HEMISPHERE Sailing yacht for charter
- Length: 44.2m (145ft)
- 10/12 guests in 5 cabins
- Built: 2011 (refitted 2023), Pendennis Shipyard, United Kingdom
- Rate from (per week)
- USD 260,000
For those looking for something different to the standard charter, something more exciting and adventurous, something unforgettably special that celebrates the ocean and its inhabitants without sacrificing seven-star comfort and service, congratulations. You have just found your next charter.
- Designed for off the beaten track exploration
- Two principal suites
- Included in price: 16.4m Custom Sports Fishing tender for shore excursions, diving and fishing trips
- Certified PADI dive training centre with two dive instructors as part of the crew - guests can become PADI certified whilst on board
- Large jacuzzi on the sun deck
- Sport tournament standard fishing equipment
- Long standing crew with outstanding charter record
- Unrivalled deck and interior space in 499 GT
About HEMISPHERE
Description
For those looking for something different to the standard charter, something more exciting and adventurous, something unforgettably special that celebrates the ocean and its inhabitants without sacrificing seven-star comfort and service, congratulations. You have just found your next charter.
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HEMISPHERE, the world's largest sailing catamaran, is designed to deliver incredible experiences. She has a PADI-certified, Nitrox-capable dive centre for up to 12 guests and Captain Gavin is a qualified dive instructor with encyclopaedic knowledge and infectious passion for marine life in this divers' paradise. There is a 16.4m (53.8ft) sports fishing tender for exploring ashore and reaching special dive sites as well as tournament-standard fishing capabilities.
With a 16.6m (54.5ft) beam, her deck spaces are vast. From her flybridge jacuzzi and al fresco dining areas to her shaded spaces on the main deck aft and the sunbathing trampoline forward where you can watch dolphins play underway, she covers every base for relaxation and entertainment. Two VIP cabins on the main deck each have access to a terrace lounge forward and her award-winning interiors are refined yet instantly welcoming.
HEMISPHERE and her crew live to the maxim 'Sometimes you have to step off the beaten path, for the bigger rewards in life' and relentlessly glowing feedback from delighted guests means they deliver those rewards every time.
'Wow! Once again Captain Gavin you have exceeded our expectations! Our trip was full of surprises and adventure. Truly the best holiday a family could dream of sharing. Thank you for welcoming us back and we look forward to returning next year.'
'You are all amazing. We had such a fabulous week on board, everything about the charter was wonderful. The hospitality of the entire crew was unforgettable, I can't wait to be part of this experience again!'
'I have been on many boats in my 57 years and this holiday has surpassed all of them. The crew are the best we have been with. Sharks, whales, dolphins, sunsets, cocktails, laughter, loads of love -thank you Gavin and crew.'
Specification & rates
| Summer cruising South Pacific | USD 260,000/USD 280,000 per week (low/high) |
| Winter cruising Caribbean | USD 260,000/USD 280,000 per week (low/high) |
| Built | 2011 (refitted 2023), Pendennis Shipyard, United Kingdom |
| Length | 44.2m (145ft) |
| Guests | 10/12 |
| No. of guest cabins | 5 |
| Crew | 10 |
| Beam | 16.6m (54.5ft) |
| Draft min/max | -/3.1m (10.2ft) |
| Displacement | 499 tonnes |
| Maximum speed | 13 knots |
| Cruising speed | 11 knots |
| Fuel consumption at cruising speed | 230 litres per hour |
| Cabin types | 5 (4 × double, 1 × twin, 2 × additional berths) |
| Engines | 2 × 490hp Caterpillar |
Tenders & toys
Tenders & toys
- 1 × Towed tender
- 2 × Tenders
- 1 × Sailing dinghy
- 1 × Deck jacuzzi
- Diving board
- Trampoline
- Aquapark
- Inflatable platform
- 4 × SeaBobs
- 1 × Kayak
- 1 × Stand up paddleboard
- Wakeboard
- Kneeboard
- Windsurfer
- Waterskis
- Inflatable tows
- Dive centre
- Scuba diving equipment
- Fishing gear
- Snorkelling gear
Fitness & wellness
Fitness equipment
- Free weights
- Yoga mats
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An unmissable anchorage known for its blissful beach, shoreside villas as much as the legendary Basil's Bar. Unforgettable and exclusive refreshment with fine entertainment on tap.
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Admiralty Bay
Anchor off Princess Margaret Beach and enjoy pristine shallow, sheltered waters and a fine sand beach. Take the tender north around Princess Point to visit the floating bar!
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Ti Sable
Admire spectacular sunsets as you dine on French grilled classics from a shaded beachside terrace overlooking the Grand Anse d’Arlet. Stick around as the beats turn up and the dancing begins.
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Plage des Salines
Thought of as one of the island’s most beautiful beaches, this well-sheltered, palm-backed arc of blonde sand has amazing views. Swim around to Petite Anse des Salines for sunset.
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Sugar Beach
In a spectacular setting between the UNSECO-listed Pitons, this resort, set in 100 acres of unspoilt rainforest, offers five dining options from sophisticated lounge bars to beachside terraces. There’s also a Rainforest Spa with wellness treatments and yoga.
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Marigot Bay Resort
Stroll through the lush botanical gardens and enter the Spa Village where contemporary products and innovative treatments combine with relaxation techniques handed down through generations of islanders.
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Le Domaine St-Aubin
This colonial planter’s mansion in the Lucian style offers guests views across the fields of sugar cane to the Ilet St-Aubin. Classic French cuisine with the best produce from the fields and seas around it.
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Pitons
The island’s iconic twin peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton, at 2,530ft and Petit Piton at 2,438ft respectively, rise vertiginously from the Caribbean clad in dense rainforest. Explore by foot for some spectacular views or admire them from the deck.
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Jardin de Balata
At the centre of this Jean-Philippe Thoze-designed botanical garden is a traditional Creole mansion. Those with a head for heights can enjoy the tree canopy walkway.
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Chateau Dubuc
On the east coast’s Caravelle peninsula overlooking the Baie du Tresor sit the ruins of a 17th century castle. It has a difficult past and legend has it that the estate owner used to lure ships into the shoals using a lantern and loot the wreckage. Today it is a historic monument, a micro-museum and audio tours are available as well as a walk to a historic lighthouse with great views.
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Mont Pelée
At 4,583ft, this volcano is the highest point on the island. Though still active, and infamous for the 1902 eruption that killed 30,000 in minutes, the last eruption was in 1929 and today it has many hiking trails delivering impressive views to nature-loving hikers.
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Le Cap Est Lagoon Resort & Spa
On the tranquil shores of a lagoon sheltered by a reef, guests can indulge in a three-star spa with Guerlain treatments. There’s a restaurant on site too.
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