USHER is a 47-metre Delta Marine motor yacht that is truly a floating art gallery, her stunning Polynesian chic interior evoking a rare sense of leisure, relaxation and adventure unlike anything else on the charter market. Built in 2007 by the renowned Delta Marine yard and winner of the World Superyacht Award for Best Semi-Displacement Yacht over 40 metres, she was designed by the Delta Design Group with an interior by Juan-Carlos Espinosa that combines exotic woods such as wenge, bubinga and koa with the rich textures of leather, bamboo and beautiful stone. A hand-carved floral inlay carpet, fine upholstery and vibrant tropical glasswork bring colour and warmth to every room, creating a harmonious contrast of modern and primitive styling that makes many of her spaces function as works of art in their own right. An extensive refit in 2014 added Savant AV equipment controllable by iPad, new flat-screen televisions throughout including an 80-inch screen, a new quiet air-conditioning system and cutting-edge galley equipment, with further updates keeping her fresh and turnkey. Open, light and airy, USHER’s main salon offers dining, lounge and bar areas that flow naturally to her expansive deck spaces. The aft deck features a large bubinga and wenge table with wicker chairs for alfresco dining, warmed by infrared heat panels for evenings under the stars. The bridge deck offers a more casual dining and sunning area with a full steering station, while the sundeck flybridge is a favourite hangout with a hot tub, wet bar, a margarita machine, a retractable 42-inch television and four stand-alone teak chairs. A fishing cockpit and a vast beach platform with a hydraulically operated swim ladder make access to tropical waters effortless. Accommodation is arranged for 12 guests across five tech-savvy staterooms, each fitted with iPads and iPad-controlled AV systems. The opulent master suite features a domed stained-glass skylight, while two VIP cabins include Jacuzzi tubs and two further double cabins complete the layout, with an additional third Pullman berth well suited to a child. Each cabin is finished in one of four distinct colour palettes drawn from the yacht’s Polynesian theme. A two-person elevator services all three interior decks, and zero-speed stabilisers ensure comfort at anchor. USHER is a certified PADI Dive Centre, so guests can learn to scuba dive and earn their certification during the charter, supported by an array of the latest water toys and a crew of 10 that includes a dedicated video and photo professional to capture lasting memories. She cruises the Bahamas and Caribbean. USHER’s custom semi-displacement hull and shallow draft give her remarkable agility and speed, reaching 23 knots while cruising comfortably at 20, opening up itineraries and anchorages that many yachts her size cannot reach. From the underwater camera capturing deep-sea curiosities in real time to the elevator servicing all three decks, every detail reflects the thoughtful, adventure-ready spirit that has made USHER a proven charter yacht with a devoted following. Available through Northrop and Johnson in the Bahamas and Caribbean. Her Polynesian artistry, infused with elegant art deco touches, remains one of the most memorable and genuinely original interiors available for charter anywhere in the world.
