TAIL LIGHTS Yacht Description
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6-Person Jacuzzi on Flybridge:
Perfect spot for lounging with cocktails, enjoying panoramic views, and ultimate relaxation on deck. -
Kawasaki 3-Person Jet Ski 2019 (1500cc):
Exciting water fun with a powerful three-seater jet ski, great for guests seeking adventure. -
AquaBanas Inflatable Floating Island for 6-8 Guests:
Fun social water toy to gather and play together, ideal for families and groups.
Start at the top deck: big Jacuzzi, big views, big social energy. The flybridge on 116’ Azimut TAIL LIGHTS is built for actual use, not brochure photos — a 6‑person jacuzzi on centerline, marble‑top wet bar with TV, teak dining for 10–12, and new loungers all wired into a serious sound and AV system. If your definition of “charter” is “spend most of the day outside, in water or in bubbles,” this platform is where your group will live.
Owner’s area: private staircase, not shared corridor. The master suite is completely separated from guest traffic, reached via its own private stair amidships. Inside: king bed, seating area, self‑service bar, safe, and a full‑size en suite with bathtub plus separate jet‑rain shower and twin sinks. For a charterer footing the bill, this is the “actual sanctuary” zone, not just a slightly larger cabin.
Sleeps up to 12 with real flexibility, not folding compromises. Below are two equal VIP queens and two twin cabins, each with pullman and its own jet‑rain‑shower bathroom. Add the convertible media room on the main deck (with its own shower) and you get practical sleeping for up to 12, especially with kids or teens. Formal interior dining is set for 10; for 12, it switches to efficient family‑style service.
Hardware for play: tenders, toys, and a towed 32’ Scout. TAIL LIGHTS doesn’t rely on a single small dinghy. You get a 32’ Scout towed tender (twin 350s, walk‑in console head) plus a 13’ Walker Bay, 3‑person Kawasaki jetski, sea scooters, e‑scooters, paddleboards, an AquaBanas party float, tubes, skis, wakeboard, kneeboard, snorkel gear, and proper trolling/bottom fishing gear with spearfishing poles where allowed. Translation: the “what do we do today?” conversation never stalls.
Stability, speed, and range: fewer excuses, more miles. Built in 2011 and refit multiple times (major in 2016, updates through 2021), TAIL LIGHTS runs on twin MTUs with a fast planing hull, cruises around 16 knots, and carries an impressive range of roughly 4,700 nm. Zero‑speed stabilizers keep the boat civilized at anchor, so the jacuzzi, dining, and bow sunpads stay usable instead of “hang on to your drink” zones.
Connected and functional, not “maybe there’s Wi‑Fi.” The yacht carries an integrated AV system with iPad control, Apple TV, satellite TV, and multi‑zone audio inside and out. Connectivity is handled via Wi‑Fi catcher plus Starlink high‑speed satellite, with upgraded cellular/roaming options when you want more bandwidth. If you need to work, stream, or run kids’ devices while underway, this platform is engineered for that reality.
Crew of six, including a seasoned charter captain and dedicated chef. A full‑time, charter‑focused crew runs TAIL LIGHTS, with a captain experienced in busy programs, a professional chef, and a service team used to families, kids, and high-activity itineraries. If your priority is a week where logistics quietly disappear in the background while the toys, food, and timing “just happen,” this is the level of operation you’re looking for.
Accommodation
TAIL LIGHTS comfortably accommodates 12 guests in five staterooms. Formal dining for 10 and if 12 guests, the dining is family style.TAIL LIGHTS features numerous comfortable outdoor lounging and al fresco options from the bow, fly bridge to the aft deck.
Owner's private master suite is fully separate with a private staircase leading below amidships with King size bed, sitting chairs, small self-service bar, and safe. The large en-suite bathroom has bathtub and separate jet rain shower, twin sinks.
-Two identical VIP suites with Queen beds
-Two identical Guest suites with Twin beds each with pullman
Each with en-suite bathroom and jet rain shower
All new soft goods to include bed covers, linens, towels, etc. and light carpeting below deck.
On the main deck there is a media room forward which has a convertible sofa bed (double) and a day head just opposite with w jet shower which closes off to make a private cabin. There is an additional day head on the main deck.
The spacious fly bridge is where all the fun takes places and is ideal for entertaining and outdoor enjoyment with large center line Jacuzzi on deck, marble top wet bar/TV and 3 bar stools, comfortable al fresco dining seats up to 10 with extendable teak table to accommodate 12 guest total. New Murray teak deck chairs and c-shaped dining sofa.
Tenders + toys: 32' Scout towed tender w/ twin 350 Yamaha engines. Fully rigged and walk-in bathroom in console.
2019 13’ Walker Bay tender with 50hp Evinrude outboard
1 x 3 person Kawasaki Jet ski 2019 / 1500cc
2x NEW Yamaha Sea Scooters
(4) 2019 Segway Ninebot ES2 Electric Scooters
AquaBanas Party Inflatable Bana for 6 - 8 guests
2x Bote Inflatable Paddle boards
4 Water Saddle Floats
2-person ski tube
Water skis
Knee board
Wake board
Snorkel gear
Beach chairs
Beach umbrellas and folding table for a picnic
High quality fishing gear bottom and trolling
2x Spear fishing poles
Portable BBQ grills propane
Amenities:
3 lounge chairs on sundeck
6 person Jacuzzi
Built in sun pad for two
Upper bow built in sun pad for three.
Communications:
Included in the charter fee – Unlimited use of Wi-Fi Catcher (available at some docks) as well as Starlink High Speed Satellite internet (available when not moving and in some locations).
Not included in the charter fee and charged to the APA – When Wifi Catcher and standard Starlink is not available the vessel has an advanced cellular and advanced Starlink roaming option capable of producing high speed LTE and 5G Internet. This is charged at $175/Per Day.
What is the cabin arrangement of TAIL LIGHTS?
| Cabin | Bed Size | Bathroom Details | AC |
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| Master Suite | King size bed | En-suite bathroom with bathtub, separate jet rain shower, dual sinks | Full |
| VIP Suite 1 | Queen bed | En-suite bathroom with jet rain shower | Full |
| VIP Suite 2 | Queen bed | En-suite bathroom with jet rain shower | Full |
| Guest Suite 1 | Twin beds with pullman | En-suite bathroom with jet rain shower | Full |
| Guest Suite 2 | Twin beds with pullman | En-suite bathroom with jet rain shower | Full |
TAIL LIGHTS
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Weekly price: $80,000 - $90,000
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 116'
- # of Guests: 12
- # of Cabins: 5
- # of Crew: 6
- Builder: Azimut
- Consumption: 80 US Gall/Hr
- Cruising Speed: 16
- Max. Speed: 22
- Built Year: 2011
- Refit: 2021
- Turnaround: 48 - 72 hours
Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a motor yacht like TAIL LIGHTS, the expected APA is 25% to 40% of the charter price ($20,000 - $32,000), making the charter cost $100,000 to $112,000. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
TAIL LIGHTS Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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| 14 day charter | 160,000USD to 180,000USD | 32,000USD to 54,000USD | 192,000USD to 234,000USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 80,000USD to 90,000USD | 16,000USD to 27,000USD | 96,000USD to 117,000USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 40,000USD to 45,000USD | 8,000USD to 13,500USD | 48,000USD to 58,500USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 80,000USD / 6 * 3 days = 40,000USD |
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: USD80,000
High season rate: USD90,000
Winter - 2024/2025: $80,000 p/w, plus expenses.
Summer 2025: $80,000 p/w plus expenses.
High Season: $90,000 p/w plus expenses
Thanksgiving, Christmas charter staring New Year 2026 and and will consider 10 day minimum over the holidays.
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APA: 35% - 40 % of the charter fee.
***EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 - All Bahamas charters will need to have 14% TAX applicable on the charter fee*****
Delivery Fee may apply, please inquire.
AYCA Demise in US Waters
MYBA - Bahamas and Caribbean
Please note that Hurricane Season is June - November, and contracts during this time will require a Hurricane Addendum addressed by all parties.
Winter - 2024/2025: $80,000 p/w, plus expenses.
Summer 2025: $80,000 p/w plus expenses.
High Season: $90,000 p/w plus expenses
Thanksgiving, Christmas charter staring New Year 2026 and and will consider 10 day minimum over the holidays.
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APA: 35% - 40 % of the charter fee.
***EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 - All Bahamas charters will need to have 14% TAX applicable on the charter fee*****
Delivery Fee may apply, please inquire.
AYCA Demise in US Waters
MYBA - Bahamas and Caribbean
Please note that Hurricane Season is June - November, and contracts during this time will require a Hurricane Addendum addressed by all parties.
TAIL LIGHTS Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
RTI (similar to Creston) Audio/Visual system with iPad controls
Airplay sound system throughout for Apple products or Airplay app on other devices
Apple TV in all rooms and outside
TV/DVD/Blu Ray/CD players in all cabins, salon and media room
Satellite TV available for Caribbean
Large TV bridge deck and aft deck
Wireless speakers for blue tooth music on the beach
Wifi Catcher - (Available at dock or within range of cell phone signal towers) in the Bahamas.
While at anchor, or underway the vessel also has an advanced cellular system capable of producing high speed LTE internet.
This is charged at $12 per giga byte (usage request available).
Optional Wifi Services:
Internet service can be doubled up to get aggregated traffic and higher bandwidth. TAIL LIGHTS has 6 Cell antennas providing great coverage. The yacht is equipped with top of the line Aeigon WIFI catcher for dock wifi.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
| Toy | description |
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| 32' Scout towed tender | 1 x 32' Scout towed tender with twin 350 Yamaha engines, fully rigged with walk-in bathroom in console. |
| Walker Bay tender | 1 x 13' Walker Bay tender (2019) with 50hp Evinrude outboard for guest transfers. |
| Kawasaki Jetski | 1 x 3-person Kawasaki Jetski (2019, 1500cc). |
| Yamaha Sea Scooters | 2 x Yamaha Sea Scooters (new) for powered swimming and light underwater exploration. |
| Segway Ninebot ES2 electric scooters | 4 x Segway Ninebot ES2 electric scooters (2019) for use ashore. |
| AquaBanas Party Inflatable Bana | Inflatable Bana for 6–8 guests creating a floating party platform. |
| Inflatable paddleboards | 2 x Bote inflatable paddle boards for stand-up paddling. |
| Water saddle floats | 4 x water saddle floats for relaxed floating in the water. |
| Aqua Banana floating island | Aqua Banana floating island for multiple guests to lounge on the water. |
| Towable ski tube | 1 x 2-person ski tube for towing behind the tender. |
| Water skis | Water skis for towed watersports. |
| Kneeboard | Kneeboard for towed watersports. |
| Wakeboard | Wakeboard for towed watersports. |
| Snorkel gear | Snorkel gear for 10 guests. |
| Beach chairs | Beach chairs for setting up on shore. |
| Beach umbrellas and folding table | Beach umbrellas and folding table for picnic-style beach setups. |
| Fishing gear | High-quality fishing gear for bottom fishing and trolling. |
| Spear fishing poles | 2 x spear fishing poles. |
Crew
Captain: Sean Kampfer
Sean runs TAIL LIGHTS like a captain who grew up with wake on his doorstep, pushing clean, safe miles so you hit the prime anchorages and fishing holes instead of burning daylight. He’s hands-on on deck and calm on the bridge, so even the busiest charter feels sharp, unrushed, and dialed to what your group actually wants.
- Born and raised on Long Island, New York
- Early experience running water taxis and mid-size passenger vessels to New York City
- Extensive charter background in New England
- Previous yachts include SEAFARER, JOPAJU, ENDEVOUR, SERENITY, FRISKY LADY
Daniela cooks like someone who’s walked ports on every ocean, turning that mileage into plates that actually match the day—light when you’re running hard, bold when the sun drops and the boat slows. She brings cruise-ship discipline into a private-yacht galley, so service hits on time and on point, every meal.
- Born and raised in Transylvania, Romania
- 8 years in the cruise industry across global itineraries
- Advanced through multiple Food & Beverage department roles
- Background in Miami restaurant scene and private catering before returning to yachting
Michelle runs the interior with Ritz-trained precision and charter aggression, reading your pace fast and then flooding the day with tight service, clean cabins, and zero friction. She doesn’t wait for requests—she’s already moving, so your focus stays on the water, not the workflow.
- Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics from UC Santa Barbara
- Professional service background at Ritz-Carlton Bacara
- Former Client Service Associate at UBS in San Francisco
Paloma layers creative table setups and sharp, quiet service into every meal, flipping the deck from casual breakfast to evening showpiece without slowing the day down. She’s the one tuning flowers, décor, and small details so the boat feels curated, not staged.
- Grew up in San Diego, California
- University of California, Santa Barbara graduate
- Charter experience in the Caribbean, Bahamas, and Alaska
- Long-term service partnership with Chief Stewardess Michelle since college
Shane is the guy who turns the toy locker into a full-contact day—kiteboards, dives, tender runs, fishing hits—running it tight so you can push hard and still feel safe. He knows where the fish stack and how to coach every level, from first-time riders to guests who want real speed.
- Born in New Jersey and raised on Florida’s west coast
- 3+ years of yachting experience focused on guest excursions
- Specialist in operating tenders for exploration and activity runs
- Holds 100 Ton Master and 200 Ton Mate licenses
Kenzie keeps the decks clean, toys staged, and lines handled with calm, easy confidence, so every swim, launch, and beach run feels smooth instead of clumsy. She brings traveler energy and steady hustle, keeping the mood light while the operation stays tight.
- Born and raised in Ohio
- Holds a business degree from Ohio State University
- Transitioned from corporate work into full-time yachting
- Active outdoor background including yoga, hiking, and camping
Reviews
Testimonials:
November 2022
Captain Sean was outstanding. Very accommodating but firm when necessary.
Chef Thomas Day
We were extremely surprised and pleased with the quality of Tom’s cuisine. He was a star.
Presentation, flavors, quality exceeded expectations, very thoughtful in terms of what we wanted and impressive variety.
We loved Stewardesses Becky and Jade. They were attentive even when we didn’t know it, we literally couldn’t touch a glass without them intervening and assisting. Also great personality fits for us.
The Deck Crew were very helpful with the toys and were outstanding in their own ways. . Impressive in the consistency and quality of service.
Yacht:
Interior & exterior condition was Like new, what else can I say?
Layout and ambiance was Superb.
Tenders & toys:
Really appreciated Susan’s assistance and guidance on this, the variety of toys made a huge difference.
Any room for improvements? No, my entire group was blown away, we will definitely do this again.
Will return to TAIL LIGHTS soon.
February 2022
Well after much thought I have to confess the following negatives about our week on Tail Lights….
1) It’s over. ☹
2) Pretty sure we each came home a few pounds heavier.
3) Back home we experienced much separation anxiety ---from Dave’s cooking, Michelle’s margaritas, Sarah’s smiling face, Garrett’s “fix it” skills, Peter’s expertise on all things floating and/or motorized, and of course Captain Sean’s friendly personality, skill and leadership.
In other words, I don’t think we could top this crew and this trip. The fact that all the crew members had just met each other the week before was unbelievable. They were so highly skilled, amicable, pleasant, and compatible. When Dave heard we wanted to watch the Super Bowl, he quickly designed a 9 course menu of Super Bowl food. I’ve never had anything like it! Every half hour we had some mouthwatering, extraordinary appetizer—all leading up to the grand finale of sliders and crispy hot fries…and warm brownies. One night we celebrated our son in law’s bday and were surprised with a Disco theme complete with costumes. The entire crew joined in and made the night so fun. Michelle and Sarah could not have been more delightful, kinder, more patient and ready to meet our every need. I wanted to bring them home! All of the crew was top notch and we would not change a thing.
May 2021
"We just arrived home and as you can imagine everyone was very sad to leave the boat. The boat was awesome and Capitan Sean and Crew were amazing. My kids are still posting the amazing meals Chef Tom cooked and all the adults are missing the fabulous drinks that were prepared by Suzy Q and Jess. Sean, Chris , Jess and Rob (aka Dallas) did a great Job getting all our adventures in even with the wind blowing. As I told them when we left the boat is great but the Crew really made the trip something special.
Thanks for your help in arranging and we will definitely contact you for our next trip on Tail Lights."
November 2020
Hi Susan
The below message says it all.
Thank you and take care.
Neil Emmott
"Dear Neil,
From our whole family we can’t thank you enough! This was by far the best trip of our lives. We are beyond grateful to both of you for making this happen. Thank you, thank you.
The yacht and the crew were beyond our expectations and we all enjoyed every minute of it. And don’t get me started on the chef and all of our meals, an absolute 10+!
The only worry we have now is how will we ever top this? We need to plan the next one!
Thank you again,
Charterer
September 2022
Hi Susan,
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you with feedback from the "Charterer" They had a great few days aboard TAIL LIGHTS and really liked the crew, and had zero complaints or suggestions. I was discussing another charter with the client earlier this week and they would have taken TAIL LIGHTS again later this month if she wasn’t already booked and heading south. His wife also sent me the following message.
Thank you for checking in. We had an amazing time on the Tail Lights and the crew was so nice!
Warm Regards,
Charterer
Broker:
From a personal perspective I found Captain Sean excellent to work with. He took control of everything, was extremely responsive and nothing was any problem - I had full confidence that he and the crew were going to deliver a great experience for the guests. I would not hesitate to put clients aboard TAIL LIGHTS in the future (and based on the bookings you have for the winter I guess plenty of others share that opinion!)
Thanks again,
Broker
Phil Brewster
