Yacht Description
Complete rebuild refit. IKIGAI is an 82ft/25.1m sailing yacht built by JFA Chantier Naval in 2002 and comprehensively refit at Vitters Shipyard in 2018, to the point she is often described as a complete rebuild. Clear varnished teak inside. It reads clean, modern, and practical.
Sleeps 8 in 3. Up to 8 guests are accommodated across three cabins: a large master cabin plus two twin cabins, with two Pullman berths for flexible family or mixed-group planning. No wasted space, and the saloon and dining area sit amidships where you actually spend the day.
Water time, sorted. The transom opens for access to the tender garage, so getting on and off the boat (and the 13ft/4.2m RIB) is straightforward. Quick swims, quick launches. Less choreography.
Toys with intent. You have a Seabob, kiteboarding equipment, wakeboard, snorkeling gear, and light fishing gear for the “do something” crowd, plus dive sets for competent and qualified divers only. There is also Wi‑Fi and full air conditioning for when you decide you have done enough.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 82ft / 25
- Beam
- 19m
- Draft
- 11m
- Builder
- JFA Chantier Naval
- Year built
- 2002
- Refit
- 2018
- Type
- Sailing Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Engines
- 300hp Yanmar
- Fuel
- 20 Litres/Hr (Litres/Hr)
- Consumption
- 20 Litres/Hr
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 3
- Crew
- 2
Charter Price
From €28,000 to €32,000 per week, plus APA.
Plus Expenses arrangement — boat and crew only, without tip.
All prices generated as a guide. Availability subject to confirmation. Gratuity discretionary, typically 5%–25% of the base price.
Variable expenses — fuel, food, marina fees — are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA), an additional deposit added to the charter price. The remainder is returned after charter.
Summer Season
Winter Season
- Total guests
- 8
- Total cabins
- 3
- King cabins
- 1
- Twin cabins
- 2
- Pullman cabins
- 2
- A/C
- Full
3 staterooms for 8 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Cabin | 1 king bed | Not specified | Full |
| Twin Cabin 1 | 2 single beds + 1 pullman bed | Not specified | Full |
| Twin Cabin 2 | 2 single beds + 1 pullman bed | Not specified | Full |
- Captain
- Andreas Buhl
- Nationality
- Austrian
- Languages
- English, Spanish, German, Dutch
Runs navigation and safety onboard, keeping the day on schedule while meeting regulations. Brings hands-on tender driving and watersports management from multiple sailing roles and deliveries.
- Spanish nationality
- Languages: English, Spanish, Afrikaans, basic Italian
- Certificates: YM Offshore Sail CE; GMDSS (GOC); AEC 1 and 2
- Experience across 10+ yachts including captain roles on M/Y CAPRI and S/Y GIGI
Handles guest and crew meals plus interior service, keeping food and housekeeping running smoothly through busy weeks. Uses local relevance in menus based on where IKIGAI is cruising.
- South African nationality
- RYA/MCA Yachtmasters Offshore (Certificate no. 60194)
- STCW certificates including Elementary First Aid and Personal Survival Techniques (valid until 13/01/2027)
- Offshore race background including Rolex Giraglia, Mossel Bay Race, and West Coast Race
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Seabob F5S:
Zip along the coastline and snorkel spots with the premium Seabob seascooter. -
Kitesurfing gear:
Catch the afternoon breeze with kitesurf sets and custom boards that can double for wakeboarding. -
Diving gear & compressors (Nitrox):
Explore underwater on certified dives using onboard dive sets and compressors with Nitrox.
- Air Conditioning
- Yes
- Wi Fi
- Yes
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Seabob | Seabob F5S underwater sea scooter for cruising above and below the surface. |
| Tube - towable | 2 towable tubes. |
| Doughnut - towable | Doughnut towable. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard. |
| Water-skis | Water-skis (more slalom skis). |
| Paddleboard | Paddleboard. |
| Kite surfing | 2 kite surfing sets. |
| Snorkeling gear | Snorkel gear and fins. |
| Fishing gear | Fishing equipment. |
| Dive sets | 2 dive sets (for competent and qualified divers only). |
| Dive compressors | 2 dive compressors (with Nitrox). |
Onboard Entertainment
Drone for aerial footage of the charter, Golf sets
Fishing
Registry & Permits
- Flag
- British
- Homeport
- Palma, Mallorca
- License
- 2
- Permit
- 2
Charter Reviews
However, what made their experience truly exceptional was the crew. From the very beginning, they were attentive, friendly, and accommodating to all their requests and the many guest changes. Their warm professionalism created an inviting and relaxed atmosphere onboard.
The principal guest remarked that it was "the trip of a lifetime," and the other guests expressed their desire to charter IKIGAI again in the future.
Great boat and great experience for everyone, including us, the booking brokers.”
Some of the initial out dining options were not that great but Joren / Lotte found some better ones towards the end. Dining on board was excellent.
We had a great time diving as well.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience.
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