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Boat of the Week: The World’s Largest Sailing Ketch Doubles as a Luxury Home on the Water

The 283-foot vessel just happened to set a record for its size. the owner was more interested in seeing the world from a bespoke lap of luxury., julia zaltzman, julia zaltzman's most recent stories.

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The 282-foot Aquijo might be the largest high-performance sailing ketch in the world, but that wasn’t the primary goal of its design. The owner’s intention was to build a fast world cruiser that could sail to the ends of the earth, but just as importantly, have huge amounts of interior space that would make the sailing superyacht feel like home anywhere.

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Aquijo is a boat built for escapism. “The owner wanted to go and see the world on his yacht,” Gerhard Veldsman, her captain, told Robb Report.   “We’ve been around the world once already, and returned to Holland in early 2020 to complete the boat’s five-year survey. After Covid hit, everything changed.”

The plan had been to make a refit pit stop in the Netherlands before heading through the Northwest Passage to the Pacific, and then embarking on a second world circumnavigation. That voyage has been postponed until travel restrictions ease, or at least until a time when fragile countries are less vulnerable to the pandemic. “I doubt the vaccine will be available in the small island nations as quickly as everywhere else” says Veldsman. “So we’re just sitting tight.”

The owner wanted the same amount of interior space in his sailing yacht as similar-sized motoryachts.  Courtesy Edmiston

Built in 2016, Aquijo was an unusually complex sailing yacht, a collaboration between Oceanco and Vitters. Her owner is a seasoned sailor who first chartered every large, iconic sailing vessel out there, from the 289-foot Maltese Falcon and Enigma (when named Phocea ) to Mirabella V, before embarking on a design and build of his own yacht.

“His aim was to take the best design pieces out of each of those yachts to construct Aquijo ,” says Veldsman. “That included matching Maltese Falcon in size, but adopting a large bar on the aft deck with a beer tap.”

There’s no denying that Aquijo is a beast. She has 64,500-square-feet of sails. At full pelt, she reaches speeds in excess of 20 knots which, for a 1,600 gross-ton yacht, is an impressive sight to behold. “When you have a boat of Aquijo ’s size and weight traveling fast through water, you need a team of people who understand not only the principles of sailing but also what happens below deck in terms of the hydraulics.”

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Features like the indoor spa pool beneath the opening skylight are one of many features that make Aquijo a liveaboard yacht.

Aquijo has a significant amount of complex hydraulic power. Vitters’s knowledge in building large custom sailing boats was a primary reason for the owner selecting that shipyard in Zwartsluis, Holland. But at 282-feet, the boat was too big for Vitters to construct at its facilities. So, Vitters built the sailing systems, and Oceanco was chosen to build the hull and superstructure.

Exterior design was by Bill Tripp, with the contemporary interior by Dölker+Voges Design. Together with the owner, the designers conceived a sailing vessel matching a comparable-sized motoryacht for interior space. “Balancing the abilities of a lightweight, high-performance sailing yacht with all the space and luxury of a motoryacht is why Aquijo is the size that she is,” says Veldsman. “We had to go big to accomplish that.”

Aquijo pairs an efficient cruising hull with lots of weight in her lifting keel, the largest of its kind ever designed. With the keel down, the draft is an impressive 38 feet. “We once cruised up the Sicilian coast in 40 knots of wind, and all the motoryachts were turning around but we were able to sail through it,” says Veldsman.

The owner took different designs from other super sailing yachts for Aquijo and added features like the bar and al-fresco dining table.  Courtesy Edmiston

Notable design features include neon headboards, extensive deck space and a private owner’s terrace that takes you from bed to balcony in two steps. The 197-foot-high crow’s nest offers the best views on board. The beach club, with Jacuzzi below a main deck skylight, is one of the owner’s favorite spaces on board, particularly in colder climates. The boat’s 300-foot masts are too tall to travel through any canals, which means navigating the Polar regions to get to different continents. Vast, remote waters like those off the coast of Patagonia, where wind speeds can reach 70-plus knots, is where Aquijo comes into her own.

This summer, Aquijo is cruising around the Mediterranean, with charters in Turkey already confirmed through Edmiston, before heading to the Caribbean for winter.

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A look on board the extraordinary 86m Aquijo, the world’s largest ketch

• Helen Fretter
• February 25, 2017

The biggest ketch-rigged yacht on the water, Aquijo is designed to push boundaries and horizons. Helen Fretter talks to her designers

The largest Bermudan rigged ketch ever launched, the 86m  Aquijo was designed by Bill Tripp and launched last year.

The build came about through a new collaboration between the two Dutch yards of Vitters and OceanCo, combining the former’s superyacht expertise with the latter’s custom motoryacht knowledge to create one of the largest sailing yachts in the world (see video of Sailing Yacht A, the world’s largest sail-assisted vessel, during early sea trials) .

The scale of Aquijo is remarkable: at 85m her LOA is considerably greater than the 60m superyacht designs Vitters is more accustomed to working on, hence she was built at OceanCo’s larger seafront site in Alblasserdam, the Netherlands. A steel hull and aluminium superstructure give a gross tonnage of 1,500.

Her twin carbon fibre masts reach 91m above the waterline, with matched main and mizzen. North 3Di sails of over 1,100 square metres each, give a total sail area of 3,247 square metres. Add in a code sail, and the canvas area tops 5,050 square metres. According to Vitters, Aquijo ’s lifting keel is the largest ever designed, at 220 tons (200 tonnes) of lead, with a minimum draught of 5.2m and maximum of 11.6m.

The yacht’s range under engine at 13 knots is 3,200 nautical miles and she has accommodation for 30 in total (12 guests, two owners, a captain, three officers and 12 additional crew).

However, her designer Bill Tripp says that it was sailing performance that drove the design. “We designed Aquijo around sailing loads and sheet loads, to keep them in a range that was controlled. She started design life as a sailboat that encompassed the machinery of a motoryacht, but she is not shaped as a motoryacht – she is easily driven.”

He adds: “Aquijo is also a sophisticated machine and brings most aspects of a 1600GT motoryacht with her. But she is for getting out there, and for going sailing. In Greece [last] summer, she would go out for an afternoon of sailing in a 35 knot Meltemi because it is so much fun to sail at 20 knots as if on rails.”

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Aquijo is designed for long distance bluewater exploration, hence limiting the air draught to fit through the Panama Canal (46m) was no longer a consideration. That freed up the design team to create one of the largest true sailing yachts ever conceived.

To make raising the enormous sail area possible, sophisticated reefing and sail handling systems have been developed. In-boom furling system allows the main and mizzen sails to be furled or unfurled in just four seconds. Custom built carbon and aluminium 40-ton winches control the sheets and halyards.

“When we go head to wind we hoist the main and the mizzen together, and I’d say on average that’s a six minute process,” says Tripp. “Then once they’re up you just bear off, and roll out the jib – 30 seconds say. And then you’re off, you have three sails up, and you’re only thinking about those three sails. It means going sailing is pretty easy.”

When sailing at this scale, manoeuvres take a degree of forward planning. “Because we have a staysail, and a heavy weather jib, we have to furl the big jib when tacking,” explains Tripp.

“Vitters organised a system that keeps just a nice amount of tension on the jib sheets furling in and out so that they are not flailing about. It’s not a dinghy tack, but it is safe and orderly. The spinnaker is on a fast furler and furls up in 30 seconds, making gybes less complex.”

Designed to function at up to 20° of heel, Aquijo ’s hull has been tested to withstand the full force of rigging and keel, including mast compression and the effects of her 200-tonne keel, in a knock-down situation. Vitters custom designed a steering system to give direct feedback of the hydrodynamic pressure on the rudders to the twin wheels to create the elusive sailing ‘feel’. There are two submarine anchors in a compartment concealed behind a flush hull closing plate.

Consistency of style

The owner’s cabin is situated on its own top deck, with a private outside area. Robert Voges, of Dølker and Voges, which designed the interior, says that the whole upper deck abaft of the wheelhouse is the owner’s area.

The sociable main deck includes the dining room and main saloon, linked to the outside deck by an inside-outside bar. The yacht’s real showcase feature is the ‘beach club’ on the lower deck, which includes a jacuzzi, sauna, hammam/Turkish bath, rainfall shower, and room for gym equipment, with an open walkway through to the transom swim platform. There is a further whirlpool spa bath on the outer deck.

A consistent aesthetic style has been adopted right throughout the yacht, according to Voges, who comments: “The brief from the owner was the whole area should look, if not the same, but be one language. All the details are the same, even in the crew area.”

Materials are luxurious; as the mast runs through two interior decks it is clad in flawless high shine stainless steel complete with integrated LED lighting – the single biggest technical challenge of the interior build according to Voges.

But it is the sea itself that provides the main focal point. Voges comments: “One of the most important things that the owners asked me for was to make everything feel open, to feel that there is not a difference between inside and outside, so you can feel the ocean.

From each position where you are sitting – dining or in the salon, or in the cabins – you can always see the water. We have planned the windows so even from the bed, you can see the water.”

Ambitious plans

Aquijo is available for charter, but the owner also has some ambitious voyages of his own in mind, not least a trip around Cape Horn.

Asked what inspires people to build a yacht of Aquijo ’s stature, designer Bill Tripp comments: “They’re not looking for the sure thing, they’re really looking for the unknown. They don’t know what it’ll be like sailing in South Georgia, or diving on a reef with hammerhead sharks at night. These are experiences they will remember all their life.

“On a boat like Aquijo it’s the use of it, and the feeling you get. It’s not about fine wines or great speaker systems, it’s about bringing you to things you wouldn’t otherwise experience.”

First The Beast now The Beauty: Inside superyacht Aquijo in Auckland

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One of the biggest sailing super yachts in the world is almost ready to leave Auckland after its low-key owner spent a month voyaging around the New Zealand coast with his family and friends.

Millions of dollars has been spent overhauling the 86m vessel here.

Launched in 2016, Aquijo's twin masts are each as tall as a 30-storey building and while "the boss'' is aboard for up to five months a year, this ultra luxury yacht can be chartered for between $800,000 and $900,000 a week for the rest of the year.

Kiwi co-skipper Luke Hoskins said the final maintenance jobs were being completed ahead of scheduled sea trials tomorrow and then a crossing to Tasmania later in the month.

Aquijo's owner is a ''European businessman''.

The yacht's handlers say reports on a super yacht fan site and inevitably Wikipedia, of him being a Norwegian billionaire with fishing interests are incorrect. The Norwegian is said to be amused by his being linked to Aquijo but did deny ownership to a news site in his home country last year. The Aquijo is apparently not owned by a Russian oligarch, either - it's not all-out glitz.

From the little Hoskins does let on, ''the boss'' sounds like a reasonably regular guy, albeit a stupendously wealthy one.

''Everybody is different - these guys are very low key.''

The owner and his wife have grown-up children who were here this summer and celebrated Christmas Day with Hoskins' extended family at Matakana.

''I've worked on boats where they invite celebrities because they want to show off, worked on boats where people do their big business deals on board but this boat is for the owner to enjoy with his wife and his family,'' Hoskins said.

He was surprised when he joined the yacht to find the owners swimming with some of the 17 crew in southern Italy.

''For them they want the crew to feel like part of the family.''

The owners have a Christmas cruise wherever Aquijo is, spend the time around Easter on board and an extended holiday in the northern summer. At other times they're working, Hiskins said.

Crayfish and kina

He said that in the bridge there were banks of screens to monitor weather (it was blowing 40 knots at Silo Marina on Friday) and the complex hydraulics to control the maximum sail area equivalent to half a rugby field.

The rig can push it along comfortably at 17 knots, and its big Caterpillar engines are capable of cruising at about 15 knots.

The yacht is too tall to pass through the Suez or Panama canals, so circumnavigating the globe must be round Cape Horn and the Cape of Good Hope. One of the owner's wishes was for it to be designed and built tough enough to round the Capes in a storm, under sail and safely.

The keel reaches down to nearly 12m to provide a low centre of gravity, although it can be raised to 5.2m in shallow water.

The crew is from around the world - including Estonia, Britain, Australia, South Africa - and there are four Kiwis on board. Peter, one of two chefs, grew up in Auckland and spent eight years in Los Angeles working for Steven Spielberg before his job on Aquijo.

He said that during the January voyage the owner and his guests (there's room for 12) dined on paua, crayfish and kina caught around the coast. There was no sign of a bait board on the stern but catching food was popular from tenders.

Hoskins said the January voyage hit some bad weather in the South Island but the owners and their family were able to enjoy a great night with locals at Great Barrier Island around a bonfire and travelled up to Cape Reinga.

''Ding fairy'' to the rescue

Aquijo is 1538 gross tonnes with a high-tensile steel hull and alloy superstructure. One report puts the cost of building the vessel at $175 million. The main and mizzen masts sink deep into the hull of the vessel, which is more like a ship than a boat because of its size and machinery.

Inside the tender bay are three 7m boats capable of 40 knots, other water toys and a small gym for the crew. Tender slings are being rebuilt in Auckland, just one of the jobs being done here on top of the major overhaul at Orams Marine over October and November. Hoskins puts the cost of that work at between $1m and $2m alone.

Local experts have been at work including a radio technician, a carpenter and an engineer.

Earlier in the stopover, a local gold leaf specialist had been at work in the main guest salon working on palladium leaf domes and an Auckland woman Hoskins calls ''the ding fairy'' had been touching up tiny nicks on the teak flooring, avoiding more costly replacement of the timber.

He said the range of services available in Auckland - beyond traditional marine companies - was surprising.

Asia Pacific Superyachts New Zealand has been providing services for Aquijo and the firm's managing director Duthie Lidgard says work here was proof of the ''Kiwi can-do'' approach. Equipment around the yacht's giant carbon fibre rudders was repaired while the vessel was in the water instead of an expensive dry dock stay by lifting the stern out of the water by sinking the bow.

''Be prepared to put in the hard yards''

Hoskins' passion for the ocean developed after a spell as a trainee on the Spirit of New Zealand sail training ship while at school, but he got into super yachts by accident while doing a philosophy at Victoria University.

While waiting tables during the holidays, he overheard some diners talking about working on super yachts and he took it from there.

The first boat the 39-year-old worked on was a 35m wooden schooner in Mexico in 2002.

He works two months on and two months off and says the money he earns now means he can live ''comfortably'.'

Starting rates for jobs on super yachts are about $5000 a month, and all living costs - right down to toiletries - are taken care of.

The key is not spending it all while in some of the most beautiful and expensive ports in the world.

He says he's aware of the horror stories of poor treatment of staff by awful owners but hasn't experienced that himself.

Training for a skipper's ticket is a long and expensive process but he reckons it's a great career.

''I always encourage people to consider it as a career - not only on private yachts but also the cruise industry. Be prepared to put in the hard yards. I do find kids coming in want to run before they walk.  Just be patient.''

Rooms for the guests

There's an elevator - described as luxurious - to travel between three levels.

The master suite on the upper deck is enormous and photos show it opens out onto an exterior deck with private lounging, dining and bar areas.

The rear-facing bedroom offers 270-degree views.

The two-level suite has a private library (which is equipped to serve as an onboard hospital if needed) a cosy lounge area, and his and hers bathrooms with a spa bath in one of them.

There's lots of timber, glass and stainless steel. Including decking, the suite covers an area of more than 200sqm.

Suites for the other guests are luxuriously furnished and feature art, rather than televisions on the wall.

''The boss says you're not coming on the boat to watch TV,'' Hoskins said. They can however, be fitted for charters.

Aquijo's interior design is by Dölker + Voges, which worked closely with the owner's wife who is reported know every last part of it in detail right down to the crew quarters.

''It was her baby,'' Boat International says.

The main salon occupies much of the aft main deck and there's an indoor/outdoor bar extending out into an area covered by a retractable canopy.

On the lower deck is the beach club, a spa area that has a steam room, sauna and a hot tub (there is also another tub on the fly deck). This one of the feature areas when guests are aboard. Direct access to the sea is through a steel sea door (closed while underway) via a deck near sea level.

There's gym gear, but if you want to get your heart really racing Hoskins says there's a crow's nest which can hoist you 60m up the main mast.

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Aquijo The World’s Largest Sailing Ketch: A Luxury Home On Water

Some yachts transcend sailing and become something so luxuriously more.

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Its exquisite design, the brilliant built, the amenities of a house.

The largest sailing ketch is known as "Aquijo", a luxury home on water. Billionaire Norweigan businessman, Kjell Inge Røkke, is currently the yacht owner. He observes that this vessel was not built to boast of its enormous size, but its speed . Kjell Inge Røkke loves to sail and go on cruises in his beautiful vessel.  This fast sailing yacht is gigantic because the owner wanted to enjoy as much interior space as possible.

However, he says that his main wish is to sail in the Ketch across South America. Sailing during long cruises, he also wants to have the most pleasant time with his family. This is why the Aquijo was built to be the largest sailing ketch to make the buyer feel at home.

Here's why this massive yacht is called a luxury home on water.

Like a lot of other superyachts, the Aquijo too boasts exquisite interiors. It has a pedigree design which Oceano built in collaboration with Vitters. Bill Tripp developed the naval architectural plans of the vessel's exterior body.

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The owner of Aquijo wanted the interiors to be 'homey.' His wife made most of the choices regarding interior designing ; the fashionable interiors were stylized by Dolker in collaboration with Voges.

The Aquijo is about 86 meters or 282 feet long and reached its completion in construction in 2016. The beam has a length of 14.48 meters or 47.5 feet, and the draught about 5.23 meters or 17.2 feet. This superyacht has a vast sail area of almost 3995 square meters. The sails expand over approximately 64,500 square feet.

The Aquijo functions over complex hydraulics to become a fast-moving ketch that bears so much weight. An expert crew has been employed who are very well versed with how to sail this beast smoothly. The superyacht has been registered under Llyod's foundation. The Aquijo was reported to be out on a cruise last summer with an average pace of 19 knots and sometimes hitting a maximum of 30 knots.

The sailor of this ship says that the owner wanted to put together all the good parts of various superyachts and create this masterpiece . But this large ketch is not only fancily designed, but also highly sturdy. The hull is made of steel and the vessel's superstructure is made of aluminum, while the decks are teak laid.

The Aquijo might come with brilliant hydraulics and extraordinary design but what defines its luxury is the host of amenities available on this yacht. It is spacious enough to accommodate about 12 guests in seven cabin rooms and a dining space that can hold up to 24 guests. The interior designs of the master bedrooms and the cabins are elegant yet light and breezy. The crew capacity is about 17.

The most attractive feature of this luxury home on water is a private deck, which also comes with a rear-facing bedroom that can offer a 270 degrees view of the ocean. Aquijo's owner seems incredibly excited to wake up here every morning and enjoy the marvelous view. The guest cabins are equally grand; they too come with beautiful views of the ocean.

The Aquijo has beautiful beach clubs with a sauna and steam rooms, various bars, and everything else that a billionaire would want on their yacht. The three bars are all extravagant, including one on the power's deck, another on the big main deck, and the last near the fancy jacuzzi built especially on demand .

The jacuzzi is placed right below the central deck skylight, offering a cozy environment, especially in winters. This particular design was a wish of the owner, and he says that it is one of his favorite spots on the yacht. Besides the main elevator, there is also a guest elevator and a roof over, and the dining space in the main deck is retractable.

Even the engine room on the yacht occupies a generous amount of space. Nowhere on this yacht is there a congested atmosphere. The areas occupied by the machinery and technicalities have been masterfully distributed all over the ship, starting from the center to its complete length.

The Aquijo has proven to exceed Røkke's expectations and is grabbing a lot of attention from the media and the public. The massive yacht can be availed on rent with a charge of about $536,541.

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REDEFINING THE SAILING EXPERIENCE

With its massive 86-meter size, the Aquijo reigns supreme as the largest high-performance ketch in the world and the epitome of excellence, providing thrilling sailing and world-spanning power. The most serene wake-up experience one could ask for.

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The 86-meter Aquijo is the largest high-performance ketch in the world. A luxurious thoroughbred, this yacht may also be the world’s best place to wake up.

During her build the owner requested an extensive personal enclave up top, not the norm for sailing yachts. So now, those seeking an exclusive perch can enjoy an owner’s deck with a rear-facing bedroom and a 270-degree view. Open the electric blinds and be greeted by the glistening, gleaming sea. And host graciously, as well—the guest cabins offer stunning sea views, too. Aquijo accommodates 12 guests across 7 guest cabins, which can transform from suites to multiple cabins, with lower deck guests having direct access to the superyacht beach club.

The superyacht sundeck is a prime day-time destination on board Aquijo, so cannily designed and balanced, you can even use the Jacuzzi during sailing. At twilight, three bars—on the owner’s deck, on the flybridge wrapping halfway round the Jacuzzi, and on the big main deck aft—keep spirits refreshed daily. Dining is ever-engaging, too—with indoor and alfresco locations.

Flying 3Di North Sails, Aquijo has a total sail area of 3,821 square metres and 5,051 square metres with the Code 1 up for thrilling sailing and world-spanning power. She is absolutely intrepid, having circumnavigated the globe. EYOS has worked over the years with Aquijo, guiding her through some of the far flung reaches of Melanesia and South America.

If her mission—to explore the world in safety, comfort and speed—matches yours, then set your course for remote places aboard Aquijo.

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The largest Ketch sailboat in the world docked in St. John’s Harbour

The Aquijo, the largest Ketch sailboat in the world, is docked in St. John’s. NTV’s Earl Noble was able to grab some pictures of the ship in the harbour, and had some interesting stats to go with it!

Have a look at the @NTVNewsNL St. John's Sky Cam, located in The Battery and overlooking the Harbour. #nltraffic @OfficialOZFM https://t.co/njF6WLPEFf pic.twitter.com/evibMFoxr4 — Earl Noble (@Noble41) July 13, 2023

According to Wikipedia , a Ketch is a two-masted sailboat whose mainmast is taller than the mizzen mast (or aft-mast) and whose mizzen mast is stepped forward of the rudder post.

Here is a better look at the Aquijo.

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Built by Vitters and Oceanco, 86m sailing yacht Aquijo redefines the top-end sailing experience. With vast interior volumes, an Aquijo yacht charter offers the space and amenities normally only seen on motor yachts. These include a guest elevator, interior and exterior dining for up to 24, three outdoor bars and a stunning beach club with steam room, sauna and ocean view Jacuzzi. A mast of 90 metres and an impressive sail plan ensure spectacular sailing and 7 adaptable cabins provide ultimate accommodation flexibility for up to 12 guests. Combining the vision of an experienced yacht Owner with the finest Dutch craftsmanship, Aquijo sets new standards in sailing and sophistication.

Not for sale or charter to U.S. residents while in U.S. waters

CHARTER LOCATION

Winter: South America, Central America, South Pacific & Australasia

Summer: South Pacific & Australasia

Standout Features

This is Aquijo

Unparalleled space

More space that other sailing yachts, with impressive ceiling heights.

Easy access between decks.

Private Terrace

Extends from the Principal cabin.

Adaptable Layout

A flexible seven-cabin layout offers numerous possibilities for any group.

Outdoor Bars

With a bar on three of her four decks Aquijo is set up to entertain.

Spectacular Flybridge

Spacious with large sofas, Jacuzzi, sunpads and gimballed tables.

Dutch Pedigree

Built by Vitters and Oceanco, Aquijo boasts exceptional pedigree from two top Dutch shipyards.

Unusual for a sailing yacht, the beach club offers a spawith steam room, sauna, hot tub and lounge.

Main deck's 24-seater dining table, BBQ, and bar create the ultimate social space..

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Aquijo Through the Lens

Sailing but not as you know it

Superlative Spaces

On the flybridge, which is impressively spacious, there are large sofas, a Jacuzzi, sunpads and gimballed tables (so your drinks stay put). It’s a superlative space to relax or take in the sailing action.

Entertainment Guaranteed

With a bar on three of her four decks, there’s every opportunity for seamless service at all times. Try the main deck, where there’s a 12-seater bar with a retractable television, multi-coloured lighting and beer on tap.

Dine Under the Stars

When it comes to dining, there’s nowhere better than the 24 person dining table on the main deck aft, situated under a retractable skylight.

Accommodation

Total Escapism

Aquijo offers total disconnection and complete freedom. Her seven adaptable cabins, with no TVs or Audio systems, offer numerous layout possibilities for different groups. The peace and escapism is unrivalled.

Cabin Arrangement

Principal Cabin

The bridge-deck master suite features his and hers ensuites and a private terrace with gimballed dining table.

Convertible Cabins

Two cabins each with ensuite and lounge that split into two separate cabins if needed.

Guest Cabins

Two additional guest cabins; one is wheelchair accessible.

Make a Splash

What's in the Toybox

2 x 8m Tenders 1 x 6m Tenders 11 Plastic kayaks Jetski One-man Hobie Quest Fanatic inflatable SUP Fanatic rigid SUP Wakeboards RS Aero sailing dinghies Sets of dive gear Fishing rods Assorted inflatable toys

Please note that the tenders and toys on board the yachts are regularly updated. Please contact Y.CO for the most up to date list.

Charter Aquijo in South America

Adventures In Nature

Bahia Herradura to Puerto Jimenez. Cruise from Costa Rica to Panama. Live la Pura Vida. Raft on the Pacuare River. Fly over vibrant green landscapes.

A Chain of Offshore Jewels

Cucumber Beach Marina to Belize City. A twelve day exploration of Belize's uninhabited islands and atolls by superyacht.

A Peaceful Green Jewel

Playa Herradura to Marina Papagayo. Discover Costa Rica, an adventurer’s dream. A peaceful idyll. Wildlife wherever you turn.

Untouched Wilderness

Las Catalinas to Puerto Jimenez. Experience the endless possibilities that a yacht charter on Costa Rica’s coastline has to offer.

Charter Aquijo in the South Pacific and Australasia

Pearl of the Pacific

Port Denarau to Port Denarau. Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of city life and escape to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands; white sandy beaches, blue lagoons and luxurious resorts.

Natural Paradise

Whangaroa to Auckland. Epic landscapes. Green islands. Mirror calm turquoise waters. New Zealand is the ultimate playground of the Pacific.

Uninterrupted Island Bliss

Samarai to Alotau. Venture off the grid and cruise through the Milne Bay Region of Papua New Guinea.

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