SEA AXIS Motor yacht for charter

Length: 38.1m (125ft)
12 guests in 5 cabins
Built: 1988 (refitted 2023, refurbished 2019), Heesen, The Netherlands

Rate from (per week): USD 105,000

Step aboard SEA AXIS, a vessel where timeless craftsmanship meets contemporary elegance. Originally launched by the Dutch shipyard Heesen in 1988, a name synonymous with precision engineering and sophisticated design. SEA AXIS has been reimagined for the modern era after a comprehensive 2023 refit that elevates her to a class of her own.

Recently refitted
Two VIP cabins
Outdoor cinema
Jacuzzi on the sun deck
Zero speed stabilisers to reduce any rolling motion while at anchor

About SEA AXIS

Description

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SEA AXIS is a floating escape for those who seek both privacy and presence offering a rare blend of character, calm, and contemporary luxury, welcoming up to 12 guests across five cabins. She has nine lavish beds including three king beds. Her child-friendly layout makes her an ideal choice for multigenerational charters.

Her interiors, envisioned by Art Line, reflect a serene, open-plan aesthetic, all while on deck, life unfolds in perfect rhythm with the sea. Start your day with sunrise yoga on the spacious sun deck, grab fresh juice from the striking Blue Agate Stone Bar, and let the hours drift by with a book by the bridge deck firepit, or soak in the jacuzzi as the sky turns gold.

Her seasoned crew of seven ensures every moment is effortless. Whether you’re discovering a hidden cove, toasting under the stars, or watching dolphins race her sleek hull.

Specification & rates

Summer cruising Bahamas	USD 135,000/USD 135,000 per week (low/high)
Winter cruising Pacific North West & Alaska	USD 105,000/USD 135,000 per week (low/high)
Built	1988 (refitted 2023, refurbished 2019), Heesen, The Netherlands
Length	38.1m (125ft)
Guests	12
No. of guest cabins	5

Crew	6
Beam	7.6m (24.9ft)
Draft	2.5m (8.2ft)
Gross tonnage	257
Maximum speed	17 knots
Cruising speed	12 knots
Fuel consumption at cruising speed	269 litres per hour
Cabin types	5 (3 × double, 2 × twin, 2 × additional berths)
Engines	2 × 1,080hp Deutz
Generators	1 × Northern Lights

Tenders & toys

1 × Tender
1 × Deck jacuzzi
2 × Waverunners
2 × SeaBobs
2 × Stand up paddleboards
Wakeboard
Kneeboard
Waterskis
Inflatable platform
Waterslide
Inflatable tows
Snorkelling gear

Communication & entertainment

Outdoor cinema
Speaker systems
Streaming services

Deck plans

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