Chakra is an eighty-six-metre motor yacht whose story stretches back more than six decades. Originally built by Scheepswerf Gebr. van der Werf in 1963 as an ocean station ship used for weather forecasting, she was transformed in 1998 into a private yacht and then comprehensively refitted between 2016 and 2017. Today she stands as one of the most characterful large yachts available for charter, blending a rich maritime heritage with all the comforts a modern guest could ask for.nnThe steel hull gives Chakra the structural integrity to cross oceans in any season, and at eighty-six metres she offers a volume of interior and exterior space that few purpose-built yachts can match. Her beam of twelve and a half metres allows for generous cabin layouts, wide corridors, and social areas that feel more like those of a boutique hotel than a traditional vessel.nnChakra accommodates up to twenty-four guests across nineteen staterooms, a configuration that makes her as well suited to extended family reunions and milestone celebrations as to corporate retreats. Each cabin is individually styled, with classic furnishings and warm colour palettes that nod to the yacht’s heritage while providing every modern convenience including individual climate control and entertainment systems.nnThe interior public spaces are equally generous. The main saloon combines a formal lounge with a library corner and a full bar, creating an atmosphere that invites both lively gatherings and quiet afternoons. A separate dining saloon seats the full complement of twenty-four guests at a single table, turning every meal into a shared occasion. Elsewhere, a cinema room, a card room, and multiple lounge areas ensure that guests can always find a space that matches their mood.nnOn deck, Chakra’s size truly comes into its own. The sundeck stretches far enough for a full-size jacuzzi, a sun-lounger field, and an outdoor bar, while the aft deck offers sheltered dining and a lounge that catches the late-afternoon light. A dedicated fitness centre, a beauty salon, and a professional massage room provide a full programme of wellness and relaxation without leaving the yacht.nnWater-based activities are launched from the stern platform, which provides access to a fleet of toys including jet skis, kayaks, paddleboards, and snorkelling equipment. Multiple tenders serve both shore transfers and exploratory coastal cruises.nnChakra’s sheer scale also makes her an outstanding platform for dockside events. With quayside capacity for up to two hundred guests, she can host receptions, product launches, and gala dinners against a backdrop that no shore venue can replicate. Even in charter mode, her vast deck spaces and multiple dining areas give every gathering a sense of occasion.nnWith a crew of thirty looking after a maximum of twenty-four guests, the service ratio aboard Chakra ensures that every request is met promptly and every detail anticipated. She cruises at thirteen knots with a maximum speed of fourteen knots, and her range of three thousand two hundred nautical miles opens up itineraries across the full breadth of the Mediterranean and beyond. Available for weekly charter from four hundred and ninety-five thousand euros, Chakra offers an experience rooted in history and finished in contemporary luxury.
