M/Y Duke Of York
Expansive Larger Charter for up to 20 Persons!
The stunning M/Y Duke of York was built and launched in the Maldives in 2010. Designed and constructed to a really high standard, the excellent charter is perfect for larger groups looking for a great higher-end surf charter!
This 36-meter long and 11-meter wide charter offers guest accommodation for up to 20 persons, surf the Maldives in comfort and style! Diving services are also available on request!
The Boat
The M/Y Duke of York is a beautiful large charter that can cater for groups of up to 20 persons. This charter is available to cruise all areas of the Maldives, allowing you and your group to surf the more remote regions of the country!
The charter offers 11 guest suites all with ensuite toilet/showers and full air-conditioning! The common areas are located across 3 levels, with a large, air-conditioned dining area equipped with full a full bar that can comfortably sit all travelers. This area can even turn into a dancefloor with the entertainment system’s surround sound!
The charter has loads of chill-out spots, and an expansive sun deck, making M/Y Duke of York is an amazing surf charter for larger groups!
The Surf
The Maldives is renowned worldwide for its perfect tropical surf. The M/Y Duke of York can be chartered to any area in the Maldives and we can arrange all possible routes. These vary greatly on the season, so we will always get you to the best area!
North Male offers the most famous waves in the Maldives and is the classic surf area. For those seeking more adventure and less crowded waves, then we would recommend the Central and Southern Atolls. These more remote regions are generally quieter with amazing waves on offer!
You can learn more about the types of charter and routes here and to read more about seasons and regions, check out our guide here! Our Expert Surf Travel Team is always here for advice on the best route for your trip.
Accommodation
M/Y Duke of York offers 10 luxurious and well-designed cabins for up to 20 persons. Each cabin has its own ensuite toilet and air-conditioning unit for your comfort! Comprising of 6 double cabins and 4 triple cabins, there is comfortably space for up to 20 travelers
The communal areas spread across 3 decks encompassing a bar and large dining area, where all meals are taken. There is loads of extra seating around the outside of this area. On the upper decks, there are more chillout spaces and a large sundeck to sunbathe and watch the waves from!
Food
M/Y Duke of York specialises in running surf and diving trips year-round, so they know how important good food is! The onboard chef prepares 3 meals per day, which are served buffet style for the group. Offering a wide range of options from Western, Italian and Maldivian cuisines, there is always a tasty meal to enjoy!!
The team onboard M/Y Duke of York is able to cater for all tastes and requirements, so please let your Surf Travel Expert know your requirements prior to travel!
Alcohol is available onboard for an extra charge, so you can enjoy a cold beer at the end of a long day in the water!
Charter Features
Features available in this charter:
Inclusions
- Airport pick up
- Number of nights as booked
- Chef-prepared breakfast, lunch & dinner, snacks, tea, coffee and water
- Access to the waves with auxiliary dinghy and dhoni
Package doesn’t include:
- Spirits and extra beers (available/optional)
Specifications
Technical Details – M/Y DUKE of York
Construction year: 2010
Dry dock: Every year dry dock
Length: 36 mt.
Width: 11 mt
Draft: 3 mt
Weight (tons): 160
Speed (knots): 12
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Construction material: wood
Decks: 3
Technical Details
Engine: DAEWOO 600HP
Compass
1+1 diving dhoni
Generators: 2 ISUZU 50 kw cad
Fuel tank capacity: 8000 lt.
Fuel: Diesel
Compressor on diving dhoni
Desalinator (volume per day): 3 tons
Nitrox membrane: Yes
Fresh water tank capacity: 7 tons
GPS with maps
1+1 diving dhoni
Electricity (v): 220V + 110V
Adapters: Yes
Diving Dhoni – Mahal with cabin for the crew
Length: 18 mt
Captain: 1
Width: 6 mt.
Crew: 2
Engine: DOOSAN 200 hp
Overall people capacity: 24 pax
Toilette: Yes
Fresh water: Yes
Water tube: No
Diving baskets: 24
Water tube for cameras: Upon Request
Ladder: 1
Safety buoys: 2
Life jackets: 35
Fire extinguishers: 2
Emergency kit: Yes
Dry dock: Every year
Oxygen mask: 1 free flow / 1 normal flow
Medical Oxygen: 1 tank Sano sub 5 lt.
Nitrox compressors: 1 Coltri LP280
Electric Compressor: 2 Coltri MCH16
Electric Generator: KOHLER 55 kw
Crew
Captain: 1
Dinghy captain: 1
Second captain: 1
Diving dhoni captain: 1
Engineer: 1
Diving dhoni crew: 2
Room boy: 1
Masseur: 1
Waiter & Bartender: 1
Cruise director: 1
Chef: 1
Assistant Chef: 1
Diving Equipment on Board
Tanks 13.6 lt Al reinforced Catalina C100 SINGLE VALVE: 13
Tank valves for regulators: INT & DIN
Tanks 13.6 lt Al reinforced Catalina C100 DOUBLE VALVE: 6 (Nitrox 32%)
Tanks 11 lt Al reinforced Catalina C80 SINGLE VALVE: 18
Tanks = 15 lt Steel: 2 (on request)
Tank valve: SGL / DBLE
Equipment on Board – BRAND / MODEL / RENT PRICE
BCD: Oceanic / Mares / Coltri – Various – Upon Request
Regulator: Mares – Various – Upon Request
Fins: Oceanic / Mares / Cressi – Close heels / open heels – Upon Request
Masks: Mako / Saeco – Adult / child – Upon Request
Wetsuits: Cressi / Mares / Scubapro / Coltri – 3/5 mm short / long – Upon Request
Computer: Suunto / Uwatech / Mares – Vyiper / Aladin One / M2 – Upon Request
Torches: Gibielle – 3–4 LED – Upon Request
Safety Equipment
Medical Oxygen: 4 tanks C100 13 lt (98% O2 – 200 bar) + 2 Sanosub 5 lt
Oxygen masks: 1 Free flow / 1 normal flow
Nautilus life line: 16 (GPS devices)
Emergency kit: 1 (first aid medicines)
Main Area
Dinette: Couches with TV
Restaurant: First deck outdoor at the stern, 24 seats, 4 fans
First deck: Covered area with chairs and tables
Second deck: Covered area with couches and table
Third deck / sun deck: Large sundeck with 15 wood sunbeds in teak
Massage area: On the second deck. Private cabin with A/C
Recharge station: In the dinette, recharge area for cameras
Bar: Dinette
Bar Buffet with coffee/tea and water: Hot coffee / tea; water from dispenser complementary
On Board Entertainment
TV in the dinette: Flat screen
DVD player: Yes
Films: Eng-Ita
Music: Various
Games: Cards and various
Fish ID books: Various
Wi-Fi: Dinette
Books: Multi languages
Tele. no. on board: +960 7906753
Hard disk with movies: Various
Cabins – All with A/C and ensuite bathroom
Double rooms: 6
Triple: 4
Safety jackets: Yes
Phon: Available onboard
Safe: In the dinette
Towels: Yes
Sun towels: Yes
Cupboard: Yes
Shower gel: Yes
Shampoo: No
Reading light: Yes
Additional covers and pillows upon request
Safety on Board
Life rats
Tender in fiberglass: 6 mt
Life vest: 40
Safety buoys: 4
EPIRB: No
Emergency plan: Yes
VHF: 1 + 1 in diving dhoni
Emergency kit: Yes
First Aid Kit: Fully stocked
Fire Extinguishers: 22
Fire cover: 1 in the kitchen
Why We Love Duke of York
A well-maintained and beautiful luxury charter offering great service!
The charter can also offer amazing diving experiences, as well as surfing!
The well-designed and fitted-out guest cabins! Perfect to relax after surfing all day!
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