accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. Built in 2000, True North offers beautifully proportioned decks for exquisite indoor/outdoor living during a luxury yacht charter.
Performance Range
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 19 knots with a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles from her 11,600 gallon fuel tanks at 12 knots. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Guest Accommodation
True North offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
You and your guests can enjoy a variety of experiences on True North including a gym with all the latest equipment to maintain your fitness routine. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Impressive 2
- 500nm range
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 9.75m/32' Cape Horn
Amenities
- Stabilizers Underway
- Wi-Fi
- Gym
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- Inflatable water toys
- Fishing Equipment
- 2 x Waverunners
- Kneeboard
- Wake Board
- Water-Skis
- Kayaks
- Sail Boats
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Towable Toys
Tenders
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$60,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Winter Season
$60,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Bahamas
Cruising
Regions
Mediterranean · Caribbean · Bahamas · Croatia · Greece
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether TRUE NORTH's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether TRUE NORTH's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why TRUE NORTH 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.
- For TRUE NORTH, include boarding point, must-do stops, and whether the route should stay focused on Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Availability
Request TRUE NORTH charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether TRUE NORTH fits the route.
FAQ
TRUE NORTH charter questions
Is TRUE NORTH 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 TRUE NORTH?
TRUE NORTH is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Caribbean and Mediterranean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting TRUE NORTH?
For TRUE NORTH, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.