AQUILA

AQUILA is an 85.6-metre displacement superyacht built in steel by Derecktor Shipyards in 2010 and refitted in 2021, sailing under the United Kingdom flag. At nearly 2,998 gross tonnes, she sits firmly in the upper tier of charter-available vessels operating in the Eastern Mediterranean, and her 2021 refit signals a vessel maintained to a standard consistent with active, high-frequency use rather than passive ownership.

With accommodation for 12 guests across 8 cabins attended by a crew of 28, AQUILA offers one of the more generous crew-to-guest ratios available in her size category — roughly 2.3 crew per guest — a figure that translates directly into service depth and operational precision. She is well suited to small, private groups seeking a high degree of personalised attention: families with children, corporate principals, or close-knit parties who value discretion and unhurried pacing. She is not ideally matched to larger social groups looking to host events or sail with extended guest lists, and her displacement hull, while exceptionally stable, means she is oriented toward comfort at sea rather than performance sailing. Her current charter region is Greece, placing her well for island-hopping itineraries across the Cyclades, Dodecanese, and Ionian.

What distinguishes AQUILA from comparable charter yachts in the 80-metre class is the breadth of onboard infrastructure delivered within a package scaled for just 12 guests. Derecktor Shipyards is known for rigorous structural engineering, and her steel displacement hull provides the kind of sea-keeping that makes extended passages — she carries a range of 5,000 nautical miles, among the longer-range figures in her class — genuinely comfortable rather than merely manageable. Active stabilisers further reduce motion underway, which matters considerably on overnight legs between Greek island groups.

Onboard, AQUILA is oriented around a layered experience that moves fluidly between interior and exterior. A dedicated beach club and swimming platform make sea access a central part of the daily rhythm, supported by four Yamaha WaveRunners, Seabobs, and the full suite of water toys one would expect at this level. The spa, massage room, gym, and movie theatre give the yacht genuine depth for days at anchor or during weather holds, while the sun deck and elevator speak to a layout that considers guest mobility across multiple levels. The tender at 5.6 metres is appropriately sized for discreet shore runs rather than large-party transfers, again reflecting the intimate scale of the charter proposition.

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