Overview
UMIKO yacht charter in Caribbean
UMIKO 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.
Nautor Swan78m6 guests3 cabins
Charter fit
How to use UMIKO
UMIKO 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
UMIKO should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Caribbean and Mediterranean. The decision should weigh 78'9 / 24m, 6 guests, 3 cabins, 2000 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 6 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 UMIKO when the brief calls for a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. At 78'9 / 24m, 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. Deck space, cabin layout, and crew style should be matched to the occasion. 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 UMIKO 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
- Nautor Swan
- Length
- 78'9 / 24m
- Built
- 2000 | 2022 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 3
- Price context
- €30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500
- Cruising speed
- 8 Knots
- Model
- Swan 80
- Beam
- 19'5 / 5.91m
- Draft
- 13'9 / 4.2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
UMIKO is positioned around €30,000 p/week + expenses Approx $35,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Nautor Swan build, 78m 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 UMIKO suits
Check layout
Families and private groups
UMIKO can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.
Confirm toys
Active charter guests
Ask which toys, tenders and swim setups are currently offered before building the route around water sports.
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
UMIKO by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 78m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
Check list
Confirm the current toys and tenders before promising an active water-sports day.
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
UMIKO vs newer 60m+ superyachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. UMIKO 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 UMIKO
Overview
The 24.48m/80'4" sail yacht 'Umiko' by the Finnish shipyard Nautor Swan offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 cabins and features interior styling by Finnish designer Nautor Swan. For serious sailors looking to add some luxury to their vacation, sailing yacht Umiko has plenty of appeal. With luxurious living spaces, both inside and out, as well as the opportunity for some fabulous sailing whilst on charter, she's sure to please even the most discerning seafarer.
Performance Range
Umiko is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Yanmar engines, she comfortably cruises at 8 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 1,200 nautical miles from her 1,950 litre fuel tanks at 9 knots. Based in the magical waters of the Caribbean and the Mediterranean all year round Umiko is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Umiko Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Sail yacht Umiko has an array of charter-focused amenities to ensure a memorable experience onboard whatever the destination.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Umiko thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2000, She offers guest accommodation for up to 6 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and one twin cabin. There are 8 beds in total, including 2 doubles, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 3 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Interior design from Nautor Swan
- Sleeps 6 guests
Amenities
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€35,000 p/week + expenses Approx $41,000
Caribbean · Bahamas · Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia
Winter Season
€35,000 p/week + expenses Approx $41,000
Caribbean · Bahamas · Mediterranean · France · Monaco · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Ligurian Riviera
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether UMIKO's 6 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether UMIKO's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Caribbean and Bahamas winter cruising.
- Ask why UMIKO 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.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether UMIKO is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request UMIKO charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether UMIKO fits the route.
FAQ
UMIKO charter questions
Is UMIKO a good fit for Caribbean?
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 UMIKO?
UMIKO 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 Caribbean.
What should I send before requesting UMIKO?
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Caribbean and Mediterranean, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether UMIKO fits the plan.