Yacht Description
Jacuzzi, then swim. QARA is an 82-foot Horizon motor yacht with a deck jacuzzi and a proper swim platform, so the day can run on a simple loop: soak, dip, repeat.
Comfort underway matters. Stabilizers underway take the edge off motion when you are moving, while full air conditioning keeps the inside genuinely livable when the heat wins. Short version: fewer complaints.
Water time is covered. You have a 27-foot Sea Hunt tender for easy shuttles and toy runs, plus sea scooters, a see-through two-person kayak, paddleboards, snorkel gear, and fishing gear for anyone who wants to earn their lunch.
Six guests, three cabins. Built in 2001 and refit in 2023, QARA sleeps 6 in 3 suites: a king master, a queen VIP, and a twin cabin, each with its own en-suite.
Stay connected if you must. Wi‑Fi via Starlink is onboard, which is handy for playlists and weather checks. Or, yes, emails.
Specifications
- Length overall
- 82ft / 24.99
- Beam
- 5.79m
- Draft
- 1.83m
- Builder
- Horizon
- Year built
- 2001
- Refit
- 2023
- Type
- Motor Yacht
- Cruising speed
- 12 knots
- Top speed
- 15 knots
- Engines
- 2 x Caterpillar 1450
- Generator
- yes
- Fuel
- Cruising 60 US Gall/Hr / Max 80 US Gall/Hr / Eco 60 US Gall/Hr (US Gall/Hr)
- Consumption
- 60 US Gall/Hr
- Guests
- 6
- Cabins
- 3
Charter Price
From $36,500 to $41,975 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.
- Total guests
- 6
- Total cabins
- 3
- King cabins
- 1
- Queen cabins
- 1
- Double cabins
- 2
- Twin cabins
- 1
- A/C
- Yes
3 staterooms for 6 guests.
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Stateroom | King bed (full beam) | En-suite; sizeable bathroom with his & hers heads and sinks, separated by shower | Full |
| VIP Stateroom | Queen bed | En-suite bathroom | Full |
| Guest Stateroom (Twin) | 2 x Single beds (non-convertible) | En-suite bathroom | Full |
- Nationality
- American
St. Croix born and raised, Mark knows the USVI and BVI waters and plans routes around local conditions. His background running day charters around the Virgin Islands supports safe, efficient cruising and water time.
- American nationality
- Born and raised in St. Croix
- Raced mono and multihull vessels
- Previous vessels: Mia Elise (128' Palmer Johnson), Island Seeker (100' Azimut), Lady Bebe (100' Broward)
Brings 14 years of professional culinary experience with 10+ years in Caribbean charters, keeping meals paced to the day. Her nutrition-informed approach helps accommodate dietary requests while staying ingredient-focused.
- American nationality
- 14 years professional culinary experience
- 10+ years working throughout the Caribbean charter industry
- Sailed extensively through the Virgin Islands and the Windward and Leeward chains
Combines chief stewardess service with deckhand support, helping keep both interior flow and on-deck operations on schedule. Her background managing a Michelin-starred restaurant supports well-timed dining and organized service.
- American nationality
- Position details: Stewardess/Deckhand
- Licensed boat captain and experienced mate
- Onboard since 2021
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Starlink Wi‑Fi:
Stream, call, or handle work emails with a more reliable connection offshore. -
Deck Jacuzzi:
Soak with a cocktail at sunset, with sea views right from the sundeck. -
2 Sublue Explorer Sea Scooters:
Explore reefs and bays effortlessly, perfect for longer snorkels and underwater play.
- BBQ
- Yes
- Internet
- Yes
| Toy | description |
|---|---|
| Sea scooters | 2 Sublue Explorer Sea Scooters for underwater propulsion. |
| Tube - towable | Towable tube for being towed. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for towing behind the tender. |
| Water skis (adult) | Adult water skis for towing behind the tender. |
| Paddleboards | 2 stand-up paddleboards. |
| Kayak (see-through, 2-person) | 1 crystal/see-through kayak for 2 people. |
| Floating mat | 1 floating mat. |
| BOTE Hangout Chairs | 2 BOTE Hangout Chairs. |
| Snorkeling gear | Scuba Pro snorkel gear for guests. |
| Fishing gear | Shimano fishing gear. |
| Underwater still camera | Underwater still camera for underwater photography. |
Sustainability
Registry & Permits
- Turnaround
- +48 hours
Charter Reviews
Your smile radiates happiness all around and you really set the tone for the day with “good morning beautiful people” , a memorable way to start the day! You were so thoughtful with your notes and the retirement gifts❤️. You pampered us like we have never experienced and we want you to know how much all your touches throughout the day meant to us. We are not used to that but boy…..we sure enjoyed all that “below deck” treatment 😘😘. Thank you also for making the trip so romantic for us and capturing with so many great photos and the outstanding video. Yes, all friends and family now insanely jealous, but also very happy for us!
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