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BIG EAGLE Yacht Description

Offered by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht BIG EAGLE is a 172 ft motor yacht featuring a jetski and a hot tub. The most valuable elements of BIG EAGLE are her impeccable styling and interconnection with the sea. BIG EAGLE spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was constructed by the famous yacht builder Mie Zosen in 1980. A well-done refit was fulfilled in 2017. The spacious yacht layout features 6 cozy cabins and comfortably accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.

BIG EAGLE is classified as a superyacht. The key part of the boat -generous aft deck, continues to the the heart of the yacht - the main saloon. The main saloon is a well-design space to spend time when the weather is not ideal and enables a number of media entertainment options.

6 elegant cabins are laid out for maximum privacy and comfort.

The motor yacht features 2 x GM 16V92TA engines .

What is the cabin arrangement of BIG EAGLE?

BIG EAGLE

  • Weekly price:
    $192,500

  • Length: 172'
  • # of Guests: 12
  • # of Cabins: 6
  • # of Crew: 10
  • Builder: Mie Zosen
  • Cruising Speed: 13kn
  • Max. Speed: 15kn
  • Built Year: 1980
  • Refit: 2017
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BIG EAGLE Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Total Note
14 day charter 385,000USD to 385,000USD 77,000USD to 115,500USD 462,000USD to 500,500USD Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 192,500USD to 192,500USD 38,500USD to 57,750USD 231,000USD to 250,250USD Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 96,250USD to 96,250USD 19,250USD to 28,875USD 115,500USD to 125,125USD The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
192,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 96,250USD

All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.

Price Details

Price from: USD192,500

High season rate: USD192,500

Amenities

Air Conditioning: yes
BBQ: yes
Bicycles: yes
Exercise Equipment: yes
Light Fishing Gear: yes
Gym: yes
Indoor Audio System: yes
Jacuzzi On Deck: yes
Outdoor Audio System: yes
Stabilizers At Anchor: yes
Sun Loungers: yes
TV All Cabins: yes
TV Outdoor: yes
TV Saloon: yes
Wi-Fi: yes

Specifications

Guests: 12
Maxspeed: 15kn
Cabins: 6
Jacuzzi:
Helipad: no
Saloon
Saloon
Twin Cabin
Twin Cabin

Features

Cruising Speed: 13kn
Max Speed: 15kn

More Specifications

Diving

Snorkeling Gear: Snorkeling Gear

Fishing

Fishing Gear: Light fishing gear
Fishing Gear Type:
Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts:
Crew

Crew Information

Captain: Christiana Virgilio

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