Overview
DAIMA yacht charter in Mediterranean
A DAIMA charter is strongest when the yacht choice is tied to the route. For larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, the useful question is how a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status fits cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano and whether boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Arkin Pruva Argos Ya139m10 guests5 cabins
Charter fit
How to use DAIMA
DAIMA is best considered for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting, with a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. The useful planning angle is a larger group day where deck flow matters, not a generic yacht-listing comparison.
Shortlist logic
Why this yacht belongs in the conversation
DAIMA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a larger group day where deck flow matters around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 139'5 / 42.5m, 10 guests, 5 cabins, 2009 against route timing and guest flow.
- Best use
- a larger group day where deck flow matters
- Guest profile
- 10 guests; larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting
- Route style
- Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop; strongest when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts
- Port logic
- treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name
- Compare by
- check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs
- Watch-out
- availability, cruising area, and APA assumptions should be checked before presenting DAIMA as confirmed
When this yacht makes sense
DAIMA suits larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting when the brief is a larger group day where deck flow matters. 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 DAIMA, but the route needs discipline. The best plan keeps the day focused instead of trying to collect too many stops, especially when boarding, service, and guest movement are planned before the day starts.
Season and booking notes
Season matters because berth pressure, weather windows, and guest expectations change the charter. May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. A useful shortlist should also explain why check whether the yacht is being shortlisted for its real fit or only for its headline specs.
Life on board
a flagship charter mood built around privacy, hosting, and status. For active guests, the onboard recreation list is worth checking before the final route is set. This is where a broker note is more useful than a raw specification list.
Compare before booking
Do not compare DAIMA on price alone. The stronger comparison is whether another yacht makes Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop easier, gives the group a better deck rhythm, or solves a port constraint more cleanly.
What to verify
A good recommendation for DAIMA 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
- Arkin Pruva Argos Ya
- Length
- 139'5 / 42.5m
- Built
- 2009
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 5
- Crew
- 7
- Price context
- €78,000 p/week + expenses Approx $91,500
- Cruising speed
- 10 Knots
- Model
- Custom
- Beam
- 27'11 / 8.5m
- Draft
- 11'6 / 3.5m
Charter price
What the charter price is really buying
DAIMA is positioned around €78,000 p/week + expenses Approx $91,500, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.
Build and scale
Arkin Pruva Argos Ya build, 139m 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 DAIMA suits
Strong
Families and private groups
DAIMA 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
DAIMA by charter criteria
Space and comfort
5/5
The 139m 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
DAIMA vs newer 80m+ yachts
Newer yachts in the same class may offer fresher interiors, newer beach clubs or updated wellness layouts. DAIMA 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 DAIMA
Toys
When not cruising Daima 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 the Jet Skis offering you power and control on the water. Another excellent feature are waterskis that are hugely entertaining whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro. If you enjoy diving you'll appreciate the diving equipment and the PADI certified professionals on board. If that isn't enough Daima also features fishing equipment and snorkelling equipment. Daima has a 5.18m/17' Castoldi Jet Tender to transfer you from ship to shore. Based in the magical waters of the Mediterranean all year round Daima is ready for your next luxury yacht charter. Let Daima Discover the magical places, food and experiences of the the Mediterranean. Experience the magical places, food and experiences of the Mediterranean this summer from the luxury of your own gulet yacht. Daima, her captain and talented crew are ready to make sure that your yachting experience is like nothing else.
Overview
The 42.5m/139'5" gulet yacht 'Daima' by shipyard Arkin Pruva Argos Yachts offers flexible accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 cabins and features interior styling by Aylin Örs. Renowned for its wide generous deck spaces and unrivalled outdoor living, Daima is the ideal vessel for supreme relaxation and entertainment on a luxury yacht charter around the glittering East Mediterranean coastline.
Performance Range
Daima is built with a wood hull and wood superstructure. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 13 knots.
Guest Accommodation
Built in 2009, Daima offers guest accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising a master suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. There are 7 beds in total, including 1 king, 2 queen and 2 singles. She is also capable of carrying up to 7 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. You can stay comfortable on board whatever the weather, with air conditioning during your charter.
Onboard
Experience
Special features
- Combines traditional styling with modern amenities
- Fold-down swim platform
- Mahogany interiors mix with contemporary fixtures
- Winner of the Bodrum Cup
- Multiple outdoor lounging areas
Amenities
Water toys
- 2 x Jet-Skis
- Water-Ski
- Snorkelling Equipment
- Fishing Equipment
Tenders
- 1 x 17' / 5.18m Castoldi Jet Tender with 1 x 160 HP engine
Commercial
Rates and seasons
Summer Season
€88,000 p/week + expenses Approx $103,500
Mediterranean · Greece · Turkey · Mykonos
Winter Season
€75,000 p/week + expenses Approx $88,000
Mediterranean · Turkey
Cruising
Regions
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento
Planning notes
Before you request dates
- Confirm whether DAIMA's 10 guests profile fits the full party.
- Check whether DAIMA's 5 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
- Match the first route draft to Positano, Amalfi, and a late swim stop.
- Ask why DAIMA beats the nearest alternative for a larger group day where deck flow matters.
- Confirm the port plan: treat Capri as a timing decision, not just a destination name.
- Ask for DAIMA with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.
Availability
Request DAIMA charter availability
Share your dates, destination, guest count and preferred pace. A charter expert will confirm availability, rate context, APA assumptions and whether DAIMA fits the route.
FAQ
DAIMA charter questions
Is DAIMA a good fit for Mediterranean?
Yes, if the route is planned around cliffside timing, tender access, and the choice between Capri, Positano, and Nerano. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.
Who should consider DAIMA?
DAIMA is strongest for larger private groups, celebrations, and corporate hosting. The final recommendation depends on how the cabins, crew setup, and Mediterranean and Capri timing fit the brief.
What should I send before requesting DAIMA?
For DAIMA, share the date window, boarding point, day or overnight format, and how formal the onboard service should feel.