Overview
SAMJA yacht charter in Mediterranean
A SAMJA 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 Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages and whether the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
ISA Yachts129m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use SAMJA
SAMJA 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 high-service event charter, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
SAMJA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a high-service event charter around Mediterranean and Ibiza. The decision should weigh 129'7 / 39.5m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2004 | 2015 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a high-service event charter
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
- Route style
- Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages; strongest when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop
- Port logic
- decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm
- 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
When this yacht makes sense
SAMJA suits clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow when the brief is a high-service event charter. 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 SAMJA, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when the yacht is not forced into a rushed sightseeing loop.
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 compare against another yacht only after checking route fit around Mediterranean.
Life on board
full-scale superyacht presence with formal service and serious deck space. The toy and tender setup gives the broker more room to shape swim stops and guest flow. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare SAMJA on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for SAMJA 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
- ISA Yachts
- Length
- 129'7 / 39.5m
- Built
- 2004 | 2015 (Refitted)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 7
- Price context
- €120,000 p/week + expenses Approx $141,000
- Cruising speed
- 22 Knots
- Model
- ISA 133
- Beam
- 25'7 / 7.8m
- Draft
- 4'5 / 1.35m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
SAMJA 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
ISA Yachts build, 129m 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 SAMJA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
SAMJA 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
SAMJA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 129m 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
SAMJA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. SAMJA 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 SAMJA
Toys
When not cruising Samja has onboard an incredible selection of water toys and accessories for you and your guests to connect with the waters around you. Take to the sea on a Jet Ski offering you power and control on the water. In addition there are two waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. Additionally, there are two wakeboards so guests can show off at speed. If that isn't enough Samja also features paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Samja also sports a 3.5m/11'6" Castoldi Jet Tender to transport you with ease. Samja 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 motor yacht Samja will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories
Overview
The 39.5m/129'7" 'Samja' (ex. Kolaha) motor yacht built by the Italian shipyard ISA Yachts is available for charter for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Italian designer Michela Reverberi. Boasting an array of sumptuous living areas laid out invitingly to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard, motor yacht Samja is the perfect luxury charter yacht for friends and family.
Performance Range
Built with a composite hull and GRP superstructure, she has impressive speed and great efficiency thanks to her planing hull. Powered by twin Honeywell engines, she comfortably cruises at 22 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 40 knots with a range of up to 921 nautical miles from her 30,000 litre fuel tanks. Her low draft of 1.35m/4'5" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2004, Samja offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite located on the main deck, two VIP cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 4 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.
Onboard Comfort Entertainment
Samja benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including satellite communications, keeping you connected on any voyage. With Wi-Fi connectivity you don't have to lose contact with the outside world, unless you want to plus guests will experience complete comfort while chartering thanks to air conditioning.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Two VIP cabins
- Interior design from Michela Reverberi
- Cruising speed of 22 knots
- Sleeps 10 guests
- 3.5m/11'6" Castoldi Jet Tender
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Satcom
- Air Conditioning
Water toys
- 1 x 3 seat Yamaha Jet-Ski
- Paddleboard
- 2 x Water-Skis
- 2 x Doughnuts
- 2 x Wake Boards
- 4 x Snorkelling Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 11'6 / 3.5m Castoldi Jet Tender
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€135,000 p/week + expenses Approx $158,500
Mediterranean · Italy · Monaco · Cannes · Corsica · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · Portofino · Sardinia · St Tropez
Winter Season
€135,000 p/week + expenses Approx $158,500
Cruising
Regions
Monaco · Cannes · French Riviera · Ligurian Riviera · St Tropez
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether SAMJA's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether SAMJA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Ibiza, Formentera, and sunset anchorages.
- Ask why SAMJA beats the nearest alternative for a high-service event charter.
- Confirm the port plan: decide early between Ibiza social energy, Formentera water, Mallorca comfort, or Menorca calm.
- Send the first-choice port, backup dates, and whether SAMJA is for a day, a week, or a specific occasion.
Availability
Request SAMJA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether SAMJA fits the route.
FAQ
SAMJA charter questions
Is SAMJA a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around Balearic weather windows, lunch stops, and the right balance between open-water cruising and calm anchorages. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider SAMJA?
SAMJA 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 SAMJA?
For SAMJA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.