BELUGA Motor yacht for charter
- Length: 34.6m (113.5ft)
- 12 guests in 5 cabins
- Built: 2006 (refitted 2024), Moonen Yachts, The Netherlands
- Rate from (per week)
- AUD 140,000
BELUGA was built as a go-anywhere yacht with 4,000 nm range, a robust elegant style, a wide beam, and therefore unusually large volume for her length.
- Finalist in the 2019 World Superyacht Awards
- Jacuzzi on sun deck
- Crow’s nest for whale watching
- Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor
- Flexible cabin configurations
- 8.4m Flying cutlass towed tender - Only available in Australia
About BELUGA
Description
BELUGA was built as a go-anywhere yacht with 4,000 nm range, a robust elegant style, a wide beam, and therefore unusually large volume for her length.
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BLUGA is an explorer-style motor yacht, custom-built by Moonen in 2006 and last refitted in 2018. The interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, including a master suite, 2 double cabins (with splitting wall which creates 2 single beds in each cabin), 2 twin cabins and 2 pullman beds. Timeless styling, beautiful furnishings and sumptuous seating feature throughout her living areas to create an elegant and comfortable atmosphere.
BELUGA operates with her own custom-built 40ft Assegai chase boat: MINKE is fully equipped for all types of fishing, scuba and snorkelling adventures in the most fantastic locations. BELUGA comprises of four impressive decks, providing privacy and numerous dining and lounging options. Her expansive sundeck features a 4-person Jacuzzi, whilst a secret spot is hidden up the monkey island or “Grand Crow’s Nest”… the ideal place for whale watching, reef spotting, or enjoying a champagne sunset!
The experienced team of 7 crew onboard is led by Australian Captain Peter Lacey, and ensures a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Specification & rates
| Summer cruising Australia | AUD 140,000/AUD 140,000 per week (low/high) |
| Winter cruising Australia | AUD 140,000/AUD 140,000 per week (low/high) |
| Built | 2006 (refitted 2024), Moonen Yachts, The Netherlands |
| Length | 34.6m (113.5ft) |
| Guests | 12 |
| No. of guest cabins | 5 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Beam | 8m (26.2ft) |
| Draft | 2.5m (8.2ft) |
| Gross tonnage | 313 |
| Maximum speed | 11.5 knots |
| Cruising speed | 10 knots |
| Fuel consumption at cruising speed | 140 litres per hour |
| Cabin types | 5 (3 × double, 2 × twin, 2 × additional berths) |
| Engines | 2 × 805hp MTU |
Tenders & toys
Tenders & toys
- 1 × Towed tender
- 2 × Tenders
- 1 × Deck jacuzzi
- 2 × SeaBobs
- 2 × Stand up paddleboards
- Wakeboard
- Kneeboard
- Waterskis
- Inflatable tows
- Scuba diving equipment
- Fishing gear
- Snorkelling gear
Fitness & wellness
Fitness equipment
- Free weights
- Yoga mats
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