Adventurous charter in West Australia’s Kimberley Region with a 130ft Sunseeker yacht!

An almost unknown region for many a sailor, the West Australia in general is unexplored sailing ground.  For those who know it or have experienced it, the definition of it can be:‘‘ The best sailing area in the World‘‘. That’s at least what Boat International SuperYacht Awards thought about iKimberley in 2017.  You can now explore it on board of a new 130ft Sunseeker Predator superyacht permanently based there ....

Launched in 2019, the M/Y FRATELLI is a famous Predator 116 / 35m superyacht.  Featuring accommodation to include 1x master, 2xVIP and 2x twin cabins she can accommodate up to 12 guests for both cruising and overnight stay. Build for her adventurous, young and dynamic owners, her full-beam master suite is on the main deck, with up to 5 superyacht crew onboard to ensure an exclusive luxury yachtcharter experience.  Finished to highest industry standards, she features Sleipner zero-speed stabilisers, sundeck Jacuzzi and customary predator performance. Her extensive sun lounging area is perfect for those seeking ultimate relaxation in an exclusive surroundings. Beneath her sporty profile, the Sunseeker 116′ Sports model offers the perfect blend of power and sophistication. The adventurous design and surprising practicality make it impressive yet simplistic and ideal to explore exclusive area such as Kimberley.

M/Y FRATELLI is only such yacht to offer explorations of the highly secluded region.  You can cruise in ultimate luxury, while social distancing, all in peace, comfort and with top amenities on board.  From Broome to Darwin, visiting pearl farms, immersing yourselves into aboriginal dreamtime stories that have moved the land for thousand of years, while at the same time being active through fishing and hiking, swimming in fresh water lagoons or jet skiing in unique surroundings is a dream come through for many.
The yacht has usually numerous watertoys on board, including 5.6m LTN 57 jet tender, 10m Naiad central console, 2x SeaDoo RXP 260RS jet skis, 2xF5 SeaBobs as well as numerous inflatables, waterski, 1x wakeboard for adults, although final selection may vary depending on exact itinerary. In case you cannot find sufficient time to explore Kimberley region as a whole, the yacht also accepts shorter charters, and those can include some great packages for itineraries starting and finishing in the Horizontal Falls to which the guests could be flown-in via seaplane from Broome, whereas disembarkation in Mitchell Falls is usually recommended and to make most of the itinerary. 

During 2020, she is available to cruise the Kimberley region: May to October and the Captain has 20 years of experience in the area.  An array of specialist guides are available for charter guests: fishing experts, flora and fauna, aboriginal elders can join the charter party pending full details and availability.   A very, very special sea-fari can be created for you in this region that came under the spotlight after winning 2017 BOAT International destination of the year award.   During the summer months in Southern Hemisphere, she will stay in Perth region and offer short term Christmas or NEW YEAR charters towards Rottnest islands.

Fishing in particular is an ideal pastime here and superyacht charter guests on board of M/Y FRATELLI will have a unique chance to experience best of such activity or also to learn the basics of big game fishing or just fishing in general.  You can take a lot out of this activity alone and in an area that Australian government and theTourism Australia themselves heavily promote:

For example:

1. Every angler should experience the thrill of hooking Australia’s most iconic fish, the barramundi. 
2. Western Australia is home to some of the world’s best deep sea and beach fishing with world-class challenges and rewards to lure many keen novice and professional anglers to the state’s rivers and 12,500 kilometres (7,767 miles) of coastline. 
3. Top Five Species: Barramundi, threadfin salmon, giant trevally, tuna, queenfish 

Despite generous watertoys on board, while cruising in the area we will only recommend using them when safe and when not in the waters of the mighty crocodiles.  This exploration style luxury superyacht charter is ideal for a sea-fari charter, where guests would spend most of the day off the yacht in the tenders, exploring the riverways, hiking, heli-fishing or heli-exploring, fishing, listening to aboriginal stories, cooking.  It is possible to swim at some of the protected beaches, as well as in very rewarding fresh water lagoons after a hike. An incredible experience indeed and watertoys can be used in those situations freely.  

Finally, if you are a cultural aficionado, the Kimberley is rich with a captivating history, not only from early explorer expeditions to the country, but dating back thousands of years with a rich indigenous culture. Experience the stories of the Aboriginal people, visit sacred sites where extraordinary rock art are dotted throughout many caves, and immerse yourself in the land that has sustained the Aboriginal people for centuries. Your party can be taken to incredible art sites, some of them still being discovered nowadays, and some artwork (Bradshaw paintings) dating more than 50,000 years ago, such as the famous Lascaux’ grotto from the Prehistoric Age can be explored.  There is also some amazing introduction to country, which include painting and traditional dances, which we can arrange as well for you and your family. Shucking up fresh oysters and learning about pearl farming is another highlight of the trip that can possibly be on your schedule while cruising Western Australia.

During the other periods of the year, you could also explore;

1. Abrolhos Islands and mostly for World-class Diving and Fishing, Island Exploring (April – May)
2. UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef where you can explore Exmouth and Coral Bay area, Ningaloo Reef dive with whale sharks (season starts mid-March) and manta rays, fishing, incredible beaches (November to March)
3. Montebello Islands, once again for World-class game fishing & diving.
4. Rottnest Island: a few hours out of Perth, a great option for Christmas charters

M/Y FRATELLI offers private skippered yacht charters with security and in a self-sustaining environment from $130,000 AUD during low season and from $150,000 AUD during high season.   APA is set at around 30% of the charter fee and is minimum around $40,000 AUD.  Any local VAT (10% most likely) is to be added on top of any agreed charter rates.  Lower APA can be agreed for short term charters or for those with a small number of guests while higher APA will apply for longer-term yacht charters and for those with higher number of guests.

Negotiated deals, lastminute discounts and any special or long term requests can be discussed.   

In case you are interested in chartering one of these or similar yachts or wish to consider purchasing one of the models which are offered for sale, do let us know by filling out the CHARTER REQUEST FORM or send us an email to charter@supersailyachts.com now.  

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