Overview
ZEEPAARD yacht charter in Mediterranean
A ZEEPAARD charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status 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.
JFA Yachts122m10 guests6 cabins
Charter fit
How to use ZEEPAARD
ZEEPAARD 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
ZEEPAARD should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Caribbean. The decision should weigh 122' / 37.18m, 10 guests, 6 cabins, 2003 | 2011 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- 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 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
When this yacht makes sense
ZEEPAARD suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a high-service event charter. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 6 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for ZEEPAARD, 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 by guest flow, deck use, and cabin layout before price alone.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. 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 ZEEPAARD 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 ZEEPAARD 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
- JFA Yachts
- Length
- 122' / 37.18m
- Built
- 2003 | 2011 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 7
- Price context
- $95,000 p/week + expenses
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 26'11 / 8.2m
- Draft
- 8' / 2.44m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
ZEEPAARD is positioned around $95,000 p/week + expenses, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
JFA Yachts build, 122m 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 ZEEPAARD suits
Strong
Families and private groups
ZEEPAARD 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
ZEEPAARD by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 122m 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
ZEEPAARD vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. ZEEPAARD 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 ZEEPAARD
Toys
Onboard Zeepaard has a large selection of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are two BIC open sailboats to bring out the explorer in you. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Also there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Zeepaard also features a Kite Surfer, scuba diving equipment, wakeboards, canoes, WindSurfers and much more. Zeepaard has a 7.62m/25' Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Zeepaard this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean. Zeepaard is a unique expedition yacht and the ideal platform for an adventure charter that will guarantee unforgettable memories.
Overview
The multi-award winning 37.18m/122' expedition yacht 'Zeepaard' by shipyard JFA Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 6 cabins and features interior styling by Dutch designer Vripack. Offering a wealth of uncluttered spaces throughout, expedition yacht Zeepaard is tailor-made for adventures across the high seas; from the tropics to the poles, where all you need to do is kick-back, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas as you cruise on by.
Performance Range
Zeepaard is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots with a range of up to 7,000 nautical miles from her 54,000 litre fuel tanks at 11 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2003, Zeepaard offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 6 suites comprising a master suite and four double cabins. There are 5 beds in total, including 1 king and 4 queen. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Transatlantic and transpacific range
- Engineered for enhanced performance and comfort
- Eco-friendly upgrades
- A treasure chest of water toys
- One of the most spacious yachts in her class
Water toys
- 2 x Yamaha VLX Jet-Skis
- 2 x Canoes More 1 Glass bottom
- 2 x Kite Surfers
- 2 x Bikes
- 2 x BIC open Sail Boats
- 2 x Windsurfers
- 1 x Hobicat Wave
- Kneeboard
- Wake Board
- Water-Skis
- Doughnuts
- Inflatable water toy
Tenders
- 2 x 25' / 7.62m Tender 50 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
$110,000 p/week + expenses
Mediterranean · Croatia · Italy · Monaco · Montenegro · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
$110,000 p/week + expenses
Caribbean · Antigua · Saint Martin · St Barts · Virgin Islands
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether ZEEPAARD's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether ZEEPAARD's 6 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Mediterranean summer routes.
- Ask why ZEEPAARD 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.
- Ask for ZEEPAARD with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request ZEEPAARD charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether ZEEPAARD fits the route.
FAQ
ZEEPAARD charter questions
Is ZEEPAARD a good fit for Mediterranean?
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 ZEEPAARD?
ZEEPAARD is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Caribbean timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting ZEEPAARD?
For ZEEPAARD, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.