NAMASTE

78 ft / 23.8 m Privilege Yard - Sleeps 6 guests

From: $56,000 To: $75,000

Chartering in the Caribbean and Canada

About NAMASTE

Operating in the Caribbean and Canada

NAMASTE -  Welcome to our bespoke-crafted world of luxury adventure!

Namaste is a fully custom 78′ sailing yacht that has been painstakingly designed and carefully crewed to deliver an unparalleled experience. From its teak decks and open-air Jacuzzi to its performance sailing capabilities and jet tender, Namaste is without equal. She is loaded with tools for exploration—three Seabob ocean scooters, high-end snorkeling and scuba equipment including an onboard nitrox-capable compressor, two Segways, e-bikes, and state-of-the-art pedal kayaks. You will run out of days before you run out of new activities to try.

Yet, on Namaste, adventure is balanced with rejuvenation. On board, you can choose from several carefully designed experiences. Some, we carried to Namaste from the best spas in the world. Some are uniquely enabled by living aboard an exceptionally equipped and crewed sailing yacht and focus on the areas through which Namaste travels. Others take advantage of the slower pace of life on Namaste, making space to learn or simply be.

After a week aboard, how will your life be changed?

Specification

Length

78 ft / 23.8 m

Year Built

2016

Sleeping Guests

6

Cruising Speeds

10 kts / 18.5 km/h

Engines

2 x Yanmar 260HP 6BY3 G…

Beam

35 ft / 10.7 m

Builder

Privilege Yard

Crew

Captain: Willem J.M. Nieuwelink + 3

VAT Registered

Yes

Draft

9 ft 6 in / 2.9 m

Designer

Franck DARNET

Refit

Flag

British Virgin Islands

US Duty Paid

No

Amenities

General

  • BBQ
  • Library
  • Coffee machine
  • Outdoor shower
  • Ice maker
  • Indoor audio system
  • iPod dock
  • Jacuzzi on deck
  • Outdoor audio system
  • Satellite TV
  • Special diets
  • Sun Pads
  • Swim platform
  • TV all cabins
  • TV saloon
  • Water maker
  • Wi-Fi

Toys

  • Inflatable Watertoys
  • Beach games
  • Kneeboard
  • Mono ski
  • Paddleboard
  • Swimming noodles
  • Tube - towable
  • Wakeboard
  • Water skis - adult
  • Water skis - child

Tenders

  • 16ft/5m Tender 150hp

Diving

Crew Profile

Captain: Willem J.M. Nieuwelink
Captain: Willem J.M. Nieuwelink

CO-CAPTAIN: Willem J.M. NIEUWELINK

Nationality: Dutch

Diploma: RYA Yacht master Offshore, MCA Commercially endorsed. PADI Dive Master

Language spoken: Dutch & English

Captain Willem hails from a small canal town in Holland where his family kept their sailboat tied to the dock at their home and has lived for sailing since he was a young boy. Later as a teenager Willem taught sailing in Greece, Mallorca and England as well as competed in dinghy racing on an international level where he collected multiple awards.

As a fully qualified RYA Yacht Master Offshore, Captain Willem has an extensive list of credentials as a skipper with his well-rounded career in both the Charter & Private yacht industry.

Willem joins us from his last position which he held with the same owner & yacht for ten years. He oversaw the build of the vessel and eventually completed a circumnavigation while maintaining the owners request for the yacht to be kept up to 5-star standards. He has cultivated an extensive list of global networks which ensure exclusive connectivity no matter where Namaste ventures.

Willem is at his happiest when guests are perched happily in one of the many comfortable areas on deck while the boat sails effortlessly into the sunset. His calm nature and giddy knowledge of almost all types of yachts will elicit a true sense of happiness while onboard.

An outstanding sportsman on the water Willem looks forward to taking you waterskiing and wakeboarding or exploring the treasures under the sea as he is a certified PADI Dive Master.

Captain Willem is looking forward to this new adventure and with his natural humor and easy-going nature you are assured an unforgettable time. Willem creates specialized itineraries for each guest and will make you feel at ease afloat as he safely steers you to unique & exciting destinations on Yacht Namaste.

FIRST MATE: Glenn WARD
FIRST MATE: Glenn WARD

FIRST MATE: Glenn WARD

Nationality: English

MCA ENG1, MCA STCW 95

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance / VHF Operators licence

Dinghy/Keelboat/Multihull Instructor, Windsurf Instructor,

PADI Open Water Diver

Languages: english

Glenn began his career as a multi qualified watersports instructor pursuing his childhood love for windsurfing, kayaking and dinghy sailing.

After teaching at a high wind resort in Egypt he started working on yachts.

After many deliveries and charters on luxury yachts, he has thousands of miles under his belt.

Glenn is also a PADI Rescue Diver and loves exploring the reefs with photography equipment.

With a degree in media and his drone pilot’s license Glenn is always happy to help guests capture special moments during their time onboard Namaste.

STEWARDESS: Courtney ROUX
STEWARDESS: Courtney ROUX

STEWARDESS: Courtney ROUX

Nationality: South African

STCW & PDSD / Powerboat2 / B1B2

Food Hyginee & Safety 2

Languages: English

Courtney grew up in a small coastal town in South Africa, where her love for nature began at an early age. Her diverse professional background includes not only yacht experience, but also hospitality, lodge management, and working on a small organic farm.

Over her five years in the yachting industry, Courtney has cruised Cȏte dʹAzur, Italy, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and the East Coast of the United States. She has worked aboard yachts as M/Y Solaris, S/Y Corto Maltese, M/Y Tommy Belle.

One of Courtney’s greatest joys is meeting people and connecting with individuals from all walks of life. She lives the Kahlil Gibran quote, “Work is love made visible.” Hospitality runs in her blood, and her passion for her work is evident to all of Namaste’s guests. Her welcoming and adaptable personality, close attention to detail, creativity, and keen observation skills help everyone aboard feel relaxed and comfortable. She is also a skilled bartender who looks forward to complementing guests’ days with tasty cocktails served with a friendly smile.

In her free time, Courtney enjoys snorkeling, traveling, horseback riding, hiking, reading, cooking, soapmaking, and leatherworking.

CHEF: Caroline JORGENSEN
CHEF: Caroline JORGENSEN

CHEF - Caroline JORGENSEN

Swedish

STCW 95

Level 2 Food Safety

Chef Degree, Gothenburg Fassberg

Languages: English

Chef Caroline comes from 3 generations of chefs and has a natural passion for food, especially excellent seafood.

A lifelong chef, at the age of 16 she joined the Fassberg chef and restaurant school in Gothenburg where she further developed her skills and understanding of gourmet food preparation.

Travelling the globe as a Temporlarly Chef or chef on luxury private & charter yachts as M/Y Quasar, 49m, M/Y Corinthian, 39m Gunboat DASH, 20m, S/Y Corto Maltese, 37m or M/Y Sea Forever, 32m, she finds inspiration for making incredible food for guests with fresh local ingredients.

In her free time, she likes to explore her love for food by trying out new recipes.

She enjoys water sports such as kite surfing, wakeboarding, and surfing. She makes sure to practice yoga regularly and stay active ;

She has also a creative side that I express through art and painting.

Layout

Namaste is offering 3 double cabins including a Master as below :

On the forward portside, the MASTER CABIN with one bed: 1820 mm (beam) x 2000 mm (length) & leather sofa, Separated heads & steamshower

Aft portside, the first DOUBLE CABIN with bed 1635 mm (beam) x 2000 mm (length) and separated heads & shower

Aft starboard, the second DOUBLE CABIN with bed: 1635 mm (beam) x 2000 mm (length) and separated heads & shower

All of them equipped with hair dryer, plugs 1 for the shaver + 1 for the vanity (110v & 220), Rj45 & 4 X USB

Also with private A/C control, TV sets, DVD readers, BOSE minisoundlink,Wi-fi and blue tooth

Crew quarters: 1 cabin located on the forward starboard with hull and the cabin mid-portside

Luxury charter yacht layout diagram for NAMASTE

Testimonials

Charter February 20-27, 2023 in the Grenadines / American couple

To Willo, Courtney, Emma & Sam,
Thank you so much for helping make this experience amazing. We have had the most amazing  days made all the better by such a wonderful and attentive crew.
Your attention to detail has been fantastic and our every need catered too. The food has been exceptional, we’v loved Sam’s culinary around the word dishes. The beautiful table seetings each evening were stunning and the service always top class.
Brian really appreciated you taking him diving after such a long hiatus.
Emma was the perfect buddy with great photography skiils ! Willo’s sailing skills are clearly wonderful and he’s a great Captain.
There’s a clear camaraderie amongst the crew adn they realyy made this special for us !
Courtney even got my coffee spot on !
Thanks again, We’ll back ! J & B


Charter on February 3-11, 2023 in the Grenadines / American family of 6

Willo, Courtney, Emma, Sam,

What an incredible experience. The sailing was top notch: The entire team went out of their way to ensure we had the most incredible experience.This was one of the most incredible experience. This was one of the most amazing crews we have ever had - paying attention to every last detail. With our varied desires, everyone made sure that each of our groups were given special attention to ensure the most amazing experience. Great snorekling, incredible off-boat excursions and fabulous food. Thank you for providing a once-in-a-life experience on a truly amazing boat.Your next charter is truly lucky to have such an amazing crew (sorry for the over use of amazing). Thank you again !


Charter on Dec 23 - jan 2, 2023 in the Grenadines - 5 American guestsOur trip was beyond what they could have imagined

The yacht was the ideal size and that he was incredibly impressed with Cpt. Will and how he was so communicative and that Courtney was so great with their girls and the cocktails and that the food was delicious!
if NAMASTE go to the Med in summer 2024, we would be very interested in chartering her again.


Charter on April, 10 - 17, 2022 in St Martin – American gorup of 6
What a dream vacation

Loved working with Danielle to plan our amazing vacation in the Caribbean.
She was super patient and helpful during these trying times of COVID
- but once we were able to get our trip booked — we had a FABULOUS time.
Namaste was the perfect catamaran for us - the crew went above and beyond to take care of our every need.
We all felt so pampered not only by the service but the fabulous food prepared for us each day by Lola and served with a super smile by Rachel.
Will and Brett helped us plan our fun days of adventures whether on land or playing with all the toys in the water.
This was definitely one of the most relaxing vacations I have ever had and look forward to planning the next trip.

Charter on January 7-14, 2022 in the Grenadines – 6 guests
Dear Namaste crew !!!
What a wonderful and unforgettable experience we had onboard of your beautiful yacht !
High service, incredible dining, thanks to all of you !
Biggest complaint – constantly disapearing beach toarls
Biggest problem – to choose next spot from never ending natural beautyBiggest challenge – to finish breakfast, then lunch, then dinner…
Best from S, E families
Thank you so much for being the loviest and funnest crew. We could not have asked for better people to « babysit » us in our drunker adventures.
We will remember your food, your drinks, your hospitality and you in general for ever.
Thank you for giving us the best trip ever, it couldn’t have been any better !! See you again !

Charter on December 28 - January 10, 2021 in Antigua area / party of 4 from UK​

Dear Willo, Georgia, Joey & Jo,
The most wonderful crew!
We had a fantastic time with you on Namaste.
Especially in this crazy times it was great to escape for 2 weeks!
Thank you very much for showing us lomely beaches, lovely bays quiet waters. It was fun sailing with you!
Thanks a lot for escating very special moments and making us feel special at any time.
Due to this special pandemic situation there were some unforseen situations, but nothing you, Willo would not deal with a smile.
We has a wonderful vacation from the first day to the last minute, which all the 4 of us will always remember.
Thank you Georgia for carry so hardly for any of us and thanks Jo for providing us with this fantastic and healthy food!
Thanks Georgia, Willo for the wonderful dives and thanks joey for making all the fun water sports with the boys.
Hope to come back and find you well happy!
P, D, C & L

Dear Georgia, Willo, Jo and Joey,
Thank you very much for this wonderfull time on board of NAMASTE. All of us had a wonderful time and we enjoyed every minute!
It was great to get to know you! Thanks a lot for caring and making this time special for us!
We are back in winter wonderland. Quite cold and some snow! It is lovely, but we will need some time to adjust!
We hope you will have a good time!
We wish you all the best, stay safe and healthy!!
Hope to see you again!!

Reports to the Broker:
‘’ Dear R.,
I hope you are well in this unusual times. For us it was hard to get back to Covid normality after 2 weeks of fantastic, pandemic free vacation.
We had a wonderful time. The Namaste Crew is really outstanding.
Willo is a great captain, one of the best! Georgia is really great, she cared in such an easy way and new so quick the preferences of every single of us and Jo is an amazing cook.
Even if she is no professional, she provided us with such healthy and delicious meals 3 to 4 times a day, and did not miss to amaze us at some occasions.
All together we had an amazing holiday, thank you very much R., for making this possible, especially in this crazy times.
There had been some problems to start this, thanks for helping us to go, we are so glad that this worked out!
Now we are back to lockdown and homeschooling. So it is fantastic to have something so nice to remember’’

Charter on December 5 – 15, 2020 in Antigua / 2 American guests
To the greatest crew of all time

How do we even begin to express what this vacation, our honeymoon has meant to us – or how it changed us !
Captain, Joeys, Jo and Georgia, we love you ! You have made this past week surpass are wildest dreams.
The service was beyond 5 stars. The food was like changing 2020 was a hard year. For everyone – we feel beyond blessed that not only has this year come to anormal.
We got to get married ans spend our honeymoon in paradise !
Thank you for treating us with such care and kindness.
We’ve had some amazing vacations in our life – and this is far exceed it. You’ve converted us to sailors !
We truly love you all.
Thank you for making this once in a life time trip…. our honeymoon remarkable on everything.
(AND WE WILL BE BACK !)

Charter on November 12 – 17, 2019 in Saint Martin area / American couple
Dear Willo, Sean, Georgia and Adrienne
What a truly magical si days ! We arrived tired, hungry and in a desperate need of true break and boy did you deliver !
It was true magic being a part of Namaste for these 6 days. The sailing, sun, care you all took for us magic potions that Georgia created and divine desserts (and everything else) that Adrienne whipped up for us were what the doctor ordered. We can’t wait to return !
All our best, C & T

2 days charter on November in Bermuda / 4 guests

Dear Willo, Sean, Georgia and Adrian,
Thank you for making this a dream vacation for us ! Each of you put so much care into everything. You did to make this such a special family trip. You planned so much for us and yet every day felt so relaxed. Four days felt like two weeks away !

Thank you for somehows anticipating every vacation wish what we had. From seabob adventures to snorkeling and seing tortles, tender rides to see ship wrecks, kayacking, exploring, afternoon cocktails in the jacuzzi and ever a movie right on the fly bridge complete with popcorn ! How we had room for popcorn. I don’t know because Adrian’s insanely good food had us all but licking our plates at every meal. It was though she knows the exact fantasy meals to put in front of us. And all the super special treats from homemade pastries, bread to out of this world desserts.
We honestly have never tasted such delicious food clearly prepared with love.
Georgia your way of taking care of our every need without us ever seing you do itw as magical. We would turn around and where would be a tray of beautiful and delicious afternoon drinks or we would go back to our room to change and poof beds were made. I don’t know how youd id think so quickly.
Sean your expert tender driving made what anyone lese would have turned back from onto an adventure what ended with amazing snorekling in turquoise waters. What you do always pulling out all the toys and taking the girls for the tube ride of their lives. Not to mention seabobs adventures we will talk about forever.
Willo, you make Namaste a family and a fantasy world wrapped into one ! Surprising us with pumpkins and acarving contest was one of the weetest memories we will have from the trip. With Georgia’s Halloween decoration and delicious desserts the last night was the best halloween party any of us will ever have been to.
Thank you all for making such a special trip.
And thanks so much to just be able to spend time with all of you but you  did everything possible to make this a trip of a life for us all.
Love you guys ! Thank you !!!


Company details for NAMASTE

Carol Kent Yacht Charters International

144 Pleasant Street

Marblehead

MA

02769

NAMASTE running shot
NAMASTE
Available in 2 areas
78 ft / 23.8 m
Guests 6
From $56,000

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