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• Kaleidescape
• On Deck Master
• Personal Watercraft
• Stabilizers

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Accommodations

Specifications

Toys & Tenders

• 2022 38’ Boston Whaler Outrage with quad 350hp Merc engines with Seakeeper stabilizer (Bahamas)
• 35’ twin 300 Yamaha engines center console tender (Caribbean)
• Equipped for all types of fishing, i.e., outriggers, deep drop rods, trolling and bottom fishing
• eFoil by Lift, Electric Hydrofoil Board
• 2 x Seadoo Spark 2-seater 900cc
• 2 x Seabobs F5 Sport
• Water Slide
• Floating Cabana
• 2 x Mirage Eclipse Elliptical Stand Up Paddleboards
• 1 x Wake Board, 1 x Towable Tube
• Water Ski’s for adults and children, and slalom, Knee Board, Snorkel Gear
• Beach Setup (bbq, cabana, chairs, tables, beach toys like football, Frisbees, bocci)
• Board Games
• 1 x floating Maui Mat Raft
• 2 x Hobie Mirage kayaks (one double, one single)

Summer Rates

2024 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

Cruising Regions

• The Bahamas
• Abacos Islands
• Out Islands
• Harbour Island
• Eleuthera Islands
• Exuma Islands
• Nassau and Paradise Island

Winter Rates

2024/2025 Season. Rates p/week + expenses

• US Virgin Islands
• British Virgin Islands
• Leeward Islands
• Windward Islands

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Classically styled motor yacht FAR NIENTE is a 32.70 m (107' 3") was built in 2024 by SES Yachts in Istanbul. Her styling that is based on the famous Dutch Hering Loggers that were built in the early 1900’s in the Netherlands. She offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 7 suites.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF FAR NIENTE: ~Explorer style yacht ~Contemporary spacious interior ~Generous deck spaces ~Main deck master ~Array of water toys ~Air conditioning ~WiFi

EXTERIOR The hull styling has been optimised and the yacht has an overall dimension of 32.70 m (107' 3") and a beam of 6.70 m (22'). Constructed with a steel hull and wood composite cold moulded deck house, she has two generous deck levels. On the upper deck there is an open aft deck with a moveable dining table covered with a sunshade plus a static crescent shaped banquette table to aft.

On the main deck there is a large foredeck and aft deck with access directly into the main salon.

FAR NIENTE Specifications

INTERIOR The interior offers expansive guest space in the main salon which fills over half of the main deck. Aft in the space are two opposing sofas with central coffee table, while the amidships space has a large dining table with adjacent pantry/bar. Forward in the salon is an L-shaped sofa which creates a comfortable TV lounge.

Forward on the main deck is a convenient day head and a forward main deck master.

Yacht Accommodation

The elegant accommodation is configured as a main deck master with forward facing bed and ensuite bathroom plus four guest suites on the lower deck (two aft doubles and two amidships twins). All the suites feature luxury ensuite bathrooms. The pantry and crew accommodation is forward on the lower deck.

Amenities and Extras

Tenders & Toys: ~10m Novamarine Black Shiver (Dolce) ~2 electric foil boards ~Sea Bobs ~Inflatable Pool ~2 SUPS ~Snorkel gear ~Water Ski's, Wakeboard, Towable Toys etc (please confirm any specific requirements before booking)

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Asking Price

$16,745,000

Summer Charter

From $125,000 p/w

Winter Charter

Elegance & Warmth.

American built Far Niente was launched by Westport in 2014, offering relaxed or active onboard experiences in modern interiors complemented by well-designed exterior deck spaces. Spend your days on the sundeck with jacuzzi, shaded dining and 42in screen for movies and sports. Jump on the water toys from the lower deck swim platform. Retreat to the skylounge with cinema setup, electric fireplace and game table.

CHARTER LOCATION

Summer: Bahamas

Winter: Caribbean

Standout Features

This is Far Niente

With a 35ft Boston Whaler tender, kayaks, paddleboards, sea scooters & bikes.

Enjoy shaded alfresco dining for 10 guests, sunloungers, big screen tv and jacuzzi on the sundeck.

Master Suite

The king-sized master suite comes with office facilities for business onbaord.

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Active or Relaxed Experiences

Toys include a 35ft Boston Whaler tender with Seakeeper Gyro stabilisation, kayaks, paddleboards, sea scooters, bikes & beach equipment.

Far Niente offers shaded alfresco dining for 10 guests, comfortable sun loungers, a large-screen TV, and a jacuzzi on the sundeck for your relaxation and enjoyment.

The king-sized master suite aboard Far Niente provides a luxurious sanctuary, complete with office facilities to cater to your business needs while ensuring your utmost comfort during your voyage.

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Other specifications

• Beam 26.2 Feet
• Draft 6.6 Feet
• Type Motor Boat
• Refit Annually

Accommodations

Deck jacuzzi, air conditioning, deck shower, hair dryers, wheelchair access, stabilizers, onboard entertainment, salon tv/dvd, salon stereo/music, board games, gym equipment, water entertainment, water skis - adult, snorkel gear, kayaks - 1 man, kayaks - 2 man, floating mats, beach games, fishing gear, under water camera, under water video, stand-up paddle, sea scooters, scuba diving, license info, air compressor, technical details, cruising speed, communications, charter types, special diets, kosher diets, gay charters, nudist charters, crew smokes, pets onboard, guest pets allowed, children allowed, nationality, languages spoken by crew, similar yachts to far niente.

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Sleeps 10 guests in 5 Cabins

Size: 130 Ft

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Sleeps 8 guests in 4 Cabins

Size: 112 Ft

2014   Westport    130ft  /  39.6m

FAR NIENTE Yacht Charter

FAR NIENTE currently registered in the Marshall Islands is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht FAR NIENTE was built by Westport and delivered to her owner in 2014, she later underwent a refit in 2017.

The exterior of FAR NIENTE is designed by Westport.

The 130ft / 39.6m FAR NIENTE has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 2 x MTU/DDC 12V 4000 (2895 HP each) with a cruising speed of 13 knots and a top speed of 20 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

FAR NIENTE has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a primary suite with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities located on the deck, 2 VIP suites with a king size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and a cabin with a twin bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht FAR NIENTE will be managed by the crew of 7 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 7 crew have their own separate crew quarters located below forward allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Beach umbrella, Coffee machine, Exercise equipment, Big game fishing gear, Light fishing gear, Gym, Ice maker, Indoor audio system, iPod dock, Jacuzzi on deck, Media movie server, Outdoor audio system, Printer, Satellite TV, Special diets, Stabilizers At Anchor, Streaming online media, Sun loungers, Swim platform, TV all cabins, TV primary cabin, TV outdoor, TV saloon, Water maker and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

FAR NIENTE is Currently cruising in the Caribbean.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Leeward Islands
• Air Conditioning
• Beach umbrella
• Coffee machine
• Exercise equipment
• Big game fishing gear
• Light fishing gear
• Indoor audio system
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Media movie server
• Outdoor audio system
• Satellite TV
• Special diets
• Stabilizers At Anchor
• Streaming online media
• Sun loungers
• Swim platform
• TV all cabins
• TV master cabin
• Water maker
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Beach games
• Floating mats
• Free weights
• Inflatable floating island
• Paddleboards
• Tube - towable
• Water skis - adult
• Water skis - child
• Water slide
• eFoil by Lift, Electric Hydrofoil Board (Caribbean only)
• 35’ twin 300 Yamaha engines center console tender (Caribbean)
• 2022 38’ Boston Whaler Outrage with quad 350hp Merc engines with Seakeeper stabilizer (Bahamas)

Jason Bacon

Previous Yachts: M/Y SMERALDA (253ft) Dubai and Worldwide itinerary, M/Y ONE OFF (201ft), M/Y One More Toy (157ft) Jason started his life on the water at the age of 5 racing small sailing dinghies. After racing for a number of years he taught these skills at the Olympic sailing school in Wales. At the school, he passed his Master of Yachts unlimited and with such credentials was able to join the Americas Cup Yacht, Stars & Stripes. With a passion for travel working on super yachts seemed a natural progression. Since then he has worked on multiple yachts and has 17 years of experience in the industry. As a captain, he oversees every aspect of the yacht’s operations ensuring safety at all times and a comfortable cruising experience. He is adept at crew relations, continually maintaining a strong team environment to create the most memorable and service-oriented experience for the guests. Hobbies include: Free diving, wake boarding, sailing and kayaking

Pedro Diaz Rocha

Previous Yachts: 164’ Tsumat, 108’ Narvalo, 100’ Indigo, 95’ Bella luna Pedro was born in Nayarit Mexico but settled in Mazatlan, Mexico, known as the pearl of the Mexican pacific. He spent 4 years in merchant marine school and graduated in 2016. He then started his internship in a tuna purse seine fishing vessel traveling to the western pacific and south America after he got his engineering ticket. Pedro moved into the yachting industry in 2019. Hobbies: jogging, playing soccer

Lindsay Semino

Previous Yachts: Aqua Cat and Vista Blue Lindsey was born and raised in Arizona. She previously worked as a Trainer Jockey for a horse track but her love for the water convinced her to make a change into the Maritime Industry. She has been in the industry ever since, 13 years now and counting. She gained extensive experience as a Dockhand at a marina and from working at a boat and jet ski rental company. From there, she decided to take her career further and worked onboard a dive boat while obtaining her Captain’s license. With her passion for the ocean and determination to ensure every guest has a blast onboard, you are guaranteed to have a trip to remember onboard M/Y Far Niente! Hobbies: Diving, Kite Surfing, Wakeboarding, Horseback Riding, and Traveling

Rico Haring

Previous Yachts: Mimi la Sardine (34m), Tatii (42m), Elysium I (34m), Tender To (27m), Good Year (30m), Lady Sharon Gale (33m) Born in South Africa, Rico moved to Switzerland when he was 5 years old, where he lived for 15 years. Shortly after receiving his diploma from the culinary institute Lausanne, he decided it was time to expand and start his career as a qualified chef. Rico followed his passion for food around the world, working in many European countries as well as Brazil, Tokyo and Australia to name just a few. He was driven by this untameable hunger and constant need to discover new flavours and spices within different cultures. Once Rico discovered the yachting industry, there was no looking back, he eventually found himself working on mega yachts in the Caribbean. He has resided on the Caribbean Island of St-Martin for 12 years, where he is happily married. Rico is happy to share his knowledge and passion for the culinary arts with his guests should they wish to ask for him it not only about being a chef and preparing meals, it’s way more than that. It’s a lifestyle, taking the best of what Mother Earth provides him with, in all its beauty, adding his knowledge, passion heart and soul and creating exceptional cuisine. Hobbies: Creating Jewellery, Diving, Surfing, Kiteboarding, Wakeboarding, Hiking Ask Rico “what is your profession?” He will say: “I am a food artist".

Marlena Drandic

Previous Yachts: MY G3, MY Lionshare, MY Nero, MY DynaR, MY Rahil Marlena was born and raised in Croatia. After finishing nursing highschool she got a degree in Physiotherapy and started working as a Physioterapist in a rehabilitation and thalassotherapy clinic for patients with different physical disabilities. In the meantime she got a degree as a lecturer in physiotherapy and she played guitar and sang in a local band. She enjoyed her jobs a lot, but always felt like something was missing, and then she got into yachting. Now, after 10 years in the yachting industry Marlena is loving the fact she can combine her passion for travel, fine dining and luxury hospitality with her work. Her bartending and barista exerience, the fact she speaks various languages, her outgoing personality and organising skills make her great in her chief stewardess role. Hobbies: yoga, music, reading, hiking, dancing.

Gorana Sabic

Previous Yachts: G3(44m), LionShare(39m), Nero(90m) Gorana was born in Sinj, town in Dalmatia. After finishing school to become a Dental tehnician, she went on to study Business Economics where she got her Bachelor degree. Shortly after, she pursued her love for traveling, discovered yachting and has been there for 8 years now. She has a bubbly, friendly personality which makes her a great addition to the Far Niente crew. Hobbies: traveling, reading, hiking, working out

Tessa Pillay

Tessa joined yachting in May 2023 after leaving South Africa, looking for a way to see the world and challenge herself. She holds a BSC (hons) in Dietetics and has a huge passion for nutrition and wellbeing. Tessa is also a qualified personal trainer. She enjoys working as a deck/stew and would like to work her way up to first officer. Hobbies: Exercising, SCUBA diving, tennis and swimming.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter far niente.

FAR NIENTE has a weekly charter price starting at $125,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $20,800.

How many guests on board FAR NIENTE?

FAR NIENTE can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 12 guests and entertain groups up to 12 guests while at anchor or moored at a marina.

Where is FAR NIENTE currently located?

FAR NIENTE was last seen in Florida - East Coast.

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Enjoy luxury aboard the warm and contemporary Far Niente. This 130’ Westport Motoryacht will take up to 10 guests to the Caribbean, Leeward Islands, Bahamas, or New England. A crew of 7 will cater to you as you enjoy amenities including a Jacuzzi, electronic entertainment systems, water toys, and fishing gear.

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$125,000 per week

About This Yacht

At a Glance

Lowest Rate $125,000 per week

Highest Rate $140,000 per week

Size 130.00 Ft

Jason Bacon Head Captain

Crew profile, accommodations, amenities & entertainment.

• Internet Onboard WIFI
• Satellite TV Yes
• Ice Maker Yes
• Dinghy 2022 38' Boston Whaler
• Adult Water Skis Yes
• Knee Board Yes
• Paddle Board Yes
• Wake Board Yes
• Snorkel Gear Yes
• Single-person Kayak Yes
• Two-person Kayak Yes

Locations & Availability

Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Bahamas, Caribbean Leewards, Caribbean Windwards, Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)

Preferred Pickup: Nassau

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INQUIRE ABOUT FAR NIENTE

‘Far Niente’ is a 129.99ft  /39.62m  Westport 130 motor yacht  built in 2014 by Westport.

Westport is responsible for both her exterior and interior design, and she was previously named Instant Gratification. She is a popular choice for friends and family seeking the perfect charter vacation.

Far Niente’s spacious interior layout sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 rooms, including a master suite, 2 VIP staterooms and 2 twin cabins. She is easily capable of carrying up to 7 crew members onboard to ensure you and your guests get the most out of your luxury charter vacation, making full use of all the amenities and leisure facilities onboard this vessel. Elegance and style are certainly the key attributes that spring to mind when you look at this yacht.

Her impressive leisure and entertainment facilities make her perfect for entertaining friends and family on your charter vacation. There’s space for enjoying lavish lunches, delicious dinners on deck, or simply lounging in the sunshine.

She has a cruising speed of 12 knots, a maximum speed of 20 knots and a range of 3,000nm from 37,500 fuel tanks. Her mixture of style with performance makes her particularly desirable, and you’ll take in the breath-taking views as you glide across crystal waters.

This impressive yacht comes complete with a modern stabilization system to reduce roll motion even during rough seas, and the yacht also has ‘at anchor stabilizers’ to keep things smooth even at anchor/zero speed.

A deck Jacuzzi is just perfect for relaxing with friends and family, while taking in the breath-taking views after a long day of exploration.

You’ll find Wi-Fi connection throughout, so you’ll be able to check emails or share your experience on social media. Air conditioning keeps conditions comfortable throughout the cabins, even on the hottest of days or nights.

Toys onboard include 2 x Paddleboards, 4 x Bikes, 1 x Wake Board, Towable Toys, Inflatable Pontoon, 2 x 2 Person Kayaks, 1 x 1 Person Kayak, Beach Games, Water-Skis, and Snorkelling Equipment, sure to keep guests of all ages entertained.

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• AIR CONDITIONING • BEACH GAMES • BIKES • DECK JACUZZI • INFLATABLES • KAYAKING • PADDLEBOARD • SNORKELING • STABILIZERS • TOWABLE TOYS • WAKEBOARD • WATER SKI • WI FI

CHARTER RATES

1 x 37ft /11.28m Boston Whaler Outrage Tender with 3 x Mercruiser 300 HP engines 1 x 15ft /4.57m AB Inflatable Tender 75 HP engine

2 x Paddleboards 4 x Bikes 1 x Wake Board Towable Toys Inflatable Pontoon 2 x 2 Person Kayaks 1 x 1 Person Kayak Beach Games Water-Skis Snorkelling Equipment

Far Niente Is Available at These Locations

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The investigators searching for answers about the shipwreck, leaving seven dead, face questions about extreme weather and possible human error or problems with the yacht itself.

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More than 180 feet long, with a mast towering about 240 feet and a keel that could be lowered for greater stability, the Bayesian luxury yacht did not, in the eyes of its maker, have the vulnerabilities of a ship that would easily sink.

“It drives me insane,” Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company that made the ship, said after its wreck last week. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

But the $40 million sailing yacht sank within minutes and with fatal results: seven dead, including the British technology billionaire Michael Lynch, his teenage daughter, four of Mr. Lynch’s friends and a member of the crew. Fifteen people, including the captain, escaped on a lifeboat.

Mr. Lynch had invited family, friends and part of his legal team on a cruise in the Mediterranean to celebrate his acquittal in June of fraud charges tied to the sale of his company to the tech giant Hewlett-Packard.

The Italian authorities have opened a manslaughter investigation, searching for answers from the survivors, the manufacturer and the wreck itself. They face a range of questions and possible factors.

An ‘earthquake’ in the sky?

When the Bayesian sank around 4 a.m. on Aug. 19, the waters in its area, about half a mile off the Sicilian port of Porticello, were transformed by an extremely sudden and violent storm, according to fishermen, a captain in the area and meteorologists.

But what kind of storm is still a mystery, compounded by the fact that a sailing schooner anchored nearby did not have its own disaster. Also unclear is whether the crew was aware that the Italian authorities had issued general warnings about bad weather the night before.

Karsten Börner, the captain of the nearby passenger ship, said he’d had to steady his ship during “really violent” winds . During the storm, he said, the Bayesian seemed to disappear behind his ship.

Severe lightning and strong gusts were registered by the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, according to Attilio Di Diodato, its director. “It was very intense and brief in duration,” he said.

The yacht, he said, had most likely been hit by a fierce downburst — a blast of powerful wind surging down during a thunderstorm. His agency put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about possible storms.

Locals have said the winds “felt like an earthquake.” A fisherman in Porticello said that he had seen a flare go off in the early-morning hours. His brother ventured to the site once the weather had calmed about 20 minutes later, he said, finding only floating cushions.

The Italian authorities have so far declined to say whether investigators had seen any structural damage to the hull or other parts of the ship.

Open hatches or doors?

The boat executive, Mr. Costantino, has argued that the Bayesian was an extremely safe vessel that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing. His company, the Italian Sea Group, in 2022 bought the yacht’s manufacturer, Perini Navi, which launched the ship in 2008.

Mr. Costantino said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, would be to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

At a news conference on Saturday, almost a week after the sinking, investigators said the yacht had sunk at an angle , with its stern — where the heavy engine was — having gone down first. The wreck was found lying on its right side at the bottom of a bay, about 165 feet deep.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

Open hatches, doors and

cabin windows could

have let in water

during a storm,

according to the

manufacturer.

Source: Superyacht Times, YachtCharterFleet, MarineTraffic

By Veronica Penney

Water pouring into open hatches or doors could have contributed to the sinking, experts say, but that on its own may not account for the speed at which such a large boat vanished underwater.

Asked about the hatches at the news conference, the authorities declined to comment on whether they had been found open at the wreck.

The authorities have also not specified whether the boat had been anchored, whether it was under power at the time or whether its sails had been unfurled.

A retracted keel?

The Bayesian had a keel — the fin-like structure beneath a boat that can help stabilize it — that could be retracted or extended, according to its manufacturer. On some yachts, keels can be raised to let the large vessel dock in shallower water, and extended downward to help keep a boat level.

But like the hatches, the status of the keel alone may not explain why a large ship sank with such precipitous speed. Investigators have not disclosed what divers may have seen at the wreck, aside from saying divers had faced obstacles like furnishings and electrical wiring in tight quarters. Officials want to raise the wreck to better examine it, a process that may take weeks.

Human error?

Ambrogio Cartosio, the prosecutor in charge of the case, said at the news conference that it was “plausible” crimes had been committed, but that investigators had not zeroed in on any potential suspects.

“There could be responsibilities of the captain only,” he said. “There could be responsibilities of the whole crew. There could be responsibilities of the boat makers. Or there could be responsibilities of those who were in charge of surveilling the boat.”

It remains unclear what kind of emergency training or preparation took place before the disaster, or what kind of coordination there was during it. So far, none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened the night the ship sank.

Prosecutors said they want to ask more questions of the captain and crew, who have been in a Sicilian hotel with other survivors. They said that neither alcohol nor drug tests had been performed on crew members, and that they have been allowed to leave Italy.

Prosecutors also said they were also investigating why the captain, an experienced sailor, left the sinking boat while some passengers were still on board.

Besides possible manslaughter charges, the authorities are investigating the possibility of a negligently caused shipwreck.

The bodies of five passengers were found in one cabin, on the left side of the yacht, the authorities said. The five were most likely trying to flee to the higher side of the boat and were probably sleeping when the boat started to sink, they said.

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FAR NIENTE for sale

FAR NIENTE is a stunning 40-meter Westport yacht with an excellent history of ownership and maintenance while working to be one of the most productive charter yachts in the fleet. Built in 2014, this yacht has only had one owner since its delivery and has been consistently kept in top condition. She is ABS classed and MCA certified, which establishes high levels of safety and construction for everyone onboard.

FAR NIENTE's accommodations are top-notch and can comfortably host up to 10 guests in five staterooms. The full-beam master stateroom on the main deck is the owner's private haven, complete with a starboard side study with a built-in desk, as well as his and hers walk-in closets and bathroom finished in a gorgeous white marble. The four guest staterooms are located below deck and consist of two VIP suites with king berths and two additional twin staterooms, all with ensuite baths. The crew accommodations are also well-appointed and can support up to seven or eight crewmembers in four cabins.

One of the most exceptional spaces on FAR NIENTE is the skylounge, which features large windows, an electric fireplace and comfortable sofas and chairs. This space is an extraordinary spot to take in the surroundings, socialize, or play a board game. A large flat-screen TV, small desk, service bar, and dayhead add to the convenience and enjoyment of the space, allowing guests the ultimate in comfort and relaxation.

The main salon and dining area are equally impressive, with a large seating area that includes sophisticated sofas, ottomans and occasional chairs. The oversized windows flood the area with natural light, enhancing the spectacular views. A formal dining area for up to 10 guests is further forward and includes a raised-panel mahogany buffet with twin wine coolers for easy guest service.

Forward of the main salon and dining area is the starboard side main entrance foyer, with the spacious galley to port and a day head just forward. The professional stainless steel, fully equipped galley features a large walk-around island, with a bar top and stools for guests or crew to relax. The state-of-the-art appliances, excellent storage, and plenty of light make this galley a dream for any professional chef.

FAR NIENTE's exterior decks are equally impressive, offering ample space for guests to enjoy the great outdoors. The aft deck features a spacious covered dining area for up to 10 guests, as well as a fully equipped wet bar with guest seating and a large flat-screen TV. This area is perfect for cocktails and dining, whether at anchor or tied up at the dock. The space can also comfortably accommodate 18 to 20 guests during parties. A few steps down from the aft deck, the swim platform allows easy access to the water and the yacht's tender and toys.

The boat deck aft is accessed through another set of double glass automated doors via the skylounge and is home to the yacht’s tender and various water toys. A large flat-screen TV is also concealed in the overhead, and a service bar with a BBQ is located on the port side. One of the main attractions on FAR NIENTE is her large and open flybridge, which features a six to eight-person Jacuzzi tub. This provides an excellent spot to soak up the view and enjoy a cold beverage. A spacious sunpad surrounds the Jacuzzi, providing even more space to sunbathe or curl up for a nap. At the center of the flybridge, you will find a spacious covered dining area.

FAR NIENTE’s outstanding features include her Zero-Speed stabilizers, 24 knots top speed, and shallow draft, all of which make cruising easy and comfortable anywhere in the world. Her composite, fiberglass construction helps keep her long-term maintenance expense and shipyard time in check. These Westport 40-meter yachts have proven to be durable and reliable, making them favorites for owners who prefer to maximize their ownership investment for their own use or charter.

Specifications

• Name: FAR NIENTE
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Series, Model, Class: 130
• Builder: Westport
• Length Overall: 40 metres
• Length at Waterline: 35.02 metres
• Beam: 7.9 metres
• Max Draught: 1.98 metres
• Gross Tonnage: 333
• Displacement Tonnage: 206

Construction

• Year of Build: 2014
• Hull Number: 4011
• Hull Type: Semi Displacement
• Number of Decks: 3
• Classification: ABS

Performance & Capacities

• Max Speed: 24 kn
• Cruising Speed: 20 kn
• Fuel Capacity: 37721 litres
• Water Capacity: 6533 litres
• Range: 3000 nm
• Engine Make: MTU
• Total power: 5790hp
• Superstructure: GRP

Accommodation

• Passenger Rooms: 5
• Master Rooms: 1
• Double Rooms: 2
• Twin Rooms: 2

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30.53m  /  100'2 | ocean alexander | 2015.

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Special Features:

• Interior design from Evan K Marshall
• Sleeps 10 overnight

The 30.53m/100'2" motor yacht 'Far Niente' was built by Ocean Alexander in Taiwan at their Kaohsiung shipyard. Her interior is styled by British designer design house Evan K Marshall and she was completed in 2015. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Evan K Marshall.

Guest Accommodation

Far Niente has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

Built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks, she benefits from a semi-displacement hull to provide exceptional seakeeping and impressive speeds. Powered by twin diesel MTU (16V2000 M96) 2,600hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 15 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 24 knots. Her water tanks store around 2,955 Litres of fresh water.

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