FRIENDSHIP is a dramatically beautiful 52.8-metre motor yacht built by the prominent Dutch shipyard Oceanco and delivered in 2000, formerly named Sunrise, and comprehensively refitted over the years with major programmes in 2016 and a full refurbishment in 2022 keeping her firmly among the finest charter yachts available. An award-winning yacht, she took the prestigious ShowBoats International Award for Highest Technical Achievement in the year of her launch, and she was purposely designed for the charter market, with exterior styling and interior design by The A Group of Monaco in partnership with JP Fantini Design. Remarkably, she was one of the very first yachts in the world to feature floor-to-ceiling glass, a design innovation that has since taken the industry by storm, and expansive windows combine with limed oak panelling, mirrors and glass throughout to create a bright, light and elegant interior with a wonderful sense of space. Built on a full-displacement steel hull with an aluminium superstructure over three decks, she is a comfortable, sea-kindly cruiser fitted with advanced stabilisers and offers a generous range of 5,100 nautical miles. Life aboard FRIENDSHIP is geared towards relaxed, sociable living for families and groups alike. Her versatile exterior spaces offer both open and shaded options for outdoor dining and lounging, and among her many highlights are two deck jacuzzis, one on the sundeck and a private one on the owner’s deck, along with a barbecue and generous sunbathing and seating areas. The bright, airy sky lounge is a particular delight, its stylish bar and curved sofas creating a laid-back atmosphere in which guests can relax with a book or enjoy an intimate gathering, and a lower-deck gymnasium and a dedicated children’s playroom ensure there is something for guests of every age. As an approved RYA watersports centre she carries an extensive toy box, including a new Castoldi jet tender, Seadoos, Seabobs and a floating tender dock complete with a swimming pool, a trampoline and a Blob for endless fun on the water. Accommodation is arranged for up to 12 guests in six staterooms. The supremely spacious split-level master suite occupies the main deck, with a king-size bed facing forward through 180-degree one-way glass for panoramic views, a private study, a dressing room and its own private outdoor deck with a jacuzzi. Three further double cabins and two twin cabins, all beautifully finished with en-suite bathrooms, complete the accommodation, offering flexible, comfortable space for families and friends. A professional crew of up to 12 delivers impeccable, attentive service throughout. Powered by twin MTU engines, FRIENDSHIP cruises comfortably at around 12 to 14 knots with a top speed of some 16 knots. Cruising the western Mediterranean, from the Balearic Islands to Corsica and Sardinia, she offers charter guests a wonderful combination of award-winning design, light-filled interiors, standout family-friendly amenities and genuine Oceanco pedigree aboard one of the most characterful and enduringly popular charter yachts in her class. With her strong charter history, generous entertaining spaces and standout amenities for younger guests, she remains a firm favourite for families seeking a relaxed and indulgent Mediterranean holiday. Available for charter through Cecil Wright and Partners, FRIENDSHIP is offered at rates from EUR 235,000 per week plus expenses.
