The charter fee covers the yacht, standard equipment, and insurance. Cleaning, tourist tax, and any optional extras (skipper, paddle board, etc.) are billed at the base — we confirm the full breakdown when you request a quote.
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What you'll pay
Charter pricing is famously opaque. Here's everything the operator will charge — mandatory items paid at the base, plus optional add-ons you can opt into.
Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (12 aboard · 40 not)
- Air condition
- Refrigerator
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- TV
- Generator
- Water maker
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Bimini
- Bow thruster
- Dinghy
- Heating
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Electric toilet
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Holding tank
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
SailChecker Expert View
Perfect for groups The Arcturus is an excellent choice if you're chartering with family or friends, 10 berths across 5 cabins means everyone gets reasonable privacy, and the 16.8m catamaran hull keeps things stable and spacious. With a 2025 build, you're getting brand-new systems and minimal maintenance surprises.
Well-equipped for comfort This boat ticks the boxes for extended cruising: water maker, generator, air conditioning, and an ice maker mean you won't feel like you're roughing it. The bow thruster and autopilot take stress out of tight anchorages and long passages, while the bimini keeps sun exposure manageable in warm climates.
Solid value proposition At €13,000 per week for a modern 5-cabin catamaran, the pricing sits fairly in the mid-range for this class and size. That low €1,000 deposit is refreshingly customer-friendly compared to typical 20, 30% upfront asks.
One thing to note Equatorial Yachts has only one review on record, it's a perfect 5-star, but a single rating doesn't yet paint a full picture of consistency. Before committing, you might want to ask the operator directly about their fleet size, turnaround procedures, and whether English-speaking crew or briefing staff are available for international arrivals.
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The marina & destination
Based at Eden Island Marina, in Mahe, Victoria, Seychelles. Arcturus is operated by Equatorial Yachts.
Eden Island Marina in Victoria is the primary charter base in the Seychelles, positioned perfectly for exploring the inner islands of the Mahe group. Week 1 typically involves gentle sailing to nearby islands such as Praslin and La Digue, with consistent trade winds and short passages of 15-30 nautical miles that suit both experienced sailors and those acclimatising after long-haul travel. The protected anchorages around these islands offer good holding and predictable conditions, making this an ideal base for building confidence before considering longer passages to the outer islands.
Frequently asked questions
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