KARIBU

Oyster Yachts88m8 guests4 cabins

Oyster Yachts · Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Overview

KARIBU yacht charter in Mediterranean

KARIBU works best when the charter is planned around clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow, not treated as another name in a list. Oyster Yachts, 88'7 / 27m, 8 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Oyster Yachts88m8 guests4 cabins

Charter fit

How to use KARIBU

KARIBU 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

KARIBU should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 88'7 / 27m, 8 guests, 4 cabins, 2013 | 2022 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
8 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
compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean
Watch-out
the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board

Who this yacht suits

KARIBU is not a generic inventory pick. It is a better match when the client wants full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space, a private celebration or corporate hosting brief, and a route shaped around Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Ibiza, KARIBU should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, shape the day around anchorage quality before adding beach clubs or sunset timing.

Planning window

May to October, with July and August best handled through early routing and clear guest plans. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the final choice should account for weather, berth pressure, and how the group wants to spend time on board.

Guest experience

For guests, the difference is felt in pace: where people sit, how lunch is handled, where swimming fits, and how the return feels. KARIBU should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

KARIBU should be compared against at least one alternative if the brief is flexible. The useful difference may be cabin layout, crew style, speed, toys, berth access, or how naturally the yacht fits Mediterranean and Ibiza.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For KARIBU, the check should cover availability, owner approval where relevant, cruising area, APA, fuel, and whether the planned route still works in real weather.

Technical profile

Specifications

Builder
Oyster Yachts
Model
Oyster 885
Built / refit
2013 | 2022 (Refitted)
Length
88'7 / 27m
Beam
20'8 / 6.3m
Draft
10'10 / 3.3m
Cruising speed
9 Knots
Guests
8
Cabins
4
Crew
4

Profile

About KARIBU

Toys

Karibu knows a thing or two about fun on the water, with a selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to enjoy whilst on charter. Principle among these are SEABOBs, offering a truly remarkable experience that lets you skim along the surface or swim with the fishes quietly and safely. If that isn't enough Karibu also features fishing equipment, bikes, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Karibu has a 4.35m/14'3" Williams Jet Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Karibu and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is also accepting bookings this winter on request. A charter on sail yacht Karibu will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

Overview

The 27.1m/88'11" 'Karibu' sail yacht built by shipyard Oyster Yachts is available for charter for up to 8 guests in 4 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by British designer Design Unlimited. Whether you are after the thrill of sailing or prefer to kick back, Karibu 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.

Performance Range

Karibu is built with a GRP hull and GRP superstructure. Powered by 1 x Cummins engines, she comfortably cruises at 9 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2013, Karibu offers guest accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and one twin cabin.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Karibu benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter such as air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
  • Interior design from Design Unlimited
  • Sleeps 8 guests
  • 4.35m/14'3" Williams Jet Tender

Amenities

  • Bow Thruster
  • Stern Thruster
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Swimming platform
  • Sunpads
  • Air Conditioning
  • BBQ

Water toys

  • Fishing Equipment
  • Bikes
  • Paddleboards
  • Seabobs
  • Snorkelling Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x 14'3 / 4.35m Williams SportJet 435 Jet Tender

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€55,000 p/week + expenses Approx $64,500

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Winter Season

$50,000 p/week + expenses

Cruising

Regions

Mediterranean · Croatia · Montenegro

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether KARIBU's 8 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether KARIBU's 4 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Menorca coves with a calmer family pace.
  • Ask why KARIBU 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.
  • When requesting KARIBU, combine dates, guest count, and route style in one brief so alternatives can be compared fairly.

FAQ

KARIBU charter questions

Is KARIBU 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 KARIBU?

KARIBU is strongest for clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow. The broker should compare the yacht against the occasion, the route length, and the level of privacy expected on board.

What should I send before requesting KARIBU?

Send dates, number of guests, preferred start port, and any must-do stops for KARIBU. That gives the charter team enough context to check availability and realistic alternatives.

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  • Families ask for clear safety, shade, cabins and weather backup before they book.
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