Palmer Johnson136m9 guests4 cabins
DRAGON works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Palmer Johnson, 136'2 / 41.5m, 9 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Positano and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Palmer Johnson · Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Overview
DRAGON works best when the charter is planned around larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, not treated as another name in a list. Palmer Johnson, 136'2 / 41.5m, 9 guests The strongest fit is a high-service event charter around Positano and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.
Charter fit
DRAGON is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
DRAGON should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Positano and Capri. The decision should weigh 136'2 / 41.5m, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 2007 | 2016 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
DRAGON is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status, a high-service event charter, and a route shaped around Capri, Li Galli, and Nerano.
The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Positano and Capri, DRAGON should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, start from the guest's hotel side of the coast before deciding between Amalfi, Positano, Sorrento, or Naples.
May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the best-looking option is not always the best route option once boarding point, lunch, and return timing are fixed.
For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. DRAGON should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.
DRAGON should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Positano and Capri.
Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For DRAGON, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.
Technical profile
Charter price
DRAGON is positioned around €125,000 p/week + expenses Approx $147,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Palmer Johnson build, 136m class
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Strong
DRAGON gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
5/5
The 136m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DRAGON should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
Dragon knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. You'll be loving the huge adrenaline rush as you zip over the water on one of the WaveRunners. In addition there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. If that isn't enough Dragon also features waterskis, wakeboards, kayaks, kneeboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.4m/17'9" Novurania Tender. Dragon is available upon request for charter this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter. Showcasing meticulous craftsmanship coupled with high-end luxurious finishes, open yacht Dragon certainly has the "wow" factor, along with state-of-the-art amenities and array of water toys, promising truly unforgettable yacht charters for even the most discerning guests.
The 41.5m/136'2" open yacht 'Dragon' by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Dynamic Dragon can zip across the waters at a thrilling pace, and particularly impresses guests with her outdoor spaces perfect for lounging and sunbathing.
Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 25 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 30 knots with a range of up to 1,152 nautical miles from her 37,900 litre fuel tanks at cruising speed. With a shallow draft of 1.8m/5'11" Dragon can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight. An on board stabilization system ensures comfort when underway.
Dragon is great for families thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2007, She offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 6 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 2 singles and 1 pullman. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained including a deck jacuzzi, perfect to enjoy the scenery with your favourite drink in hand. Dragon benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€135,000 p/week + expenses Approx $158,500
Cruising
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DRAGON fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around Capri approaches, Positano photo runs, and Sorrento or Naples boarding logistics. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
DRAGON is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.
Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for DRAGON. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.
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