SANDS

SANDS is a 36-metre GRP motor yacht built by Maiora in 2018, registered under the Malta flag. Her exterior and interior design are both attributed to the Maiora and Fipa Italiana Yachts studios respectively, reflecting the in-house design coherence characteristic of Italian production builders working at this level of the market.

She accommodates 12 guests across 6 cabins with a crew of 6, making her a practical choice for full-group charters of families or friends seeking the central and western Mediterranean. Her charter regions cover the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, and wider Italy — a circuit well suited to her range of 1,100 nautical miles and planing capability that peaks at 27 knots. SANDS is not configured for long ocean passages, and those seeking a vessel with extensive spa facilities or a large toy inventory will need to look elsewhere.

What Maiora builds well is volume relative to length, and SANDS benefits from this — her beam and internal arrangement delivering generous accommodation for a 36-metre yacht. Stabilisers fitted for both underway and at-anchor use address one of the practical concerns for guests spending extended time aboard in Mediterranean anchorages.

Onboard amenities include a sun deck with sunpads, exterior bar, foredeck seating with table, BBQ, outdoor shower, and a tender garage. The water toy selection covers Seabobs, kayaks, paddleboards, water-skis, scuba diving equipment, snorkelling gear, and fishing equipment — a well-rounded set for active charter groups. The six-crew team for twelve guests provides competent service at a ratio appropriate for a yacht charter of this category.

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