DIAM makes a straightforward case: a lot of yacht for the money. A Gulf Craft Majesty 105 delivered in 2013, she carries the volume of a larger boat across three decks, sleeps nine guests in five cabins, and charters the French Riviera at a price that undercuts newer yachts of her size. For a group that values space and comfort over the latest badge, she is a sensible, generous choice.
Space is her strength. The full beam master runs the width of the yacht, a genuinely large owner suite rather than a token forward cabin, and the main saloon and dining area carry the same sense of room. Warm timber, cream upholstery and wide windows give her a classic, comfortable feel, easy to settle into for a week rather than a night. She was built to be lived in, and it shows in the volume she offers for a 32 metre boat.
The decks are set up for the sun. A jacuzzi sits forward with lounging around it, the sun deck carries a run of loungers and shade, and the aft deck frames a dining table for long lunches at anchor. At anchor stabilisers keep her steady when the group is aboard, and a hydraulic swim platform drops to the water for easy swimming and boarding, with a Williams jet tender ready alongside.
Inside, the main saloon runs wide in polished wood and soft neutrals, glazed on both sides so the coast stays in view. A formal dining area seats the full party, and the flow between the saloon and the deck makes the main deck feel like one connected space. The finish is warm and unfussy, built for comfort rather than show, and it wears its years well after careful use.
The Majesty 105 was Gulf Craft answer to owners who wanted the presence of a superyacht without the running costs of one, and that logic carries straight through to charter. She offers three full decks, a proper flybridge and a beach club style stern, yet stays simple to run and easy on the budget, which is why a week aboard lands well below newer yachts of the same length. Value, here, is not a compromise but the whole point.
Accommodation sleeps up to nine guests across five cabins. The full beam master leads, with a pair of doubles and a twin below, each in the same warm timber and with its own bathroom. The layout suits families and groups alike, with the twin flexible for children or friends. A crew of six runs the yacht, service pitched to feel relaxed and personal on a boat of this size.
Days settle into an easy rhythm. Breakfast on the aft deck, a fast run to a quiet cove, an afternoon split between the jacuzzi, the swim platform and the water toys, then dinner under the stars as the coast lights up. The crew of six know the Riviera well and shape each day around the group rather than a fixed programme, so the yacht works as a relaxed base for exploring rather than a schedule to keep.
She cruises the western Mediterranean through the year, at home along the French Riviera between Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and Saint Tropez, and easily reaching the Italian coast and the islands. For a charter that wants the space and comfort of a larger yacht at a sensible price, close to the best of the Riviera, DIAM delivers exactly that.
