HOKULANI

Palmer Johnson149m10 guests5 cabins

A HOKULANI charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Charter rate
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Guests
10 guests
Cabins
5 cabins
Route
Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Palmer Johnson · Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Overview

HOKULANI yacht charter in Mediterranean

A HOKULANI charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, the useful question is how full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space fits turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca and whether the route protects hosting time on deck.

Palmer Johnson149m10 guests5 cabins

Charter fit

How to use HOKULANI

HOKULANI 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 private celebration or corporate hosting brief, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.

Shortlist logic

Why this yacht belongs in the conversation

HOKULANI should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 149'11 / 45.7m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2007 | 2012 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Menorca coves with a calmer family pace; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing
Compare by
ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier
Watch-out
the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change

When this yacht makes sense

HOKULANI suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief. The 10 guests profile gives enough structure to plan the guest list early. 5 cabins also makes overnight suitability easier to judge.

Where to use it

Mediterranean can work well for HOKULANI, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the route protects hosting time on deck.

Season and booking notes

Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. A useful shortlist should also explain why ask whether a smaller or larger yacht would make the same route feel easier.

Life on board

full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. Water toys and tenders make the day more active when the anchorage is right. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.

Compare before booking

Do not compare HOKULANI on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Menorca coves with a calmer family pace easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.

What to verify

A good recommendation for HOKULANI should include one reason to choose it and one condition to verify. That keeps the page useful for real charter planning instead of becoming another listing entry.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Palmer Johnson
Length
149'11 / 45.7m
Built
2007 | 2012 (Refitted)
Guests
10
Cabins
5
Crew
8
Price context
€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
Cruising speed
20 Knots
Model
PJ 150
Beam
28'2 / 8.59m
Draft
6'3 / 1.9m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

HOKULANI is positioned around €120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Palmer Johnson build, 149m class

Guest experience

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.

Operating reality

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

Who HOKULANI suits

Strong

Families and private groups

HOKULANI gives the group a cabin-led base for multi-day planning, with space to balance privacy, meals and time on deck.

Strong

Active charter guests

The yacht data includes toys or tenders, so the charter can be planned around swimming, water time and an active anchorage rhythm.

Selective

Event or hosting briefs

For event-style use, confirm legal guest capacity, deck flow and whether the yacht is intended for cruising or static hosting.

Inspect style

Design-sensitive clients

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

HOKULANI by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 149m class gives the yacht its baseline for deck space, cabins and guest flow.

Toys and activity

4.5/5

The available toy and tender data supports a more active charter plan.

Wellness and amenities

4.5/5

Amenities and features give the yacht stronger onboard value beyond transport.

Price clarity

Visible

Rate context is available, but APA, tax, fuel, berths and delivery still need confirmation.

Comparison

HOKULANI vs newer 80m+ yachts

Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. HOKULANI 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

About HOKULANI

Toys

Onboard Hokulani has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. Take to the sea on the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Additionally, there are towable toys offering fun and adventure. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If that isn't enough Hokulani also features wakeboards, inflatable water toys, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. When it's time to travel from land to see, it couldn't be easier with a 5.4m/17'9" Novurania Tender. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Hokulani is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Hokulani Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. With its superlative combination of luxurious styling and superb amenities, open yacht Hokulani has everything you could possibly want for unforgettable yacht charter vacations.

Overview

The 45.97m/150'10" open yacht 'Hokulani' by the American shipyard Palmer Johnson offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Italian designer Nuvolari Lenard. Impressive open yacht Hokulani is custom-built for socialising and relaxing, offering a stylish haven away from the crowds as you soak up the rays on her array of sumptuous sunpads and lounges. Water lovers will also relish her swim platform, which provides the perfect base for watersports and refreshing dips in the sea.

Performance Range

Built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin MTU engines, she comfortably cruises at 20 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 28 knots with a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles from her 41,100 litre fuel tanks at 12 knots. With a shallow draft of 1.9m/6'3" Hokulani can anchor closer to coves and sheltered bays overnight.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2007, Hokulani offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 8 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

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. Guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Impressive 2
  • 500nm range
  • Interior design from Nuvolari Lenard
  • Sleeps 10 guests
  • 5.4m/17'9" Novurania Tender
  • Shallow draft and fast speeds for reef exploration

Amenities

  • Exterior Bar
  • Tender Garage
  • Sun Deck
  • Wi-Fi
  • Hydraulic Swim Platform
  • Diving Platform
  • Sunpads
  • Air Conditioning
  • Satellite TV

Water toys

  • Jet-Ski
  • Water-Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Paddleboard
  • Inflatable water toys
  • Towable Toys
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 17'9 / 5.4m Novurania Equator 540 Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€149,000 p/week + expenses Approx $175,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Mykonos · Santorini

Winter Season

€120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000

Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos · Santorini

Cruising

Regions

Balearics · Ibiza · Mallorca · Menorca · Formentera

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether HOKULANI's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether HOKULANI's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why HOKULANI beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.
  • Ask for HOKULANI with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request HOKULANI charter availability

Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether HOKULANI fits the route.

FAQ

HOKULANI charter questions

Is HOKULANI a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around turquoise anchorages, sunset returns, and realistic hops between Ibiza, Formentera, Mallorca, and Menorca. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider HOKULANI?

HOKULANI is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Ibiza timing fit the brief.

What should I send before requesting HOKULANI?

For HOKULANI, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.

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What is checked before I pay?

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What guests tell us matters

  • Guests value a shortlist built around their route, not a random catalogue.
  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
  • Corporate groups want written timing, access and service expectations before deposit.

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