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 (14 aboard · 38 not)
- Air condition
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Ice maker
- Generator
- Water maker
- Autopilot
- Chart plotter
- Radar
- Bimini
- Flybridge
- Dinghy
- Snorkeling equipment
- Coffee maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- 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
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Diving equipment
- Stand up paddle
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Perfect for families This 2020 Leopard 53 power cat suits groups of up to six who value comfort and ease over traditional sailing. Three cabins with air conditioning make it ideal for families or friends wanting their own space without the complexity of sailing.
Smart setup features The flybridge, water maker, and snorkeling kit tick all the right boxes for a relaxed week exploring warm-water destinations. Radar and autopilot mean less physical demand, and the dinghy gets you ashore easily, great if you're chartering somewhere with good anchorages and beach clubs.
Solid value proposition At €27,020 per week for six berths, this works out to roughly €4,500 per person for a well-equipped, modern catamaran with no deposit required. That's fair for a newer boat with air con, heating, and the convenience factor power cats deliver.
One practical note We'd need to know your charter base location to advise on flight logistics and whether this boat suits your destination, Mediterranean, Caribbean, or elsewhere changes the story considerably. Drop us a line with where you're thinking of sailing, and we can confirm if Akula's the right fit for your dates.
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The marina & destination
Based at Eden Island Marina, in Mahe, Victoria, Seychelles. Akula is operated by Summer Rain Tours .
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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