Fitzroy127m10 guests4 cabins
DAKOTA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Fitzroy · Monaco · French Riviera
Overview
DAKOTA is worth shortlisting for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The planning focus should be beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route, then dates, cabins, onboard rhythm, and a realistic port strategy.
Charter fit
DAKOTA is best considered for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, with full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
DAKOTA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 127'7 / 38.89m, 10 guests, 4 cabins, 2006 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
Use DAKOTA when the brief calls for full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. At 127'7 / 38.89m, the yacht has a different planning profile from a simple day boat. The key question is whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
For Balearic Yacht, the route should start with Mallorca, Cabrera, and Port Andratx. That keeps the charter practical around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route, especially in peak weeks. The port decision should treat Formentera as a weather and crossing decision, not only a photo stop.
The earlier the request is shaped, the cleaner the shortlist becomes. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. The broker note should be honest about limits: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.
The onboard experience is defined by how guests use the space. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. For this yacht, the occasion is usually stronger when it is treated as a larger group day where deck flow matters.
A fair shortlist should explain why DAKOTA is preferred over the next option. In this case, ask whether compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean, then compare rates and availability.
The main caveat is simple: the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board. This does not weaken the yacht; it makes the recommendation more precise and easier to trust.
Technical profile
Charter price
DAKOTA is positioned around POA, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Fitzroy build, 127m class
The value is in the way the yacht supports guests: cabins, deck space, crew flow, toys, tenders, service rhythm and the ability to make the route feel effortless.
Fuel, provisioning, berths, delivery, local taxes and crew gratuity should be clarified before treating any weekly or day rate as the full charter budget.
Guest fit
Strong
DAKOTA gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.
Strong
The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.
Selective
For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.
Inspect style
Interior mood, deck style and service tone should match the client. The right yacht is not only the largest available yacht, it is the yacht guests want to live in.
Charter fit scorecard
5/5
The 127m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.
4.5/5
The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.
4.5/5
Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.
Visible
Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.
Comparison
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DAKOTA should be compared on guest fit, refit status, deck flow, crew programme, toys, range, availability and the route you actually want to run.
The strongest shortlist is not the newest yacht by default. It is the yacht whose layout, service style and operating assumptions match the client, the port and the itinerary.
Profile
Onboard Dakota has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Principle among these are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Additionally, there are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Another excellent feature is a SEABOB, that allow you to skim along the surface or steer under the crystal water and experience life swimming with the fish. If that isn't enough Dakota also features wakeboards and paddleboards. Dakota features two tenders, but leading the pack is a 6m/19'8" Custom Tender to transport you in style. Sail yacht Dakota boasts an impressive array of outstanding amenities for truly out-of-this-world charter vacations that you’ll never forget.
The 38.9m/127'7" sail yacht 'Dakota' (ex. Lady M) by shipyard Fitzroy offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 4 cabins and features interior styling by English designer H2 Yacht Design. Whether you are after the thrill of sailing or prefer to kick back, Dakota is custom-built for adventure, offering a ring-side seat at the heart of the action once her sails have unfurled, and afterwards there is ample space to relax and unwind as you take in the views.
Dakota is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 3,750 nautical miles from her 16,150 litre fuel tanks at 10 knots.
Families will particularly love Dakota thanks to her child-friendly setup. Built in 2006, She offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests with a layout comprising a master suite, one VIP cabin and two twin cabins. There are 8 beds in total, including 1 king, 1 queen, 4 singles and 2 pullmans. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
On your charter, you'll find plenty to keep you busy and entertained, particularly a beach club for you to relax on the edge of the water. Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you, particularly Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing you to stay connected at all times, should you wish. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Commercial
POA
Mediterranean · Croatia · France · Greece · Italy · Malta · Monaco · Montenegro · Amalfi Coast · Calvi · Corsica · French Riviera · Mykonos · Sardinia
POA
Cruising
Monaco · French Riviera
Planning notes
Availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DAKOTA fits the route.
FAQ
Yes, if the route is planned around beach-club timing, Formentera crossings, and the choice between a social Ibiza day and a quieter island route. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
DAKOTA is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The right answer depends on guest mix, service expectations, and whether the route stays close to Mediterranean.
Start with dates, guest count, preferred route around Mediterranean and Ibiza, and any lunch or swim priorities. The team can then confirm whether DAKOTA fits the plan.
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A charter expert stays visible from enquiry to shortlist, with email or WhatsApp follow-up when timing, routes or guest needs change.
We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.
The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.
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