LAUGHING BUDDA

Oyster Yachts67m5 guests3 cabins

LAUGHING BUDDA 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, 67'7 / 20.6m, 5 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Charter rate
€24,000 p/week + expenses Approx $28,000
Guests
5 guests
Cabins
3 cabins
Route
Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento

Oyster Yachts · Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento

Overview

LAUGHING BUDDA yacht charter in Mediterranean

LAUGHING BUDDA 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, 67'7 / 20.6m, 5 guests The strongest fit is a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri, with clear timing, guest flow, and season checks.

Oyster Yachts67m5 guests3 cabins

Charter fit

How to use LAUGHING BUDDA

LAUGHING BUDDA 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

LAUGHING BUDDA should make the shortlist when the brief needs a private celebration or corporate hosting brief around Mediterranean and Capri. The decision should weigh 67'7 / 20.6m, 5 guests, 3 cabins, 2009 | 2025 (Refitted) against route timing and guest flow.

Best use
a private celebration or corporate hosting brief
Guest profile
5 guests; clients who need space, service, and a polished guest flow
Route style
Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day; strongest when the route protects hosting time on deck
Port logic
protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops
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

Who this yacht suits

LAUGHING BUDDA 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 Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.

Local route logic

The local decision is less about distance and more about timing. Around Mediterranean and Capri, LAUGHING BUDDA should be planned with boarding point, lunch stop, swim time, and return window in one brief. In practice, protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.

Planning window

May to September, when Capri timing, tender access, and lunch reservations need clean planning. For this yacht, confirm preferred dates, guest count, cabin needs, and cruising area together so the quote reflects the real plan. the shortlist should include one realistic alternative in case dates, berth access, or owner approval change.

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. LAUGHING BUDDA should be evaluated against that rhythm, not only against specs.

Shortlist logic

LAUGHING BUDDA 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 Capri.

Broker caveat

Ask the broker to state the limitation as plainly as the advantage. For LAUGHING BUDDA, 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
Length
67'7 / 20.6m
Built
2009 | 2025 (Refitted)
Guests
5
Cabins
3
Crew
2
Price context
€24,000 p/week + expenses Approx $28,000
Cruising speed
9 Knots
Model
Oyster 655
Beam
18'4 / 5.6m
Draft
9'6 / 2.9m

Charter price

What the charter price is really buying

LAUGHING BUDDA is positioned around €24,000 p/week + expenses Approx $28,000, before the final charter budget is shaped by APA, tax, fuel, berths, provisioning, delivery and the route requested.

Build and scale

Oyster Yachts build, 67m 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 LAUGHING BUDDA suits

Check layout

Families and private groups

LAUGHING BUDDA can work for private groups when the day plan and guest count fit the onboard layout.

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

LAUGHING BUDDA by charter criteria

Space and comfort

5/5

The 67m 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

LAUGHING BUDDA vs newer 60m+ superyachts

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

Toys

Onboard Laughing Budda has a range of toys and accessories to keep you and your guests entertained on the water throughout your stay. If that isn't enough Laughing Budda also features fishing equipment, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment. Laughing Budda has a Dinghy to transfer you from ship to shore. Laughing Budda and her crew are available for charter this summer for cruising within the Mediterranean. She is already accepting bookings this winter. This luxury sail yacht for charter is in prime condition to host your next holiday of a lifetime.

Overview

The 20.6m/67'7" 'Laughing Budda' sail yacht built by shipyard Oyster Yachts is available for charter for up to 5 guests in 3 cabins. Experience the rush of the wind through your hair onboard sailing yacht Laughing Budda, primed for harnessing the power of nature, as well as entertaining and relaxing once her sails are stowed away.

Performance Range

Laughing Budda comfortably cruises at 9 knots.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 2009, Laughing Budda offers guest accommodation for up to 5 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one single cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 2 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort Entertainment

Laughing Budda benefits from some excellent features to improve your charter including air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Onboard

Experience

Special features

  • Recent refit in 2025
  • Sleeps 5 guests
  • Dinghy

Amenities

  • Air Conditioning

Water toys

  • 2 x Paddleboards
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Fishing Equipment

Tenders

  • 1 x Dinghy 25 HP engine

Commercial

Rates and seasons

Summer Season

€24,000 p/week + expenses Approx $28,000

Mediterranean · Croatia · Italy

Cruising

Regions

Amalfi Coast · Amalfi · Capri · Positano · Sorrento

Planning notes

Before you request dates

  • Confirm whether LAUGHING BUDDA's 5 guests profile fits the full party.
  • Check whether LAUGHING BUDDA's 3 cabins layout fits overnight plans.
  • Match the first route draft to Naples or Sorrento boarding with a focused Capri day.
  • Ask why LAUGHING BUDDA beats the nearest alternative for a private celebration or corporate hosting brief.
  • Confirm the port plan: protect lunch and tender windows before adding extra coastal stops.
  • Ask for LAUGHING BUDDA with dates, Mediterranean as the first cruising area, and the preferred pace of the day.

Availability

Request LAUGHING BUDDA charter availability

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

FAQ

LAUGHING BUDDA charter questions

Is LAUGHING BUDDA a good fit for Mediterranean?

Yes, if the route is planned around short coastal hops where swim stops, lunch timing, and a relaxed return matter more than distance. The broker should confirm dates, boarding point, guest count, and cruising area before treating it as available.

Who should consider LAUGHING BUDDA?

LAUGHING BUDDA 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 LAUGHING BUDDA?

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

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Crew, insurance, weather, guest comfort, tender access and local captain decisions are treated as part of the booking, not details to solve on the day.

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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.

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We qualify the request, then coordinate with suitable charter broker partners so availability, terms and negotiation are handled through professional charter channels.

What is checked before I pay?

The shortlist should clarify the exact yacht, dates, guest count, boarding point, route, price assumptions, inclusions, exclusions and payment conditions.

How do MYBA member brokers help?

MYBA is a recognised professional association in superyachting. Working with MYBA-member brokers helps align complex charters with established professional standards and widely used charter documentation.

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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