American Marine78m9 guests4 cabins
SAI KUNG is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
American Marine · Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Overview
SAI KUNG is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
SAI KUNG is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
SAI KUNG should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 78'8 / 23.98m, 9 guests, 4 cabins, 1975 | 2015 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use SAI KUNG when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 78'8 / 23.98m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
For Amalfi Yachts Charter, the route should start with Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop. That keeps the charter practical around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. The broker note should be honest about limits: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
A fair shortlist should explain why SAI KUNG is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
SAI KUNG is positioned around €16,000 p/week + expenses Approx $19,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
American Marine build, 78m 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
SAI KUNG 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 78m 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. SAI KUNG 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
Set against the backdrop of your chosen cruising ground, you and your guests can enjoy fun on the water with the collection of water toys and accessories aboard Sai Kung. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 3.8m/12'6" Zodiac Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Sai Kung is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Sai Kung Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Classic yacht Sai Kung boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
The 24.62m/80'9" classic yacht 'Sai Kung' by shipyard American Marine offers flexible accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by American designer Burger Boat. Meticulously preserved, classic pleasure craft Sai Kung offers an abundance of convivial spaces, both inside and out, that showcases her timeless pedigree build off to perfection.
Built with a wood hull and wood superstructure, she offers greater on-board space and is more stable when at anchor thanks to her full-displacement hull. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 2,000 nautical miles from her 17,400 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.
Built in 1975, Sai Kung offers guest accommodation for up to 9 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite and two double cabins. The bed configuration includes 1 king and 3 queen. She is also capable of carrying up to 0 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Sai Kung benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter, notably satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. Take advantage of the on board Wi-Fi and stay connected at all times or you can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
€18,000 p/week + expenses Approx $21,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
€16,000 p/week + expenses Approx $19,000
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Amalfi Coast · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Cruising
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SAI KUNG fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
SAI KUNG is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Capri, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether SAI KUNG fits the plan.
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Learn about MYBAYour request is reviewed with professional charter partners, including brokers who are members of MYBA The Worldwide Yachting Association when the yacht, contract or market requires it.
Before a deposit, you see the yacht, route assumption, inclusions, exclusions, payment schedule, cancellation terms and any APA, VAT, fuel or delivery notes.
Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.
A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.
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