NORTHERN ESCAPE Yacht Charter
Yacht Description
NORTHERN ESCAPE yacht is a 133.00 ft long sailboat monohull and spends the summer season in Australia, South Pacific and winter season in Australia, South Pacific. It was built by Benetti in 2022. The yacht layout features 6 cabins and accommodates 12 guests. The cabin arrangement is following: 1 king cabin, 2 queen cabins, 4 single cabins, 4 pullman cabins.
The sailboat features NORTHERN ESCAPE is a 41m Benetti Oasis yacht built in 2022, bringing renowned ‘Made in Italy’ style and quality to the Australian charter market. NORTHERN ESCAPE epitomises the qualities of a modern superyacht, perfectly balancing outdoor living with beautiful and welcoming interiors. This is an incredible platform for luxury yacht adventures, with a staggering array of amenities that will help you to maximise your charter experience. engines .
Accommodation
NORTHERN ESCAPE can accommodate up to 12 guests in a flexible five or six cabin layout, including a main-deck full-beam master suite with an office area, dressing rooms and his and her bathrooms. An additional room on the main deck provides even greater flexibility, with two fold-down pullman beds that can serve as an extra guest cabin or be converted into a wellness room for ultimate relaxation. The rest of the accommodation is on the lower deck and includes two double cabins, and two twin convertibles with additional Pullman beds.Cabin Breakdown
Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailboat like NORTHERN ESCAPE, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price (A$43,050 - A$86,100), making the charter cost A$330,050 to A$373,100. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
NORTHERN ESCAPE Yacht Charter Price
# of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Total | Note | |
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14 day charter | 574,000AUD to 630,000AUD | 114,800AUD to 189,000AUD | 688,800AUD to 819,000AUD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
7 day charter | 287,000AUD to 315,000AUD | 57,400AUD to 94,500AUD | 344,400AUD to 409,500AUD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
3 day charter | 143,500AUD to 157,500AUD | 28,700AUD to 47,250AUD | 172,200AUD to 204,750AUD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 287,000AUD / 6 * 3 days = 143,500AUD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: AUD287,000
High season rate: AUD315,000
NORTHERN ESCAPE is based in Cairns, North Queensland, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - the Earth's most precious organism.
April : Solomon Islands
May – November : The Great Barrier Reef & The Whitsundays
December – January: Sydney
January – March: Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania
NORTHERN ESCAPE has a fluid program so please bring enquiries for the East and West Coasts of Australia , South Pacific, including PNG, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Fiji.NORTHERN ESCAPE is based in Cairns, North Queensland, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef - the Earth's most precious organism.
April : Solomon Islands
May – November : The Great Barrier Reef & The Whitsundays
December – January: Sydney
January – March: Sydney, Melbourne, Tasmania
NORTHERN ESCAPE has a fluid program so please bring enquiries for the East and West Coasts of Australia , South Pacific, including PNG, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Fiji.
NORTHERN ESCAPE Yacht Charter Locations
Summer Season
Winter Season
Amenities
Specifications
Features
More Specifications
Diving Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
Communications:
Aerial DTV Antenna
Aerial Radio Antenna
WI-FI Antenna - ideal for long-range deployment of high performance wireless networks.
Dock WI-FI Antenna
4G Router + Antenna
Download and speed capacity for the internet is 80 mbps+ (depending on location).
MARTIME STARLINK.
Fishing
Green Initiatives
Water Sports
Other Entertainment
TVs:
Upper deck/sky lounge- Sony KD-75X81J 75 inch
Master suite- 2 x Sony KD-6581J 65 inch ( on desk & dresser)
Guest cabins - Sony Kld-32W6605 32 inch
Plex system - guests can watch movies and listen to music in the cabin or wherever on the boat streaming from tablets and smartphones.
Apple TV on all cabins
Sonos
Creston
Ipads' to control lights, shades, temperature & scenarios at guests' will
Crew Information
Captain: Sam Aldred
Name: Sam Aldred
Position: Captain
Nationality: Australian
Description: Sam brings a wealth of knowledge and a positive energy to his leadership role onboard M/Y Northern Escape. Leaving Australia at just 17 years of age to pursue a career in yachting, Sam has since been travelling the world working on yachts ranging in size from 25m – 85m gaining his qualifications in both his role as Captain and also engineering. With both parents working as Captains on vessels in Australia, Sam’s life always revolved around the water, this is his true passion and first love. It gave him an insight into what the role of a Captain entails from an early age. Sam’s career started in the Mediterranean and since then he has travelled the waters extensively gaining a wealth of knowledge of the local areas and the most exclusive anchorages. He has a love for fishing, diving and all things water and is racing off to the closest golf course in his time off. With an emphasis on attention to detail and safety onboard, Sam and his crew are always attentive to the guests’
needs and aims to create a safe and unforgettable experience.
Name: Emily Jaye
Position: Chief Stewardess
Nationality: Australian
Description: Growing up in Sunny North Queensland, Australia, Emily always enjoyed the sun and the sea. She decided to give up her job in banking back in 2011 and take on a completely different adventure in the yachting industry. Joining her first vessel in the Mediterranean as a deck/stew and gaining her Yachtmaster, she switched to an interior role, stayed focused and within a few years gained her first role as Chief Stewardess. Emily has a passion for all things wine and has recently completed her WSET level 2. With a strong attention to detail, Emily loves to interact with the guests and ensure they always have everything they need to make their trip a memorable one. She enjoys the comradery of working within a team who all have the same goal of making the experience for the guests the best it possibly can be.
Name: Ste Booker
Position: First Officer
Nationality: British
Description: As the son of a Master Mariner, it was only fate that Ste would embark on a career on the ocean, sharing the same passion and dedication within the maritime industry as his father. From a young age, Ste has been in a leadership role teaching Kitesurfing in Wales and then in 2015 began his career on board his first Superyacht. As the Chief Mate on board M/Y Northern Escape, Ste has a great understanding of seamanship and safety and places a significant emphasis on the guests’ overall experience, ensuring their enjoyment levels are always as high as possible and, of course, include some water sports. Ste loves to spend his downtime kitesurfing, fishing or having a round of golf.
Name: Tom Pilz
Position: Engineer
Nationality: Australian
Description: Growing up on the Northern Beaches of Australia, Tom’s life has always gravitated towards the water. Born into a family of engineers, Tom’s love for the water would soon take his engineering mind where it feels most at home. Tom’s career has not been your run-of-the-mill superyacht career, having started aboard one of the oldest superyachts in the world. With experience in both diesel and steam engines, Tom brings a plethora of knowledge and experience to the Northern Escape team. When he’s not running around behind the scenes, he enjoys spending his time exploring both above and below the water. Whether it’s sailing the oceans or motorbike riding through the remote mountains of Cambodia, Tom’s thirst for adventure is never truly quenched. His career has taken him to some of the furthest reaches of the planet, teaching him invaluable skills along the way. From the AV to the engine room, no task is too big or too small for Tom ensuring that you enjoy your uninterrupted experience aboard Northern Escape.
Name: Rebekah Sayle
Position: Second Stewardess
Nationality: British
Description: Rebekah (Bex) grew up on a small Island in Wales which immediately taught her to appreciate the smaller things in life. From a young age, Bex always had a passion for the sea, water sports and travel and realised she could combine all 3 within the luxury yachting industry whilst travelling the world. Working in 5-star holiday accommodation, Bex was able to gain experience in what would lead to a role on board her first vessel as a stewardess in 2015. Bex has an effervescent personality which is highly contagious. She genuinely loves to see her guests enjoying themselves. In her spare time, you will always find Bex taking part in water sports be it kitesurfing, wakeboarding or soaking up the sun on a Stand-up Paddle.
Name: Lotte
Position: Head Chef
Description: Lotte is an adventurous yacht chef with a zest for creating culinary magic on the open seas. With 2 years of sea-faring experience on both motor and sailing yachts, she’s honed her skills in the galley to deliver not just meals, but unforgettable dining experiences. Lotte spent the first 16 years of her life in Singapore, developing her deep appreciation for the great flavours this world has to offer. Her journey began with a love for both cooking and traveling, leading her to craft dishes that reflect the flavours of the destinations they explore, working on vessels around the Mediterranean, Caribbean & the Pacific like the 95m Kismet, 60m Scott Free and 58m Ngoni. Whether it’s a sunset soiree or a morning brunch with a view, she thrives on delighting guests and crew with dishes that tell a story of the sea and the places they visit.