Akiko

AKIKO is a 34.2-metre award-winning expedition motor yacht built by renowned New Zealand shipyard Alloy Yachts. Originally delivered in 2007, she underwent an extensive transformation in 2023 including a full repaint, redesigned aft deck and interior refurbishment, followed by further upgrades in 2025. Designed by Gregory C. Marshall, AKIKO combines true explorer capability with contemporary guest spaces and an unusually generous internal volume for a yacht of her size.

She accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 en-suite cabins and operates with a professional crew of approximately 6. Highlights include zero-speed stabilization, expansive covered deck areas, a large swimming platform, outdoor fitness equipment and an adventure-focused water-toy collection. AKIKO is an excellent choice for guests looking to combine luxury yacht charter with active exploration across the Mediterranean.

AKIKO Yacht Specifications

Accommodation

AKIKO accommodates up to 12 guests in 5 en-suite cabins. Her flexible layout combines three Double-style suites with two Twin cabins, while additional Pullman berths allow the yacht to accommodate larger family groups where permitted by the charter configuration.

Living Areas & Explorer Comfort

AKIKO’s 281 GT volume gives her notably generous guest spaces for a yacht of 34 metres. Her 2023 transformation significantly improved the aft guest deck, creating a more open connection between the covered outdoor lounge, dining area and oversized swimming platform.

Award-Winning Explorer Yacht

Originally launched as VvS1, AKIKO was conceived as a genuine expedition-style yacht rather than a conventional Mediterranean cruiser. Her aluminium construction, long-range capability, substantial storage and specialist fishing and diving equipment make her particularly well suited to guests who want to combine luxury accommodation with active exploration.

Her design has received international recognition, while subsequent refits and upgrades have modernised the yacht without compromising the explorer character that originally made her distinctive.

Performance & Long-Range Cruising

AKIKO’s full-displacement aluminium platform is designed around efficient, comfortable long-distance cruising rather than outright speed. She cruises comfortably at approximately 10 knots, with an economical passage speed of around 8 knots and a maximum speed of approximately 13 knots.

With an expedition range of approximately 3,500 nautical miles and stabilization both at anchor and underway, AKIKO is well suited to longer itineraries and multi-destination Mediterranean cruising.

Tender & Water Toys

AKIKO carries an adventure-focused selection of tenders and water toys covering diving, fishing, paddling, watersports and relaxed swimming directly from the yacht.

AKIKO Charter Destinations

AKIKO is currently offered for luxury yacht charter across the Western Mediterranean, opening up a broad range of sophisticated coastal and island itineraries.

Published cruising regions include the French Riviera, Monaco, Corsica, Italian Riviera, Sardinia, Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Malta and Croatia, subject to the yacht’s confirmed position and availability.

Her long-range explorer design, stabilization system and large tender make AKIKO particularly suitable for charters combining established Mediterranean destinations with quieter anchorages and more adventurous coastal exploration.

AKIKO Charter Rates

Published charter rates are subject to confirmed dates, cruising area and availability. VAT, APA or operating expenses and destination-specific costs are additional unless expressly included in the final charter proposal.

APA & Charter Expenses

AKIKO is offered on a base-charter-fee plus expenses basis. An APA — Advance Provisioning Allowance is paid before embarkation and managed by the captain to cover variable yacht and guest-related expenses during the charter.

Current published charter information indicates expenses in the region of 35% in addition to the base charter fee. Applicable VAT, exact expense allowance and destination-specific costs are confirmed in the final charter agreement.

Why Choose AKIKO?

AKIKO is particularly well suited to charter guests who value genuine explorer capability without sacrificing refined accommodation and contemporary comfort.

Charter AKIKO

For current AKIKO availability, confirmed charter rates and Mediterranean itinerary options, send us your preferred dates, embarkation region and number of guests.

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