Joyful: The Spectacular 17.30-Meter Luxury Yacht in Marmaris
Joyful: The Spectacular 17.30-Meter Luxury Yacht in Marmaris
Joyful: The Spectacular 17.30-Meter Luxury Yacht in Marmaris
When you close your eyes and imagine the absolute perfect Mediterranean getaway, you likely picture crystal-clear turquoise waters, stunning pine-clad coastlines, and a private sanctuary where you can
escape the stresses of modern life. The magnificent yacht Joyful brings this beautiful dream to reality. This exceptional 17.30-meter luxury vessel, based in the world-renowned coastal paradise of Marmaris, offers the ultimate private blue cruise experience for families and close-knit groups of friends.
Designed to seamlessly blend classic maritime elegance with highly comfortable modern living spaces, Joyful represents a fantastic opportunity to explore the Turkish Riviera in absolute style. Her pristine 17.30-meter hull is perfectly proportioned. She is large enough to offer expansive deck spaces and highly comfortable interior cabins, yet nimble enough to smoothly navigate into the most secluded, hidden coves that larger superyachts simply cannot reach.
From the moment you step aboard her beautifully maintained teak decks, you are greeted by an atmosphere of profound relaxation and five-star hospitality. Whether your ideal holiday involves thrilling water activities, discovering ancient coastal ruins, or simply sunbathing with a refreshing cocktail in hand, Joyful provides the perfect floating luxury villa to accommodate your every desire.
Unforgettable Group Holidays: Capacity for 8 Guests in 4 Cabins
One of the most impressive features of Joyful is her highly intelligent and space-maximizing interior layout. While many 17-meter yachts only comfortably sleep six people, this brilliant vessel proudly accommodates up to 8 privileged guests without ever feeling crowded. This makes her the absolute ideal choice for large families, two smaller families traveling together, or a fun-loving group of friends seeking an intimate and exclusive holiday on the Aegean Sea.
The yacht features 4 exceptionally comfortable and beautifully appointed guest cabins. Each cabin serves as a highly private sanctuary where guests can retreat after a long, sun-soaked day on the water. The interior design utilizes a sophisticated palette of warm woods, neutral fabrics, and excellent natural lighting to create a deeply welcoming and relaxing environment.
Every single cabin is meticulously maintained and features high-quality premium bedding to ensure a deeply restful night’s sleep. Waking up in your private cabin, opening the porthole to feel the gentle, salty sea breeze, and hearing the soft lapping of the waves against the hull is an incredibly rejuvenating experience that defines the magic of chartering Joyful.
The Ultimate Outdoor Lifestyle on the Joyful Yacht
A Mediterranean yacht charter is fundamentally about embracing the glorious outdoor lifestyle, and Joyful has been specifically designed to maximize your time under the sun and stars. Her 17.30-meter
length provides surprisingly vast and versatile exterior living spaces that rival much larger vessels.
The forward deck is an absolute paradise for sun-worshippers. It is generously covered with expansive, plush sunbathing cushions. This area is undoubtedly the most popular spot on the yacht during the day. It is the perfect location to stretch out, read a captivating book, or simply admire the passing coastal scenery while the yacht smoothly glides across the serene waters of the Marmaris gulf. As the sun begins to set, this forward deck transforms into the ultimate viewing platform to watch the sky burst into vibrant shades of orange, pink, and purple.
Moving to the aft deck, you will discover the social and culinary heart of Joyful. This beautifully shaded area features a highly elegant alfresco dining space capable of seating all 8 guests together. There is truly nothing quite like gathering around this table for a lavish, multi-course Mediterranean feast prepared exactly to your liking. Surrounded by 360-degree panoramic views of pristine anchorages, every single meal served on this deck becomes an unforgettable, spectacular dining event.
Smooth Performance and Relaxing Cruising
Beyond her beautiful aesthetics and comfortable accommodations, Joyful is a highly reliable and capable vessel on the open water. She is equipped with robust marine engineering designed for smooth, stable, and highly enjoyable coastal cruising.
She boasts a very comfortable and highly relaxing cruising speed of 10 knots. This steady, unhurried pace is absolutely perfect for a blue cruise. It allows you to genuinely take in the stunning scenery of the Turkish coastline, enjoy a calm lunch while underway, and move between beautiful bays without any rush. When necessary, her engines can push her to a maximum speed of 12 knots, ensuring you can efficiently reach your next stunning destination.
Because of her nimble 17.30-meter size, your captain can easily navigate Joyful close to the shoreline, dropping anchor in shallow, crystal-clear waters that provide the absolute best swimming and snorkeling conditions imaginable.
Absolute Financial Transparency: NO APA and NO VAT
One of the greatest advantages of booking Joyful for your next magnificent holiday is the incredibly transparent, guest-friendly, and highly flexible financial structure of the charter agreement. Planning a luxury yacht trip can sometimes involve complex and unpredictable hidden fees, but Joyful eliminates all of this administrative stress.
Firstly, the yacht operates with a strict NO APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) policy. In the luxury charter industry, an APA is typically a massive, upfront deposit required to cover fuel, port fees, and other operational expenses. The absence of an APA on Joyful means you do not have to wire unpredictable extra funds; the booking process is highly straightforward and completely financially predictable.
Secondly, there is absolutely NO VAT (Value Added Tax) applied to the charter fee. This provides a massive financial benefit, ensuring that the incredible seasonal rates you see are exactly what you pay.
- Low Season Rate: € 10,000 per week
- Mid Season Rate: € 13,000 per week
- High Season Rate: € 14,000 per week
The Ultimate Culinary Freedom
In addition to the incredible pricing transparency, Joyful offers absolute culinary freedom with a NO Food & Provisions mandatory package.
On many charter yachts, guests are forced to pay a high daily per-person rate for a set menu. Joyful does things differently. You have the total liberty to design your own highly personalized dietary journey. You can purchase your group’s favorite fresh local produce, premium international snacks, and preferred beverages from the vibrant markets in Marmaris before you set sail. You bring exactly what your family loves to eat, and the yacht’s dedicated staff will prepare and serve your provisions beautifully, exactly to your schedule and taste.
Discovering Marmaris and the Turkish Riviera
Setting sail from Marmaris offers one of the most spectacular yachting itineraries in the world. Marmaris is a vibrant, bustling coastal city surrounded by lush, green mountains that plunge dramatically into the sea. It serves as the perfect gateway to the Aegean and Mediterranean cruising grounds.
Aboard Joyful, you can escape the lively city within minutes, dropping anchor in the serene, mirror-like waters of Cennet Adasi (Paradise Island), Kumlubuk, or the breathtaking Gulf of Hisaronu. You can easily cruise towards the neighboring yachting hubs of Gocek and Fethiye, exploring the legendary Datca peninsula along the way.
To explore other magnificent vessels in our portfolio and compare sizes, we highly recommend you View Our Full Yacht Fleet. For more information regarding our bespoke brokerage, route planning, and elite chartering services, please visit our official homepage at Akasia Yachting.
Furthermore, as you plan your spectacular Turkish Riviera itinerary, we strongly encourage you to visit the official GoTürkiye tourism portal. It is an incredible resource for discovering the hidden historical gems, ancient Lycian ruins, vibrant cultural festivals, and breathtaking natural wonders that await you along the Aegean coast.
Joyful: Comprehensive Yacht Specifications
For your convenience, here is the complete technical and commercial breakdown of the vessel:
- Vessel Name: Joyful
- Base Port: Marmaris
- Length Overall: 17.30 meters
- Guest Capacity: 8 guests
- Guest Cabins: 4 cabins
- Maximum Speed: 12 knots
- Cruising Speed: 10 knots
- Low Season Rate: € 10,000 per week
- Mid Season Rate: € 13,000 per week
- High Season Rate: € 14,000 per week
- Pricing Currency: € (Euros)
- Food & Provisions: NO Food & Provisions (Total flexibility)
- APA Requirement: NO APA
- VAT Application: NO VAT
Secure your dates aboard Joyful today, and prepare your family and friends for a spectacularly intimate, sun-drenched Mediterranean adventure that you will cherish for a lifetime.