Overview
YAMAKAY yacht charter in Mediterranean
A YAMAKAY charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
CMN Yacht Division137m8 guests4 cabins
Charter fit
How to use YAMAKAY
YAMAKAY 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 larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
YAMAKAY should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 137'10 / 42m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 1993 | 2014 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 8 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- Compare by
- check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
- Watch-out
- availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting YAMAKAY as confirmed
When this yacht makes sense
YAMAKAY suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. The 8 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 4 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.
Where to use it
Mediterranean can work well for YAMAKAY, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare YAMAKAY on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for YAMAKAY should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.
Technical profile
Specifications
- Builder
- CMN Yacht Division
- Length
- 137'10 / 42m
- Built
- 1993 | 2014 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 4
- Crew
- 4
- Price context
- €40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000
- Cruising speed
- 9 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 19'2 / 5.83m
- Draft
- 13'9 / 4.2m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
YAMAKAY is positioned around €40,000 p/week + expenses Approx $47,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
CMN Yacht Division build, 137m class
Guest experience
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.
Operating reality
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
Who YAMAKAY suits
Strong
Families and private groups
YAMAKAY gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
Active charter guests
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
Event or hosting briefs
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Design-sensitive clients
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
YAMAKAY by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 137m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
Toys and activity
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
Wellness and amenities
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Price clarity
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
YAMAKAY vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. YAMAKAY 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
About YAMAKAY
Toys
Equipped with a selection of water-toys Yamakay lets you and your guests turn the Mediterranean into your own private playground. Principle among these are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature are two wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Yamakay also features fishing equipment and paddleboards. When it comes to Tenders, Yamakay has you covered - with two tenders, including a 4.57m/15' Castoldi Jet Tender. Yamakay and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. Luxury sail yacht Yamakay is one of a kind, offering world-class onboard amenities coupled with an overflowing toy box full of the latest water sports gear for unforgettable yacht charters wherever you are.
Overview
The 42.36m/139' 'Yamakay' sail yacht built by shipyard CMN Yacht Division is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Couëdel Hugon Design. Offering an enticing combination of luxury and adventure, Yamakay has all the bells and whistles and a wealth of convivial social spaces for the ultimate sun-kissed yacht charter getaway.
Performance Range
Yamakay is built with a GRP hull and composite superstructure. Powered by 1 x Volvo engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 1,370 nautical miles from her 3,150 litre fuel tanks at 8 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Families will particularly love Yamakay thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 1993, She offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin. There are 10 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen, 6 singles, 2 pullmans and 2 convertible. She is also capable of carrying up to 4 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly 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
Experience
Special features
- 1
- 370nm range
- Sleeps 8 guests
- 4.57m/15' Castoldi Jet Tender
Amenities
Water toys
- 1 x Paddleboard
- 2 x Wake Boards
- 1 x Doughnut
- Water-Skis
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 15' / 4.57m Castoldi Jet Tender Yanmar 115 HP engine
- 1 x Dinghy 15 HP engine (Crew)
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€50,000 p/week + expenses Approx $58,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Turkey · Amalfi Coast · Ibiza · The Balearics
Winter Season
€50,000 p/week + expenses Approx $58,500
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether YAMAKAY's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether YAMAKAY's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why YAMAKAY beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- When requesting YAMAKAY, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.
Availability
Request YAMAKAY charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether YAMAKAY fits the route.
FAQ
YAMAKAY charter questions
Is YAMAKAY a good fit for Mediterranean?
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.
Who should consider YAMAKAY?
YAMAKAY is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting YAMAKAY?
For YAMAKAY, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.