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WABASH Yacht Description

Offered by DMA Yachting, the impressive charter yacht WABASH is a 132 ft motor yacht featuring a jetski and a hot tub. The highlights of WABASH are her well-chosen interiors and fantastic layout. WABASH spends the summer and winter season in British Virgin Islands. She was delivered by the famous yacht builder Benetti in 2018. A succesful refit was finalized in 2020. The spacious yacht layout features 5 cozy cabins and comfortably accommodates a group of 10 guests.

WABASH is classified as a superyacht. The prominent section of the yacht, expansive aft deck, leads to the well-equipped and inviting main saloon. The main saloon is a comfortable space that is well-equipped to shield from the elements in comfort and enjoyment and offers a range of entertainment options.

5 elegant cabins are thoughtfully spread out with vison for maximum room, access, comfort and privacy.

The motor yacht features 2x 1447.0hp MTU 12V2000M72 diesel engines engines .

Bathroom
Bathroom
Al Fresco Dining
Al Fresco Dining

What is the cabin arrangement of WABASH?

WABASH

Master Stateroom
Master Stateroom

  • Weekly price:
    $149,000

  • Length: 132'
  • # of Guests: 10
  • # of Cabins: 5
  • # of Crew: 7
  • Builder: Benetti
  • Cruising Speed: 14kn
  • Max. Speed: 15kn
  • Built Year: 2018
  • Refit: 2020
Guest Cabin
Guest Cabin
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WABASH Yacht Charter Price

# of charter days Base Price APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) Total Note
14 day charter 298,000$ to 298,000$ 59,600$ to 89,400$ 357,600$ to 387,400$ Discounts outside the main season are common.
7 day charter 149,000$ to 149,000$ 29,800$ to 44,700$ 178,800$ to 193,700$ Standard charter rate, base for all calculations.
3 day charter 74,500$ to 74,500$ 14,900$ to 22,350$ 89,400$ to 96,850$ The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3).
Boat policy might differ.
149,000$ / 6 * 3 days = 74,500$

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: $149,000

High season rate: $149,000

Amenities

Air Conditioning: yes
Jacuzzi On Deck: yes
Sun Pads: yes

Specifications

Guests: 10
Maxspeed: 15kn
Cabins: 5
Jacuzzi:
Helipad: no
Aft Deck
Aft Deck
Saloon
Saloon

Features

Cruising Speed: 14kn
Max Speed: 15kn

More Specifications

Diving

Fishing

Fishing Gear Type:
Rods:
Deep Sea Fishing:

Green Initiatives

Green Initiative:
Reusable Bottles:
Other Green Efforts:
Formal Dining
Formal Dining
Crew

Crew Information

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