XOXO is proof of what a serious refit can do. Built by Intermarine in 2001 and brought fully up to date in 2023, this 35-metre motor yacht pairs a generous, volume-rich hull with interiors restyled by Luiz de Basto. The result is a yacht that feels current and considered, priced to invite a closer look.
Her appeal starts with how she entertains. Three bars are threaded through the yacht, from the main saloon to the shaded aft deck and up to the sun deck, so a gathering never has far to travel for a drink or a view. Dining is just as flexible, with a formal setting on the main deck and alfresco tables that follow the sun and the breeze across the day.
The accommodation is led by a full-beam king master suite with his-and-hers baths, a layout that gives the owner real privacy and a sense of scale unusual at this length. Four further cabins, a VIP queen, a convertible queen and two twins, sleep up to ten guests in comfort, making her a natural fit for families or two couples travelling together. Throughout, the 2023 refit shows in crisp finishes and a light, contemporary hand.
Life outdoors is where XOXO settles into her rhythm. The expansive sun deck carries a jacuzzi set among loungers, with panoramic views that make it the obvious place to end a day on the water. Zero-speed stabilisers hold her steady at anchor, so evenings stay calm and nights stay restful, whether she is tucked into a Bahamian cay or lying off a busy harbour.
She is built for the water, not just the dock. Her toy collection includes two-person jet skis and a substantial towed tender, along with a spread of beach kit for long afternoons ashore. Being pet-friendly, she makes room for the whole family, a small detail that says a great deal about how she is run.
Her cruising pattern suits her character. Summers explore the US coast, while the winter season moves through the Bahamas and the Virgin Islands, where warm, sheltered water and easy island-hopping play to her strengths. A crew of five keeps the experience smooth and unobtrusive, reading the day and staying a step ahead of it.
There is a sociability built into the way she is laid out. With three bars and three distinct dining areas, a group can drift apart and come back together across the day without ever feeling boxed in, and the sun deck gives everyone a reason to gather at the end of it. She rewards the kind of charter where the plan is loose and the hours are long, the toys come out after lunch, and dinner runs late under the deck lights. For families in particular, she strikes an easy balance between space to roam and room to relax.
What makes XOXO worth attention is value with substance. She offers full-beam owner accommodation, genuine entertaining space and a fresh, refitted interior at a charter rate that undercuts newer yachts of similar volume. For guests who care more about how a week actually feels than about a launch year, she is a confident, easy-going choice with the polish to back it up.
